Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Left handlebar
Clutch lever 1
The clutch lever is used for disengaging the drive to the rear wheel when starting the engine or shifting the transmission gear.
Squeezing the lever disengages the clutch.
Headlight flasher switch 2
Press the switch to light the headlight.
Dimmer switch 3
" 
" position
The headlight low beam and taillight turn on.
" 
" position
The headlight high beam and taillight turn on. The high beam indicator light also turns on.
Hazard warning switch 4
All four turn signal lights and indicators will flash simultaneously when the switch is turned on with the ignition switch in "on" or "p" position. Use the hazard warning lights to warn other traffic during emergency parking or when your vehicle could otherwise become a traffic hazard.
Turn signal light switch 5
Moving the switch to the "
"
position will flash the left turn signals.
Moving the switch to the "
"
position will flash the right turn
signals. The indicator light will
also flash intermittently. To cancel
turn signal operation, push the
switch in.
 Warning
Other drivers may misjudge your course and this may result in an accident. Always use the turn signals when you intend to change lanes or make a turn. Be sure to turn off the turn signals after completing the turn or lane change. |
Horn switch "
" 6
Press the switch to sound the horn.
Instrument panel
The fuel indicator light 8,12,13
Lcd's and tachometer needle
work as follows to confirm their
function when the ignition switch
is turned to the "on" position.
The fuel indicator ...
Right handlebar
Engine stop switch 1
"" Position
The ignition circuit is off. The
engine cannot start or run.
"" Position
The ignition circuit is on and the
engine can run.
Front brake ...
Other materials:
Engine oil and filter change
Change the engine oil and oil filter
at the scheduled times. The
engine should always be warm
when the oil is changed so the oil
will drain easily. The procedure is
as follows:
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
Remove the three screws of
the right fairing 1.
...
Cooling system inspection
Inspect cooling system
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months)
Replace engine coolant
every 2 years
Engine coolant level inspection
Hold the motorcycle vertically.
Check the engine coolant level by observing the “f” and “l” lines on
the engine coolant reservoir tank. If the level i ...
Generator removal and installation
Removal
Drain engine oil. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in
section 0b .
Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Disconnect the generator coupler (1).
Remove the generator cover (2).
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