Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Loading limit

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual / Accessory use and motorcycle loading / Accessory use / 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.

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 ...

Other materials:

Excva pulley inspection
Inspect the excva pulley in the following procedures: remove the excva pulley. Refer to “excv cable removal and installation” . Visually inspect the excva pulley for wear and damage. If there is anything unusual, replace the pulley with a new one. Install the pulle ...

If you don't have a helmet, buy a helmet and wear it every time you ride
Most accidents occur within a few miles of home, and almost half occur at speeds of less than 30 mph. So even if you're just going on a quick errand, be preparedstrap on your helmet before you take off. Helmets do not reduce essential vision or hearing. Generally, helmets do not cause or ...

Turn signal / side-stand relay removal and installation
Removal Turn the ignition switch off. Remove the frame cover assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d . Remove the turn signal/side-stand relay (1). Installation Install the turn signal/side-stand relay in the reverse order of removal ...