Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual
- Foreword
- The sport of motorcycling
- Most accidents can be avoided
- If you don't have a helmet, buy a helmet and wear it every time you ride
- If a collision is imminent, do something
- Special situations require special care
- Know your limits
- Be extra safety-conscious on bad weather days
- Practice away from traffic
- Inspection before riding
- Accessories and loading
- Carrying a passenger
- Conclusion
- Fuel, engine oil and coolant recommendation
- Controls, equipment and adjustments
- Location of parts
- Key
- Ignition switch
- Instrument panel
- Left handlebar
- Right handlebar
- Fuel tank cap
- Gearshift lever
- Rear brake pedal
- Seat lock and helmet holders
- Side stand
- Suspension adjustment
- Break-in and inspection before riding
- Riding tips
- Starting the engine
- Starting off
- Using the transmission
- Riding on hills
- Stopping and parking
- Carrying a passenger
- Accessory use and motorcycle loading
- Inspection and maintenance
- Maintenance schedule
- Tools
- Steering damper maintenance
- Lubrication points
- Batiery
- Air cleaner
- Spark plugs
- Engine oil
- Idle speed
- Throtile cable play
- Fuel hoses
- Clutch adjustment
- Engine coolant
- Drive chain
- Brakes
- Tires
- Side standngnition interlock switch
- Front wheel removal
- Rear wheel removal
- Light bulb replacement
- Fuses
- Troubleshooting
- Storage procedure and motorcycle cleaning
- Storage procedure
- Procedure for returning to service
- Corrosion prevention
- Motorcycle cleaning
- Inspection after cleaning
- Consumer information
- Emission control warranty
- Reporting safety defects
- Tampering with noise control system prohibited
- Serial number location
- Location of labels
- Specifications
Foreword
Motorcycling is one of the most
exhilarating sports and to ensure
your riding enjoyment, you should
become thoroughly familiar with
the information presented in this
owner's manual before riding ...
Other materials:
Rear shock absorber disposal
Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
The rear shock absorber unit contains high-pressure
nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause explosion.
Keep away from fire and heat. High gas
pressure caused by heat can cause an
explosion.
Release gas ...
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,
resulting in unnecessary
impacts in some cases and
unnecessarily high impact speeds
in other case ...
Exhaust control valve inspection
Inspect exhaust control valve
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Inspect exhaust control valve as follows:
remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Check t ...