Q: What type of fuel do I fill in my tank for the Suzuki GSX-R1000?
A: Only add pump an unleaded gasoline with at least a 90 octane rating if you reside in Canada and USA. If you are from other regions, 95 octane or higher fuel based on the research method should be utilized.
Q: We have a Suzuki GSX-R1000, which engine oil is the best to be used?
A: For this engine oil to run, it is important to use SUZUKI PERFORMANCE 4 MOTOR OIL together with API service which is SF or SG with a viscosity of SAE 10W-40.
Q: With how many motorcycle rides should the engine oil have been replaced?
A: Replace the motorcycle engine oil when you near the limit of 1, 000km or reach 600 miles and a months time frame has been reached, 4, 000 miles or 6 months after the first point the replacement time limit reaches 6,000km.
Q: What is the maximum revs on the speedometer during the motorcycles break-in phase?
A: For the first 800 and 5, 000 miles motorcycles, do not cross the 6, 000rpm mark, until 1, 000 miles is reached stay under 9, 000rpm and once the 1, 000 miles mark has reached do not go above 12, 500rpm.
Q: How regularly should the brake fluid be changed?
A: The brake fluid must be changed once every two years.
Q: How is the valve clearance checked?
A: As a general rule, valve clearance is checked once every 24000 km (15000 Miles, 2 Years) of usage which involves taking off the cylinder head covers and measuring the clearance with a feeler gauge. These shims can be swapped out to help make adjustments.
Q: What should be the pressure of the front and rear tires?
A: For solo riding, the rear tire must maintain a pressure of 290 kPa (42 psi) while the front tire goes lower at 250 kPa (36 psi). For dual riding, the pressures remain the same.