Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Side stand

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual / Controls, equipment and adjustments / Side stand

Suzuki GSX-R. Side stand

An interlock switch is provided to cut off the ignition circuit when the side stand is down and the transmission is in any gear other than neutral.

The side stand/ignition interlock switch works as follows:

if the side stand is down and the transmission is in gear, the engine can not be started.
if the engine is running and the transmission is shifted into gear with the side stand down, the engine will stop running.
if the engine is running and the side stand is put down with the transmission in gear, the engine will stop running.

Warning

Riding with the side stand incompletely retracted can result in an accident when you turn left.

Check operation of the side stand/ignition interlock system before riding.
Always retract the side stand completely before starting off.

Caution

Park the motorcycle on firm, level ground to help prevent it from falling over.

If you must park on an incline, aim the front of the motorcycle uphill and put the transmission into 1st gear to reduce the possibility of rolling off the side stand.

Helmet holders

This motorcycle has helmet holders underneath the rear seat. Hook your helmet on the helmet holder and lock the seat. Warning Riding with a helmet fastened to the helmet holder can ...

Suspension adjustment

The standard settings of both front and rear suspensions are selected to meet various riding conditions such as low to high motorcycle speed and light to heavy load on the motorcycle. The susp ...

Other materials:

Rear shock absorber disposal
Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” . The rear shock absorber unit contains high-pressure nitrogen gas. Mishandling can cause explosion. Keep away from fire and heat. High gas pressure caused by heat can cause an explosion. Release gas ...

Pair reed valve removal and installation
Removal Lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g . Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” in section 1d . Remove the pair control solenoid valve (1) along with the ...

Engine oil level check
Check the engine oil level as follows: Place the motorcycle on level ground on the side stand. Start the engine and allow it to idle for a few minutes. Stop the engine and wait three minutes. Hold the motorcycle vertically and check the oil level through ...