Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Loading guidelines

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual / Accessory use and motorcycle loading / Accessory use / 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. ...

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:

Exhaust control system construction
Excv cable no. 1 (Cl) Excv cable no. 2 (Op) When loosening or tightening the pulley bolt, be sure to fix the pulley with an adjustable wrench, or excva may get damaged. 5 N·m (0.5 Kgf-m, 3.5 Lbf-ft) 42 – 43 Mm (1.65 – 1.69 In) 60 – 61 Mm (2.36 – ...

Front wheel components
Front axle Brake disc bolt Brake disc Dust seal Bearing Spacer Air valve Front wheel Wheel balancer Front tire Collar Front axle bolt 18 N·m (1.8 Kgf-m, 13.0 Lbf-ft) 100 N·m (10.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lbf-ft) Apply ...

Specifications
Tightening torque specifications Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Handlebar components” “steering components” “steering damper construction” Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section ...