Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Break-in and inspection before riding

Damping force adjustment

The rebound and compression damping force can be individually adjusted by turning the respective adjusters. The rebound damping force adjuster 1 is located at the bottom of the rear suspension. ...

Break-in

The first 800 km (500 miles) is the most important in the life of your motorcycle. Proper operation during this break-in period will help assure maximum life and performance from your new motorcy ...

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Battery charging
Initial charging filling electrolyte Note when filling electrolyte, the battery must be removed from the vehicle and must be put on the level ground. Remove the aluminum tape (1) which seals the battery filler holes “a”. Remove the caps (2) from the electrolyte ...

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 ...

Cylinder head related parts inspection
Refer to “cylinder head disassembly and assembly” . Cylinder head distortion Decarbonize the combustion chambers.  Check the gasket surface of the cylinder head for distortion. Use a straightedge and thickness gauge. Take clearance readings at several places. If readings exceed the ...