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:

Starter relay removal and installation
Removal Turn the ignition switch off.  Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6).  Disconnect the battery (–) lead wire (1) from the battery.  Remove the starter relay cover (2) and disconnect the starter rel ...

Ignition coil inspection
Refer to “electrical components location” in section 0a . Ignition coil primary peak voltage Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” in section 1d . Disconnect all ignition coil. Refer to “ignition coil and spark plug removal and installation” . ...

Rear sprocket / rear sprocket mounting drum removal and installation
Removal Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” in section 2d .  Loosen the rear sprocket nuts.  Draw out the rear sprocket mounting drum (1) along with the rear sprocket (2) from the wheel hub.  Remove the rear sprocket n ...