MOTORCYCLE DIVISION 4-STROKE
BULLETIN NO. GS/GSX/GSX-R - 106
DATE: 5/14/1999
MODEL: GSX1300R HAYABUSA
SUBJECT: OIL GALLERY PLUG TORQUE SPECIFICATION CHANGE
REFERENCE: GSX1300R SERVICE MANUAL - PN 99500-39180-03E
ATTACHMENT: REPLACEMENT PAGE 8-43 FOR SERVICE MANUAL
NOTICE:
The oil gallery plug tightening torque specification has been changed. The change is effective
on motorcycles produced during or after May, 1999. When servicing a GSX1300R engine,
use the revised specification. Please insert the enclosed revised page 8-43 into your
GSX1300R service manual or change your manual per the information listed below.
AFFECTED DEPARTMENTS:
The following departments in your dealership should be notified of this information:
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Service " Warranty " Sales " Parts " Accessories
American Suzuki Motor Corporation
Technical Service Department
Motorcycle
GSX1300R Service Manual
change required on page
8-43
OIL GALLERY PLUG TORQUE
ORIGINAL
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Change to
Oil gallery plug 10 N
.
m
(M8) (1.0 kgf
.
m, 7.0 lb-ft))
REVISED
Oil gallery plug 18 N
.
m
(M8) (1.8 kgf
.
m, 13.0 lb-ft)