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:

Regulator / rectifier removal and installation
Removal Turn the ignition switch off.  Remove the right side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9). Remove the evap system purge ...

Thermostat removal and installation
Removal Drain a small amount of engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b .  Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9).  Remove the thermostat cover (1). Remove the thermostat ( ...

Fuel mesh filter inspection and cleaning
Inspect the fuel mesh filter in the following procedures:  remove the fuel mesh filter. Refer to “fuel pump disassembly and assembly” .  If the fuel mesh filter is clogged with foreign particles, it hinders smooth gasoline flow resulting in loss of engine power. Such a filter ...