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Always ride within the limits of your skills, your motorcycle, and the riding conditions. |
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Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests of your motorcycle during operation. |
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Reduce your speed and be alert to side winds. |
Make sure that the side stand is in the fully up position. Squeeze the clutch lever and pause momentarily.
Engage first gear by depressing the gearshift lever downward. Turn the throttle grip toward you and at the same time release the clutch lever gently and smoothly. As the clutch engages, the motorcycle will start moving forward. To shift to the next higher gear, accelerate gently, then close the throttle and squeeze the clutch lever simultaneously. Lift the gear shift lever upward to select the next gear and release the clutch lever as you open the throttle again. Select the gears in this manner until top gear is reached.
Note
: this motorcycle has a side stand/ignition interlock switch. If you shift the transmission into gear when the side stand is down, the engine will stop running.
Electrical parts connector / coupler
Faulty fi system is often related to poor electrical
contact of connector/coupler. Before servicing
individual electronic part, check electrical contact of
the connector/coupler.
When connecting a connector, be sure to push it in
until a click is felt.
With a lock type coupler ...
Specifications
Service data
Clutch
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Clutch control system components” “clutch components”
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this ...
Foreword
This manual contains an introductory description on the suzuki gsx-r1000 and
procedures for its inspection/
service and overhaul of its main components.
Other information considered as generally known is not included.
Read the general information section to familiarize yourself with the mot ...