Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: General description

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Engine coolant description

Caution

use a high quality ethylene glycol base anti-freeze, mixed with distilled water. Do not mix an alcohol base anti-freeze and different brands of anti-freeze.
Do not put in more than 60% anti-freeze or less than 50%. (Refer to fig. 1 And 2.)

At the time of manufacture, the cooling system is filled with a 50:50 mixture of distilled water and ethylene glycol anti-freeze. This 50:50 mixture will provide the optimum corrosion protection and excellent heat protection, and will protect the cooling system from freezing at temperatures above –31 °c (–24 °f).

If the vehicle is to be exposed to temperatures below – 31 °c (–24 °f), this mixing ratio should be increased up to 55% or 60% according to the figure.

Anti-freeze proportioning chart

Suzuki GSX-R. Anti-freeze proportioning chart

Fig. 1: Engine coolant density-freezing point curve

Suzuki GSX-R. Engine coolant density-freezing point curve

Fig. 2: Engine coolant density-boiling point curve

Suzuki GSX-R. Engine coolant density-boiling point curve

Precautions

Precautions for engine cooling system You can be injured by boiling fluid or steam if you open the radiator cap when the engine is hot. After the engine cools, wrap a t ...

Schematic and routing diagram

Cooling circuit diagram Water hose routing diagram Thermostat air bleeder hole Cushion O-ring Radiator heat guard : be careful not to damage the pawls when ...

Other materials:

Swingarm removal and installation
Removal Cut the drive chain. Refer to “drive chain replacement” in section 3a . Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” in section 2d . Disconnect the rear brake hose from the brake hose clamp (1). Remove the brake ho ...

Front turn signal light removal and installation
Removal Remove the screw. Disconnect the front turn signal coupler (1). Remove the turn signal light assembly (2). Installation Install the front turn signal light in the reverse order of removal. ...

Front wheel related parts inspection
Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” . Tire Refer to “tire inspection” in section 0b . Front brake disc Refer to “front brake disc inspection” in section 4b . Dust seal Inspect the lip of dust seals for wear or damage. If any defects are found, replace the dust seal ...