Maintenance suggestions

[sumguitardude]

I just got an 2006 Busa and was wondering what maintenance i should perform on it? I got new brake pads, I'm going to change the oil, going to put on new tires, what else should I do? I am also going to do a radiator flush, the coolant is a really dark green, does anyone have any suggestions how to do the radiator flush? thanks in advance

 

[Wallie]

Don't forget a chain lube too.

 

[sumguitardude]

Good idea! it looks kind of rusty actually, its a brownish color

 

[slatroni]

depending on mileage, check you headset! at 35K I replaced the headset with timkins!

 

[Fastfrog007]

Hit the chain with some kerosene to clean it up first, then lube it. May wanna check brake/clutch fluids too.

 

[busa186]

Good idea! it looks kind of rusty actually, its a brownish color

That's what I thought when I first got mime but it was so dirty that I didn't know it was gold!
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[kromdom]

if you do not have one yet, get a copy of the service manual:
http://www.servicemanualsgsxr.com/1300/Suzuki_GSX-R_1300_Hayabusa_1999-2000.pdf

http://www.servicemanualsgsxr.com/1300/Suzuki_GSX-R_1300_Hayabusa_K2.pdf

 

[sumguitardude]

Thanks guys, you gave me some good tips, and thanks for the service manuals. im definitely gonna change out the brake and clutch fluids, clean out the radiator and clean and lube my chain. gonna order some shinko ravens soon and have them mounted on the bike

 

[Rongotti]

wow dont print that manual LMAO
it took me like 20 min ???

 

[Kahunas]

Make sure you use distilled water and not tap or could possibly rust. I would also change oil,unless pre owner did it buy a new batt. dont want to be riding and find out 100 miles from the house that its bad, speaking from experience ..if you have aftermarket exhaust check and make sure your left side exhaust tube coming down off the engine is not touching your oil line mine rubbed o hole in it found that while riding to canada.

 

[teddypenn]

check your fork seals and fork oil, too. congrats on the bike, how bout some pics

 

[trekfuel]

Clean Brake calipers before installing pads......
{pistons}

 

[rusheriv]

Get an owner's manual for the routine stuff. You got the link to the shop manual above for the more detailed stuff. Probably the best place to pick up would be at the 48 month service schedule. It's a repeat of the 24 month schedule in the shop manual , but you have the 4yr replacement items (clutch, brake and fuel lines). And it's not listed in the service schedule, but I'd have the fork oil replaced.

 

[CopMagnet5oh]

that schedule is debatable ...

IE. id replace oil filter every time, leave the hoses alone unless they're cracked, change factory fuel lines because they're gay, replace brake fluid every season ...

 

[pashnit]

change factory fuel lines because they're gay

Right on!

Just took the fuel pump apart and swapped out the fuel filter. Sucky job.

 

[CopMagnet5oh]

Right on!

Just took the fuel pump apart and swapped out the fuel filter. Sucky job.

after i opened everything up to replace the filter on my 99, i could not believe what they engeneered under there! lol. straight hose that wont kink do much better job, i put factory metal spring things over them and didnt even bother wrapping the pump, it works awesome! lol, put on10k after with in super heat without issues.

 

[sumguitardude]

thanks guys, should i also change out the clutch fluid? if so how do i do that?

 

[kromdom]

thanks guys, should i also change out the clutch fluid? if so how do i do that?

Check the TABLE that rusheriv above posted for intervals. The service manual details the procedure for that. Best to use a Mighty Vac, available from PASHNIT (site sponsor).

 

[BIKE DUDE]

Don't forget the air filter !

 

[jphillips]

Guys, Do I use DOT4 brake fluid for the clutch?