Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Serial number location
You need to know the frame and engine serial numbers to get title documents for your motorcycle.
You also need these numbers to help your dealer when you order parts.
The frame number 1 is stamped on the steering head as shown in the illustration. The engine serial number 2 Is stamped on the crankcase assembly.
Write down the serial numbers here for your future reference.
Tampering with noise control system prohibited
Federal law prohibits the following
acts or the causing there of;
The removal or rendering inoperative
by any person other
than for purposes of maintenance,
repair, or replacement,
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Location of labels
Read and follow all of the warnings
labeled on your motorcycle.
Make sure you understand all of
the labels. Keep the labels on
your motorcycle. Do not remove
them for any reason.
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Other materials:
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 interlock system for the
ignition and starter circuit. The
engine can only be started if:
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Clutch parts inspection
Refer to “clutch removal” and “clutch installation” .
Clutch drive and driven plate
Note
wipe off the engine oil from the drive and
driven plates with a clean rag.
Measure the thickness of drive plates with a vernier
calipers. If the drive plate thickness is found to have ...
Front suspension adjustment
After installing the front fork, adjust the spring pre-load
and two kinds of damping force as follows:
Adjust the
left and right front forks to the
same setting.
Spring pre-load adjustment
Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) counterclockwise
fully. From that position (softe ...