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:

Iap sensor removal and installation
Removal Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9).  Disconnect the coupler (1) and vacuum hose (2).  Remove the iap sensor (3) from the air cleaner box. Installation Install the iap sensor in the reverse ord ...

Rear brake pad replacement
Remove the plug (1) and brake pad mounting pin (2). Remove the brake pads (3). Caution do not operate the brake pedal while the pads are removed. Clean up the caliper, especially around the caliper piston. Caution replace the brake pads as a s ...

Clutch lever position switch inspection
Inspect the clutch lever position switch in the following procedures:  disconnect the clutch lever position switch lead wires (1). Inspect the clutch lever position switch for continuity with the tester. If any abnormality is found, replace the switch with a new one. S ...