Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Vehicle identification number
The frame serial number or V.I.N. (Vehicle identification number) “a” is stamped on the right side of the steering head tube. The engine serial number “b” is located on the lower crankcase. These numbers are required especially for registering the machine and ordering spare parts.
Vehicle side view
Note
difference between illustrations and actual
motorcycles may exist depending on the
markets.
Suzuki gsx-r1000 (2009-model)
Right side
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Fuel and oil recommendation
Fuel (for USA and Canada)
Use only unleaded gasoline of at least 90 pump octane
(r/2 + m/2).
Gasoline containing mtbe (meltyl tertiary butyl ether),
less than 10% ethanol, or less than 5% methan ...
Other materials:
Steering damper maintenance
Keep the steering damper
shaft 1 clean at all times.
Wipe off any oil residue with a
cloth.
Do not confuse the grease-like
residue on the steering damper's
shaft with an oil leak. Collection of
this residue is normal and is from
oil seal lubricant used in the
damper.
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General description
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 ...
Starter motor removal and installation
Removal
Turn the ignition switch off and disconnect the
battery (–) lead wire (1).
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Disconnect the starter motor lead wire (2).
Remove the starter motor (3).
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