Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Accessory installation
guideline
- Install aerodynamic affecting
accessories, such as a fairing,
windshield, backrests, saddlebags,
and travel trunks, as low
as possible, as close to the
motorcycle and as near the
center of gravity as is feasible.
Check that the mounting
brackets and other attachment
hardware are rigidly
mounted.
- Inspect for proper ground
clearance and bank angle.
Inspect that the accessory
does not interfere with the
operation of the suspension,
steering or other control operations.
- Accessories fitted to the handlebars
or the front fork area
can create serious stability
problems. This extra weight
will cause the motorcycle to be
less responsive to your steering
control. The weight may
also cause oscillations in the
front end and lead to instability
problems. Accessories added
to the handlebars or front fork
of the machine should be as
light as possible and kept to a
minimum.
- Select an accessory which
does not limit the freedom of
rider movement.
- Select an electric accessory
which does not exceed motorcycle's
electrical system
capacity. Severe overloads
may damage the wiring harness
or create hazardous situations.
- Do not pull a trailer or sidecar.
This motorcycle is not
designed to pull a trailer or
sidecar.
The addition of unsuitable accessories
can lead to unsafe operating
conditions. It is not possible
for suzuki to test each accessory
on the market or combinations of
all the available accessories ...
Warning
Overloading or improper loading
can cause lose of motorcycle
control and this may result
in an accident.
Follow loading limits and loading
guidelines in this manual.
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Other materials:
Radiator reservoir tank inspection
Inspect the radiator reservoir tank in the following
procedures:
remove the right side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Inspect the radiator reservoir tank (1) for leaks. If any
defects are found, replace the radiator reservoir tank
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Radiator cap inspection
Inspect the radiator cap in the following procedures:
remove the radiator cap. Refer to “cooling circuit inspection” .
Attach the radiator cap (1) to the radiator tester (2)
as shown.
Slowly apply pressure to the radiator cap.
If the radiator cap does not hold the pre ...
Gearshift lever
This motorcycle has a 6-speed
transmission which operates as
shown. To shift properly, squeeze
the clutch lever and close the
throttle at the same time you
operate the gearshift lever. Lift the
gearshift lever to upshift and
depress the lever to downshift.
Neutral is located between lo ...