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
Oil quality is a major contributor to
your engine's performance and
life. Always select good quality
engine oil. Suzuki recommends
the use of suzuki performance
4 motor oil or equivalent
engine oil. Use sf/sg or sh/
sj with jaso ma in api (american
petroleum institute) classification.
A ...
Exhaust control system description
The exhaust control system (excs) consists of the exhaust control valve (excv),
exhaust control valve actuator
(excva) and exhaust control valve cables (excv cables).
Excv is installed in the exhaust pipe. Excva is mounted inside of the right
frame. The excv is operated by the
excva via the ...
Foreword
Motorcycling is one of the most
exhilarating sports and to ensure
your riding enjoyment, you should
become thoroughly familiar with
the information presented in this
owner's manual before riding the
motorcycle.
The proper care and maintenance
that your motorcycle requires is
outlined in t ...