Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Gearshift lever construction

Gear position (gp) switch removal and installation

Removal Turn the ignition switch off.  Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9).  Disconnect the gear position swi ...

Gearshift lever height inspection and adjustment

Inspect and adjust the gearshift lever height in the following procedures:  inspect the gearshift lever height “a” between the lever top and footrest. Adjust the gearshift lever height i ...

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Spring pre-load adjustment
To change the spring pre-load, turn the adjuster 1 clockwise or counterclockwise. Turning the adjuster clockwise will increase the spring pre-load. Turning the adjuster counterclockwise will decrease the spring pre-load. There are five grooved lines on the side of the adjuster 1 for re ...

Battery
Battery connection in reverse polarity is strictly prohibited. Such a wrong connection will damage the components of the fi system instantly when reverse power is applied. Removing any battery terminal of a running engine is strictly prohibited. The moment such removal is made, ...

Riding on hills
When climbing steep hills, the motorcycle may begin to slow down and show lack of power. At this point you should shift to a lower gear so that the engine will again be operating in its normal power range. Shift rapidly to prevent the motorcycle from losing momentum.  When ...