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:
Fuel pump disassembly and assembly
Disassembly
Remove the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” .
Remove the fuel pump assembly (1) by removing its
mounting bolts diagonally.
Spilled gasoline should be wipe off
immediately.
Keep away from fire or spark.
Work in a wel ...
Crankshaft journal bearing inspection and
selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
Inspect each upper and lower crankcase bearing for
any damage.
Set the crankshaft onto the upper crank case.
Install the plastigauge onto each crankshaft jour ...
Exhaust system components
Exhaust pipe gasket
Exhaust pipe assembly
Ho2 sensor
Connector
: install the connector so that the
chamfer side faces backward.
Muffler chamber
Muffler body
Excv cable no. 1
Excv cable no. 2
When loosening or tightening the pulley bol ...