im new to this forum and i have a k3 1000 and i was wondering is there anything i should watch out for? and what is everyone else getting mileage wise out of the 1000? and i know this might sound like a dumb question but how do you get to the air filter? and also im having a problem when it's cold i first start it up and she dies i have to restart twice most times and some times 3 times to get it to run and warm up does anyone have any advice on that and any advice for me at all thanks for your replys in advance

You're in urgent need of a service manual (http://wotid.com/gsxr/content/view/22/43/).

Welcome and congrats on bike choice.
Do you know anything about bike history ? Sounds like it has a TRE - if you start the bike and hold the clutch in does it idle better ?
Post up some pics and some more info on bike. with pipe, filter and PC i can get about 220klms from a tank when going easy. On track that's down to 120kms.

I've had a crap load of bikes including owning K1, K2, K3, K5 and I had a damn good go at the K8 1000's - I settled on the K3 as my main steed and long term keeper.
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...how do you get to the air filter?...

Raise the tank (two bolts in the front come off), take off the big plastic cover underneath (screws all around the outside and one in the middle) reveals the filter.

I get about 40-46 miles per gallon on my k3 1000, I do a ton of freeway riding though but I also rip it open a lot so I think I could even get better millage than that if I tried.

Raise the tank (two bolts in the front come off), take off the big plastic cover underneath (screws all around the outside and one in the middle) reveals the filter.

Should probably remove the seat first right? :biggrin

K3 / K4's are fantastic for how easy routine maintenance is. I can put in a new air filter and four spark plugs in about 45 minutes. Good old CR9E's are cheap as dirt as well.

You can change your oil and filter without removing any bodywork. Watch the face of an R6 (and many other bikes for that matter) owner when you tell them that. Good times.

A couple of must do's for this bike.

-suspension is a little on the stiff side unless you are 250 lbs and travel in excess of 130mph on a regular basis.
-a "smart" TRE like one from Dano's performance. A whopping $28 and worth every penny.
-shitcan the exhaust valve servo and cable. Remove and tape off servo wire in the ECU harness.
-front brakes could use a little sprucing up.

other than that, good tough bikes.


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thank you everyone for your help i just can't wait til summer to get here so i can ride again and also what is the best fuel to put in her and do i need to add anything to the gas to keep everything clean? i know this might sounds crazy i work on cars and pretty much everything with an engine but for some reason i wanna watch what i put in the bike and make sure it will keep running for years to come

a have seen a few members saying they use regular 87 with no problems, But me i always reach for the premium nozzle :thumbup

I always put premium 91 octane in the bike...it specifically says on the bike not to use less than 90 octane. I have put 89 octane in one time and noticed it pings a bit though.

a have seen a few members saying they use regular 87 with no problems, But me i always reach for the premium nozzle :thumbup

My skooter has had about 2 tanks of mid grade juice in its life (105000kms), the rest has bean the cheep stuff (87). still works.. no prollems.