Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Idle speed

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual / Inspection and maintenance / 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).

Suzuki GSX-R. Idle speed

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 ...

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Chassis bolt and nut inspection
Tighten chassis bolt and nut initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter Check that all chassis bolts and nuts are tightened to their specified torque. Steering stem lock-nut 80 n·m (8.0 Kgf-m, 58.0 Lbf-ft) Stee ...

Engine symptom diagnosis
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Vehicle side view
Note difference between illustrations and actual motorcycles may exist depending on the markets. Suzuki gsx-r1000 (2009-model) Right side Left side ...