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
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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 “c13” (p0105-h/l): iap sensor circuit
malfunction
Detected condition and possible cause
Detected condition
Possible cause
C13
Iap sensor voltage is not within the
following range.
0.5 V ≤ Sensor voltage < 4.85 V
Note
note that atmospheric pressure
varies depending on weather
c ...
Rear seat
The seat lock is located under the
left frame cover. To remove the
rear seat, insert the ignition key
into the lock and turn it clockwise.
Raise the front end of the seat
and slide it forward.
To reinstall the seat, slide the seat hooks into the seat hook retainers and
push down firm ...
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 ...