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 serviceRear brake pedal removal and installation
Removal
Remove the master cylinder assembly. Refer to “rear brake master
cylinder assembly removal and installation” .
Disconnect the rear brake light switch lead wire coupler. Refer to
“rear brake light switch inspection” .
Remove the rear brake pedal as shown in the rear ...
Pair system inspection
Inspect pair system
every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months)
Inspect the pair (air supply) system periodically. Refer to “pair system
inspection” in section 1b .
Throttle valve synchronization
Inspect throttle valve synchronization
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) (e-33 only)
and ...
Valve seat repair
The valve seats (1) for both the intake and exhaust
valves are machined to three different angles. The seat
contact surface is cut at 45°.
Intake valve
Exhaust valve
Caution
the valve seat contact area must be
inspected after e ...