Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 User Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-11
ENGINE IDLE SPEED
Inspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and ev-
ery 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months) thereafter.
NOTE:
Make this adjustment when the engine is hot.
• Start the engine, turn the throttle stop screw and set the en-
gine idle speed between 1 100 and 1 300 r/min.
% Engine idle speed: 1 200 ± 100 r/min
1 300 ± 100 r/min for Canada
THROTTLE CABLE PLAY
Inspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and ev-
ery 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months) thereafter.
Adjust the throttle cable play A as follows.
1st step:
• Loosen the locknut 1 of the throttle returning cable 2 and
fully turn in the adjuster 3 fully into the threads.
2nd step:
• Loosen the locknut 4 of the throttle pulling cable 5.
• Turn the adjuster 6 in or out until the throttle cable play (at the
throttle grip) A is between 2 – 4 mm (0.08 – 0.16 in).
• Tighten the locknut 4 while holding the adjuster 6.

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