Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Accessories and loading
The accessories you use with your motorcycle and the manner in which you load your gear onto the bike might create hazards.
Aerodynamics, handling, balance, and cornering clearance can suffer, and the suspension and tires can be overloaded. Read the "accessory use and motorcycle loading" section.
Inspection before riding
Review the instructions in the
"inspection before riding"
section of this manual. Perform an
entire pre-ride inspection before
you head out on the road. Spending
a few minutes preparing ...
Carrying a passenger
Carrying a passenger, when done
correctly, is a great way to share
the joy of motorcycling. You will
have to alter your riding style
somewhat since the extra weight
of a passenger will affect han ...
Other materials:
Chassis bolt and nut inspection
Tighten chassis bolt and nut
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Check that all chassis bolts and nuts are tightened to
their specified torque.
Steering stem
lock-nut 80 n·m (8.0 Kgf-m, 58.0 Lbf-ft)
Stee ...
Crankcase breather (pcv) hose / reed
valve / cover removal and installation
Removal
Lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay.
Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g .
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Disconnect the crankcase breather (pcv) hose (1).
...
Excva removal and installation
Removal
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Connect the special tool (mode select switch) to the dealer mode
coupler. Refer to “self-diagnostic procedures” in section 1a .
After tur ...