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:

Clutch removal
Drain engine oil. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in section 0b .  Lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g .  Disconnect the ckp sensor coupler (1). Remove the clutch cover (2). ...

General description
Fuel injection system description Fuel system The fuel delivery system consists of the fuel tank (1), fuel pump (2), fuel filter (3), fuel feed hose (4), fuel delivery pipes (5) including fuel injectors (6) and (7), fuel pressure regulator (8). There is no fuel return hose. The fuel in the fu ...

Cushion rod removal and installation
Removal Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on the cushion rod.  Remove the muffler chamber. Refer to “muffler / muffler chamber / exhaust ...