Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Special situations require special care
Of course, there are some times when full-force braking is not the correct technique. When the road surface is wet, loose, or rough, you should brake with care. When you're leaned over in a corner, avoid braking. Straighten up before braking. Better yet, slow down before entering the corner.
In these situations, the traction available between your tires and the road surface is limited. Overbraking when traction is limited will cause your tires to skid, possibly resulting in loss of directional control or causing you and your motorcycle to fall over.
If a collision is imminent, do something
Many riders fear locking up their
brakes or haven't learned to
swerve to avoid an accident.
Many inexperienced riders (and
too many seasoned riders) use
only their rear brake in an emergency,
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Know your limits
Always ride within the boundaries
of your own skills. Knowing these
limits and staying within them will
help you avoid accidents.
A major cause of accidents involving
only a motorcycle (and no
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Other materials:
Engine coolant temperature indicator light inspection
Inspect the engine coolant temperature meter and indicator light (led) in the
following procedures:
remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Disconnect the ect sensor coupler (1).
Connect a variable resistor (2) ...
Schematic and routing diagram
Engine lubrication system chart diagram
Engine lubrication circuit diagram
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Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Starter motor components”
Special tool
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