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
...
Water hose removal and installation
Removal
Remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Drain engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section
0b .
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in se ...
Fuel and oil recommendation
Fuel (for USA and Canada)
Use only unleaded gasoline of at least 90 pump octane
(r/2 + m/2).
Gasoline containing mtbe (meltyl tertiary butyl ether),
less than 10% ethanol, or less than 5% methanol with
appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitor is
permissible.
Fuel (for other countries) ...