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:
Specifications
Service data
Injector + fuel pump + fuel pressure regulator
Fuel
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Fuel pump components”
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this
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Evap canister hose routing diagram (only
for e-33)
Evap system purge control solenoid valve
Surge hose
Purge hose
Fuel shut-off valve
Rear fender
Evap canister
Seat hook
White marking
Yellow marking
Up
Face the
clamp end downward
Face the
clamp end to the left
Pass the
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Starter motor inspection
Refer to “starter motor disassembly and assembly” .
Carbon brush
Inspect the carbon brushes for abnormal wear, cracks or
smoothness in the brush holder.
If either carbon brush is defective, replace the brush
holder set with a new one.
Measure the length “a” of the carbon brushes using a
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