Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Tampering with noise control system prohibited
Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing there of;
- The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or replacement, of any device or element of ·design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use, or
- The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person.
Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below:
- Removing or puncturing the muffler, baffles, header pipes, screen type spark arrester (if equipped) or any other component which conducts exhaust gases.
- Replacing the exhaust system or muffler with a system or muffler not marked with the same model specific code as the code listed on the motorcycle noise emission control information label, and certified to appropriate epa noise standards.
- Removing or puncturing the air cleaner case, air cleaner cover, baffles, or any other component which conducts intake air.
Whenever replacing parts on your motorcycle, suzuki recommends that you use genuine suzuki replacement parts or their equivalent.
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately
inform the national highway traffic
safety administration (nhtsa)
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Serial number location
You need to know the frame and
engine serial numbers to get title
documents for your motorcycle.
You also need these numbers to
help your dealer when you order
parts.
The frame number 1 is ...
Other materials:
Engine assembly removal
Before taking the engine out of the frame, wash the
engine using a steam cleaner. Engine removal is
sequentially explained in the following steps:
remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Remove the front seat. R ...
Most accidents can be avoided
The most common type of motorcycle
accident in the u.S. Occurs
when a car traveling towards a
motorcycle turns left in front of the
motorcycle. Is that because other
drivers are out to get motorcyclists?
No. Other drivers simply
don't always notice motorcyclists.
Ride defensively. Wise mot ...
Starter button inspection
Inspect the starter button in the following procedures:
remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Disconnect the right handlebar switch coupler (1).
Inspect the starter button for continuity with the
tester.
If ...