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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Front footrest bracket construction
Footrest bracket bolt Rear brake master cylinder mounting bolt Footrest guard bolt Footrest bracket no. 1 (Lh) Footrest bracket no. 1 (Rh) Footrest Footrest holder Rear brake pedal Footrest bracket no. 2 (Lh) Footrest bracket no. 2 (Rh) Ban ...

Headlight beam adjustment
Adjust the headlight beam, both horizontally and vertically. Note  to adjust the headlight beam, adjust the beam horizontally first, then vertically.  It is not necessary to remove the combination meter to turn the adjusters. Horiz ...

Rear brake light switch inspection
Inspect the rear brake light switch in the following procedures:  lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9).  Disconnect the rear brake light switch lead wire coupler (1). Inspect the rear brake light swi ...