Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Carrying a passenger
Before you invite someone to be a passenger on your motorcycle, you need to be thoroughly familiar with motorcycle operation. Adjust tire pressures and suspension according to the tire pressure and loading section and the suspension section of this manual.
The passenger should always hold onto your waist or hips, or onto the seat strap or grab bar, as equipped. Ask your passenger not to make any sudden movements.
When you lean going around a corner, the passenger should lean with you. The passenger should always keep his or her feet on the footrests, even when you are stopped at a light.
To help prevent burn injuries, warn your passenger not to contact the muffler when mounting or dismounting your motorcycle.
Stopping and parking
Twist the throttle grip away
from yourself to close the
throttle completely.
Apply the front and rear brakes
evenly and at the same time.
Downshift through the gears
as road ...
Other materials:
Spark plugs
Your motorcycle comes equipped
with ngk cr9e or denso
u27esr-n spark plugs. To determine
if the standard spark plug is
right for your usage, check the
color of the plug's porcelain center
electrode insulator after motorcycle
operation. A light brown
color indicates that the plug is correct.
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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 motorcycle.
The following guidelines explain
proper break-in procedures.
Maximum engine speed recommen ...
Symbols
Listed in the table below are the symbols indicating instructions and other
information necessary for servicing.
The meaning of each symbol is also included in the table.
Abbreviations
A:
abdc: after bottom dead center
ac: alternating current
acl: air cleaner, air cleaner box
api: ame ...