Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Special situations require special care
Of course, there are some times when full-force braking is not the correct technique. When the road surface is wet, loose, or rough, you should brake with care. When you're leaned over in a corner, avoid braking. Straighten up before braking. Better yet, slow down before entering the corner.
In these situations, the traction available between your tires and the road surface is limited. Overbraking when traction is limited will cause your tires to skid, possibly resulting in loss of directional control or causing you and your motorcycle to fall over.
If a collision is imminent, do something
Many riders fear locking up their
brakes or haven't learned to
swerve to avoid an accident.
Many inexperienced riders (and
too many seasoned riders) use
only their rear brake in an emergency,
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Know your limits
Always ride within the boundaries
of your own skills. Knowing these
limits and staying within them will
help you avoid accidents.
A major cause of accidents involving
only a motorcycle (and no
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Other materials:
Tire removal and installation
Removal
The most critical factor of a tubeless tire is the seal
between the wheel rim and the tire bead. For this
reason, it is recommended to use a tire changer that can
satisfy this sealing requirement and can make the
operation efficient as well as functional.
Removal the wheel ass ...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Front wheel components” “front wheel assembly construction” “rear
wheel components” “rear wheel assembly construction”
Special tool
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Battery
Battery connection in reverse polarity is strictly
prohibited. Such a wrong connection will damage the
components of the fi system instantly when reverse
power is applied.
Removing any battery terminal of a running engine is
strictly prohibited. The moment such removal is made,
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