Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Loading guidelines
This motorcycle is primarily intended to carry small items when you are not riding with a passenger. Follow the guidelines below to carry a passenger or cargo:
- balance the load between the left and right side of the motorcycle and fasten it securely.
- Place cargo weight as close to the center of the motorcycle as possible.
- Do not attach large or heavy items to the handlebars, front forks or rear fender.
- Check that both tires are properly inflated to the specified tire pressure for your loading conditions. Refer to page 7-31.
- Improperly loading your motorcycle
can reduce your ability to
balance and steer the motorcycle.
You should ride at reduced speeds, less than 130 km/h (80 mph), when the cargo is loaded or accessory is fitted.
- Adjust suspension setting as necessary.
Loading limit
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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Modification
Modification of the motorcycle, or
removal of original equipment
may render the vehicle unsafe or
illegal. Obey all applicable equipment
regulations in your area.
The frame of this motorcycle i ...
Other materials:
Gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate removal
and installation
Removal
Remove the engine sprocket cover. Refer to “engine sprocket removal and
installation” in section 3a .
Remove the clutch components. Refer to “clutch removal” in section 5c .
Remove the snap ring (1) and washer (2) from the
gearshift shaft.
Special tool
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Instrument panel
The fuel indicator light 8,12,13
Lcd's and tachometer needle
work as follows to confirm their
function when the ignition switch
is turned to the "on" position.
The fuel indicator light 8,12
and 13 come on for 3 seconds.
All lcd segments display for 3
seconds.
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Cooling fan relay inspection
Inspect the fan relay in the following procedures:
remove the frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Remove the cooling fan relay (1).
First check the insulation between “a” and “b”
terminals with tester. Then ap ...