Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Using the transmission
The transmission is provided to keep the engine operating smoothly in its normal operating speed range. The gear ratios have been carefully chosen to meet the characteristics of the engine. The rider should always select the most suitable gear for the prevailing conditions. Never slip the clutch to control road speed, but rather downshift to allow the engine to run within its normal operational range. The table below shows the approximate speed range for each gear.
Shifting up schedule
Shifting down schedule
Disengage the clutch when the motorcycle speed drops below 12 miles/h (20 km/h).
 Warning
Reduce speed before downshifting. |
| Warning
Reduce your speed and downshift before entering the corner. |
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Caution Revving the engine into the red zone can cause severe engine damage. Never allow the engine to rev into the red zone in any gear. |
Starting off
Warning
Riding this motorcycle at
excessive speed increases
your chances of losing control
of the motorcycle. This may
result in an accident.
Always ride within the limits of
...
Riding on hills
When climbing steep hills, the
motorcycle may begin to slow
down and show lack of power.
At this point you should shift to
a lower gear so that the engine
will again be operating in its
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Other materials:
DTC “c15” (p0115-h/l): ect sensor circuit
malfunction
Detected condition and possible cause
Detected condition
Possible cause
C15
Output voltage is not with in the following
range.
0.15 V ≤ Sensor voltage < 4.85 V
Ect sensor circuit open or short.
Ect sensor malfunction.
Ec ...
Radiator inspection and cleaning
Radiator hose inspection
Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b .
Radiator inspection
Inspect the radiator for water leaks. If any defects are
found, replace the radiator with a new one.
If the fins are bent or dented, repair them by carefully
straightening them with the blade of ...
Balancer shaft journal bearing inspection
and selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
Inspect the bearing surfaces for any signs of fusion,
pitting, burn or flaws. If any, replace them with a
specified set of bearings.
Selection
Place the plastigauge axial ...