Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Right handlebar
Engine stop switch 1
"
" Position
The ignition circuit is off. The engine cannot start or run.
"
" Position
The ignition circuit is on and the engine can run.
Front brake lever 2
Apply the front brake by squeezing the front brake lever towards the grip. The brake light will come on when the lever is squeezed.
Front brake lever adjustment
The distance between the throttle grip and the front brake lever is adjustable among six positions. To change the position, push the brake lever forward and turn the adjuster to the desired position.
When changing the brake lever position, always be sure the adjuster stops in the proper position; a projection of the brake lever holder should fit into the depression of the adjuster. This motorcycle is delivered from the factory with its adjuster set on position 3.
 Warning
Always keep both hands on the handlebars while riding. |
Electric starter button "
" 3
Use this button to operate the
starter motor. With the ignition
switch in the "on" position, the
engine stop switch in the "
"
position, and the transmission is
in neutral, pull in the clutch lever
and push the electric starter button
to start the engine.
Note
: this motorcycle has a starter interlock system for the ignition and starter circuit. The engine can only be started if:
- the transmission is in neutral and the clutch is disengaged, or
- the transmission is in gear, the side stand is fully up and the clutch is disengaged.
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Caution To prevent electrical system damage, do not operate the starter motor longer than five seconds at a time. If the engine does not start after several attempts, check the fuel supply and ignition system. Refer to the troubleshooting section in this manual. |
Throttle grip 4
Engine speed is controlled by the position of the throttle grip. Twist it toward you to increase engine speed. Turn it away from you to decrease the engine speed.
Left handlebar
Clutch lever 1
The clutch lever is used for disengaging
the drive to the rear wheel
when starting the engine or shifting
the transmission gear.
Squeezing the lever disengages
the clutch.
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Fuel tank cap
To open the fuel tank cap, insert
the ignition key into the lock and
turn it clockwise. With the key
inserted, lift up with the key and
open the fuel tank cap. To close
the fuel tank cap, pus ...
Other materials:
DTC “c46” (p1657-h/l or p1658): excv
actuator circuit malfunction
Detected condition
Possible cause
C46
The operation signal does not reach the
excv actuator.
Excva position sensor voltage low or
high
0.14 V ≤ Sensor voltage < 4.9 V
(without the above range)
excva can not operate properly.
Excva ...
Noise emission control system description
Tampering with the noise control system prohibited: local law or federal law
prohibits the following
acts or the causing thereof:
the removal or rendering inoperative by any person, other than for
purposes of maintenance, repair or
replacement, of any device or element of design in ...
Steering tension adjustment
Check the steering movement in the following
procedures:
by supporting the motorcycle with a jack, lift the front
wheel unit is off the floor 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 In).
Remove the steering damper. Refer to “steering damper construction” .
Check to make sure that the cabl ...