Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Riding tips

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 ...

Starting the engine

Before attempting to start the engine, make sure:  The transmission is in neutral.  The engine stop switch is in the "" position. Note: this motorcycle has a starter i ...

Other materials:

License plate light removal and installation
Removal Remove the frame cover. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6).  Disconnect the license plate light coupler (1). Remove the nuts. Remove the license plate light assembly (2). Installation Install the license pl ...

Front suspension adjustment
After installing the front fork, adjust the spring pre-load and two kinds of damping force as follows: Adjust the left and right front forks to the same setting. Spring pre-load adjustment Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) counterclockwise fully. From that position (softe ...

Air cleaner box removal and installation
Removal Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9).  Remove the air cleaner box cover. Refer to “air cleaner element removal and installation” .  Remove the air cleaner mounting bolt. Remove the air clea ...