Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: 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 the motorcycle.
The proper care and maintenance that your motorcycle requires is outlined in this manual. By following these instructions explicitly, you will ensure a long trouble-free operating life for your motorcycle.
This motorcycle also conforms to the u.S environmental protection agency em1ss1on regulations which apply to new motorcycles.
The proper adjustment of engine components is necessary for this motorcycle to comply with the epa regulations. Therefore, please follow the maintenance instructions closely to ensure emission compliance. Your suzuki dealer has experienced technicians that are trained to provide your machine with the best possible service with the right tools and equipment.
All information, illustrations, photographs and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
Due to improvements or other changes, there may be some discrepancies in this manual.
Suzuki reserves the right to make production changes at any time, without notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes to vehicles previously built or sold.
Suzuki motor corporation believes in conservation and protection of earth's natural resources. To that end, we encourage every vehicle owner to recycle, trade in, or properly dispose of, as appropriate, used motor oil, coolant, and other fluids, batteries and tires.
The sport of motorcycling
Your motorcycle and this owner's
manual have been designed by
people like you who enjoy motorcycling.
People become motorcyclists
for many reasons. For
starters, street riding is fun and
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If a collision is imminent, do something
Many riders fear locking up their
brakes or haven't learned to
swerve to avoid an accident.
Many inexperienced riders (and
too many seasoned riders) use
only their rear brake in an emergency,
resulting in unnecessary
impacts in some cases and
unnecessarily high impact speeds
in other case ...
Front brake caliper parts inspection
Refer to “front brake caliper disassembly and assembly” .
Brake caliper cylinder
Inspect the brake caliper cylinder wall for nicks,
scratches or other damage. If any damage is found,
replace the caliper with a new one.
Brake caliper piston
Inspect the surface of brake caliper pistons for a ...
Starter torque limiter inspection
Removal
Remove the clutch cover. Refer to “clutch removal” in section 5c .
Remove the washers (1), starter idle gear no. 1 (2)
And no. 2 (3).
Remove the starter idle gear no. 2 Bearing (4), shaft
(5) and washer (6).
Hold the starter clutch with the special tool an ...