Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Controls, equipment and adjustments

Engine coolant solution

Use engine coolant that is com· patible with an aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water at a 50:50 mixture ratio for engine coolant solution. An engine coolant mixture other than 50:50 can ...

Location of parts

ciutch lever  left handlebar switches indicator lights tachometer ignition switch front brake fluid reservoir  right handlebar switches throttle grip  front brake ...

Other materials:

Windshield cleaning
Clean the windshield with soft cloth and warm water with mild detergent. If scratched, polish with a commercially available plastic polish. Replace the windshield if it becomes scratched or discolored so as to obstruct view. When replacing the windshield, use suzuki replacement windshield. ...

Rear brake pedal adjustment
The rear brake pedal position must be properly adjusted at all times or the disk brake pads will bear against the disk causing damage to the pads and to the disk surface. Adjust the brake pedal posit~ on in the following manner: Loosen lock nut 1, and turn the push rod 2 to locate t ...

Steering / steering damper removal and installation
Removal steering damper Turn the ignition switch off.  Disconnect the steering damper solenoid coupler (1). Remove the lower bracket cover (2). Remove the steering damper mounting nut (3) while holding the lock-nut (4). Remove the steering damper mounting bolt ( ...