Motorcycling is one of the most exhilarating sports and to ensure your riding enjoyment, you should become thoroughly familiar with the information presented in this owner's manual before riding the motorcycle.
The proper care and maintenance that your motorcycle requires is outlined in this manual. By following these instructions explicitly, you will ensure a long trouble-free operating life for your motorcycle.
This motorcycle also conforms to the u.S environmental protection agency em1ss1on regulations which apply to new motorcycles.
The proper adjustment of engine components is necessary for this motorcycle to comply with the epa regulations. Therefore, please follow the maintenance instructions closely to ensure emission compliance. Your suzuki dealer has experienced technicians that are trained to provide your machine with the best possible service with the right tools and equipment.
All information, illustrations, photographs and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
Due to improvements or other changes, there may be some discrepancies in this manual.
Suzuki reserves the right to make production changes at any time, without notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes to vehicles previously built or sold.
Suzuki motor corporation believes in conservation and protection of earth's natural resources. To that end, we encourage every vehicle owner to recycle, trade in, or properly dispose of, as appropriate, used motor oil, coolant, and other fluids, batteries and tires.
The sport of motorcyclingOil pressure regulator / oil strainer
inspection
Refer to “oil pan / oil pressure regulator / oil strainer removal and
installation” .
Oil pressure regulator
Inspect the operation of the oil pressure regulator by
pushing the piston with a proper bar.
If the piston does not operate smoothly, replace the oil
pressure regulator with a new on ...
Headlight bulb and position light bulb
replacement
Caution
when you touch the bulb with your bare
hands, clean the bulb with a cloth moistened
with alcohol or soap water to prevent
premature bulb failure.
Low beam bulb
Remove the combination meter. Refer to “combination meter removal and
installation” in section 9c .
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Rear suspension assembly construction
Rear shock absorber mounting bolt (upper)
Rear shock absorber mounting nut (lower)
Cushion rod mounting nut (front)
Cushion rod mounting nut (rear)
Cushion lever mounting nut
Swingarm pivot nut
Swingarm pivot boss nut
Swingarm pivot shaft
Swingarm ...