Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Know your limits
Always ride within the boundaries of your own skills. Knowing these limits and staying within them will help you avoid accidents.
A major cause of accidents involving only a motorcycle (and no cars) is going too fast through a turn. Before entering a turn, select an appropriately low cornering speed.
Even on straight roads, ride at a speed that is appropriate for th~ traffic, visibility and road conditions, your motorcycle, and your experience.
Riding a motorcycle safely requires that your mental and physical skills are fully part of the experience. You should not attempt to operate a motor vehicle, especially one with two wheels, if you are tired or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Alcohol, illegal drugs, and even some prescription and overthe- counter drugs can cause drowsiness, loss of coordination, loss of balance, and especially the loss of good judgment. If you are tired or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, please do not ride your motorcycle.
Special situations require special care
Of course, there are some times
when full-force braking is not the
correct technique. When the road
surface is wet, loose, or rough,
you should brake with care. When
you're leaned over in a corne ...
Be extra safety-conscious on bad weather days
Riding on bad weather days,
especially wet ones, requires
extra caution. Braking distances
increase on a rainy day. Stay off
the painted surface marks, manhole
covers, and greasy-appearing
areas ...
Other materials:
Water pump related parts inspection
Refer to “water pump disassembly and assembly” .
Mechanical seal
Visually inspect the mechanical seal for damage, with
particular attention given to the sealing face.
Replace the mechanical seal that shows indications of
leakage.
Oil seal
Visually inspect the oil seal for damage, with p ...
Headlight removal and installation
Removal
Remove the body cowling assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Remove the air intake pipes (1). Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Remove the wiring harness no. 2 (2) By
disconnecting the couplers and ...
Clutch parts inspection
Refer to “clutch removal” and “clutch installation” .
Clutch drive and driven plate
Note
wipe off the engine oil from the drive and
driven plates with a clean rag.
Measure the thickness of drive plates with a vernier
calipers. If the drive plate thickness is found to have ...