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:

Fuel level gauge inspection
Inspect the fuel level gauge in the following procedures:  remove the fuel pump. Refer to “fuel pump disassembly and assembly” in section 1g .  Measure the resistance at each fuel level gauge in float position. If the resistance is incorrect, replace fuel level gauge with a ne ...

Throttle cable removal and installation
Removal Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” .  Remove the right handlebar switch box. Refer to “handlebar removal and installation” in section 6b .  Remove the throttle cables as shown in the cable routing diagram. Refer to “thro ...

Clutch adjustment
Clutch cable play should be 1 0 - 15 mm (0.4 - 0.6 In) measured at the clutch lever end. Adjust clutch cable play according to the following procedure: Minor adjustment Turn the clutch cable adjuster 1 to provide the specified play. Major adjustment Turn in the adjuster 1 all the ...