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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To sensor removal and installation
Removal Remove the ap sensor. Refer to “ap sensor removal and installation” .  Disconnect the coupler (1) and remove the to sensor (2). Installation Install the to sensor in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following point:  when installing the to s ...

Rear sprocket / rear sprocket mounting drum removal and installation
Removal Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” in section 2d .  Loosen the rear sprocket nuts.  Draw out the rear sprocket mounting drum (1) along with the rear sprocket (2) from the wheel hub.  Remove the rear sprocket n ...

Oil pump inspection
Inspect the oil pump in the following procedures:  remove the oil pump. Refer to “oil pump removal and installation” .  Rotate the oil pump by hand and check that it moves smoothly. If it does not move smoothly, replace the oil pump assembly. Caution do not attempt t ...