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:
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Handlebar components” “steering components” “steering
damper construction”
Special tool
...
Precautions
Precautions for brake system
Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1).
Brake fluid information
This brake system is filled with an ethylene glycol-based dot 4
brake fluid. Do not use or mix
different types of fluid, such as silicone-based or petroleum-based.
...
Steering system inspection
Inspect steering system
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Steering should be adjusted properly for smooth turning
of handlebars and safe running. Overtighten steering
prevents smooth turning of the handlebars and too loose
steer ...