Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Spark plugs
Your motorcycle comes equipped with ngk cr9e or denso u27esr-n spark plugs. To determine if the standard spark plug is right for your usage, check the color of the plug's porcelain center electrode insulator after motorcycle operation. A light brown color indicates that the plug is correct.
A white or dark insulator indicates that the engine may need adjustment, or another plug type may be needed. Consult your suzuki dealer or qualified mechanic if your plug insulator is not a light brown color.
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Caution An improper spark plug may have an incorrect fit or heat range for your engine. This may cause severe engine damage which will not be covered under warranty. Use one of the spark plugs listed below or equivalent. Consult your suzuki dealer or qualified mechanic if you are not sure which spark plug is correct for type of usage. |
Plug replacement guide
Note
: if the above-named plugs are not availale, consult your suzuki dealer.
Note
: this motorcycle uses resistor-type spark plug to avoid jamming electronic parts.
Improper spark plug selection may cause electronic interference with your motorcycle ignition system, resulting in motorcycle performance problems. Use recommended spark plugs.
Spark plug removal
- Lift the fuel tank by referring to the air cleaner section.
- Remove the bolt 1.
- Loosen the screws 2.
- Disconnect the and 3 Couplers 4
- Pull out the three tubes 5,6 and 7.
- Remove the air cleaner box.
- Release the connector locks and disconnect the connectors from the spark plug caps.
- Extract the spark plug caps.
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Caution Improper removal of spark plug cap can damage the ignition coil in the spark plug cap. Extract the spark plug cap with your hand. Do not use pliers. |
- Remove the spark plug with the spark plug wrench provided in the tool kit.
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Caution Dirt can damage your engine if it enters an open spark plug hole. Cover the spark plug hole whenever the spark plug is removed. |
Spark plug cleaning
To maintain a hot, strong spark keep the plug free from carbon adjust the gap to 0.7 - 0.8 Mm (0.028 - 0.031 In) for good ignition.
Use a thickness (feeler) gauge to check the gap.
Installation
To install a spark plug, turn it in as far as possible with your fingers, then tighten it with a wrench.
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Caution A crossthreaded or overtight· ened spark plug will damage the aluminum threads of the cylinder head. |
Carefully turn the spark plug by hand into the threads until it is finger tight. If the spark plug is new, tighten it with a wrench about 1/2 turn past finger tight. If you are reusing the old spark plug, tighten it with a wrench about 1/8 turn past finger tight.
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Caution Improper installation of spark plug cap can damage the ignition coil in the spark plug cap. Install the spark plug caps with your hand. Never hit the spark plug caps with a tool. |
Reinstall the air cleaner box and fuel tank in the reverse order of removal.
Air cleaner
The air cleaner element must be
kept clean to provide good engine
power and g1as mileage. If you use
your motorcycle under normal
low-stress conditions, you should
service the air cleaner at the ...
Engine oil
Engine life depends on oil amount
and quality. Daily oil level checks
and periodic changes are two of
the most important maintenance
items to be performed. ...
Other materials:
Tp sensor removal and installation
Refer to “throttle body disassembly and assembly” in section 1d .
Removal
Remove the throttle body. Refer to “throttle body
removal and installation” in section 1d (page 1d-
10).
Remove the tp sensor (1) with the special tool.
Special tool
: 09930–11950 (torx wrench (5 mm))
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Headlight
To replace the headlight bulbs,
perform the following steps:
Upper light bulb
Remove the bolt 1 to lift the
instrument panel 2.
Turn the cap 3 counterclockwise
and remove it.
Unhook the bulb holder spring
4 and pull out the socket 5.
Pull off the bulb from ...
Fuel
Your motorcycle requires premium
unleaded gasoline with a
minimum pump octane rating of
90 ((r+m)/2 method). In some
areas, the only fuels that are
available are oxygenated fuels.
Oxygenated fuels which meet the
minimum octane requirement and
the requirements described below
may be used i ...