Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Tire pressure and loading
Proper tire pressure and proper tire loading are important factors.
Overloading your tires can lead to tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Check tire pressure each day before you ride, and be sure the pressure is correct for the vehicle load according to the table below.
Tire pressure should only be checked and adjusted before riding, since riding will heat up the tires and lead to higher inflation pressure readings.
Under-inflated tires make smooth cornering difficult, and can result in rapid tire wear. Over-inflated tires have a smaller amount of tire in contact with the road, which can contribute to skidding and loss of control.
Note
: when you detect drops in tire pressure, check the tire for nails or other punctures, or a damaged wheel rim. Tubeless tires sometimes lose pressure gradually when punctured.
Tires
Warning
Failure to follow these warnings
may result in an accident
due to tire failure. The tires on
your motorcycle form the crucial
link between your motorcycle
and the road ...
Tire condition and type
Tire condition and tire type affect
motorcycle performance. Cuts or
cracks in the tires can lead to tire
failure and loss of motorcycle
control. Worn tires are susceptible
to puncture failures an ...
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Precautions
Precautions for suspension
Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1).
All
suspensions, bolts and nuts are an important part in that it could
affect the performance of vital
parts. They must be tightened to the specified torque periodically and
if the suspension ...
Ignition switch inspection
Inspect the ignition switch in the following procedures:
remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Disconnect the ignition switch lead wire coupler (1).
Inspect the ignition switch for continuity with a tester.
If ...
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 ...