Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Riding tips

Inspection before riding

Warning Failure to inspect and maintain your motorcycle properly increases the chance of an accident or equipment damage. Always perform a pre-ride inspection before each ride ...

Starting the engine

Before attempting to start the engine, make sure:  The transmission is in neutral.  The engine stop switch is in the "" position. Note: this motorcycle has a starter i ...

Other materials:

Gear position (gp) switch removal and installation
Removal Turn the ignition switch off.  Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9).  Disconnect the gear position switch lead wire coupler (1). Remove the engine sprocket cover. Refer to “engine sprocket r ...

Clutch parts inspection
Refer to “clutch removal”  and “clutch installation” . Clutch drive and driven plate Note wipe off the engine oil from the drive and driven plates with a clean rag. Measure the thickness of drive plates with a vernier calipers. If the drive plate thickness is found to have ...

Exhaust emission control system description
The exhaust emission control system is composed of the pair system, exhaust control system, ho2 sensor, threeway catalyst system and isc system. The fresh air is drawn into the exhaust ports through the pair control solenoid valve and pair reed valves. The pair control solenoid valve is operat ...