Listed in the table below are the symbols indicating instructions and other information necessary for servicing.
The meaning of each symbol is also included in the table.

Abbreviations
A:
abdc: after bottom dead center
ac: alternating current
acl: air cleaner, air cleaner box
api: american petroleum institute
atdc: after top dead center
atm pressure: atmospheric pressure, atmospheric
pressure sensor (aps, ap sensor)
a/f: air fuel mixture
B:
baro: barometric pressure (atmospheric pressure)
bbdc: before bottom dead center
btdc: before top dead center
b+: battery positive voltage
C:
ckp sensor: crankshaft position sensor (ckps)
ckt: circuit
clp switch: clutch lever position switch (clutch
switch)
cmp sensor: camshaft position sensor (cmps)
co: carbon monoxide
cpu: central processing unit
D:
dc: direct current
dmc: dealer mode coupler
dohc: double over head camshaft
drl: daytime running light
DTC: diagnostic trouble code
E:
ecm: engine control module engine control unit
(ecu) (fi control unit)
ect sensor: engine coolant temperature sensor
(ects)
water temp. Sensor (wts)
evap: evaporative emission
exc system: exhaust control system (excs)
exc valve: exhaust control valve (excv)
excv actuator: exhaust control valve actuator
(excva)
F:
fi: fuel injection, fuel injector
fp: fuel pump
fpr: fuel pressure regulator
fp relay: fuel pump relay
G:
gen: generator
gnd: ground
gp switch: gear position switch
H:
hc: hydrocarbons
ho2 sensor: heated oxygen sensor (ho2s)
I:
iap sensor: intake air pressure sensor (iaps)
iat sensor: intake air temperature sensor (iats)
ig: ignition
isc valve: idle speed control valve (iscv)
J:
jaso: japanese automobile standards organization
L:
lcd: liquid crystal display
led: light emitting diode (malfunction indicator lamp)
lh: left hand
M:
mal-code: malfunction code (diagnostic code)
max: maximum
mil: malfunction indicator lamp (led)
min: minimum
N:
nox: nitrogen oxides
O:
ohc: over head camshaft
ops: oil pressure switch
P:
pair: pulsed secondary air injection
pcm: power control module
pcv: positive crankcase ventilation (crankcase
breather)
R:
rh: right hand
rom: read only memory
S:
Sae: society of automotive engineers
sds: suzuki diagnosis system
srad: suzuki ram air direct
stc system: secondary throttle control system
(stcs)
stp sensor: secondary throttle position sensor
(stps)
st valve: secondary throttle valve (stv)
stv actuator: secondary throttle valve actuator
(stva)
T:
to sensor: tip-over sensor (tos)
tp sensor: throttle position sensor (tps)
Vehicle side viewLoading guidelines
This motorcycle is primarily
intended to carry small items
when you are not riding with a
passenger. Follow the guidelines
below to carry a passenger or
cargo:
balance the load between the
left and right side of the motorcycle
and fasten it securely.
Place cargo weight as ...
Steering / steering damper related parts
inspection
Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” .
Inspect the removed parts for the following
abnormalities:
Steering stem
Distortion of the steering stem and brackets.
Bearing
Bearing wear or damage
abnormal bearing noise
race wear or damage
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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 ...