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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Battery visual inspection
Inspect the battery in the following procedures:  remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6).  Visually inspect the surface of the battery container. If any signs of cracking or electrolyte leakage from the sides of th ...

Throttle body inspection and cleaning
Refer to “throttle body disassembly and assembly” . Cleaning Some carburetor cleaning chemicals, especially dip-type soaking solutions, are very corrosive and must be handled carefully. Always follow the chemical manufacturer’s instructions on proper use, handling and sto ...

Regulator / rectifier inspection
Inspect the regulator/rectifier in the following procedures:  turn the ignition switch off.  Disconnect the regulator/rectifier couplers. Refer to “regulator / rectifier removal and installation” .  Measure the voltage between the terminals using the multi-circuit tester ...