Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: The sport of motorcycling
Your motorcycle and this owner's manual have been designed by people like you who enjoy motorcycling.
People become motorcyclists for many reasons. For starters, street riding is fun and invigorating. But no matter why you became a motorcyclist, or how experienced you are, you will eventually face some challenging situations.
In preparing for these challenges, you will be fine-tuning your coordination, concentration, and attitude.
Learning the skills and strategies associated with motorcycling is the basis for safely participating in this sport. Many motorcyclists find that as they become better riders, they also get more enjoyment from the freedom unique to motorcycling.
Please remember:
- Most accidents can be avoided
- If you don't have a helmet, buy a helmet and wear it every time you ride
- If a collision is imminent, do something
- Special situations require special care
- Know your limits
- Be extra safety-conscious on bad weather days
- Practice away from traffic
- Inspection before riding
- Accessories and loading
- Carrying a passenger
- Conclusion
Foreword
Motorcycling is one of the most
exhilarating sports and to ensure
your riding enjoyment, you should
become thoroughly familiar with
the information presented in this
owner's manual before riding ...
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 motorc ...
Other materials:
Air valve removal and installation
Removal
Remove the wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and
installation” and “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” .
Remove the tire. Refer to “tire removal and installation” .
Remove the air valve (1) from the wheel.
Installation
Install th ...
Rear brake pedal construction
Footrest bracket no. 2
Footrest bracket no. 1
Rear brake peda
Footrest holder
Footrest
35 N·m (3.5 Kgf-m,
25.5 Lbf-ft)
23 N·m
(2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
18 N·m
(1.8 Kgf-m, 13.0 Lbf-ft)
Apply grease.
Apply thread lock to the ...
Oil jet inspection
Refer to “oil jet removal and installation” .
Oil jet
Make sure that the oil jets are not clogged. If they are
clogged, clean their oil passage using a wire of the
proper size and compressed air.
Piston cooling jet
Oil jet (for transmission)
Oil jet (for cam chain te ...