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:
Water pump removal and installation
Removal
Note
before draining engine oil and engine coolant, inspect engine oil and
coolant leakage between the water pump and crankcase. If engine oil is
leaking, visually inspect the oil seal and o-ring. If engine coolant is
leaking, visually inspect the mechanical seal and s ...
Drive mode selector description
Engine power characteristics can be changed in 3
modes by operating the drive mode selector to meet
various riding conditions and rider’s preference.
Operation
Drive mode is preset at a-mode when the ignition switch
and engine stop switch are turned on. Follow the
procedure below to operat ...
Muffler / muffler chamber / exhaust pipe
removal and installation
Removal
Loosen the muffler connecting bolts (1).
Remove the mufflers (2) by removing the mounting
bolt and nut (3).
Note
support the muffler to prevent it from falling.
Remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in secti ...