Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Repair instructions

Battery runs down quickly

Troubleshooting Step Action Yes No 1 Check accessories which use excessive amounts of electricity. Are accessories being installed? Remove accesso ...

Battery current leakage inspection

Inspect the battery current leakage in the following procedures:  turn the ignition switch off.  Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section ...

Other materials:

Steering / steering damper removal and installation
Removal steering damper Turn the ignition switch off.  Disconnect the steering damper solenoid coupler (1). Remove the lower bracket cover (2). Remove the steering damper mounting nut (3) while holding the lock-nut (4). Remove the steering damper mounting bolt ( ...

Drive chain cleaning and oiling
Clean and oil the chain as follows:  Wash the chain with kerosene. Kerosene will lubricate and clean the chain. Warning Kerosene can be hazardous . Kerosene is flammable. Children or pets may be harmed from contact with kerosene. Keep flames and smoking mater ...

If a collision is imminent, do something
Many riders fear locking up their brakes or haven't learned to swerve to avoid an accident. Many inexperienced riders (and too many seasoned riders) use only their rear brake in an emergency, resulting in unnecessary impacts in some cases and unnecessarily high impact speeds in other case ...