Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Stopping and parking
- Twist the throttle grip away from yourself to close the throttle completely.
- Apply the front and rear brakes evenly and at the same time.
- Downshift through the gears as road speed decreases.
- Select neutral with the clutch
lever squeezed toward the grip
(disengaged position) just
before the motorcycle stops.
Neutral position can be confirmed by observing the neutral indicator light.
 Warning
This can cause excessive stopping distance and lead to a collision. Using only the front or rear brake can cause skidding and loss of control. Apply both brakes evenly and at the same time . |
| Warning
Brake before you begin to turn. |
| Warning
Brake lightly and with care on slippery or irregular surfaces. |
| Warning
As vehicle speeds increase, stopping distance increases progressively. Be sure you have a safe stopping distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. |
- Park the motorcycle on a firm, flat surface where it will not fall over.
| Warning
Park the motorcycle where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the muffler. |
Note
: if the motorcycle is to be parked on the side stand on a slight slope, the front end of the motorcycle should face "up" the incline to avoid rolling forward off the side stand. You may leave the motorcycle in 1st gear to help prevent it from rolling off the side stand. Return to neutral before starting engine.
- Turn the ignition switch to the "off" position.
- Turn the handlebars all the way to the left and lock the steering for security.
- Remove the ignition key.
Riding on hills
When climbing steep hills, the
motorcycle may begin to slow
down and show lack of power.
At this point you should shift to
a lower gear so that the engine
will again be operating in its
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Carrying a passenger
Before you invite someone to be a
passenger on your motorcycle,
you need to be thoroughly familiar
with motorcycle operation. Adjust
tire pressures and suspension
according to the tire pressure
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Other materials:
Engine oil level check
Check the engine oil level as follows:
Place the motorcycle on level
ground on the side stand.
Start the engine and allow it to
idle for a few minutes.
Stop the engine and wait three
minutes.
Hold the motorcycle vertically
and check the oil level through
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Headlight
To replace the headlight bulbs,
perform the following steps:
Upper light bulb
Remove the bolt 1 to lift the
instrument panel 2.
Turn the cap 3 counterclockwise
and remove it.
Unhook the bulb holder spring
4 and pull out the socket 5.
Pull off the bulb from ...
Fuel
Your motorcycle requires premium
unleaded gasoline with a
minimum pump octane rating of
90 ((r+m)/2 method). In some
areas, the only fuels that are
available are oxygenated fuels.
Oxygenated fuels which meet the
minimum octane requirement and
the requirements described below
may be used i ...