Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Riding on hills
- When climbing steep hills, the
motorcycle may begin to slow
down and show lack of power.
At this point you should shift to a lower gear so that the engine will again be operating in its normal power range. Shift rapidly to prevent the motorcycle from losing momentum.
- When descending a long,
steep slope, use engine compression
to assist the brakes
by shifting to a lower gear.
Continuous brake application can overheat the brakes and reduce their effectiveness.
- Be careful, however, not to allow the engine to overview.
Using the transmission
The transmission is provided to
keep the engine operating
smoothly in its normal operating
speed range. The gear ratios
have been carefully chosen to
meet the characteristics of the
engine. The ...
Stopping and parking
Twist the throttle grip away
from yourself to close the
throttle completely.
Apply the front and rear brakes
evenly and at the same time.
Downshift through the gears
as road ...
Other materials:
Iat sensor inspection
Refer to “dtc “c21” (p0110-h/l): iat sensor circuit malfunction” in section
1a .
Inspect the iat sensor.
Note
iat sensor resistance measurement method
is the same way as that of the ect sensor.
Refer to “ect sensor inspection” (page 1c-
4).
Caution
& ...
Diagnostic information and procedures
Engine lubrication symptom diagnosis
Oil pressure check
Check the engine oil pressure periodically. This will give
a good indication of the condition of the moving parts.
Note
before checking the oil pressure, check the
following.
Oil level (refer to “engine oil and fi ...
Rear wheel removal
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
Remove the cotter pin 1.
Remove the axle nut 2.
Warning
A hot muffler can burn you.
The muffler will be hot enough
to burn you for some time after
stopping the engine.
Wait until the muffler cools to
avoid bur ...