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:
Front wheel removal
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
Remove both brake calipers
from the front forks by removing
two mounting bolts 1 on
each calipers.
Note: never squeeze the front
brake lever with the caliper
removed. It is very difficult to force
the pads back into the caliper
asse ...
Throttle cable play inspection and adjustment
Inspect throttle cable play
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Inspect and adjust the throttle cable play “a” as follows:
Throttle cable play “a”
2.0 – 4.0 Mm (0.08 – 0.16 In)
Remove the boot (1).
Loosen the lock-nu ...
Sds check
Using sds, sample the data at the time of new and periodic vehicle
inspections.
After saving the sampled data in the computer, file them by model and by user.
The periodically filed data help improve the accuracy of troubleshooting since
they can indicate the condition of vehicle
function ...