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:
Precautions
Precautions for maintenance
The “periodic maintenance schedule chart” lists the recommended intervals for
all the required periodic service work
necessary to keep the motorcycle operating at peak performance and economy.
Maintenance intervals are expressed
in terms of kilometers, miles and mo ...
Air valve removal and installation
Removal
Remove the wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and
installation” and “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” .
Remove the tire. Refer to “tire removal and installation” .
Remove the air valve (1) from the wheel.
Installation
Install th ...
Water pump removal and installation
Removal
Note
before draining engine oil and engine coolant, inspect engine oil and
coolant leakage between the water pump and crankcase. If engine oil is
leaking, visually inspect the oil seal and o-ring. If engine coolant is
leaking, visually inspect the mechanical seal and s ...