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:
Troubleshooting
This troubleshooting guide is provided
to help you find the cause of
some common complaints.
Caution
Failure to troubleshoot a problem
correctly can damage your
motorcycle. Improper repairs
or adjustments may damage
the motorcycle instead of fixing
it. Such damage may ...
Drive chain
This motorcycle has a master link
type drive chain. We recommend
that you take your motorcycle to
an authorized suzuki dealer if the
drive chain needs replacing.
The condition and adjustment of
the drive chain should be checked
each day before you ride. Always
follow the guidelines for ins ...
Tightening torque list
Engine
Fi system + intake air system
Cooling system
Chassis
Tightening torque chart
For other bolts and nuts not listed in the preceding page, refer to this
chart:
Conventional bolt
“4” Marked bolt
“7” Marked bolt
...