It is important to take good care of your motorcycle to protect it from corrosion and keep it looking new for years to come.
Important information about corrosion
Common causes of corrosion
Road salt, sea air, industrial pollution, and high humidity will all contribute to corrosion.
How to help prevent corrosion
Keep your motorcycle as clean and dry as possible.
Follow the manufacturer's directions when using these special cleaners.
Should you find any chips or scratches in the paint, touch them up immediately to prevent corrosion from starting. If the chips or scratches have gone through to the bare metal, have a suzuki dealer make the repair.
Procedure for returning
to serviceExhaust control valve inspection
Inspect exhaust control valve
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Inspect exhaust control valve as follows:
remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Check t ...
Front brake hose removal and installation
Removal
Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” .
2) Remove the front brake hoses as shown in the front brake hose routing
diagram. Refer to “front brake hose routing diagram” .
Installation
Caution
the seal washers should be replaced with the
new ones to pr ...
Serial number location
You need to know the frame and
engine serial numbers to get title
documents for your motorcycle.
You also need these numbers to
help your dealer when you order
parts.
The frame number 1 is stamped
on the steering head as shown in
the illustration. The engine serial
number 2 Is stamped ...