Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Loading guidelines
This motorcycle is primarily intended to carry small items when you are not riding with a passenger. Follow the guidelines below to carry a passenger or cargo:
- balance the load between the left and right side of the motorcycle and fasten it securely.
- Place cargo weight as close to the center of the motorcycle as possible.
- Do not attach large or heavy items to the handlebars, front forks or rear fender.
- Check that both tires are properly inflated to the specified tire pressure for your loading conditions. Refer to page 7-31.
- Improperly loading your motorcycle
can reduce your ability to
balance and steer the motorcycle.
You should ride at reduced speeds, less than 130 km/h (80 mph), when the cargo is loaded or accessory is fitted.
- Adjust suspension setting as necessary.
Loading limit
Warning
Overloading or improper loading
can cause lose of motorcycle
control and this may result
in an accident.
Follow loading limits and loading
guidelines in this manual.
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Modification
Modification of the motorcycle, or
removal of original equipment
may render the vehicle unsafe or
illegal. Obey all applicable equipment
regulations in your area.
The frame of this motorcycle i ...
Other materials:
Cooling fan inspection
Cooling fan operating temperature
standard
(on → off): approx. 100 ?‹C (212 ƒ‹f)
(off → on): approx. 105 ?‹C (221 ƒ‹f)
Inspect the cooling fan in the following procedures:
disconnect the cooling fan motor coupler (1).
Test the cooling fan motor for load ...
Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and
installation
Removal
Remove the inner under cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Drain engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section
0b .
Disconnect the reservoir tank inlet hose (1) and
water air bleed hose (2).
Remove ...
Exhaust control valve inspection
Inspect exhaust control valve
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Inspect exhaust control valve as follows:
remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Check t ...