Engine coolant
Use an anti-freeze/engine coolant compatible with an aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water only.
Water for mixing
Use distilled water only. Water other than distilled water can corrode and clog the aluminum radiator.
Anti-freeze / engine coolant
The engine coolant perform as a corrosion and rust inhibitor as well as anti-freeze. Therefore, the engine coolant should be used at all times even though the atmospheric temperature in your area does not go down to freezing point.
Suzuki recommends the use of suzuki coolant antifreeze/ engine coolant. If this is not available, use an equivalent which is compatible with an aluminum radiator.
Liquid amount of water / engine coolant
Solution capacity (total) 2 750 ml (2.9/2.4 Us/imp qt)
For engine coolant mixture information, refer to “engine coolant description” in section 1f .
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Be sure to mix it above 50% even though the atmospheric temperature does not go down to the freezing point. |
Front brake disc removal and installation
Removal
Remove the front wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal
and installation” in section 2d .
Remove the front brake disc.
Installation
Install the front brake disc in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
make sure ...
Steering / steering damper removal and
installation
Removal
steering damper
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the steering damper solenoid coupler
(1).
Remove the lower bracket cover (2).
Remove the steering damper mounting nut (3) while
holding the lock-nut (4).
Remove the steering damper mounting bolt ( ...
Rear wheel assembly removal and installation
Removal
Loosen the axle nut (1).
Raise the rear wheel off the ground and support the
motorcycle with a jack or wooden block.
Caution
make sure that the motorcycle is supported
securely.
Remove the axle nut (1).
Loosen the left and right lock-nuts (2) an ...