Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Break-in procedures
During manufacture only the best possible materials are used and all machined parts are finished to a very high standard but it is still necessary to allow the moving parts to “break-in” before subjecting the engine to maximum stresses. The future performance and reliability of the engine depends on the care and restraint exercised during its early life. The general rules are as follows.
- Keep to these break-in engine speed limits:
Speed limits
initial 800 km (500 miles): below 7 000 r/min
up to 1 600 km (1 000 miles): below 10 500 r/min
over 1 600 km (1 000 miles): below 13 750 r/min
- Upon reaching an odometer reading of 1 600 km (1 000 miles) you can subject the motorcycle to full throttle operation. However, do not exceed 13 750 r/ min at any time.
Engine coolant recommendation
Engine coolant
Use an anti-freeze/engine coolant compatible with an
aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water only.
Water for mixing
Use distilled water only. Water other than distilled water
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Cylinder identification
The four cylinders of this engine are identified as #1, 2, 3
and #4 cylinder, as counted from left to right (as viewed
by the rider on the seat).
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Other materials:
Throttle cable removal and installation
Removal
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” .
Remove the right handlebar switch box. Refer to “handlebar removal and
installation” in section 6b .
Remove the throttle cables as shown in the cable routing diagram. Refer
to “thro ...
Excva adjustment
Inspect the excva operation and adjust it if necessary
in the following steps:
Step 1
Set the excva to the adjustment position. Refer to
“excv cable removal and installation” (page 1k-
6).
Step 2
Turn the ignition switch off.
Turn the mode select switch off.
Turn the ...
Tires
Warning
Failure to follow these warnings
may result in an accident
due to tire failure. The tires on
your motorcycle form the crucial
link between your motorcycle
and the road.
Follow these instructions:
check tire condition and
pressure, and adjust pres ...