[Aste88]

Hi everybody!
I'm a long time gsx-r 750 user that LOVED the bike, wanted to replace it with a newer model at the beginnig of 2020... then covid happend

Seeing as I'm not getting any younger I finally found a beautiful, good as new, 7k km 2016 GSX-S 1000F.

I'm planning on changing the original licence plate holder, air filter, all the oils and checking the throttle position (has notable on/off).
Any other upgrade suggested?

Thanks!

 

[gpounce]

Rear shock and front fork internals replacements are good upgrades...

 

[chazF]

I have a 16 F also. I had Dano remap the ECU to take out any throttle twitch and reduce some of the engine brake. Makes a big difference and I replaced the stock spring with a Hyperpro progressive spring, Love the bike and I;m sure you will enjoys yours.

 

[Aste88]

Thank you all, I'll look into the remap, the gsx-r also had some on/off, just not as bad.

This looks like a good deal right? SB-SU10-0AJ STREETBOX HYPERPRO SUZUKI GSX 1000 S 2015-2019

Edit: bought it

 

[HillCountry]

I second the ECU remap with Dano’s. My ‘16 F ride was so much better with less throttle snatch and improved power.
EBC brake pads were noticeably improved bite. Heated grips a must for me in winter months.
Rear shock is next on the list, it’s just so bad.

 

[name-user]

Welcome to the club.

same as most, my 3 complaints with the bike, so this what I personally see as priority:

• rear shock
• soft spongy front brake feel (mostly due to abs though)
• throttle on/off jerkiness.

MAINTENANCE SIDE:
- 7k miles is spark plugs service -
I’d suggest doing them while you’re at it with the air filter.

 

[name-user]

My bad, you’re at only 7k km. So you’re fine.
I’ve been in the US for too long I’m loosing my Metric. Haha.

 

[chazF]

I just changed my plugs at 24k and they looked new. Don't have the spongy front brakes on mine. The only problem I had was with the cheezy ignition barrel. At about 5k the key was stuck in the barrel and had to have all the locks changed. Fortunately it was under warranty. I now use a squirt of Houdini in the barrel every couple of months.

 

[LanghamP]

I just changed my plugs at 24k and they looked new. Don't have the spongy front brakes on mine. The only problem I had was with the cheezy ignition barrel. At about 5k the key was stuck in the barrel and had to have all the locks changed. Fortunately it was under warranty. I now use a squirt of Houdini in the barrel every couple of months.

I recently had dangerously spongy brakes that a complete flush solved. And I used to have problems with the key getting in and out that gradually went away with WD-40. It's the design of these newer bikes that catches debris and funnels it into the ignition.

 

[Aste88]

And I used to have problems with the key getting in and out that gradually went away with WD-40. It's the design of these newer bikes that catches debris and funnels it into the ignition.

Yeah, I just had to soak the whole thing in WD40 to get the key to turn, seems a common problem!

 

[gpounce]

Mine had a somewhat sticky key as well- no problems turning but insertion/removal was a bit fussy. Lubricated with triflow and its way better. I'm stoked to have an ignition key/cylinter that aren't worn out... I had a few dup keys made, stashed them in the lockbox. When I got my old bandit (and r6) the keys and cylinders were all worn so new keys didn't fit wonderfully...

 

[chazF]

If the key issue happens again I'm thinking of getting rid of the barrel altogether and installing a marine toggle switch somewhere hidden on the bike. I don't leave my bike unattended very often so theft is not a problem but getting stranded somewhere is a problem.

 

[name-user]

That’s weird, never heard of that ignition barrel issue. but I’ve always sprayed a bit of WD40 or PTFE lube in the key hole of pretty much every single bike I’ve owned as preventative maintenance. I usually do it along clutch and throttle cable lubing, which I do once a year usually.

Concerning spark plugs, I was just sharing what the service manual states in case @Aste88 didn’t know.
Because plug intervals are unusually short on this bike.
Could they go longer, probably yes. But maybe someone had a good reason to put it this way in the maintenance schedule.
Personally I don’t go by the “looking good” aspect. 7k miles is what the maintenance schedule is. I personally won’t try saving $50 and wait until a plug drops in my cylinder, it’s not worth it.

 

[SS7]

The F is such an amazing bike. I recommend a headlight upgrade if you do a lot of night riding. If mostly daytime riding then you're fine with stock headlight.

www.gsxslights.com