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:

Turn signal / side-stand relay removal and installation
Removal Turn the ignition switch off.  Remove the frame cover assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Remove the turn signal/side-stand relay (1). Installation Install the turn signal/side-stand relay in the reverse order of removal ...

Drive mode selector inspection
Inspect the drive mode selector in the following procedures:  set up the sds tool. (Refer to the sds operation manual for further details.)  Turn the ignition switch on.  Click “data monitor”.  Make sure each of “driving mode selection” on the monitor is indicated ...

Gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate removal and installation
Removal Remove the engine sprocket cover. Refer to “engine sprocket removal and installation” in section 3a .  Remove the clutch components. Refer to “clutch removal” in section 5c .  Remove the snap ring (1) and washer (2) from the gearshift shaft. Special tool : 09900–06 ...