Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Troubleshooting
This troubleshooting guide is provided to help you find the cause of some common complaints.
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Caution Failure to troubleshoot a problem correctly can damage your motorcycle. Improper repairs or adjustments may damage the motorcycle instead of fixing it. Such damage may not be covered under warranty. If you are not sure about the proper action, consult your suzuki dealer or qualified mechanic about the problem. |
Complaint
: engine is hard to start or does not start at all.
Fuses
The main fuse is located under
the front seat. To access the fuse,
remove the seat by referring to
the seat lock and helmet
holders.
The fuses are located inside the
left fairing. On ...
Fuel supply check
If the fuel injection indicator displays
"fi", showing signs of trouble
in the fuel injection system,
take your machine to an authorized
suzuki dealer. Refer to the
"instrument pan ...
Other materials:
Drive chain inspection and adjustment
Inspect drive chain
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Drive chain visual check
With the transmission in neutral, support the
motorcycle using a jack and turn the rear wheel
slowly by hand.
Visually check the drive chain fo ...
Engine coolant recommendation
Engine coolant
Use an anti-freeze/engine coolant compatible with an
aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water only.
Water for mixing
Use distilled water only. Water other than distilled water
can corrode and clog the aluminum radiator.
Anti-freeze / engine coolant
The engine coolant perfo ...
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 ...