Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Idle speed
Adjust the engine idle speed periodically on the engine at normal operating temperature.
To adjust the idle speed:
- Lift the fuel tank by referring to the air cleaner section.
- Start the engine and warm it up by running at idling speed for 10 minutes in summer (where ambient temperature is 30°c (86°f) or thereabout) or for 20 minutes in winter (where ambient temperature is down to -5°c (23°f) or thereabout).
- Turn the throttle stop screw knob 1 in or out so that the engine idles at 1050 - 1250 r/min.
Engine oil and filter change
Change the engine oil and oil filter
at the scheduled times. The
engine should always be warm
when the oil is changed so the oil
will drain easily. The procedure is
as follows:
Place th ...
Throtile cable play
This motorcycle has a twin throttle
cable system. Cable A is for pulling
cable and cable B is for
returning.
To adjust the cable play:
Loosen the lock nut 1.
Turn the adjuster 2 ...
Other materials:
Rear brake pedal construction
Footrest bracket no. 2
Footrest bracket no. 1
Rear brake peda
Footrest holder
Footrest
35 N·m (3.5 Kgf-m,
25.5 Lbf-ft)
23 N·m
(2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
18 N·m
(1.8 Kgf-m, 13.0 Lbf-ft)
Apply grease.
Apply thread lock to the ...
Rear brake caliper disassembly and
assembly
Refer to “rear brake caliper removal and installation” .
Disassembly
Remove the pad spring (1) and rubber boot (2) from
the caliper.
Place a rag over the piston to prevent it from popping
out and then force out the piston using compressed
air.
Caution
do not use hig ...
Radiator cap inspection
Inspect the radiator cap in the following procedures:
remove the radiator cap. Refer to “cooling circuit inspection” .
Attach the radiator cap (1) to the radiator tester (2)
as shown.
Slowly apply pressure to the radiator cap.
If the radiator cap does not hold the pre ...