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 ...

Other materials:

Windshield cleaning
Clean the windshield with soft cloth and warm water with mild detergent. If scratched, polish with a commercially available plastic polish. Replace the windshield if it becomes scratched or discolored so as to obstruct view. When replacing the windshield, use suzuki replacement windshield. ...

Brake system inspection
Inspect brake system initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter Inspect brake hose and brake fluid every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) The brake system of this motorcycle is filled with a glycol-based brake flui ...

Water pump related parts inspection
Refer to “water pump disassembly and assembly” . Mechanical seal Visually inspect the mechanical seal for damage, with particular attention given to the sealing face. Replace the mechanical seal that shows indications of leakage. Oil seal Visually inspect the oil seal for damage, with p ...