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
Left side ...
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:
Self-diagnosis function
The self-diagnosis function is incorporated in the ecm. The function has two
modes, “user mode” and “dealer mode”.
The user can only be notified by the lcd (display) panel and led (fi indicator
light). To check the function of the
individual fi system devices, the dealer mode is provided. In ...
Balancer shaft journal bearing removal and
installation
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Removal
Remove the balancer shaft journal bearings (1).
Note
do not remove the bearings (1) unless
absolutely necessary.
Make a note of where the bearings are
r ...
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% methanol with
appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitor is
permissible.
Fuel (for other countries) ...