Suzuki DL1000 Service Manual

ENGINE 3-93
• Position the gaps of the three rings as shown. Before inserting
each piston into the cylinder, check that the gaps are so
located.
• Apply a light coat of molybdenum oil solution to the piston pin.
) MOLYBDENUM OIL
NOTE:
When installing the pistons, front and rear, the indents
A on the
piston heads must be located to each exhaust side.
• Place a clean rag over the cylinder base so as not to drop the
piston pin circlips into the crankcase.
• Install the pistons, front and rear.
• Install the piston pin circlips.
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NOTE:
End gap of the circlip should not be aligned with the cutaway in
the piston pin bore.
EX
IN
• 2nd ring
• Lower side
rail
• Upper side
rail
• Top ring
• Spacer
120˚
120˚
120˚
EX
IN
Use new piston pin circlips to prevent circlip failure
which will occur with a bend one.
When turning the crankshaft, pull the cam chains
upward, or the chains will be caught between the
crankcase and the cam drive sprocket.

Suzuki DL1000 Specifications

General

Displacement	996cc
Compression Ratio	11.3:1
Final Drive	Chain
Starter	Electric
Bore x Stroke	98.0mm x 66.0mm
Transmission	6-speed
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Dual hydraulic disc
Rear Brakes	Single hydraulic disc
Fuel Tank Capacity	22.0 L (5.8 US gal)
Ground Clearance	165 mm (6.5 in)
Ignition	Electronic
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection