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:
Gearshift linkage inspection
Refer to “gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate removal and installation” .
Gearshift shaft
Check the gearshift shaft for bend or wear.
Check the return spring for damage or fatigue.
If any defects are found, replace the defective part(-s).
Gearshift shaft oil seal
Inspect the gearshif ...
Exhaust emission control system
description
The exhaust emission control system is composed of the pair system, exhaust
control system, ho2 sensor, threeway
catalyst system and isc system. The fresh air is drawn into the exhaust ports
through the pair control solenoid
valve and pair reed valves. The pair control solenoid valve is operat ...
Side-stand / ignition interlock system parts
inspection
Check the interlock system for proper operation. If the
interlock system does not operate properly, check each
component for damage or abnormalities. If any
abnormality is found, replace the component with a new
one.
Side-stand switch
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the left si ...