Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Seat lock and helmet holders

Rear brake pedal

Depressing the rear brake pedal will apply the rear disk brake. The brake light will be illuminated when the rear brake is operated. ...

Front seat

To remove the front seat. Remove the bolts 1 (right and left).  Raise the front end of the seat and slide it forward. To reinstall the seat, slide the seat hooks into the se ...

Other materials:

Rear shock absorber removal and installation
Removal Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on the rear shock absorber.  Remove the left muffler and muffler chamber heat guard no. 2. Refer ...

Rear shock absorber adjustment
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring pre-load and damping force as follows: Spring pre-load adjustment The set length 179.3 Mm (7.06 In) provides the maximum spring pre-load. The set length 189.3 Mm (7.45 In) provides the minimum spring pre-load. Std position 184.3 ...

Cylinder head related parts inspection
Refer to “cylinder head disassembly and assembly” . Cylinder head distortion Decarbonize the combustion chambers.  Check the gasket surface of the cylinder head for distortion. Use a straightedge and thickness gauge. Take clearance readings at several places. If readings exceed the ...