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:
Transmission related parts inspection
Refer to “transmission removal” , “transmission installation” and
“countershaft gear / driveshaft gear disassembly and assembly” .
Gearshift fork to groove clearance
Note
the clearance for each gearshift fork plays
an important role in the smoothness and
positiveness of the ...
Light bulb replacement
The wattage rating of each bulb is
shown in the following chart.
When replacing a burned-out
bulb, always use the same wattage
rating according to the following
chart.
Caution
Using a light bulb with the
wrong wattage rating can
cause electrical system damage
or shorte ...
Rear brake components
Rear brake caliper
Piston seal
Dust seal
Piston
Rear caliper bracket
Rear brake pad set
Rear brake disc
Brake pad spring
6
N·m (0.6 Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbf-ft)
27 N·m
(2.7 Kgf-m, 19.5 Lbf-ft)
12 N·m
(1.2 Kgf-m, 8.5 Lbf-ft)
17 N·m ...