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:

Front wheel related parts inspection
Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” . Tire Refer to “tire inspection” in section 0b . Front brake disc Refer to “front brake disc inspection” in section 4b . Dust seal Inspect the lip of dust seals for wear or damage. If any defects are found, replace the dust seal ...

Spark plug inspection and cleaning
Inspect spark plug every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) Heat range Remove the spark plugs. Refer to “ignition coil and spark plug removal and installation” in section 1h .  Check spark plug heat range by observing electrode color. If the electrode of the spark plug is wet appe ...

Rear brake pedal adjustment
The rear brake pedal position must be properly adjusted at all times or the disk brake pads will bear against the disk causing damage to the pads and to the disk surface. Adjust the brake pedal posit~ on in the following manner: Loosen lock nut 1, and turn the push rod 2 to locate t ...