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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Turn signal switch inspection
Inspect the turn signal switch in the following procedures:  remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” in section 1d .  Disconnect the left handlebar switch coupler (1). (Yellow) Inspect the turn signal switch for continuity wit ...

Ecm / various sensors
Since each component is a high-precision part, great care should be taken not to apply any severe impacts during removal and installation. Be careful not to touch the electrical terminals of the electronic parts (ecm, etc.). The static electricity from your body may damage them. ...

Pair system inspection
Inspect pair system every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) Inspect the pair (air supply) system periodically. Refer to “pair system inspection” in section 1b . Throttle valve synchronization Inspect throttle valve synchronization initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) (e-33 only) and ...