Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Precautions
Precautions for maintenance
The “periodic maintenance schedule chart” lists the recommended intervals for all the required periodic service work necessary to keep the motorcycle operating at peak performance and economy. Maintenance intervals are expressed in terms of kilometers, miles and months for your convenience.
| Note more frequent servicing may be required on motorcycles that are used under severe conditions. |
General description
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Refer to “fuel and oil recommendation” in section 0a and “engine coolant recommendation” in section 0a .
Other materials:
Air bleeding from brake fluid circuit
Air trapped in the brake fluid circuit acts like a cushion to
absorb a large proportion of the pressure developed by
the master cylinder and thus interferes with the full
braking performance of the brake caliper. The presence
of air is indicated by “sponginess” of the brake lever and
also by la ...
Riding on hills
When climbing steep hills, the
motorcycle may begin to slow
down and show lack of power.
At this point you should shift to
a lower gear so that the engine
will again be operating in its
normal power range. Shift rapidly
to prevent the motorcycle
from losing momentum.
When ...
Carrying a passenger
Before you invite someone to be a
passenger on your motorcycle,
you need to be thoroughly familiar
with motorcycle operation. Adjust
tire pressures and suspension
according to the tire pressure
and loading section and the suspension
section of this manual.
The passenger should always
hold ...