Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Practice away from traffic
Your riding skill and your mechanical knowledge form the foundation for safe riding practices. We suggest that you practice riding your motorcycle in a non-traffic situation until you are thoroughly famil iar with your machine and its controls. Again, consider taking one of the msf's rider courses.
Even experts will be pleased with the caliber of the information presented in these courses. As the msf says: "the more you know, the better it gets!"
Be extra safety-conscious on bad weather days
Riding on bad weather days,
especially wet ones, requires
extra caution. Braking distances
increase on a rainy day. Stay off
the painted surface marks, manhole
covers, and greasy-appearing
areas ...
Inspection before riding
Review the instructions in the
"inspection before riding"
section of this manual. Perform an
entire pre-ride inspection before
you head out on the road. Spending
a few minutes preparing ...
Other materials:
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
which can scratch the
paint.
Wash the entire motorcycle
with a mild detergent or car
...
Pair system hose routing diagram
Pair control solenoid valve
Pair reed valve
White marking (hidden side)
Yellow marking
Blue marking
Red marking
Face the
clamp end to the top.
Make sure
the clamp is not contacted to the frame or air cleaner box.
90°
45°
15°
...
Pair control solenoid valve removal and
installation
Removal
Lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay.
Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g .
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Remove the pair control solenoid valve (1) along
with the pair ...