Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 User Manual

3-68 ENGINE
Arrow mark
B
• The 1st 1 and 2nd 2 piston rings should be installed with the
mark facing up.
• First, install a spacer 3 into the oil ring groove and then install
the two side rails 4. The spacer and side rails do not have a
designated top and bottom. They can be installed in any posi-
tion.
!
When installing the spacer, be careful not to allow its
two ends to overlap in the groove.
A INCORRECT
B CORRECT
NOTE:
Install the pistons with the arrow mark facing towards the exhaust
side.
2
1
A
• Position the piston ring gaps as shown. Before inserting each
piston into its cylinder, check that the gaps are properly posi-
tioned.
A Exhaust side
B Intake side
5 2nd ring and lower side rail
6 Upper side rail
7 1st ring and spacer

Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 Specifications

General

Displacement	1157 cc
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Ignition	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Front Tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55-ZR17
Seat Height	790 mm (31.1 inches)
Engine Type	4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC
Cooling System	Air/oil-cooled
Rear Suspension	Swingarm, link type, coil spring, oil damped
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 liters
Bore x Stroke	79.0 mm x 59.0 mm