Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: 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 descending a long,
steep slope, use engine compression
to assist the brakes
by shifting to a lower gear.
Continuous brake application can overheat the brakes and reduce their effectiveness.
- Be careful, however, not to allow the engine to overview.
Using the transmission
The transmission is provided to
keep the engine operating
smoothly in its normal operating
speed range. The gear ratios
have been carefully chosen to
meet the characteristics of the
engine. The ...
Stopping and parking
Twist the throttle grip away
from yourself to close the
throttle completely.
Apply the front and rear brakes
evenly and at the same time.
Downshift through the gears
as road ...
Other materials:
Rear brake disc inspection
Brake disc thickness
Check the brake disc for damage or cracks and measure
the thickness using the micrometer.
Replace the brake disc if the thickness is less than the
service limit or if defect is found.
Special tool
(a): 09900–20205 (micrometer (0 –
25 mm))
Brake disc thickness
service ...
Inspection before riding
Warning
Failure to inspect and maintain
your motorcycle properly
increases the chance of an
accident or equipment damage.
Always perform a pre-ride
inspection before each ride.
Refer to the table on page 4-4
for check items. For further
details, refer to the inspec· ...
Throttle cable removal and installation
Removal
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” .
Remove the right handlebar switch box. Refer to “handlebar removal and
installation” in section 6b .
Remove the throttle cables as shown in the cable routing diagram. Refer
to “thro ...