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
...
Other materials:
Engine coolant solution
Use engine coolant that is com·
patible with an aluminum radiator,
mixed with distilled water at a
50:50 mixture ratio for engine
coolant solution. An engine coolant
mixture other than 50:50 can
affect cooling efficiency or rust
inhibiting performance.
Engine coolant
Engine coolant should b ...
Rear brake pad replacement
Remove the plug (1) and brake pad mounting pin (2).
Remove the brake pads (3).
Caution
do not operate the brake pedal while the
pads are removed.
Clean up the caliper, especially around the caliper
piston.
Caution
replace the brake pads as a s ...
Front wheel components
Front axle
Brake disc bolt
Brake disc
Dust seal
Bearing
Spacer
Air valve
Front wheel
Wheel balancer
Front tire
Collar
Front axle bolt
18 N·m (1.8 Kgf-m,
13.0 Lbf-ft)
100 N·m
(10.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lbf-ft)
Apply ...