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,
...
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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Front brake light switch inspection
Inspect the front brake light switch in the following
procedures:
disconnect the front brake light switch coupler (1).
Inspect the front brake light switch for continuity with
the tester.
If any abnormality is found, replace the front brake light switch with a new
one. Re ...
Procedure for returning
to service
Clean the entire motorcycle.
Remove the oily rags from the
air cleaner intake and muffler
outlet.
Drain all the engine oil. Install
a new oil filter and fill the
engine with fresh oil as outlined
in this manual.
Remove the spark plugs. Turn
the engine a few tim ...
The sport of motorcycling
Your motorcycle and this owner's
manual have been designed by
people like you who enjoy motorcycling.
People become motorcyclists
for many reasons. For
starters, street riding is fun and
invigorating. But no matter why
you became a motorcyclist, or
how experienced you are, you will
eventu ...