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:
Gearshift linkage inspection
Refer to “gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate removal and installation” .
Gearshift shaft
Check the gearshift shaft for bend or wear.
Check the return spring for damage or fatigue.
If any defects are found, replace the defective part(-s).
Gearshift shaft oil seal
Inspect the gearshif ...
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately
inform the national highway traffic
safety administration (nhtsa)
in addition to notifying american
suzuki motor corp.
If nhtsa receives similar complaints,
it ma ...
Rear brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation
Refer to “rear brake hose routing diagram” (page 4a-
2).
Removal
Remove the right side frame cover. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Remove the rear brake fluid reservoir mounting bolt
(1).
Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replac ...