Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Special situations require special care
Of course, there are some times when full-force braking is not the correct technique. When the road surface is wet, loose, or rough, you should brake with care. When you're leaned over in a corner, avoid braking. Straighten up before braking. Better yet, slow down before entering the corner.
In these situations, the traction available between your tires and the road surface is limited. Overbraking when traction is limited will cause your tires to skid, possibly resulting in loss of directional control or causing you and your motorcycle to fall over.
If a collision is imminent, do something
Many riders fear locking up their
brakes or haven't learned to
swerve to avoid an accident.
Many inexperienced riders (and
too many seasoned riders) use
only their rear brake in an emergency,
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Know your limits
Always ride within the boundaries
of your own skills. Knowing these
limits and staying within them will
help you avoid accidents.
A major cause of accidents involving
only a motorcycle (and no
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Other materials:
Transmission components
2Nd drive gear
6Th drive gear
3Rd/4th drive gear
5Th drive gear
Countershaft/1st drive gear
Driveshaft
2Nd driven gear
6Th driven gear
3Rd driven gear
4Th driven gear
5Th driven gear
1St driven gear
Gearshift cam stopper
Gearshi ...
Front wheel removal
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
Remove both brake calipers
from the front forks by removing
two mounting bolts 1 on
each calipers.
Note: never squeeze the front
brake lever with the caliper
removed. It is very difficult to force
the pads back into the caliper
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Exterior parts construction
Upper cowling bracket
: set the punch mark to the front and upper side.
Rear view mirror cushion
: set the dent side to inside.
To frame
To headlight assembly
To sprocket cove
To side-stand bracket
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