Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Motorcycle cleaning

Corrosion prevention

It is important to take good care of your motorcycle to protect it from corrosion and keep it looking new for years to come. Important information about corrosion Common causes of corrosion ...

Washing the motorcycle

When washing the motorcycle, follow the instructions below:  Remove dirt and mud from the motorcycle with running water. You may use a soft sponge or brush. Do not use hard materials ...

Other materials:

Regulator / rectifier removal and installation
Removal Turn the ignition switch off.  Remove the right side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9). Remove the evap system purge ...

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 ...

Idle speed
Adjust the engine idle speed periodically on the engine at normal operating temperature. To adjust the idle speed:  Lift the fuel tank by referring to the air cleaner section.  Start the engine and warm it up by running at idling speed for 10 minutes in summer (where ambie ...