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 ...

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Steering / steering damper related parts inspection
Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” . Inspect the removed parts for the following abnormalities: Steering stem Distortion of the steering stem and brackets. Bearing Bearing wear or damage abnormal bearing noise race wear or damage &nbs ...

Noise emission control system description
Tampering with the noise control system prohibited: local law or federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: the removal or rendering inoperative by any person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design in ...

Balancer shaft journal bearing inspection and selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d- 49). Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” . Inspection Inspect the bearing surfaces for any signs of fusion, pitting, burn or flaws. If any, replace them with a specified set of bearings. Selection Place the plastigauge axial ...