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Suzuki GSX-1300R Owner's Manual
Summary of GSX-1300R
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Suzuki suzuki motor corporation [ i i owner's manual k2 part no. August, 2001 © en printed in japan descargado de www.Imperator.Tk - virtual motorcycle club.
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,1 this manual should be considered a permanent part of the mo- torcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when resold or otherwise transferred to a new owner or operator. The manual contains important safety information and instructions which should be read carefully before operating the motorc...
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1 1 1 1 foreword motorcycling is one of the most exhila- rating sports and to ensure your riding enjoyment, you should become thor- oughly familiar with the information presented in this owner's manual be- fore riding the motorcycle. The proper care and maintenance that your motorcycle requires is o...
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I never exceed the g.V.W. (gross vehicle weight) of this motorcycle. The tne combined weight of the machine, accessories, pay- load and rider. When selecting your accessories, keep in mind the weight of the rider as well as the weight of the accessories. The ad- of the accessories may only create an...
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I i 1 safe riding recommendation for motorcycle riders motorcycle riding is great fun and an exciting sport. Motorcycle riding also requires that some extra precautions be taken to ensure the safety of the rider and passenger. These precau- tions are: wear a helmet safety equipment starts with a qua...
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Location of parts o 1 ] ® clutch lever @ left handlebar switches © choke lever ® clutch fluid reservoir ® tachometer ® ignition switch ® speedometer ® front brake fluid reservoir © right handlebar switches ® throttle grip ® front brake lever fuel tank cap ) front suspension spring pre-load and rebou...
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] ] ] 1 1 i i controls key this motorcycle comes equipped with a main ignition key and a spare one. Keep the spare key in a safe place. The key number is stamped on a plate provided with the keys. This number is used when making replacement keys. Please write your key number in the box provided for ...
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1 i a warning turning the ignition switch to the (parking) or "lock" position while the motorcycle is moving can be hazardous. Moving the motor- cycle while the steering is locked can be hazardous. You could lose your balance and fall, or you could drop the motorcycle. Stop the motorcycle and place ...
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J 1 1 i 1 1 3 injection system indicator (d the indicator displays clock under normal condition. The indicator switches from the clock to the fuel in- jection system indicator if the fuel in- jection system has any failure. Clock mode the clock indicates 12-hour mode. Follow the procedure below to a...
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1 i i 1 1 i j fuel consumption meter ® the meter has three functions, odom- eter, trip meter and fuel consumption meter. The meter displays all seg- ments for two seconds when the igni- tion switch is turned to the "on" posi- tion to confirm meter function. The meter shows when the odometer or trip ...
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1 i 1 j left handlebar © (2) except for canada for canada clutch lever ® the clutch lever is used for disengag- ing the drive to the rear wheel when starting the engine or shifting the transmission gear. Squeezing the le- ver disengages the clutch. Clutch lever adjustment the distance between the gr...
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I i 1 1 right handlebar except for canada and australia (3) (5) for canada and australia engine stop switch position the ignition circuit is off. The engine cannot start or run. "o" position the ignition circuit is on and the en- gine can run. Light switch (except for canada and australia) position ...
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1 1 i j cap to open the fuel tank cap, insert the ignition key into the lock and turn it clockwise. With the key inserted, lift up with the key and open the fuel tank cap. To close the fuel tank cap, push the cap down firmly with the key in the cap lock. I ® fuel level filler neck a warning overfill...
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J j seat lock and helmet holders front seat to remove the front seat. I remove the bolts © (right and left). 2. Raise the front end of the seat and slide it forward. To reinstall the seat, slide the seat hooks into the seat hook retainers on the frame and tighten the bolts se- curely. A warning fail...
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I ] side stand an interlock switch is provided to cut off the ignition circuit when the side stand is down and the transmission is in any gear other than neutral. The side stand/ignition interlock switch works as follows: • if the side stand is down and the transmission is in gear, the engine can no...
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I i damping force adjustment the rebound and compression damp- ing force can be individually adjusted by turning the respective adjusters. The rebound damping force adjuster is located at the top of the front fork. The compression damping force ad- juster (3) is located at the bottom of the front fo...
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Suspension setting the suspension can be adjusted for different riding conditions and rider preferences. The following chart shows basic recommended settings for the front and rear suspension units. Note: measure the spring adjuster to the spring pre-load accurately. Solo riding softer standard stif...
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J j 3 j 1 engine oil use a premium quality 4-stroke motor oil to ensure longer service life of your motorcycle. Use only oils which are rated sf or sg under the api service classification. The recommended vis- cosity is sae 10w-40. If a sae 40 motor oil is not available, select an alternative accord...
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1 1 1 3 1 breaking in the new tires new tires need proper break-in to as- sure maximum performance, just as the engine does. Break-in the tread by gradually increasing your cornering lean angles over the first km miles) before attempting maximum performance. Avoid hard ac- celeration, hard cornering...
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What to check steering throttle clutch brakes suspension fuel drive chain tires engine oil cooling system lighting check for: • smoothness • no restriction of movement • no play or looseness • correct play in the throttle cable • smooth operation and positive return of the throttle grip to the close...
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Starting off 1 a warning riding this motorcycle at excessive speed increases your chances of losing control of the motorcycle. This may result in an accident. Always ride within the limits of your skills, your motorcycle, and the riding conditions. A warning removing your hands from the handlebars o...
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I 1 1 1 stopping and parking twist the throttle grip away from yourself to close the throttle com- pletely. 2. Apply the front and rear brakes evenly and at the same time. 3. Downshift through the gears as road speed decreases. 4. Select neutral with the clutch lever toward the grip (disen- gaged po...
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1 ] ] maintenance chart interval: this interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, which- ever comes first. Tools interval km miles element months air cleaner element * exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts ' tappet spark plugs fuel line engine oil engine oil idle speed throttle cable pl...
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1 fairing removal place the motorcycle on the side stand. 2. Remove the screws © (right and left) and fasteners (2) (right and left). Unhook the hooks (3) (right and left). 3. Remove the screws (right and left). 4. Remove the fasteners (right and left). 5. Remove the fairing @. Installation reinstal...
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J i battery the battery is located under the front seat. Remove the front seat by refer- ring to the seat lock and helmet holders section. This battery is sealed type and requires no mainte- nance. Have your dealer check the battery's state of charge periodically. The standard charging rate is x 5 t...
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J 6. Remove the five screws (3). 7. Remove the cover (4). 8. Carefully use an air hose to blow the dust from the air cleaner ele- ment. Note: always apply air pressure on the throttle body side of the air element only. If air pressure is applied on the air cleaner cover side, dirt will be forced int...
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4. Lift the air cleaner box and discon- nect the tube ® and coupler ®. 5. Remove the air cleaner box. 6. Release the connector locks and disconnect the connectors ® from the spark plug caps. Inspection 7. Extract the spark plug cap. A caution improper removal of spark plug cap can damage the ignitio...
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Installation a caution a crossthreaded or overtightened spark plug will damage the alumi- num threads of the cylinder head. Carefully turn the spark plug by hand into the threads until it is finger tight. If the spark plug is new, tighten it with a wrench about turn past finger tight. You are reusin...
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J j j a warning engine oil and exhaust pipes can be hot enough to burn you. Wait until the oil drain plug and ex- haust pipes are cool enough to touch with bare hands before drain- ing oil. A warning new and used oil and solvent can be hazardous. Children and pets may be harmed by swallowing new or ...
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3 i j 1 j note: about 3100 ml (3.3/2.7 imp. Qt) of oil will be required when changing oil a caution engine damage may occur if you use oil that does not meet suzuki's specifications. Use the oil specified in the fuel, engine oil and coolant rec- ommendation section. With the engine running, look car...
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Clutch j j the clutch release mechanism of this motorcycle is operated by hydraulic pressure. There is no adjustment needed on the clutch release system because the system is self-adjusting. However, inspect the following each time before driving to make sure that the system is in good condition and...
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Drive chain this motorcycle has a master link type drive chain. We recommend that you take your motorcycle to an authorized suzuki dealer or qualified mechanic if the drive chain needs replacing. The condition and adjustment of the drive chain should be checked each day before you ride. Always follo...
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J to adjust the drive chain, follow the procedure below: place the motorcycle on the side stand. Except for canada for canada 2. (only for canada) remove the cot- ter pin ®. 3. Loosen the axle nut (2). 4. Loosen the lock nut (3) (right and left). A warning a hot muffler can burn you. The muffler wil...
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A warning failure to keep the brake fluid res- ervoir full with proper brake fluid can be hazardous, the brakes may not work correctly without the proper amount and type of brake could lead to an accident. Inspect the brake fluid level before each use. Use only dot4 brake fluid from a sealed contain...
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Rear brake pedal adjustment the rear brake pedal position must be properly adjusted at all times or the brake pads will bear against the disk causing damage to the pads and to the disk surface. Adjust the brake pedal position in the following manner: loosen lock nut ®, and rotate push rod to locate ...
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[. "1 tire condition type proper tire condition and proper tire type affect vehicle performance. Cuts or cracks in the tires can lead to tire failure and loss of vehicle control. Worn tires are susceptible to puncture failures and subsequent loss of vehicle control. Tire wear also affects the tire p...
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Side stand/ignition interlock switch check the side stand/ignition interlock switch for proper operation as follows: sit on the motorcycle in the normal riding position, with the side stand up. 2. Shift into first gear, hold the clutch in, and start the engine. 3. While continuing to hold the clutch...
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10. To reinstall the wheel assembly, reverse the sequence as de- scribed. After installing the wheel, apply the brake several times to restore the proper lever stroke. A warning failure to extend brake pads after installing the wheel can cause poor braking performance and may re- sult in an accident...
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9. Pull the rear wheel assembly rear- ward. Note: never depress the rear brake pedal with the rear wheel removed. It is very difficult to force the pads back into the caliper assembly. To replace the wheel reverse the complete sequence listed. (only for canada) replace the cotter pin with a new one....
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Headlight beam adjustment the headlight beam can be adjusted both horizontally and vertically if nec- essary. To adjust the beam horizontally: turn the adjuster ® clockwise or coun- terclockwise. To adjust the beam vertically: turn the adjuster clockwise or coun- terclockwise. Note: to adjust the he...
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Brake to change the brake bulb, perform the following steps: remove the lens by removing the screws ®. 2. Push in the bulb, twist it to the left and pull it off. A caution overtightening the screws may cause the lens to crack. Tighten the screws only until they are snug. License plate light to chang...
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One and one spare fuses are provided inside the fuse box. They are designed to open when an overload exists in electrical system circuits. If any electrical sys- tem fails to operate, then the fuses must be a caution installing a fuse of incorrect rating or using aluminum foil or wire in- stead of a...
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Engine stalling make sure there is enough fuel in the fuel tank. 2. If the fuel injection indicator dis- plays showing signs of trouble in the fuel injection system, take your machine to an authorized suzuki dealer. Refer to the "in- strument section for fuel injection system indicator explana- tion...
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I [ storage procedure if the motorcycle is to be left unused for extended period of time for winter storage or any other reason, the ma- chine needs special servicing requir- ing appropriate materials, equipment and skill. For reason, suzuki rec- ommends that you trust this mainte- nance work to you...
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Specifications dimensions and dry mass overall length 2140 mm (84.3 in) overall width 740 mm (29.1 in) overall height mm (45.5 in) wheelbase 1485 mm (58.5 in) ground clearance 120 mm (4.7 in) seat height 805 mm in) dry mass 217 kg (478 engine type four-stroke, liquid-cooled, dohc, tscc number of cyl...
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Noise control system (australia only) tampering with noise control system prohibited owners are warned that the law may prohibit: (a)the removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or el- ement of design incorporated int...