PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-21
COMPRESSION PRESSURE CHECK
The compression of a cylinder is a good indicator of its internal condition.
The decision to overhaul the cylinder is often based on the results of a compression test. Periodic mainte-
nance records kept at your dealership should include compression readings for each maintenance service.
COMPRESSION PRESSURE SPECIFICATION
Standard
Limit
Difference
1 250 kPa
875 kPa
200 kPa
(12.5 kgf/cm
2
)
(8.75 kgf/cm
2
)
(2 kgf/cm
2
)
Low compression pressure can indicate any of the following conditions:
* Excessively worn cylinder wall
* Worn-down piston or piston rings
* Piston rings stuck in grooves
* Poor seating of valves
* Ruptured or otherwise defective cylinder head gasket
Overhaul the engine in the following cases:
* Compression pressure in one of the cylinders is less than 875 kPa (8.75 kgf/cm
2
).
* Difference in compression pressure between any two cylinders is more than 200 kPa (2 kgf/cm
2
).
* All compression pressure are below 1 000 kPa (10 kgf/cm
2
) even when they measure more than 875 kPa
(8.75 kgf/cm
2
).
COMPRESSION TEST PROCEDURE
NOTE:
* Before testing the engine for compression pressure, make sure that the cylinder head bolts are tightened to
the specified torque values and valves are properly adjusted.
* Have the engine warmed up by idling before testing.
* Be sure that the battery used is in fully-charged condition.
Remove the parts concerned and test the compression pressure
in the following manner.
• Remove the seat and fuel tank. (
$
4-3)
• Remove all the spark plugs.
• Fit the compression gauge in one of the plug holes, while taking
care that the connection tight.
• Keep the throttle grip in full-open position.
• While cranking the engine a few seconds with the starter, and
record the maximum gauge reading as the compression of that
cylinder.
• Repeat this procedure with the other cylinders.
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09915-64510: Compression gauge
09915-63210: Adaptor
Summary of Contents for GSX1200 1999
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Page 33: ...2 20 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE...
Page 85: ...3 50 ENGINE...
Page 91: ...3 56 ENGINE BOND 1207B should be applied to the following locations The line of BOND...
Page 105: ...3 70 ENGINE 24th pin 1st pin...
Page 134: ...FUEL AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM 4 25 ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART...
Page 135: ...4 26 FUEL AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM...
Page 136: ...FUEL AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM 4 27 CYLINDER HEAD COOLING SYSTEM CHART...
Page 137: ...4 28 FUEL AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD COOLING SYSTEM...
Page 246: ...7 10 SERVICING INFORMATION WIRING DIAGRAM...
Page 261: ...SERVICING INFORMATION 7 25 SEAT TAIL COVER INSTALLATION...
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