Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Fuel and oil recommendation
Fuel (for USA and Canada)
Use only unleaded gasoline of at least 90 pump octane (r/2 + m/2).
Gasoline containing mtbe (meltyl tertiary butyl ether), less than 10% ethanol, or less than 5% methanol with appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitor is permissible.
Fuel (for other countries)
Gasoline used should be graded 95 octane (research method) or higher. Unleaded gasoline is recommended.
Engine oil (for usa)
Oil quality is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and life. Always select good quality engine oil.
Suzuki recommends the use of suzuki performance 4 motor oil or equivalent engine oil. Use of sf/sg or sh/sj in api with ma in jaso.
Suzuki recommends the use of sae 10w-40 engine oil.
If sae 10w-40 engine oil is not available, select and alternative according to the chart.
Engine oil (for other countries)
Oil quality is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and life. Always select good quality engine oil. Use of sf/sg or sh/sj in api with ma in jaso.
Suzuki recommends the use of sae 10w-40 engine oil.
If sae 10w-40 engine oil is not available, select an alternative according to the chart.
Brake fluid
Specification and classification: dot 4
 Since the
brake system of this motorcycle is filled with a glycol-based brake fluid by the manufacturer, do not use or mix different types of fluid such as silicone-based and petroleum-based fluid for refilling the system, otherwise serious damage will result. Do not use any brake fluid taken from old or used or unsealed containers. Never reuse brake fluid left over from a previous servicing, which has been stored for a long period. |
Front fork oil
Use fork oil ss-05 or equivalent fork oil.
Vehicle identification number
The frame serial number or V.I.N. (Vehicle identification
number) “a” is stamped on the right side of the steering
head tube. The engine serial number “b” is located on
the lower crankcase. These n ...
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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Other materials:
Exhaust control system construction
Excv cable no. 1 (Cl)
Excv cable no. 2 (Op)
When
loosening or tightening the pulley bolt, be sure to fix the
pulley with an adjustable wrench, or excva may get damaged.
5 N·m (0.5 Kgf-m, 3.5 Lbf-ft)
42 – 43 Mm (1.65 – 1.69 In)
60 – 61 Mm (2.36 – ...
Valve seat repair
The valve seats (1) for both the intake and exhaust
valves are machined to three different angles. The seat
contact surface is cut at 45°.
Intake valve
Exhaust valve
Caution
the valve seat contact area must be
inspected after e ...
Crankshaft thrust clearance inspection and
selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
With the crankshaft’s right-side and left-side thrust
bearings inserted into the upper crankcase.
Measure the thrust clearance “a” between the leftside
thrust bearing and ...