Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Tires

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual / Inspection and maintenance / 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.

Follow these instructions:

check tire condition and pressure, and adjust pressure before each ride.
Avoid overloading your motorcycle.
Replace a tire when worn to the specified limit, or if you find damage such as cuts or cracks.
Always use the size and type of tires specified in this owner's manual.
Balance the wheel after tire installation.
Read this section of owner's manual carefully.

Warning

Failure to perform break-in of the tires could cause tire slip and loss of control.

Use extra care when riding on new tires. Perform proper break-in of the tires referring to the break-in section and avoid hard acceleration, hard cornering, and hard braking for the first 100 miles (160 km).

Rear brake light switch

To adjust the brake light switch, hold the switch body and turn the adjuster so that the brake light will come on just before a pressure rise is felt when the brake pedal is depressed. ...

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, ...

Other materials:

Rear wheel assembly removal and installation
Removal Loosen the axle nut (1). Raise the rear wheel off the ground and support the motorcycle with a jack or wooden block. Caution make sure that the motorcycle is supported securely. Remove the axle nut (1). Loosen the left and right lock-nuts (2) an ...

Handlebar removal and installation
Removal Remove the following parts from the left handlebar. left handlebar switch box (1) handlebar balancer (2) grip rubber (3) clutch cable (4) Remove the following parts from the right handlebar. right handlebar switch box (5) ...

Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in both front and rear brake fluid reservoirs. If the level in either reservoir is below the lower mark, inspect for brake pad wear and leaks. Warning Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if swallowed, and harmful if it comes in contact with skin or ...