Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Loading limit

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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.

Never exceed the g.V.W.

(Gross vehicle weight) of this motorcycle. The g.V.W. Is the combined weight of the machine, accessories, payload and riders. When selecting your accessories, keep in mind the weight of the rider as well as the weight of the accessories.
The additional weight of the accessories may not only create an unsafe riding condition but may also affect the riding stability

G.V.W.: 375 Kg (830 lbs) at the tire pressure (cold) front: 2.50 Kgf/cm2 (36 psi) rear: 2.90 Kgf/cm2 (42 psi)

Accessory installation guideline

Install aerodynamic affecting accessories, such as a fairing, windshield, backrests, saddlebags, and travel trunks, as low as possible, as close to the motorcycle and as near the center ...

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 ...

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Rear suspension inspection
Inspect rear suspension every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) Inspect the rear shock absorber for oil leakage and check that there is no play in the swingarm. Replace any defective parts, if necessary. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” in section 2c , “cushion lever ...

Rear shock absorber removal and installation
Removal Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d . Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on the rear shock absorber. Remove the left muffler and muffler chamber heat guard no. 2. Refer ...

Exhaust pipe bolt and muffler bolt inspection
Tighten exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter Check the exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts to the specified torque. Tightening torque exhaust pipe bolt (a): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft) muf ...