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 ...
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Lubrication points
Proper lubrication is important for smooth operation and long life of each
working part of the motorcycle.
Major lubrication points are indicated as follows.
Note
before lubricating each part, clean off any rusty spots
and wipe off any grease, oil, dirt or grime.
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Rear brake pedal removal and installation
Removal
Remove the master cylinder assembly. Refer to “rear brake master
cylinder assembly removal and installation” .
Disconnect the rear brake light switch lead wire coupler. Refer to
“rear brake light switch inspection” .
Remove the rear brake pedal as shown in the rear ...
Carrying a passenger
Carrying a passenger, when done
correctly, is a great way to share
the joy of motorcycling. You will
have to alter your riding style
somewhat since the extra weight
of a passenger will affect handling
and braking. You may also need
to adjust tire pressures and suspension;
please refer to the ...