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:

Starter motor components
O-ring Housing end (inside) O-ring Starter motor case Armature Housing end (outside) 10 N·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft) 4 N·m (0.4 Kgf-m, 3.0 Lbf-ft) 5 N·m (0.5 Kgf-m, 3.5 Lbf-ft) Apply grease to sliding surface Apply moly ...

Turn signal / side-stand relay removal and installation
Removal Turn the ignition switch off.  Remove the frame cover assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Remove the turn signal/side-stand relay (1). Installation Install the turn signal/side-stand relay in the reverse order of removal ...

Drive chain inspection and adjustment
Inspect drive chain initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter Drive chain visual check With the transmission in neutral, support the motorcycle using a jack and turn the rear wheel slowly by hand. Visually check the drive chain fo ...