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:

Gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate components
Gearshift shaft Gearshift cam drive plate Gearshift cam plate Gearshift cam stopper 19 N·m (1.9 Kgf-m, 13.5 Lbf-ft) 13 N·m (1.3 Kgf-m, 9.5 Lbf-ft) 8.5 N·m (0.85 Kgf-m, 6.0 Lbf-ft) Apply grease to oil seal lip. Apply thread l ...

Valve guide replacement
Remove the cylinder head. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .  Remove the valves. Refer to “cylinder head disassembly and assembly” .  Using the valve guide remover, drive the valve guide out toward the intake or exhaust camshaft side. Special tool (a): 09916–43211 (valve ...

Diagnostic information and procedures
Engine lubrication symptom diagnosis Oil pressure check Check the engine oil pressure periodically. This will give a good indication of the condition of the moving parts. Note before checking the oil pressure, check the following.  Oil level (refer to “engine oil and fi ...