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 ...

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Cam chain tensioner inspection
Inspect the cam chain tensioner in the following procedures: remove the cam chain tensioner. Refer to “cam chain guide / cam chain tensioner removal and installation” . Check the contacting surface of the cam chain tensioner. If it is worn or damaged, replace it with a new ...

Engine assembly installation
Install the engine in the reverse order of engine removal. Pay attention to the following points: before installing the engine, install the collars (1). Before installing the engine, install the engine mounting thrust adjusters (2). Gradually raise the rear side of ...

Front brake light switch inspection
Inspect the front brake light switch in the following procedures: disconnect the front brake light switch coupler (1). Inspect the front brake light switch for continuity with the tester. If any abnormality is found, replace the front brake light switch with a new one. Re ...