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 ...

Other materials:

Rear suspension assembly construction
Rear shock absorber mounting bolt (upper) Rear shock absorber mounting nut (lower) Cushion rod mounting nut (front) Cushion rod mounting nut (rear) Cushion lever mounting nut Swingarm pivot nut Swingarm pivot boss nut Swingarm pivot shaft Swingarm ...

Lubrication points
Proper lubrication is important for smooth operation and long life of each working part of the motorcycle. Major lubrication points are indicated as follows. Note  before lubricating each part, clean off any rusty spots and wipe off any grease, oil, dirt or grime. &nbs ...

Radiator reservoir tank inspection
Inspect the radiator reservoir tank in the following procedures:  remove the right side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Inspect the radiator reservoir tank (1) for leaks. If any defects are found, replace the radiator reservoir tank ...