Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Loading limit
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Follow loading limits and loading guidelines in this manual. |
- Never exceed the g.V.W.
(Gross vehicle weight) of this motorcycle. The g.V.W. Is the combined weight of the machine, accessories, payload and riders. When selecting your accessories, keep in mind the weight of the rider as well as the weight of the accessories.
The additional weight of the accessories may not only create an unsafe riding condition but may also affect the riding stability
G.V.W.: 375 Kg (830 lbs) at the tire pressure (cold) front: 2.50 Kgf/cm2 (36 psi) rear: 2.90 Kgf/cm2 (42 psi)
Accessory installation
guideline
Install aerodynamic affecting
accessories, such as a fairing,
windshield, backrests, saddlebags,
and travel trunks, as low
as possible, as close to the
motorcycle and as near the
center ...
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 ...
Other materials:
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 ...
Carrying a passenger
Carrying a passenger, when done
correctly, is a great way to share
the joy of motorcycling. You will
have to alter your riding style
somewhat since the extra weight
of a passenger will affect handling
and braking. You may also need
to adjust tire pressures and suspension;
please refer to the ...
Rear shock absorber adjustment
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring
pre-load and damping force as follows:
Spring pre-load adjustment
The set length 179.3 Mm (7.06 In) provides the
maximum spring pre-load.
The set length 189.3 Mm (7.45 In) provides the
minimum spring pre-load.
Std position
184.3 ...