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Suzuki GSX1200 1999 User Manual

Suzuki GSX1200 1999
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1-5
ENGINE OIL
Use a premium quality 4-stroke motor oil to ensure longer ser-
vice life of your motorcycle. Use only oils which are rated SF or
SG under the API service classification.
The recommended viscosity is SAE 10W-40. If an SAE 10W-40
motor oil is not available, select an alternative according to the
right chart.
BRAKE FLUID
Specification and classification: DOT 4
!
Since the brake system of this motorcycle is filled with a glycol-based brake fluid by the manu-
facturer, do not use or mix different types of fluid such as silicone-based and petroleum-based
fluid for refilling the system, otherwise serious damage will result.
Do not use any brake fluid taken from old or used or unsealed containers.
Never re-use brake fluid left over from a previous servicing, which has been stored for a long
period.
MULTIGRADE
TEMP.
FRONT FORK OIL
Use fork oil SS-08, #10 or equivalent fork oil.
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
During manufacture only the best possible materials are used and all machined parts are finished to a very
high standard but it is still necessary to allow the moving parts to “BREAK-IN” before subjecting the engine
to maximum stresses. The future performance and reliability of the engine depends on the care and re-
straint exercised during its early life. The general rules are as follows.
Keep to these break-in engine speed limits:
Initial 800 km: Below 5 000 r/min.
Up to 1 600 km: Below 8 000 r/min.
Over 1 600 km: Below 10 500 r/min.
Upon reaching an odometer reading of 1 600 km you can subject the motorcycle to full throttle operation.
However, do not exceed 10 500 r/min. at any time.
CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
The four cylinders of this engine are identified as No.1, No.2, No.3 and No.4 cylinder, as counted from left to
right (as viewed by the rider on the seat).

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Suzuki GSX1200 1999 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement1157 cc
Bore x Stroke79.0 mm x 59.0 mm
Compression Ratio9.5:1
IgnitionElectronic ignition (Transistorized)
Final DriveChain
Front SuspensionTelescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front BrakesDual hydraulic disc
Rear BrakesSingle hydraulic disc
Front Tire120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire180/55 ZR17
StartingElectric
Engine Type4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC
Fuel SystemMikuni BSR36SS carburetors
Transmission5-speed
Rear SuspensionLink-type, coil spring, oil damped
Ground Clearance135 mm
Seat Height790 mm

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