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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Steering tension adjustment
Check the steering movement in the following procedures:  by supporting the motorcycle with a jack, lift the front wheel unit is off the floor 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 In).  Remove the steering damper. Refer to “steering damper construction” .  Check to make sure that the cabl ...

Clutch cable removal and installation
Removal Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Disconnect the clutch cable from the clutch lever. Refer to “handlebar removal and installation” in section 6b .  Remove the clutch cable as shown in the throttle cable ro ...

Ignition switch removal and installation
Removal Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” in section 1d .  Disconnect the ignition switch lead wire coupler (1).  Disconnect the immobilizer lead wire coupler (2). (For e-02, 19, 24, 51) Remove the harness clamp (3). ...