Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Tools
A tool kit is provided with your motorcycle. It is located under the rear seat.
Maintenance schedule
It is very important to inspect and
maintain your motorcycle regularly.
Follow the guidelines in the
chart. The intervals between periodic
services in kilometers, miles
and months are shown. At ...
Steering damper maintenance
Keep the steering damper
shaft 1 clean at all times.
Wipe off any oil residue with a
cloth.
Do not confuse the grease-like
residue on the steering damper's
shaft with an oil le ...
Other materials:
Rear seat
The seat lock is located under the
left frame cover. To remove the
rear seat, insert the ignition key
into the lock and turn it clockwise.
Raise the front end of the seat
and slide it forward.
To reinstall the seat, slide the seat hooks into the seat hook retainers and
push down firm ...
Rear shock absorber adjustment
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring
pre-load and damping force as follows:
Spring pre-load adjustment
The set length 179.3 Mm (7.06 In) provides the
maximum spring pre-load.
The set length 189.3 Mm (7.45 In) provides the
minimum spring pre-load.
Std position
184.3 ...
Throtile cable play
This motorcycle has a twin throttle
cable system. Cable A is for pulling
cable and cable B is for
returning.
To adjust the cable play:
Loosen the lock nut 1.
Turn the adjuster 2 so that the
throttle grip has 2.0 - 4.0 Mm
(0.08- 0.16 In) play.Tighten the lock nut 1.
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