Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Gearshift lever
This motorcycle has a 6-speed transmission which operates as shown. To shift properly, squeeze the clutch lever and close the throttle at the same time you operate the gearshift lever. Lift the gearshift lever to upshift and depress the lever to downshift.
Neutral is located between low and 2nd gear. When neutral is desired, depress or lift the lever halfway between low and 2nd gear.
Note
: when the transmission is in neutral, the green indicator light on the instrument panel will be lit.
However, even though the light is illuminated, cautiously release the clutch lever slowly to determine whether the transmission is positively in neutral.
Fuel tank cap
To open the fuel tank cap, insert
the ignition key into the lock and
turn it clockwise. With the key
inserted, lift up with the key and
open the fuel tank cap. To close
the fuel tank cap, pus ...
Rear brake pedal
Depressing the rear brake pedal
will apply the rear disk brake. The
brake light will be illuminated
when the rear brake is operated. ...
Other materials:
Pair control solenoid valve removal and
installation
Removal
Lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay.
Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g .
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Remove the pair control solenoid valve (1) along
with the pair ...
Swingarm pivot boss removal and installation
Removal
Remove the swingarm. Refer to “swingarm removal and installation” .
Remove the swingarm pivot boss nut (1).
Note
remove the swingarm pivot boss only when
replacing it.
Remove the swingarm pivot boss (2) by removing its
set screws.
Installatio ...
Oil pump removal and installation
Note
be careful not to drop any parts into the
crankcase.
Removal
Remove the oil pan, oil pressure regulator and oil strainer. Refer to
“oil pan / oil pressure regulator / oil strainer removal and installation” .
Remove the oil pump driven gear bolt (1).
Rem ...