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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Exhaust control system construction
Excv cable no. 1 (Cl) Excv cable no. 2 (Op) When loosening or tightening the pulley bolt, be sure to fix the pulley with an adjustable wrench, or excva may get damaged. 5 N·m (0.5 Kgf-m, 3.5 Lbf-ft) 42 – 43 Mm (1.65 – 1.69 In) 60 – 61 Mm (2.36 – ...

Engine assembly removal
Before taking the engine out of the frame, wash the engine using a steam cleaner. Engine removal is sequentially explained in the following steps:  remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6).  Remove the front seat. R ...

Engine oil level check
Check the engine oil level as follows:  Place the motorcycle on level ground on the side stand.  Start the engine and allow it to idle for a few minutes.  Stop the engine and wait three minutes. Hold the motorcycle vertically and check the oil level through ...