Suzuki GSX-R1000/A, Owner'S Manual

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BREAK-IN (RUNNING-IN)
AND INSPECTION BEFORE
RIDING
Previous sections explains how
important proper break-in is to achiev-
ing maximum life and performance
from your new Suzuki. The following
guidelines explain proper break-in
procedures.
MAXIMUM ENGINE SPEED
RECOMMENDATION
This table shows the maximum rec-
ommended engine speed during the
break-in period.
VARY THE ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed should be varied
and not held at a constant speed.
This allows the parts to be “loaded”
with pressure, and then unloaded,
allowing the parts to cool. This aids
the mating process of the parts. It is
essential that some stress be placed
on the engine components during
break-in to ensure this mating pro-
cess. Do not, though, apply excessive
load on the engine.
BREAKING IN THE NEW TIRES
New tires need proper break-in to
assure maximum performance, just
as the engine does. Wear in the tread
surface by gradually increasing your
cornering lean angles over the first
160 km (100 miles) before attempting
maximum performance. Avoid hard
acceleration, hard cornering, and
hard braking for the first 160 km (100
miles).
AVOID CONSTANT LOW SPEED
Operating the engine at constant low
speed (light load) can cause parts to
glaze and not seat in. Allow the
engine to accelerate freely through
the gears, without exceeding the rec-
ommended maximum limits. Do not,
however, use full throttle for the first
1600 km (1000 miles).
Initial
800 km
(500 miles)
Below
6500 rpm
Up to
1600 km
(1000 miles)
Below
10000 rpm
Over
1600 km
(1000 miles)
Below
13750 rpm

WARNING
Failure to perform break-in of the
tires could cause tire slip and loss
of control.
Use extra care when riding on new
tires. Perform proper break-in of
the tires as described in this sec-
tion and avoid hard acceleration,
hard cornering, and hard braking
for the first 160 km (100 miles).