Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Starting off

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual / Riding tips / Starting off

Warning

Riding this motorcycle at excessive speed increases your chances of losing control of the motorcycle. This may result in an accident.

Always ride within the limits of your skills, your motorcycle, and the riding conditions.

Warning

Removing your hands from the handlebars or feet from the footrests during operation can be hazardous. If you remove even one hand or foot from the motorcycle, you can reduce your ability to control the motorcycle.

Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests of your motorcycle during operation.

Warning

Sudden side winds, which can occur when being passed by larger vehicles, at tunnel exits or in hilly areas, can upset your control.

Reduce your speed and be alert to side winds.

Make sure that the side stand is in the fully up position. Squeeze the clutch lever and pause momentarily.

Engage first gear by depressing the gearshift lever downward. Turn the throttle grip toward you and at the same time release the clutch lever gently and smoothly. As the clutch engages, the motorcycle will start moving forward. To shift to the next higher gear, accelerate gently, then close the throttle and squeeze the clutch lever simultaneously. Lift the gear shift lever upward to select the next gear and release the clutch lever as you open the throttle again. Select the gears in this manner until top gear is reached.

Note

: this motorcycle has a side stand/ignition interlock switch. If you shift the transmission into gear when the side stand is down, the engine will stop running.

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 i ...

Using the transmission

The transmission is provided to keep the engine operating smoothly in its normal operating speed range. The gear ratios have been carefully chosen to meet the characteristics of the engine. The ...

Other materials:

Cushion rod removal and installation
Removal Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d . Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on the cushion rod. Remove the muffler chamber. Refer to “muffler / muffler chamber / exhaust ...

Turn signal / side-stand relay removal and installation
Removal Turn the ignition switch off. Remove the frame cover assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d . Remove the turn signal/side-stand relay (1). Installation Install the turn signal/side-stand relay in the reverse order of removal ...

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. Headlight flasher switch 2 Press the switch to light the headlight. Dimmer switch 3 " " ...