Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Practice away from traffic
Your riding skill and your mechanical knowledge form the foundation for safe riding practices. We suggest that you practice riding your motorcycle in a non-traffic situation until you are thoroughly famil iar with your machine and its controls. Again, consider taking one of the msf's rider courses.
Even experts will be pleased with the caliber of the information presented in these courses. As the msf says: "the more you know, the better it gets!"
Be extra safety-conscious on bad weather days
Riding on bad weather days,
especially wet ones, requires
extra caution. Braking distances
increase on a rainy day. Stay off
the painted surface marks, manhole
covers, and greasy-appearing
areas ...
Inspection before riding
Review the instructions in the
"inspection before riding"
section of this manual. Perform an
entire pre-ride inspection before
you head out on the road. Spending
a few minutes preparing ...
Other materials:
Rear wheel assembly construction
Rear sprocket nut
Rear axle nut
Brake disc bolt
Clearance
60 N·m (6.0 Kgf-m,
43.0 Lbf-ft)
100 N·m
(10 kgf-m, 72.5 Lbf-ft)
35 N·m
(3.5 Kgf-m, 25.5 Lbf-ft)
Apply grease.
Apply thread lock to the
thread part.
...
Fuel pump disassembly and assembly
Disassembly
Remove the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” .
Remove the fuel pump assembly (1) by removing its
mounting bolts diagonally.
Spilled gasoline should be wipe off
immediately.
Keep away from fire or spark.
Work in a wel ...
Diagnostic information and procedures
Starting system symptom diagnosis
Condition
Possible cause
Correction / reference item
Engine does not turn
though the starter motor
runs
Faulty starter clutch.
Replace.
Starter button is not
effective
Run down battery
Repair or replac ...