Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Accessory use and motorcycle loading

Carrying a passenger

Before you invite someone to be a passenger on your motorcycle, you need to be thoroughly familiar with motorcycle operation. Adjust tire pressures and suspension according to the tire pressure ...

Accessory use

The addition of unsuitable accessories can lead to unsafe operating conditions. It is not possible for suzuki to test each accessory on the market or combinations of all the available accessories ...

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Engine coolant recommendation
Engine coolant Use an anti-freeze/engine coolant compatible with an aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water only. Water for mixing Use distilled water only. Water other than distilled water can corrode and clog the aluminum radiator. Anti-freeze / engine coolant The engine coolant perfo ...

Balancer shaft journal bearing removal and installation
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d- 49). Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” . Removal Remove the balancer shaft journal bearings (1). Note  do not remove the bearings (1) unless absolutely necessary.  Make a note of where the bearings are r ...

Special situations require special care
Of course, there are some times when full-force braking is not the correct technique. When the road surface is wet, loose, or rough, you should brake with care. When you're leaned over in a corner, avoid braking. Straighten up before braking. Better yet, slow down before entering the corner. ...