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 ...
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Front brake pad inspection
The extent of brake pads wear can be checked by observing the grooved limit
line “a” on the pads. When the wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the
pads with new ones. Refer to “front brake pad replacement” .
Caution
replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise
braking perform ...
Precautions
Precautions for suspension
Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1).
All
suspensions, bolts and nuts are an important part in that it could
affect the performance of vital
parts. They must be tightened to the specified torque periodically and
if the suspension ...
Special situations require special care
Of course, there are some times
when full-force braking is not the
correct technique. When the road
surface is wet, loose, or rough,
you should brake with care. When
you're leaned over in a corner,
avoid braking. Straighten up
before braking. Better yet, slow
down before entering the corner. ...