20 Most Recent 1989 Suzuki GSX 600 F (Katana) Questions & Answers

Question edited for clarity. Question moved to one of the Katana Categories. The Katana comes in 3 flavours - 600 F and 750 F and GSX1100. I was hoping to find an owners manual. Switch normally has 3 positions, Off, Parking Lights (remove key) and Power On (key locked in place). The battery on a larger bike is normally accessed from under the seat, smaller bikes from behind a side panel (left side). https://www.google.com/search?q=1989+suzuki+katana+%22owners+manual%27 https://www.genuinesuzukimanuals.com/

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The power regulator may be at fault.

1. GSX 600F Katana - Motorcycle Specs

   www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/.../suzuki_gsx600f_katana%2098.ht...Suzuki GSX 600F Katana ... Wet Weight, 229 kg / 504.8 lbs. Fuel Capacity. 20Litres ... The original GSX600F was launched in 1988 as a sportsbike. At that time ...

You lost your Oweners manual? Try manualslib.com or Your MFG customer service web site.

Get a new ignition switch and your problem is solved!!

your rectifier (hope I spelled it right) is gone. It is part of your altenator

somethin simple--test batt for 12.6v hold-may need new or alternator needs inspectin------for chargin strength------buy a clymer manual for details

prime fuel constant flow is to the right or 3 oclock fuel on down or 6 oclock reserve is on the left or 9 oclock

note prime is for when the bike as run out of fuel or been stood for some time and is used to fill carbs with fuel ounce engine is running turn to on or reserve position depending on amount of fuel in the tank

its not geting enough gas to your in take valves wich it will be the cause of shot down it your fuel pump thats went bad.

Are the plugs wetting and choking as you ride?
Are they the correct plugs?
Do the plugs run black or have they coke on them?
Is it fuel wetting or water?

1-4-3-2-,no1 being the left hand outer and no4 being the right hand outer cylinder

loose wires seem to be a big thing with these bikes wiring diagrames is available online try google images if i get chance il add a link later

as for fuel problem turn the fuel tap to 3 oclock position prime constant fuel feed if you get it running this way turn tap on position down

most people including myself have had problems with bike only running on 2 cylinders usually 1 + 4 ive cleaned the carbs fully and replaced coils and leads + plugs also cleaned every connection and made them tighter with pliers etc to all wires under the tank as on my bike was all gummed up oil + corrosion etc bike now runs alot better

Hi and welcome to FixYa,

To my understanding, a 1989 GSX600F does not have a main fuse, rather it has a circuit breaker. In the below image of the harness it would be # 9 encircled in red dotted lines.



Good luck and thank you for asking FixYa.

I'd check for other problems like blocked jets etc

What is the problem??? What isn't working.

Normally all the electrical safety devices are arranged close to each other. While there are lots of nooks and crannies on a motorcycle ... a motorcycle is not that big and the manufacturer knows that these things will require service in the future. They are not completely hidden. Start by looking under the side covers and around the battery (under the seat).

Here is a resource you may find valuable in connection with your 1989 GSX 600.

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yer should be one ...try by the battery...if not there try under a side panel....it mybe by the starter seliniod....hope this helps

Sounds like fun, have you tried blocking the vacuum hoses engine side, engines sucking straight air will usually idle very fast, 89 should have one from manifold to fuel tap, rest are for carby tuning 7 should normally be blocked off.

This is all I can find....1988

1988. 460 cc (15.5 US fl oz, 16.2 Imp fl oz)
could b the same.......

I don't know where your choke is physically located. I would say to you, follow the cable to find the choke and I say it will be on the carb or very near it in the air supply channel.

Function of the choke is to restrict the supply of air thereby making the fuel mix more rich (relatively more gasoline to air) for easier starting.

I think you will find the choke easily. Whether you can easily manipulate it directly instead of via the remote location - different question. My guess is it will be difficult to operate. Make your riding experience pleasurable, replace the broken parts. Find parts at your Suzuki motorcycle shop or at a FixYa.com advertiser. Look around this page for advertisements for Suzuki parts.

Thanks for your question. I hope I have been of some assistance to you today.

The 99 Suzuki Katana does not use transmission fluid, the engine oil, 10w-40 4 stroke motorcycle oil, is the engine and transmission lubricant, that's why it's called a wet clutch on bikes. It goes all in the same hole right above the rear brake. It gets sumped around the oil cooler (looks like radiator, but cools the oil not water) then it comes around and continues to cycle through engine, gear housing etc.

Download a service manual. One source is https://www.manualslib.com/. Another option is to join a forum of Katana owners and ask them for a wiring diagram. Good luck