Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Loading guidelines
This motorcycle is primarily intended to carry small items when you are not riding with a passenger. Follow the guidelines below to carry a passenger or cargo:
- balance the load between the left and right side of the motorcycle and fasten it securely.
- Place cargo weight as close to the center of the motorcycle as possible.
- Do not attach large or heavy items to the handlebars, front forks or rear fender.
- Check that both tires are properly inflated to the specified tire pressure for your loading conditions. Refer to page 7-31.
- Improperly loading your motorcycle
can reduce your ability to
balance and steer the motorcycle.
You should ride at reduced speeds, less than 130 km/h (80 mph), when the cargo is loaded or accessory is fitted.
- Adjust suspension setting as necessary.
Loading limit
Warning
Overloading or improper loading
can cause lose of motorcycle
control and this may result
in an accident.
Follow loading limits and loading
guidelines in this manual.
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Modification
Modification of the motorcycle, or
removal of original equipment
may render the vehicle unsafe or
illegal. Obey all applicable equipment
regulations in your area.
The frame of this motorcycle i ...
Other materials:
Clutch lifter pin inspection and adjustment
Refer to “clutch removal” and “clutch installation” .
Note
when inspection and adjusting the clutch
lifter pin, it is not necessary to install the
clutch onto the countershaft.
Inspect and adjust the clutch lifter pin in the following
procedures:
assemble the ...
Turn signal switch inspection
Inspect the turn signal switch in the following
procedures:
remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Disconnect the left handlebar switch coupler (1).
(Yellow)
Inspect the turn signal switch for continuity wit ...
Short circuit check (wire harness to ground)
Disconnect the negative (–) cable from the battery.
Disconnect the connectors/couplers at both ends of
the circuit to be checked.
Note
if the circuit to be checked branches to other
parts as shown, disconnect all connectors/
couplers of those parts. Otherwise, diagnos ...