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:
Front fork disassembly and assembly
Refer to “front fork removal and installation” (page 2b-
2).
Note
the right and left front forks are installed
symmetrically and therefore the disassembly
procedure for one side is the same as that for
the other side.
Disassembly
Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) t ...
Precautions
Precautions for driveline / axle
Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1).
Never inspect or
adjust the drive chain while the engine is running.
Caution
do not use trichloroethylene, gasoline or such similar
solvent. These fluids will d ...
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 ...