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:

Rear wheel removal
Place the motorcycle on the side stand. Remove the cotter pin 1.  Remove the axle nut 2. Warning A hot muffler can burn you. The muffler will be hot enough to burn you for some time after stopping the engine. Wait until the muffler cools to avoid bur ...

Starter motor inspection
Refer to “starter motor disassembly and assembly” . Carbon brush Inspect the carbon brushes for abnormal wear, cracks or smoothness in the brush holder. If either carbon brush is defective, replace the brush holder set with a new one. Measure the length “a” of the carbon brushes using a v ...

Rear brake pedal removal and installation
Removal Remove the master cylinder assembly. Refer to “rear brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation” .  Disconnect the rear brake light switch lead wire coupler. Refer to “rear brake light switch inspection” .  Remove the rear brake pedal as shown in the rear ...