Suzuki GSX1100F Katana 1100
1988-1993
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Old School – Air/Oil Cooled
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Factory Options
Hard luggage
K75 Hard luggage conversion
History
Engine
| Spark Plugs | |
|
Standard (1988 and 1989) |
NGK JR9B or J9B |
| Standard (1990 on) | NGK JR9B |
|
Cold type (UK models) |
JP10B |
|
Gap |
0,6 — 0,7 mm (0.024 — 0.028 inch) |
| Engine idle speed | 1100 +/-100 rpm |
| Valve clearance (cold engine) | |
|
Intake |
0,10 — 0,15 mm (0.004 — 0.006 inch) |
|
Exhaust |
0,18 — 0,23 mm (0.007— 0.009 inch) |
| Cylinder Compression Pressure | |
|
Standard |
10,75— 14,67 bars (156— 213 psi) |
|
Minimum |
8,81 bars (128 psi) |
|
Maximum variation |
1,93 bars (28 psi) |
| Cylinder numbering (left to right) | 1-2-3-4 |
Recommended lubricants and fluids
| Engine/transmission oil | |
|
Type |
API grade SE or SF (minimum) |
|
Viscosity |
SAE 10W-40 |
|
Capacity |
|
|
With filter change |
4,5 liters (4.8 US qt, 7.9 Imp pt) |
|
Oil change only |
4,3 liters (4.5 US qt, 7.6 Imp pt) |
|
Engine overhaul |
5,5 liters (5.8 US qt, 9.7 Imp pt) |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Fork oil | |
|
Type |
SAE 10 – fork oil |
|
Amount 1988 |
478 cc (16.2 US fl oz, 16.8 Imp fl oz) |
|
Amount 1989 on |
406 cc (13.7 US fl oz, 14.3 Imp fl oz) |
|
Oil level 1988 |
126 mm (4.92 inches) |
| Oil level 1989 on | 145,8 mm (5.74 inches) |
| Drive chain | 20W-50 engine oil (not chain lube) |
| Cables and lever pivots | Chain/cable lubricant or 10W-30 motor oil |
| Sidestand/centerstand pivots | Medium-weight lithium-based multigrease |
| Brake pedal/shift lever pivots | Chain/cable lubricant or 10W-30 motor oil |
| Throttle grip | Multi-purpose grease or dry film lubricant |
Miscellaneous
| Brake pad minimum thickness | To limit line |
| Brake pedal height | 50 mm (23.0 inch) below top of footpeg |
| Freeplay adjustments | |
|
Throttle cable |
0,5—1.0 mm (0.020—0.040 inch) |
| Drive chain | |
|
Slack |
20—25 mm (0.8—1.0 inch) |
|
21-pin length |
319,4 mm (12.6 inch) |
| Battery electrolyte specific gravity | 1,28 at 20°C (68°F) |
| Minimum tire tread depth (2) | |
|
Front |
1,6 mm (0.060 inch) |
|
Rear |
2,0 mm (0.080 inch) |
| Tire pressure (cold) | |
|
Front |
2.48 bars (36 psi) |
|
Rear |
|
|
Single rider |
2.48 bars (36 psi) |
|
Rider and passenger |
2.89 bars (42 psi) |
Torque specifications
| Oil drain plug | 20—25 Nm (18—25 ft-lbs) |
| Spark plugs | |
|
New plugs |
1/2 turn after gasket touches engine |
|
Used plugs |
1/4 turn after gasket touches engine |
Model identification
| Year and model code | Starting frame number |
| 1988 GSX1100FJ
1989 GSX1100FK |
GV72C-100001 |
| 1990 GSX1100FL | GV72C-105765 |
|
1991 GSX1100FM |
GV72C-113118 |
|
1992 GSX1100FN |
GV72C-119920 |
| 1993 GSX1100FP | GV72C-125061 |
| 1994 GSX1100FR | GV72C-131112 |
| 1995 GSX1100FS | GV72C-134162 |