Q1: Which fuel is suitable for the GSX-R1000?
A1: It is advisable to use unleaded gasoline containing not less than 90 octane in Canada and USA, in other countries 95 octane (Research Method) or above.
Q2: After what distance am I supposed to change the engine oil?
A2: The engine oil should be changed at 1000 kilometers or 600miles within the first month of service and on every 6,000 km or 4,000 miles after every 6months.
Q3: What pressure is recommended for the tire before a single passenger rides?, A3: For the front tire 250kpa which equals to 36 psi and for the rear tire a constructor recommends 290 kpa which equals to 42.psi.
Q4: How to determine the level of the brake fluid?
A4: First ensure that the motorcycle is held upright and the handlebars in a straight position and after that look how the brake fluid relative to the limit lines on the fluid reservoirs in the front and rear.
Q5: Explain the methods employed in valve clearance check
A5: If the valve clearance checking schedule is for every 24000 kms, it means that after every 24000 kms, the cylinder head covers will need to be removed, and the clearance will need to be checked when the engine is cold. Any necessary adjustments should be taken care of.
Q6: What is the life expectancy of spark plugs?
A6: In the case of spark plugs, after 6,000 km they need to be replaced with new ones, and then every subsequent 12,000 km they will also need to be replaced.
Q7: What is the average speed of the engine while idle?**
A7: The average speed of the engine while idle is 1150 ± 100 r/min.