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:

Fuel tank construction
Fuel tank heat shield : aluminum film side should face the engine side. Fuel tank front cover Fuel tank front bracket Velcro fastenings : clean the adhesive surface before adhering the velcro fastenings. Insert to the bracket. Apply ...

Rear wheel assembly construction
Rear sprocket nut Rear axle nut Brake disc bolt Clearance 60 N·m (6.0 Kgf-m, 43.0 Lbf-ft) 100 N·m (10 kgf-m, 72.5 Lbf-ft) 35 N·m (3.5 Kgf-m, 25.5 Lbf-ft) Apply grease. Apply thread lock to the thread part. ...

Rear brake pedal adjustment
The rear brake pedal position must be properly adjusted at all times or the disk brake pads will bear against the disk causing damage to the pads and to the disk surface. Adjust the brake pedal posit~ on in the following manner: Loosen lock nut 1, and turn the push rod 2 to locate t ...