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:
Wheel / tire / air valve inspection and cleaning
Refer to “tire removal and installation” .
Wheel
Wipe the wheel clean and check for the following points:
distortion and crack
any flaws and scratches at the bead seating area.
Wheel rim runout. Refer to “front wheel related parts inspection”
and “rear wheel rela ...
Clutch components
Clutch pressure plate
Clutch push piece
No. 1 Drive plate (8 pcs.)
No. 3 Driven plate (0 – 2 pcs.)
No. 1 Driven plate (5 – 7 pcs.)
No. 2 Driven plate (1 pc.)
No. 2 Drive plate (1 pc.)
Spring washer
Spring washer seat
Clutch sleeve hub
Seat ...
Left handlebar
Clutch lever 1
The clutch lever is used for disengaging
the drive to the rear wheel
when starting the engine or shifting
the transmission gear.
Squeezing the lever disengages
the clutch.
Headlight flasher switch 2
Press the switch to light the headlight.
Dimmer switch 3
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