Suzuki GSR600 User Manual

3-32 ENGINE
• Install the special tool 3 between the valve spring and cylin-
der head.
• Using the special tools, compress the valve spring and
remove the two cotter halves from the valve stem.
 09916-14510: Valve lifter
09916-14530: Valve lifter attachment
09916-84511: Tweezers
09919-28610: Sleeve protector
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• Remove the valve spring retainer 4 and valve spring 5.
• Pull out the valve 6 from the combustion chamber side.
• Remove the oil seal 7 and spring seat 8.
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• Remove the other valves in the same manner as described
previously.
CYLINDER HEAD DISTORTION
• Decarbonize the combustion chambers.
• Check the gasketed surface of the cylinder head for distortion
with a straightedge and thickness gauge, taking a clearance
reading at several places indicated.
• If the largest reading at any position of the straightedge
exceeds the limit, replace the cylinder head.
 Cylinder head distortion:
Service Limit: 0.20 mm
 09900-20803: Thickness gauge
To prevent damage of the tappet sliding surface with
the special tool, use the protector.
Do not reuse the removed oil seal.

Suzuki GSR600 Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Displacement	599 cc
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Lubrication	Wet sump
Starter	Electric
Transmission	6-speed, constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Dual hydraulic disc
Rear Brakes	Single hydraulic disc
Front Tire	120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear Tire	180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Bore x Stroke	67.0 mm x 42.5 mm
Overall Length	2, 090 mm
Overall Width	795 mm
Wheelbase	1440 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm
Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 L