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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Countershaft gear / driveshaft gear disassembly and assembly
Refer to “transmission removal”  and “transmission installation” . Disassembly Caution identify the position of each removed part. Organize the parts in their respective groups (i.E., Drive or driven) so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions. Counte ...

Oil jet removal and installation
Piston cooling oil jet Removal Remove the engine assembly. Refer to “engine assembly removal” in section 1d .  Remove the crankshaft assembly. Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” in section 1d (page 1d- 49).  Remove the piston cooling oil jets (1) from the upper cra ...

Front wheel assembly removal and installation
Removal Remove the brake calipers, left and right. Caution do not operate the brake lever with the caliper removed. Loosen two axle pinch bolts (1) on the right front fork leg.  Remove the front axle bolt (2). Raise the front wheel off the ground a ...