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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Starter torque limiter inspection
Removal Remove the clutch cover. Refer to “clutch removal” in section 5c .  Remove the washers (1), starter idle gear no. 1 (2) And no. 2 (3). Remove the starter idle gear no. 2 Bearing (4), shaft (5) and washer (6). Hold the starter clutch with the special tool an ...

Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material Note required service material is also described in the following. “Exhaust system components” Special tool ...

Specifications
Tightening torque specifications Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Handlebar components”  “steering components”  “steering damper construction” Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section ...