Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Motorcycle cleaning

Corrosion prevention

It is important to take good care of your motorcycle to protect it from corrosion and keep it looking new for years to come. Important information about corrosion Common causes of corrosion ...

Washing the motorcycle

When washing the motorcycle, follow the instructions below:  Remove dirt and mud from the motorcycle with running water. You may use a soft sponge or brush. Do not use hard materials ...

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Damping force adjustment
The rebound and compression damping force can be individually adjusted by turning the respective adjusters. The rebound damping force adjuster 1 is located at the bottom of the rear suspension. The compression damping force adjuster 2 is located at the left side of the motorcycle. To ad ...

Front brake light switch inspection
Inspect the front brake light switch in the following procedures:  disconnect the front brake light switch coupler (1). Inspect the front brake light switch for continuity with the tester. If any abnormality is found, replace the front brake light switch with a new one. Re ...

Cylinder head cover disassembly and assembly
Disassembly Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .  Remove the gaskets (1) and (2). Remove the pair control solenoid valve (3) along with the pair reed valve covers (4). Remove the pair reed valves (5) and cmp sensor (6). As ...