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 ...

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Diagnostic information and procedures
Engine lubrication symptom diagnosis Oil pressure check Check the engine oil pressure periodically. This will give a good indication of the condition of the moving parts. Note before checking the oil pressure, check the following.  Oil level (refer to “engine oil and fi ...

Self-diagnosis function
The self-diagnosis function is incorporated in the ecm. The function has two modes, “user mode” and “dealer mode”. The user can only be notified by the lcd (display) panel and led (fi indicator light). To check the function of the individual fi system devices, the dealer mode is provided. In ...

Batiery
The battery is located under the front seat. Remove the front seat by referring to the seat lock and helmet holders section. This battery is sealed type and requires no maintenance. Have your dealer check the battery's state of charge periodically. The standard charging rate is 1.2A x ...