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:

Batiery
The battery is located under the front seat. Remove the front seat by referring to the seat lock and helmet holders section. This battery is sealed type and requires no maintenance. Have your dealer check the battery's state of charge periodically. The standard charging rate is 1.2A x ...

Exhaust control valve inspection
Inspect exhaust control valve initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter Inspect exhaust control valve as follows:  remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Check t ...

Air bleeding from brake fluid circuit
Air trapped in the brake fluid circuit acts like a cushion to absorb a large proportion of the pressure developed by the master cylinder and thus interferes with the full braking performance of the brake caliper. The presence of air is indicated by “sponginess” of the brake lever and also by la ...