Suzuki GSX1100F numbers

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Suzuki GSX1100F Specifications 1989—1997 Engine: 4-Stroke, 4-Cylinder, Air Cooled with SACS, DOHC, TSCC Piston Displacement: 1127 cc Bore/Stroke: 78.0 mm x 59.0 mm Compression Ratio: 10:1 Carburetor: Mikuni BST36SS, four Starter System: Electric Transmission: 5-Speed Constant Mesh Overall Length: 2205 mm (86.8 in) Overall Width: 765 mm (30.1 in.) Overall Height: adjustable screen Screen up: 1290 mm (50.8 in.) Screen down: 1200 mm (47.2 in.) Wheelbase: 1535 mm (60.4 in.) Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in) Seat Height: 795 mm (31.3 in.) Dry Mass: UK 251 kg (553 lbs.) Suspension: Front Telescopic, oil damped, spring preload fully adjustable Rear New-link suspension, gas/oil damped, spring preload fully adjustable, damping force extension 4-way compression 20-way adjustable Brakes: Front Disc, twin Rear Disc Tires: Front 120/80 VB16 V250 Rear 150/80 VB16 V250 Ignition Type: Electronic ignition Fuel Tank (including reserve): 20 ltr (5.3/4.4 US/Imp gal)

GSX1100F performance figures

Model	Year	Max Speed (Prone) MPH	Max Speed (Upright) MPH	Standing Start 1/4 Mile SEC@MPH	Power BHP@RPM	Average MPG (guide)
GSX1100FJ	1988	152	144.2	11.38@122.3	108.0@9,000	45
GSX1100FJ	1988	156	N/A	10.90@125.6	N/A	42
GSX1100FM	1991	161	158.5	11.04@N/A	118.0@9,500	43.6

GSX1100F service iInformation

Engine

Spark Plugs
Standard (1988 and 1989)	NGK JR9B or J9B
Standard (1990 on)	NGK JR9B
Cold type (UK models)	JP10B
Gap	0,6 — 0,7 mm (0.024 — 0.028 inch)
Engine idle speed	1100 +/-100 rpm
Valve clearance (cold engine)
Intake	0,10 — 0,15 mm (0.004 — 0.006 inch)
Exhaust	0,18 — 0,23 mm (0.007— 0.009 inch)
Cylinder Compression Pressure
Standard	10,75— 14,67 bars (156— 213 psi)
Minimum	8,81 bars (128 psi)
Maximum variation	1,93 bars (28 psi)
Cylinder numbering (left to right)	1-2-3-4

Recommended lubricants and fluids

Engine/transmission oil
Type	API grade SE or SF (minimum)
Viscosity	SAE 10W-40
Capacity
With filter change	4,5 liters (4.8 US qt, 7.9 Imp pt)
Oil change only	4,3 liters (4.5 US qt, 7.6 Imp pt)
Engine overhaul	5,5 liters (5.8 US qt, 9.7 Imp pt)
Brake fluid	DOT 4
Fork oil
Type	SAE 10 - fork oil
Amount 1988	478 cc (16.2 US fl oz, 16.8 Imp fl oz)
Amount 1989 on	406 cc (13.7 US fl oz, 14.3 Imp fl oz)
Oil level 1988	126 mm (4.92 inches)
Oil level 1989 on	145,8 mm (5.74 inches)
Drive chain	20W-50 engine oil (not chain lube)
Cables and lever pivots	Chain/cable lubricant or 10W-30 motor oil
Sidestand/centerstand pivots	Medium-weight lithium-based multigrease
Brake pedal/shift lever pivots	Chain/cable lubricant or 10W-30 motor oil
Throttle grip	Multi-purpose grease or dry film lubricant

Miscellaneous

Brake pad minimum thickness	To limit line
Brake pedal height	50 mm (23.0 inch) below top of footpeg
Freeplay adjustments
Throttle cable	0,5—1.0 mm (0.020—0.040 inch)
Drive chain
Slack	20—25 mm (0.8—1.0 inch)
21-pin length	319,4 mm (12.6 inch)
Battery electrolyte specific gravity	1,28 at 20°C (68°F)
Minimum tire tread depth (2)
Front	1,6 mm (0.060 inch)
Rear	2,0 mm (0.080 inch)
Tire pressure (cold)
Front	2.48 bars (36 psi)
Rear
Single rider	2.48 bars (36 psi)
Rider and passenger	2.89 bars (42 psi)

Torque specifications

Oil drain plug	20—25 Nm (18—25 ft-lbs)
Spark plugs
New plugs	1/2 turn after gasket touches engine
Used plugs	1/4 turn after gasket touches engine

Model identification

Year and model code	Starting frame number
1989 GSX1100FK	GV72C-100001
1990 GSX1100FL	GV72C-105765
1991 GSX1100FM	GV72C-113118
1992 GSX1100FN	GV72C-119920
1993 GSX1100FP	GV72C-125061
1994 GSX1100FR	GV72C-131112
1995 GSX1100FS	GV72C-134162

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