Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Inspection before riding

Failure to inspect and maintain your motorcycle properly increases the chance of an accident or equipment damage.

Always perform a pre-ride inspection before each ride.

Refer to the table on page 4-4 for check items. For further details, refer to the inspec· tion and maintenance section.

Using worn, improperly inflated, or incorrect tires will reduce stability and can cause an accident.

Follow all instructions in the tires section in this owner's manual.

Checking maintenance items when the engine is running can be hazardous. You could be severely injured if your hands or clothing get caught in moving parts.

Shut the engine off when performing maintenance checks, except when checking the engine stop switch and throttle.

What to check

Check for:

• Smoothness
• No restriction of movement
• No play or looseness

• Correct play in the throttle cable
• Smooth operation and positive return of the throttle grip to the closed position

• Correct lever play
• Smooth and progressive action

• Fluid level in the reservoir to be above "lower" line
• Correct pedal and lever play
• No "spininess"
• No fluid leakage
• Brake pads not to be worn down to the limit line

• Correct tension or slack
• Adequate lubrication
• No excessive wear or damage

• Correct pressure
• Adequate tread depth
• No cracks or cuts

• Proper coolant level
• No coolant leakage