Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: General description
Engine coolant description
Caution
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At the time of manufacture, the cooling system is filled with a 50:50 mixture of distilled water and ethylene glycol anti-freeze. This 50:50 mixture will provide the optimum corrosion protection and excellent heat protection, and will protect the cooling system from freezing at temperatures above –31 °c (–24 °f).
If the vehicle is to be exposed to temperatures below – 31 °c (–24 °f), this mixing ratio should be increased up to 55% or 60% according to the figure.
Anti-freeze proportioning chart
Fig. 1: Engine coolant density-freezing point curve
Fig. 2: Engine coolant density-boiling point curve
Precautions
Precautions for engine cooling system
You can be injured by boiling fluid or steam if you open the
radiator cap when the engine is hot.
After the engine cools, wrap a t ...
Schematic and routing diagram
Cooling circuit diagram
Water hose routing diagram
Thermostat air bleeder hole
Cushion
O-ring
Radiator heat guard
: be careful not to damage the pawls when ...
Other materials:
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 ...
Tire pressure and loading
Proper tire pressure and proper
tire loading are important factors.
Overloading your tires can lead to
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Check tire pressure each day
before you ride, and be sure the
pressure is correct for the vehicle
load according to the table below.
Tire pre ...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Throttle body components” “engine bottom side assembly”
Special tool
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