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:
Damping force adjustment
The rebound and compression
damping force can be individually
adjusted by turning the respective
adjusters. The rebound damping
force adjuster 1 is located at the
bottom of the rear suspension.
The compression damping force
adjuster 2 is located at the left
side of the motorcycle.
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Engine oil
Oil quality is a major contributor to
your engine's performance and
life. Always select good quality
engine oil. Suzuki recommends
the use of suzuki performance
4 motor oil or equivalent
engine oil. Use sf/sg or sh/
sj with jaso ma in api (american
petroleum institute) classification.
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Steering tension adjustment
Check the steering movement in the following
procedures:
by supporting the motorcycle with a jack, lift the front
wheel unit is off the floor 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 In).
Remove the steering damper. Refer to “steering damper construction” .
Check to make sure that the cabl ...