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:
Self-diagnostic procedures
Use of mode select switch
Note
do not disconnect the coupler from ecm,
battery cable from battery, ecm ground
wire from engine or main fuse before
confirming dtc (diagnostic trouble code)
stored in memory. Such disconnection
may erase memorized information in ec ...
Oil pump inspection
Inspect the oil pump in the following procedures:
remove the oil pump. Refer to “oil pump removal and installation” .
Rotate the oil pump by hand and check that it moves
smoothly. If it does not move smoothly, replace the
oil pump assembly.
Caution
do not attempt t ...
Ecm removal and installation
Removal
Remove the frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Disconnect the battery (–) lead wire.
Remove the tool set (1) and prop stay (2).
Disconnect the hose clamp (3) (e-33 only) and
starter relay (4).
Remo ...