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:
Regulator / rectifier construction
Regulator/rectifier
Regulator/rectifier bracket
Air intake pipe (rh)
Spacer
Wiring harness
Connect
the regulator/rectifier couplers under the wiring harness
10
N·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft)
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Steering / steering damper related parts
inspection
Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” .
Inspect the removed parts for the following
abnormalities:
Steering stem
Distortion of the steering stem and brackets.
Bearing
Bearing wear or damage
abnormal bearing noise
race wear or damage
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Body frame construction
Frame
Seat rail
Seat rail bolt
Collar
Engine mounting thrust adjuster
Engine mounting thrust adjuster lock-nut
Engine mounting pinch bolt
50 N·m (5.0 Kgf-m,
36.0 Lbf-ft)
23 N·m
(2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
45 N·m
(4.5 Kgf-m, 32. ...