Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: 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
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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:
Specifications
Service data
Brake
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Front brake hose routing diagram” “rear brake hose routing
diagram” “front brake master cylinder components” “rear
...
Pillion footrest construction
Pillion footrest
Spring
Ball
E-ring
Washer
O-ring
Footrest pin
Apply grease.
Do not reuse.
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Tire inspection
Inspect tire
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Tire tread condition
Operating the motorcycle with excessively worn tires will
decrease riding stability and consequently invite a
dangerous situation. It is highly recommended to replace
a tire when the remaining depth of tire tread reaches ...