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?
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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