Suzuki GS 1000 1980 Service Manual
Specifications and Main Features
- Overall Length: 2225 mm 87.6 inches
- Overall Width: 850 mm 33.5 inches
- Overall Height: 1165 mm 45.9 inches
- Wheelbase: Length 1505 mm 59.3 inches
- Ground Clearance: 155 mm 6.1 inches
- Dry Mass: 230 kg 507 lbs
- Curb Mass: 419 kg 924 lbs
- Engine Type: Four, Vertical, four stroke cycle, air-cooled and DOHC
- Number of Cylinders: 4, Vertical; 4Pistons
- Bore: 70.0 mm 2.756 inches
- Stroke: 64.8 mm 2.551 inches
- Piston Displacement: approximately 997 CC or 60.8 Cubic inches
- Ratio of Compression: 9.2:1
- Carburetor: MIKUNI VM26SS’ 4 piece
- Air Cleaner: A type of filter which uses Paper
- Starter System: Nutzung, ein kurbelstarter
- Lubrication system: Wet sump lubrication
- Clutch: Wet multi-plate type clutch
- Transmission: 5 speed constant mesh transmission
- Gears: 1down 4 up gearshift pattern
- Primary Reduction: 1.775 87/49 red gear
- Final reduction: 2.800 4 final gears 42/15
- Various ratio ranges: Low 2.500 35:14, 2nd 1.777 32:18, 3rd 1.380 29:21 4th 1.125 27:24, Top 0.961 25:26
- Drive Chain: TGR630GSO a type of drive chain having 96 links made from aluminum
- Front Suspension: A telescopic springs, pneumatic/coil spring oil Damping
- Rear Suspension: Supplied with oil damped swinging arm supper in. It's a four way and spring adjustable dampers
- Steering angle: 40 degrees both left and right directions
- Caster: 63 degrees
- Trail: 113 mm or approximately 4.45 inches
- Minimum Turning Circle: 2.62 meters (8.5ft)
- Front Brake: Disc
- Rear Brake: Disc
- Front Tire Specification: 3.25V19 4PR
- Rear Tire Specification: 4.00V18 4PR
- Recommended Air Pressure-Front Tire: 175 kPa (25 psi) at normal single riding
- Recommended Air Pressure-Rear Tire: 200 kPa (28 psi) at normal single riding
- Type of Ignition: Battery
- Timing of Ignition: 17° B.T.D.C. below 1,500 rpm and 37° B.T.D.C. above 2,500 rpm
- Kind of Spark Plug: NGK B-8ES or NIPPON DENSO W24ES
- The dimension of the air gap at the end of a spark plug: 0.6 ~ 0.8 mm
- Battery: 12V 14Ah/10 Hours
- Generator Type: Three-phase A.C
- The amount of fuel that a tank can store (capacity): 19 L (5.0US gal)
- The amount of oil that is required to fill an engine: (Change)4.0L(4.2USqt.)
- The amount of oil that is required to fill an engine (Change with Filter): 3.4 L (3.6 US qt)
- The amount of oil used in a motorcycle fork: 241ml (8.15 US oz.) per leg
- Front Fork Oil Amount Specification:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which is the better fuel for the GS1000?
A: Unleaded or low-leaded gasoline with a pump of octane greater than or equal to 85 - 95 should be used.
Q: What is the recommended engine oil for the GS1000?
A: Use a premium four-stroke motor oil grade SE per API specification and viscosity of SAE 10W-40
Q: What is the maximum rpm during the break in?
A: Maximum rpm allowed during the various mileage points is 4000 RPM for the first 500 miles, 6000rpm for 1000 miles and 8500 rpm after 1000miles of usage.
Q: How frequently do I change spark plugs?
A: Change the spark plugs every 12000 km and clean the carbon deposits and adjust the gap after every 6000 km.
Q: What is the recommended tire pressure for the motorcycle?
A: Recommended pressure for front tires should be 175 kPa (25 psi) while rear tire pressure should be set at 200 kPa (28 psi).
Q: How can I increase the brake power in my motorcycle?
A: Look for loss in brake fluid leak, worn out pads, or adhesion of oil on the engaging part of the pads and replace or clean if required.
Q: Should I call a mechanic for periodic maintenance?
A: Refer to your manual for some of the intervals which are close to 6000 km for certain replacement and inspections.
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