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 motorcyclingRear brake pad inspection
The extent of brake pads wear can be checked by observing the grooved limit
line “a” on the pads. When the wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the
pads with new ones. Refer to “rear brake pad replacement” .
Caution
replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise
braking performa ...
Body frame construction
Frame
Seat rail
Seat rail bolt
Collar
Engine mounting thrust adjuster
Engine mounting thrust adjuster lock-nut
Engine mounting pinch bolt
50 N·m (5.0 Kgf-m,
36.0 Lbf-ft)
23 N·m
(2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
45 N·m
(4.5 Kgf-m, 32. ...
Drive chain related components
Drive chain
Engine sprocket
Rear sprocket
Dust seal
Bearing
Retainer
Sprocket mounting drum
Wheel damper
145 N·m (14.5 Kgf-m,
105.0 Lbf-ft)
60 N·m
(6.0 Kgf-m, 43.0 Lbf-ft)
Apply grease
Apply thread lock to
thread p ...