Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: 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 button. If the ignition system is operating properly, a blue spark should jump across the spark plug gap.
- If there is no spark, clean the
spark plug. Replace it if necessary.
Retry the above procedure with the cleaned spark plug or new one.
- If there is still no spark, take your machine to your authorized suzuki dealer.
 Warning
Avoid performing this check if you are not familiar with this procedure, or if you have a heart condition or wear a pacemaker. Keep the spark plug away from the spark plug hole during this test. |
Complaint
: engine stalls
- Make sure there is enough fuel in the fuel tank.
- If the fuel injection indicator
displays "fi", showing signs of
trouble in the fuel injection system,
take your machine to an
authorized suzuki dealer.
Refer to the "instrument panel:' section for fuel injection system indicator explanation.
- Check the ignition system for intermittent spark.
- Check the idle speed. If necessary,
adjust it using a tachometer.
The correct idle speed is 1050- 1250 r/min.
Fuel supply check
If the fuel injection indicator displays
"fi", showing signs of trouble
in the fuel injection system,
take your machine to an authorized
suzuki dealer. Refer to the
"instrument pan ...
Other materials:
Valve guide replacement
Remove the cylinder head. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Remove the valves. Refer to “cylinder head disassembly and assembly” .
Using the valve guide remover, drive the valve guide
out toward the intake or exhaust camshaft side.
Special tool
(a): 09916–43211 (valve ...
Inspection before riding
Warning
Failure to inspect and maintain
your motorcycle properly
increases the chance of an
accident or equipment damage.
Always perform a pre-ride
inspection before each ride.
Refer to the table on page 4-4
for check items. For further
details, refer to the inspec· ...
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately
inform the national highway traffic
safety administration (nhtsa)
in addition to notifying american
suzuki motor corp.
If nhtsa receives similar complaints,
it ma ...