Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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)
Gasoline used should be graded 95 octane (research method) or higher. Unleaded gasoline is recommended.
Engine oil (for usa)
Oil quality is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and life. Always select good quality engine oil.
Suzuki recommends the use of suzuki performance 4 motor oil or equivalent engine oil. Use of sf/sg or sh/sj in api with ma in jaso.
Suzuki recommends the use of sae 10w-40 engine oil.
If sae 10w-40 engine oil is not available, select and alternative according to the chart.
Engine oil (for other countries)
Oil quality is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and life. Always select good quality engine oil. Use of sf/sg or sh/sj in api with ma in jaso.
Suzuki recommends the use of sae 10w-40 engine oil.
If sae 10w-40 engine oil is not available, select an alternative according to the chart.
Brake fluid
Specification and classification: dot 4
 Since the
brake system of this motorcycle is filled with a glycol-based brake fluid by the manufacturer, do not use or mix different types of fluid such as silicone-based and petroleum-based fluid for refilling the system, otherwise serious damage will result. Do not use any brake fluid taken from old or used or unsealed containers. Never reuse brake fluid left over from a previous servicing, which has been stored for a long period. |
Front fork oil
Use fork oil ss-05 or equivalent fork oil.
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 n ...
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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Other materials:
Ignition system check
Remove the spark plugs and
reattach them to the spark
plug caps.
Put the engine stop switch in
the "" position and ignition
switch in the "on" position.
While holding a spark plug
with its base firmly against the
engine, push the electric
starter butt ...
Spring pre-load adjustment
To change the spring pre-load,
turn the adjuster 1 clockwise or
counterclockwise. Turning the
adjuster clockwise will increase
the spring pre-load. Turning the
adjuster counterclockwise will
decrease the spring pre-load.
There are five grooved lines on
the side of the adjuster 1 for re ...
Helmet holders
This motorcycle has helmet holders
underneath the rear seat.
Hook your helmet on the helmet holder and lock the seat.
Warning
Riding with a helmet fastened
to the helmet holder can interfere
with rider control.
Never carry a helmet fastened
to the helmet holder. Fix the
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