Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Procedure for returning to service
- Clean the entire motorcycle.
- Remove the oily rags from the air cleaner intake and muffler outlet.
- Drain all the engine oil. Install a new oil filter and fill the engine with fresh oil as outlined in this manual.
- Remove the spark plugs. Turn the engine a few times. Reinstall the spark plugs.
- Reinstall the battery.
- Make sure that the motorcycle is properly lubricated.
- Perform the inspection before riding as listed in this manual.
- Start the motorcycle as outlined in this manual.
Storage procedure
If your motorcycle is to be left
unused for an extended period of
time, it needs special servicing
requiring appropriate materials,
equipment and skill. For this reason,
suzuki recommends that yo ...
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
...
Other materials:
Fuel
Your motorcycle requires premium
unleaded gasoline with a
minimum pump octane rating of
90 ((r+m)/2 method). In some
areas, the only fuels that are
available are oxygenated fuels.
Oxygenated fuels which meet the
minimum octane requirement and
the requirements described below
may be used i ...
Front fork components
Front fork cap
O-ring
Rebound damping force adjuster rod
Compression damping force adjuster rod
Piston rod nut
O-ring
Piston ring
Rod guide case
Spring
Piston rod
Spring collar b
Spring
Spring collar a
Slide bushing
Outer tu ...
Lower light bulb
Turn the socket 1 counterclockwise
and remove it.
Turn the socket 2 counterclockwise
and remove it.
Remove the bulb 3 from the
socket.
Caution
Oil from your skin may damage
the headlight bulb or shorten
its life.
Grasp the new bulb with a
c ...