Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Quiz
Inspection and maintenance

Idle speed

In this manual: Inspection and maintenance
Foreword — 1The sport of motorcycling — 12Fuel, engine oil and coolant recommendation — 4Controls, equipment and adjustments — 22Break-in and inspection before riding — 3Riding tips — 7Accessory use and motorcycle loading — 6Inspection and maintenance — 36Troubleshooting — 3Storage procedure and motorcycle cleaning — 8Consumer information — 6Specifications — 1
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Adjust the engine idle speed periodically on the engine at normal operating temperature.

To adjust the idle speed:

  1. Lift the fuel tank by referring to the air cleaner section.
  2. Start the engine and warm it up by running at idling speed for 10 minutes in summer (where ambient temperature is 30°c (86°f) or thereabout) or for 20 minutes in winter (where ambient temperature is down to -5°c (23°f) or thereabout).
    Suzuki GSX-R. Idle speed

  1. Turn the throttle stop screw knob 1 in or out so that the engine idles at 1050 - 1250 r/min.

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