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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Swingarm related parts inspection
Refer to “swingarm removal and installation” (page 2c- 9). Spacers Remove the collar and spacer from the swingarm.  Inspect the collars and spacer for wear and damage. If any defects are found, replace them with new ones. Chain buffer Inspect the chain buffer for wear and ...

Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material Note required service material is also described in the following. “Handlebar components”  “steering components”  “steering damper construction” Special tool ...

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 ...