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:
Oil jet inspection
Refer to “oil jet removal and installation” .
Oil jet
Make sure that the oil jets are not clogged. If they are
clogged, clean their oil passage using a wire of the
proper size and compressed air.
Piston cooling jet
Oil jet (for transmission)
Oil jet (for cam chain te ...
Starter motor will not run
Note
make sure the fuses are not blown and the battery is fully-charged
before diagnosing.
Troubleshooting
Step
Action
Yes
No
1
Shift the transmission into neutral.
Grasp the clutch lever, turn on the ignition switch ...
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 ...