Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Break-in procedures
During manufacture only the best possible materials are used and all machined parts are finished to a very high standard but it is still necessary to allow the moving parts to “break-in” before subjecting the engine to maximum stresses. The future performance and reliability of the engine depends on the care and restraint exercised during its early life. The general rules are as follows.
- Keep to these break-in engine speed limits:
Speed limits
initial 800 km (500 miles): below 7 000 r/min
up to 1 600 km (1 000 miles): below 10 500 r/min
over 1 600 km (1 000 miles): below 13 750 r/min
- Upon reaching an odometer reading of 1 600 km (1 000 miles) you can subject the motorcycle to full throttle operation. However, do not exceed 13 750 r/ min at any time.
Engine coolant recommendation
Engine coolant
Use an anti-freeze/engine coolant compatible with an
aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water only.
Water for mixing
Use distilled water only. Water other than distilled water
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Cylinder identification
The four cylinders of this engine are identified as #1, 2, 3
and #4 cylinder, as counted from left to right (as viewed
by the rider on the seat).
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Other materials:
Air cleaner box removal and installation
Removal
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Remove the air cleaner box cover. Refer to “air cleaner element removal
and installation” .
Remove the air cleaner mounting bolt.
Remove the air clea ...
Specifications
Service data
Wheel
unit: mm (in)
Tire
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Front wheel components” “front wheel assembly construction”
“rear wheel components” “rear wheel assembly c ...
Front seat
To remove the front seat.
Remove the bolts 1 (right and
left).
Raise the front end of the seat
and slide it forward.
To reinstall the seat, slide the seat
hooks into the seat hook retainers
on the frame and tighten the bolts
securely.
Warning
Failure to insta ...