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 ...
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Idle speed
Adjust the engine idle speed periodically on the engine at normal operating
temperature.
To adjust the idle speed:
Lift the fuel tank by referring to
the air cleaner section.
Start the engine and warm it
up by running at idling speed
for 10 minutes in summer
(where ambie ...
Service data
Valve + guide
unit: mm (in
Camshaft + cylinder head
unit: mm (in
Cylinder + piston + piston ring
unit: mm (in)
Conrod + crankshaft
unit: mm (in)
Balancer
unit: mm (in)
Throttle body
...
Starter motor removal and installation
Removal
Turn the ignition switch off and disconnect the
battery (–) lead wire (1).
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Disconnect the starter motor lead wire (2).
Remove the starter motor (3).
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