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:
Carrying a passenger
Before you invite someone to be a
passenger on your motorcycle,
you need to be thoroughly familiar
with motorcycle operation. Adjust
tire pressures and suspension
according to the tire pressure
and loading section and the suspension
section of this manual.
The passenger should always
hold ...
Rear turn signal light bulb replacement
Caution
when you touch the bulb with your bare
hands, clean the bulb with a cloth moistened
with alcohol or soap water to prevent
premature bulb failure.
Remove the rear turn signal light lens (1).
Replace the bulb (2).
Reinstall the removed parts
...
Front suspension adjustment
After installing the front fork, adjust the spring pre-load
and two kinds of damping force as follows:
Adjust the
left and right front forks to the
same setting.
Spring pre-load adjustment
Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) counterclockwise
fully. From that position (softe ...