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:

Sprocket mounting drum dust seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” in section 2d .  Remove the rear sprocket mounting drum assembly (1). Refer to “rear sprocket / rear sprocket mounting drum removal and installation” (page 3a- 3). Remove the ...

If a collision is imminent, do something
Many riders fear locking up their brakes or haven't learned to swerve to avoid an accident. Many inexperienced riders (and too many seasoned riders) use only their rear brake in an emergency, resulting in unnecessary impacts in some cases and unnecessarily high impact speeds in other case ...

Tp sensor removal and installation
Refer to “throttle body disassembly and assembly” in section 1d . Removal Remove the throttle body. Refer to “throttle body removal and installation” in section 1d (page 1d- 10).  Remove the tp sensor (1) with the special tool. Special tool : 09930–11950 (torx wrench (5 mm)) ...