MonkeyJim Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 As the R1 is now sold and about to be taken away, I will soon be turning my spanners towards my newly acquired k6 'thou. so I'm after a bit of help as I haven't got a workshop manual for it yet, just the suzuki owner's manual which is bereft of some key info such as: what's the recommend torques for tightening the oil drain bolt? Air filter - will be looking to give it a clean and/or replace - do people recommend an OE one or a K&N or similar aftermarket one? the stock downpipes will be staying, I might change the end can, haven't decided yet. does fuel injection need to be drained down over the winter, like draining the float bowls on carbs? [i've never had fuel injection before, it's a whole new world...] if anyone has any gems of wisdom on k5/k6 servicing please feel free to share your knowledge... thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudgetBoy Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 what's the recommend torques for tightening the oil drain bolt? Oil Drain Plug 23 Nm (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft) Oil filter 14.5 lb-ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 SERVICE MANUAL HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorenzo Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I'm far from being the worlds biggest expert on fi, but I've never known an fi bike suffer with grotty fuel gumming up stuff, I guess the high pressure sorts that out. Of course, water condensing in the tank could be an issue but that'd be the case if you emptied the tank too I'd imagine. Just chuck in some fuel dryer stuff come spring time and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDMitch Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I seem to remember there being a problem with the casing bolts on these? At least I assume that's why owners always replace them with blue ones Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoona6 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Arf @ Mitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy sie Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chancho196 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Great choice! (Nice upgrade from an R1 ) Oil and filter is so easy on these - no need to remove fairing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyJim Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 cheers. I'm sure I will enjoy it. Looking at it, you might be able to drop the oil out of it without removing the fairing, but changing the oil filter as well....? well, you must have midget hands and/or a trained army of ants or something. thanks for all who have replied and originalracingsnake of this parish gets a special tickle mention for a copy of the manual. also cheers Kar for the link I've had a browse over t'weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chancho196 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 cheers. I'm sure I will enjoy it. Looking at it, you might be able to drop the oil out of it without removing the fairing, but changing the oil filter as well....? well, you must have midget hands and/or a trained army of ants or something. thanks for all who have replied and originalracingsnake of this parish gets a special tickle mention for a copy of the manual. also cheers Kar for the link I've had a browse over t'weekend. It's easy. Medium size water pump pliers to loosen filter and job jobbed (I wear XXL Alpinestars so not sure if they're midget or not). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriGGer Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Filter is do-able with the fairing in place, and I've got hands like fucking shovels .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Incredible Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 I've got hands like fucking shovels .. They're really soft, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriGGer Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 They're really soft, though. Kiss and tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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