Suzuki GSX1200 1999 User Manual

2-22 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
Check periodically the oil pressure in the engine to judge roughly the condition of the moving parts.
OIL PRESSURE SPECIFICATION
Above 300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm
2
)
Below 600 kPa (6.0 kgf/cm
2
)
at 3 000 r/min., Oil temp. at 60°C (140°F)
If the oil pressure is lower or higher than the specification, the following causes may be considered.
LOW OIL PRESSURE
* Clogged oil filter
* Oil leakage from the oil passage way
* Damaged O-ring
* Defective oil pump
* Combination of above items
HIGH OIL PRESSURE
* Used a engine oil which is too high viscosity
* Clogged oil passage way
* Combination of above items
OIL PRESSURE TEST PROCEDURE
Start the engine and check if the oil pressure indicator light is
turned on. If it keeps on lighting, check the oil pressure indicator
light circuit. If it is in good condition, check the oil pressure in the
following manner.
• Remove the main oil gallery plug.
• Install the oil pressure gauge 1 with adaptor in the position
shown in the figure.
• Warm up the engine as follows:
Summer 10 min. at 2 000 r/min.
Winter 20 min. at 2 000 r/min.
• After warming up, increase the engine speed to 3 000 r/min.
(with the engine tachometer), and read the oil pressure gauge.
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& 09915-74510: Oil pressure gauge
09915-74540: Adaptor
09915-77330: Meter (for high pressure)

Suzuki GSX1200 1999 Specifications

General

Displacement	1157 cc
Bore x Stroke	79.0 mm x 59.0 mm
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Ignition	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Dual hydraulic disc
Rear Brakes	Single hydraulic disc
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR17
Starting	Electric
Engine Type	4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC
Fuel System	Mikuni BSR36SS carburetors
Transmission	5-speed
Rear Suspension	Link-type, coil spring, oil damped
Ground Clearance	135 mm
Seat Height	790 mm