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1983-1985 Suzuki GSX400 FW FWS Service & Repair Manual
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FOREWORD
The SUZUKI GSX400FWS has been developed as a new generation motorcycle to the GSX-
models. It is packed with highly advanced design concepts including a liquid cooling system,
a new highly efficient combustion system (TSCC), a fully transistorized ignition system, an
anti-dive device and a full-floater suspension system. Combined with precise control and
easy handling the GSX400FWS provides excellent performance and outstanding riding
comfort.
This service manual has been produced primarily for experienced mechanics whose job is
to inspect, adjust, repair and service SUZUKI motorcycles. Apprentice mechanics and
do-it-yourself mechanics, will also find this manual an extremely useful guide.
Model GSX400FWS manufactured to standard specificq,tions is the main subject matter of
this manual. However, the GSX400FWS machines distributed in your country might differ
in minor respects from the standard-specification and, if they do, it is because some minor
modifications (which are of no consequence in most cases as far as servicing is concerned)
had to be made to comply with the statutory requirements of your country .
This manual contains up-to-date information at the time of its issue. Latermade modifi-
cations and changes will be explained to each SUZUKI distributor in respective markets,
to whom you are kindly requested to make query about updated information, if any.

VIEW OF SUZUKI GSX400FWS
RIGHT SIDE
LEFT SIDE

GROUP INDEX
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1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
I TUNE-UP PROCEDURES
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SERVICING ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM
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1 INFORMATION
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1-1 GENERAL INFORMATION
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
The frame serial number or V.I.N. (Vehicle Identi-
fication Number) CD is stamped on the steering
head pipe. The engine serial number ® is located
on the right side of the crankcase. These numbers
are required especially for registering the machine
and ordering spare parts.
FUEL, OIL AND COOLING
SOLUTION RECOMMENDATIONS
FUEL
Gasoline used should de graded 85 - 95 octane or
higher. An unleaded or low-lead gasoline type is
recommended.
ENGINE OIL
Be sure that the engine oil you use comes under
API classification of SE or SF and that its viscosity
rating is SAE 10W/40. If SAE 10W/40 motor oil is
not available, select the oil viscosity according to
the following chart:
SAE
40
30
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20W/50
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10W/30
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20W
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10W
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Temp.
uc -20-10 0 10 __ 40
oF -4 14 32 50 68 86 1 04 (
BRAKE FLUID
Specification and
classification:
99000-23021
WARNING:
SAE J1703,
DOT3 or DOT4
SUZUKI Brake fluid
* Since the brake system of this motorcycle
is filled with a glycol-based brake fluid by
the manufacturer, do not use or mix differ-
ent types of fluid such as silicone-based
and petroleum-based fluid for refilling the
system, otherwise serious damage will
result.
* Do not use any brake fluid taken from old
or used or unsealed containers.
* Never re-use brake fluid left over from the
previous servicing and stored for a long
period.
FRONT FORK 01 L
Mixture of SAE 1OW/30 motor oil and A.T.F.
motor oil, the ratio being 50-to-50 percent.
Or fork oil # 15.

COOLING SOLUTION
Use an anti-freeze & Summer coolant compatible
with aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water
only, at the ratio of 50: 50.
WATER FOR MIXING
Use distilled water only. Water other than distilled
water can corrode and clog the aluminum radiator.
ANTI-FREEZE & SUMMER COOLANT
The coolant performs as corrosion and rust inhibi-
tor as well as anti-freeze. Therefore, the coolant
should be used at all times even though the atmos-
pheric temperature in your area does not go down
to freezing point.
SUZUKI recommends the use of SUZUKI GOLD-
EN CRUISER 1 200 anti-freeze & summer coolant.
If this is not available, use an equivalent which is
compatible with aluminum radiator.
REQUIRED AMOUNT OF WATER/COOLANT
Solution capacity (total): 2 250 ml
Water 1 575 ml
30%
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Coolant 675 ml
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Water 1 350 ml
40%
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Coolant 900 ml
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Water 1 125 ml
50%
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Coolant 125 ml
CAUTION:
Mixing of anti-freeze & summer coolant I
should be limited to 60%. Mixing beyond it
would reduce its efficiency. If the anti-freeze
& summer coolant mixing ratio is below 30%,
rust inhibiting performance is greatly reduced.
Be sure to mix it above 30% even though the
atmospheric temperature does not go down to
freezing point.
Every new unit is filled with anti-leakage
material, Bar's leak. __ _j
GENERAL INFORMATION 1-2
BREAKING-IN PROCEDURES
During manufacture only the best possible materi-
als are used and all machined parts are finished to a
very high standard but it is still necessary to allow
the moving parts to "B R EAK-1 N" before subject-
ing the engine to maximum stresses. The future
performance and reliability of the engine depends
on the care and restraint exercised during its early
life. The general rules are as follows:
• Keep to these breaking-in engine speed limits:
80? km l
Up to 1 600 km I
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Over 1 600 km 1
Below 4 000 r/min
Below 5 000 r/min
Below 11 500 r/min
• Upon reaching an odometer reading of 1 600
km you can subject the motorcycle to full
throttle operation.
However, do not exceed 11 500 r/min at any
time.
• Do not maintain constant engine speed for an
extended time period during any portion of the
break-in. Try to vary the throttle position.
CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
The four cylinders of this engine are identified as
No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 cylinder, as counted
from left to right (as viewed by the rider on the
seat).

1-3 GENERAL INF0 R MAT I 0 N
SPECIAL MATERIALS
The materials listed below are needed for maintenance work on the GSX400FWS, and should be kept on
hand for ready use. They supplement such standard materials as cleaning fluids, lubricants, emery cloth and
the like. How to use them and where to use them are described in the text of this manual.
Material
SUZUKI
SUPER GREASE "A"
99000-2 50 10
SUZUKI MOLY PASTE
99000-25140
SUZUKI BOND
No. 1207B
99000-31140
SUZUKI BRAKE FLUID
99000-23021 (0.5L)
SUZUKI GOLDEN
CRUISER 1200 (2L)
99000-24120
Part Page Part
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Oil seals 3-50
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Wheel bearings
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Throttle grip
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Sprocket mounting drum bearing
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Speedometer cable
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Swing arm bearing and dust seal
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Gearshift lever linkage and
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Brake pedal shaft
mounting boss
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Centerstand spacer
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Cushion lever bearing
7-53
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Steering stem bearings and races
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Cushion rod bearing 7-54
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Clutch lever and release
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Side stand
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Valve stem 3-28
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Rear shock absorber upper and
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Cam shaft journal
3-64
lower bearings
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Conrad big end bearing 3-38
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Crankshaft journal bearing 3-52
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Countershaft 3-49
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• Mating surfaces of upper
and lower crankcase
• Front fork damper rod bolt
• Mating surface of crankcase
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3-53
7-20
3-56
and clutch cover, generator 3-60
cover
• Cylinder head cover gasket 3-68
• Brake fluid
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• Water temperature gauge
• Engine thermo-switch
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7- 6
7-55
7-25
7-53
7-54
5-14
3-68
5-12

Material
THREAD LOCK SUPER
"13038"
99000-32030
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THREAD LOCK cement
99000-32040
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THREAD LOCK "1342"
99000-32050
THREAD LOCK SUPER
"1305"
99000-321 00
SUZUKI BAR's LEAK
99000-24240
Part
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Gearshift arm return spring
stopper
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Cam sprocket bolt
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Starter clutch allen bolt
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Cam chain guide screw
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Gearshift cam retainer
screw
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Carburetor bracket screw
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Engine sprocket spacer
inner surface
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Front fork damper rod bolt
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Oil filter cap nut
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Cylinder stud bolt
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Generator stator securing
screw
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Generator lead wire guide
screw
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Gearshift cam stopper bolt
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Countershaft bearing
retainer screw
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Starter motor mounting bolt
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Generator rotor bolt
• To prevent leakage of
cooling solution from small
hole.
GENERAL INFORMATION 1-4
Page Part Page
3-31
3-46
3-32
3-57
4-13
3-50
7-20
2-10
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3-46 •
Gearshift fork shaft stopper screw 3-51
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Gearshift cam guide bolt 3-51
3-46
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Oil sump filter screw 3-54
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Throttle valve screw 4-12
3-57
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Starter motor housing screw 6-10
3-57
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Anti-Dive modulator valve fitting 7-20
bolt
3-56
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Anti-Dive modulator plunger
2-16
bolt
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3-56
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1-5 GENERAL INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Observe the following items without fail when servicing, disassembling and reassembling motorcycles.
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Do not run engine indoors with little or no venti lation.
o Be sure to replace packings, gaskets, circlips, 0 rings and cotter pins with new ones.
CAUTION:
Never reuse a circlip after a circlip has been removed from a shaft, it should be discarded and a new
circlip must be installed.
When installing a new circlip, care must be taken not to expand the end gap larger than required to
slip the circlip over the shaft.
After installing a circlip, always insure that it is completely seated in its groove and securely fitted.
o Tighten cylinder head and case bolts and nuts beginning with larger diameter and ending with smaller
diameter, and from inside to out-side diagonally, to the specified tightening torque.
o Use special tools where specified.
o Use genuine parts and recommended oils.
o When 2 or more persons work together, pay attention to the safety of each other.
o After the reassembly, check parts for tightness and operation.
o Treat gasoline, which is extremely flammable and highly explosive, with greatest care. Never use
gasoline as cleaning solvent.
Warning, Caution and Note are included in this manual occasionally, describing the following contents.
WARNING ............ When personal safety of the rider is involved, disregard of the information
could result in injury.
CAUTION ............ For the protection of the motorcycle, the instruction or rule must be strictly
adhered to.
NOTE ................ Advice calculated to facilitate the use of the motorcycle is given under this
heading.
USE OF GENUINE SUZUKI PARTS
To replace any part of the machine, use a genuine
SUZUKI replacement part. Imitation parts or
parts supplied from any other source than
SUZUKI, if used to replace SUZUKI parts can
reduce the machine's performance and, even worse,
could induce costly mechanical troubles.
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This complete service repair manual is for the Suzuki GSX400 FW-FWS 1983-1984-1985. It is designed for both do-it-yourself enthusiasts and experienced mechanics. The manual offers step-by-step instructions based on the complete disassembly of the machine, accompanied by detailed illustrations to guide the reader through each service and repair procedure.
- General Information
- Periodic Maintenance and Tune-Up Procedures
- Servicing Engine
- Cooling System
- Fuel and Lubrication System
- Electrical System
- Chassis
- Servicing Information
- Wiring Diagram
This manual consists of 255 pages in English and is available in PDF format, compatible with all Windows and Mac computers. It includes comprehensive coverage of all systems, maintenance, and repairs, along with numerous photos and wiring diagrams illustrating disassembly and reassembly procedures.