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:
Engine oil and filter replacement
Replace engine oil
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Replace oil filter
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
18 000 km (11 000 miles, 36 months) thereafter
Oil should be changed while the engine is warm. Oil filt ...
Side-stand / ignition interlock system parts
inspection
Check the interlock system for proper operation. If the
interlock system does not operate properly, check each
component for damage or abnormalities. If any
abnormality is found, replace the component with a new
one.
Side-stand switch
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the left si ...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Water hose routing diagram” “water pump components” “water
pump construction”
Special tool
...