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:

Ap sensor removal and installation
Removal Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6).  Disconnect the starter relay (1) from the holder. Disconnect the coupler (2) and remove the ap sensor (3). Installation Install the ap sensor in the rever ...

Open circuit check
Possible causes for the open circuit are as follows. As the cause can exist in the connector/coupler or terminal, they need to be checked carefully.  Loose connection of connector/coupler.  Poor contact of terminal (due to dirt, corrosion or rust, poor contact tension, entry of f ...

Damping force adjustment
The rebound and compression damping force can be individually adjusted by turning the respective adjusters. The rebound damping force adjuster 2 is located at the top of the front fork. The compression damping force adjuster 3 is located at the bottom of the front fork. To adjust the da ...