Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: General description
Engine coolant description
Caution
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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
Fig. 1: Engine coolant density-freezing point curve
Fig. 2: 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:
Cam chain tensioner inspection
Inspect the cam chain tensioner in the following
procedures:
remove the cam chain tensioner. Refer to “cam chain guide / cam chain
tensioner removal and installation” .
Check the contacting surface of the cam chain
tensioner. If it is worn or damaged, replace it with a
new ...
Exhaust control valve inspection
Inspect exhaust control valve
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Inspect exhaust control valve as follows:
remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Check t ...
Cushion rod removal and installation
Removal
Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior
parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on
the cushion rod.
Remove the muffler chamber. Refer to “muffler / muffler chamber /
exhaust ...