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SUZUKI Bandit250 (GSF250) GJ74A SERVICE DATA


Bandit250 LIMITED (1991)

INDEX

The following data is the one of "GSF250/45H.P/Separate handle type" as long as there is especially no annotation.

VALVE + GUIDE

ITEM 45H.P. STANDARD LIMIT 40H.P. STANDARD LIMIT
Valve diam. IN. 18.9-19.1 mm*<-<-
EX. 15.9-16.1 mm*<-<-
Valve Lift IN. 6.8 mm*IN. 6.0 mm*
EX. 6.2 mm*EX. 5.5 mm*
Valve clearance(when cold) IN. 0.17-0.27 mm*<-<-
EX. 0.20-0.30 mm*<-<-
Valve stem deflection IN. & EX.*0.35 mm<-<-
Valve guide I.D. IN. & EX. 3.700-3.712 mm*<-<-
Valve stem O.D. IN. 3.66-3.68 mm*<-<-
EX. 3.65-3.66 mm*<-<-
Valve stem runout IN. & EX. *0.05 mm<-<-
Valve seat width IN. 0.7-1.1 mm*<-<-
EX. 0.9-1.3 mm*<-<-
Valve head radial runout IN. & EX. *0.03 mm<-<-
Valve spring free length IN. & EX. 39.64 mm38.1 mm<-<-
Valve spring tension IN. & EX. 37.2 kg
(at length 27.9 mm)
*<-<-

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CAMSHAFT + CYLINDER HEAD

ITEM 45H.P. STANDARD LIMIT 40H.P. STANDARD LIMIT
Cam height IN. 32.77-32.83 mm32.47 mmIN. 32.27-32.33 mm31.97 mm
EX. 32.17-32.23 mm31.87 mmEX. 31.77-31.83 mm31.47 mm
Camshaft journal oil clearance IN. & EX. 0.032-0.066 mm0.15 mm<-<-
Camshaft journal holder I.D. IN. & EX. 22.012-22.025 mm*<-<-
Camshaft journal O.D. IN. & EX. 21.959-21.98 mm*<-<-
Camshaft runout IN. & EX. 0-0.02 mm0.10 mm<-<-
Camshaft 20-pitch length (NO DATA)*<-<-
Cam chain pin 16th pin*<-<-
Cylinder head distortion 0-0.05 mm0.20 mm<-<-

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CYLINDER + PISTON + PISTON RING

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Compression pressure 11.5-13.5 kg/cm2(450r/min.)8.05 kg/cm2
Compression pressure difference *2 kg/cm2
Piston to cylinder clearance 0.04-0.06 mm0.12 mm
Cylinder bore 49.0-49.015 mm49.09 mm
Piston diam. 48.955-48.97 mm
(Measures on 10 mm from the bottom end of a piston.)
48.88 mm
Cylinder distortion *0.2 mm
Piston ring free end gap 1st. R Approx. 7.0 mm5.6 mm
2nd. RN Approx. 5.2 mm4.16 mm
Piston ring end gap 1st. 0.1-0.25 mm0.7 mm
2nd. 0.25-0.45 mm0.7 mm
Piston ring to groove clearance 1st. *0.18 mm
2nd. *0.15 mm
Piston ring groove width 1st. & 2nd. 0.81-0.83 mm*
Oil 2.01-2.03 mm*
Piston ring thickness 1st. & 2nd. 0.77-0.79 mm*
Piston pin bore 14.002-14.008 mm14.035 mm
Piston pin O.D. 13.995-14.0 mm13.98 mm

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CONROD + CRANKSHAFT

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Conrod small end I.D. 14.01-14.018 mm14.054 mm
Conrod big end side clearance 0.1-0.2 mm0.3 mm
Conrod big end width 15.9-16.0 mm*
Crank pin width 16.1-16.15 mm*
Conrod big end oil clearance 0.024-0.048 mm*
Crank pin O.D. 26.976-27.0 mm*
Crankshaft journal oil clearance 0.020-0.044 mm*
Crankshaft journal O.D. 27.976-28.0 mm*
Crankshaft thrust bearing thickness Right side 2.425-2.45 mm(green)*
Left side 2.420-2.575 mm*
Crankshaft thrust clearance 0.045-0.1 mm*
Crankshaft runout *0.08 mm

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OIL PUMP

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Oil pump reduction ratio 2.878
(34T/27T x 80T/35T)
*
Oil pressure (at 60 degree Centigrade) Above 2.0 kg/cm2
(at 3,000r/min.)
*

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CLUTCH

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Clutch cable play 10-15 mm*
Drive plate (No.1) thickness 2.9-3.1 mm2.6 mm
Driven plate distortion 0-0.1 mm0.2 mm
Clutch spring free length 38.2 mm36.29 mm
Primary backlash 0.02 mm*

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TRANSMISSION + DRIVE CHAIN

ITEM 45H.P. STANDARD LIMIT 40H.P. STANDARD LIMIT
Primary reduction ratio 2.285*<-<-
Final reduction ratio 3.769*<-<-
Gear ratios 1st 3.083*<-<-
2nd 2.200*<-<-
3rd 1.722*<-<-
4th 1.450*<-<-
5th 1.315*1.285*
6th 1.227*1.150*
Shift fork to groove clearance No.1,No.2 0.1-0.3 mm0.5 mm<-<-
Shift fork to groove width No.1 x 2 & No.2 5.0-5.1 mm*<-<-
Shift fork thickness No.1 x 2 & No.2 4.8-4.9 mm*<-<-
Drive chain Type D.I.D 520V7 / RK 520SMOZ9*<-<-
Links 116*<-<-
20-pitch length 317.5 mm319.4 mm<-<-
Drive chain slack 25-35 mm*<-<-
Gear shift lever height 40-50 mm*<-<-

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CARBURETOR

ITEM 45H.P. SPECIFICATION 40H.P. SPECIFICATION
Carburetor type BDST30<-
Bore size 30 mm<-
I.D. No 11D011D1
Idle r/min. 1,600r/min.<-
Float height (NO DATA)8.06 mm
Main jet (M.J.) #105<-
Main air jet (M.A.J.) 0.7<-
Jet needle (J.N.) 5CF9-35CF9-2
Needle jet (N.J.) 0-1<-
Pilot jet (P.J.)Exp.1 #15#12.5
By-pass (B.P.) #1:0.8 #2:0.7 #3:0.8 #4:0.8<-
Pilot outlet (P.O.) 0.7 mm<-
Valve seat (V.S.) 1.7 mm<-
Starter jet (G.S.) #40<-
Pilot screw (P.S.) Approx 1 returning<-
Pilot air jet (P.A.J.)Exp.1 1.3 mm1.35 mm
Throttle cable play 2-4 mm<-

Exp.1 GSF250ZM(45H.P.) is Pilot jet and Pilot air jet are proportionate to 40H.P. model.

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ELECTRICAL

ITEM SPECIFICATION NOTE
Ignition timing 20 degree/1,800 r/min. BTDC*
Firing order 1-2-4-3*
Spark plug Type NGK CR8E / ND U24ESR-N*
Gap 0.7-0.8 mm*
Spark performance Over 8 mm at 1 atm*
Signal coil resistance 269-404 ohmTester range: X10 ohm
Ignition coil resistance Primary 2.5-3.8 ohm (tap to tap)Tester range: X1 ohm
Secondary 13-18 kilo-ohm (wire to wire. Plug cap removed)Tester range: X1 kilo-ohm
Regurator voltage 13-16 V(5,000 r/min.)*
Starter motor Brush length Limit: 3.5 mm*
Commutator under-cut Limit: 0.5 mm*
Starter relay resistance 3.5-5.0 ohmTester range: X1 ohm
Battery Type designation YTX7A-BS*
Capacity 12 V / 6 Ah (10 HR)*
Standard electrolyte S.G. 1.32(20 degree centigrade)*
Fuse size Headlight 10A*
Signal 10A*
Ignition 10A*
Main 25A*

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WATTAGE

ITEM SPECIFICATION GSF250ZM/ZP SPECIFICATION
Headlight Hi 60w<-
Lo 55w<-
position and parking light(Exept 45H.P. models) 4w<-
Tail/Brake light 5w/21w<-
Turn signal light 15w<-
Speedometer light 1.7w x 2pcs3w
Tachometer light 1.7w x 2pcs3w
Water temp meter light NOTHING1.7w
Turn signal indicator light 3.4w2w
High beam indicator light 1.7w2w
Neutral indicator light 3w2w
Oil pressure indicator light 3.4w2w
Water temp. check light 3.4wNOTHING

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BRAKE + WHEEL

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Rear brake pedal height 40-50 mm*
Front brake lever play 5-20 mm*
Front brake lever adjuster "2"*
Rear brake pedal play 5-15 mm*
Brake disc thickness Front 4.5 mm(0.2 mm of plus or minus)4.0 mm
Rear 6.0 mm(0.2 mm of plus or minus)5.5 mm
Brake disc runout (Rear) *0.30 mm
Master cylinder bore Front & Rear 12.700-12.743 mm*
Master cylinder piston diam. Front & Rear 12.657-12.684 mm*
Brake caliper cylinder bore Front: small 27.00-27.076 mm*
Front: large 33.96-34.036 mm*
Rear 38.18-38.256 mm*
Brake caliper piston diam. Front: small 26.02-26.97 mm*
Front: large 33.884-33.934 mm*
Rear 38.098-38.148 mm*
Wheel rim runout Front & Rear : Axial/Radial *3.0 mm
Wheel axle runout Front & Rear *0.25 mm
Tire size Front 110/70-17 54H*
Rear 140/70-17 66H*
Tire type Front DUNLOP K505F*
Rear DUNLOP K505*
Tire tread depth Front *1.6 mm
Rear *2.0 mm

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TIRE PRESSURE

COLD INFLATION
TIRE PRESSURE
SOLO RIDING DUAL RIDING SOLO(HIGHWAY) DUAL(HIGHWAY)
Front 2.00 kg/cm22.00 kg/cm22.00 kg/cm2(NO DATA)
Rear 2.25 kg/cm22.50 kg/cm22.25 kg/cm2(NO DATA)

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SUSPENTION

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT GSF250N/NP/NR
(PIPE HANDLE)
LIMIT GSF250ZP LIMIT
Front fork stroke 120 mm*<-<-<-<-
Front fork spring free length 315 mm302 mm315 mm298 mm285.5 mm275.1 mm
Front fork oil level 84 mm*82 mm*103 mm*
Front fork oil type Fork oil #10*<-<-<-<-
Front fork oil capacity 570 ml*516 ml*550 ml*
Front fork inner tube diam. 41 mm*<-<-<-<-
Front fork outer tube bore 42 mm*<-<-<-<-
Rear shock absober spring adjuster 4/7*<-<-<-<-
Rear wheel travel 131 mm*<-<-<-<-
Swing arm pivot shaft runout *0.25 mm<-<-<-<-

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FUEL + OIL

ITEM SPECIFICATION
Fuel type Gasoline used should be graded 85-95 octane or higher. An unleaded gasoline is recommended.
Fuel tank including reserve 14L
Reserve Approx. 3.5L
Engine oil type SAE 10W/40, API SE or SF
Engine oil capacity Change 2,700 ml
Filter change 3,000 ml
Overhaul 3,400 ml

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THERMOSTAT + RADIATOR + COOLANT

ITEM SPECIFICATION
Thermostat valve Opening temperature 74.5-78.5 degree Centigrade
Lift Over 7 mm(90 degree Centigrade)
Radiator cap valve opening pressure 0.95-1.25 kg/cm2
Cooling fan thermo-switch operating temperature ON:Approx. 102-108 degree Centigrade
OFF:Approx. 97-103 degree Centigrade
Water thermo-switch operating temperature ON:Approx. 117-123 degree Centigrade
OFF:Approx. 110-116 degree Centigrade
Coolant including Reserve tank 150-250 ml
Engine 1,700 ml
Coolant type Use an anti-freeze/coolant compatible with aluminiun radiator,mixed with distilled water only, at the ratio of 50:50.

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It quotes from-
SUZUKI Bandit250 Service guide book(1989)
SUZUKI Bandit250 Owner's manual(1990 Separate handle type)