Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: 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 rider should always select the most suitable gear for the prevailing conditions. Never slip the clutch to control road speed, but rather downshift to allow the engine to run within its normal operational range. The table below shows the approximate speed range for each gear.
Shifting up schedule
Shifting down schedule
Disengage the clutch when the motorcycle speed drops below 12 miles/h (20 km/h).
 Warning
Reduce speed before downshifting. |
| Warning
Reduce your speed and downshift before entering the corner. |
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Caution Revving the engine into the red zone can cause severe engine damage. Never allow the engine to rev into the red zone in any gear. |
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
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Riding on hills
When climbing steep hills, the
motorcycle may begin to slow
down and show lack of power.
At this point you should shift to
a lower gear so that the engine
will again be operating in its
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Other materials:
Dtc “c36” (p1764), “c37” (p1765), “c38” (p1766) or “c39” (p1767): secondary
fuel injector circuit
malfunction
Detected condition and possible cause
Detected condition
Possible cause
Some failure exists in the fuel injector signal in a high
load, high revolution condition.
Injector circuit open or short.
Injector malfunction.
Ecm malfunction.
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Ckp sensor removal and installation
Removal
Remove the clutch cover. Refer to “clutch removal” in section 5c .
Remove the ckp sensor (1).
Installation
Install the ckp sensor in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to “clutch installation” in section 5c .
Iap sensor inspection
Refer to “dtc “c13” (p0105-h/l): ia ...
DTC “c28” (p1655): secondary throttle
valve actuator (stva) malfunction
Detected condition and possible cause
Detected condition
Possible cause
The operation voltage does not reach the stva.
Ecm does not receive communication signal from the
stva. Stva can not operate properly or its motor locked
Stva malfunction.
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