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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Other materials:
Clutch installation
Install the primary driven gear assembly (1).
Caution
if it is difficult to install the primary driven
gear, rotate the crankshaft.
Be sure to engage the oil pump drive
sprocket with the primary driven gear.
Install the spacer (2) and bea ...
Symbols
Listed in the table below are the symbols indicating instructions and other
information necessary for servicing.
The meaning of each symbol is also included in the table.
Abbreviations
A:
abdc: after bottom dead center
ac: alternating current
acl: air cleaner, air cleaner box
api: ame ...
Tires
Warning
Failure to follow these warnings
may result in an accident
due to tire failure. The tires on
your motorcycle form the crucial
link between your motorcycle
and the road.
Follow these instructions:
check tire condition and
pressure, and adjust pres ...