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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Wheel / tire / air valve inspection and cleaning
Refer to “tire removal and installation” . Wheel Wipe the wheel clean and check for the following points:  distortion and crack  any flaws and scratches at the bead seating area.  Wheel rim runout. Refer to “front wheel related parts inspection”  and “rear wheel rela ...

Crankcase breather (pcv) cover inspection
Inspect the crankcase breather (pcv) cover in the following procedures:  remove the crankcase breather (pcv) cover. Refer to “crankcase breather (pcv) hose / reed valve / cover removal and installation” .  Inspect the crankcase breather (pcv) cover for carbon deposit. If carbon ...

Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material Note required service material is also described in the following. “Rear suspension components”  “rear suspension assembly construction” Special tool ...