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HANT'LE'DING
 DR800S

OWNER'S MAIUUAT

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the

motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when
resold or otherwise transferred to a new owner or opefator.
The manual conta¡ns important safety infofmation and ¡nstruc-
tions wh¡ch should be read carefully before operating the
motorcycle.

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EN G LISH
r FOREWORD TABLE OF CO
IMPORTANT wAB ftt rñtGicAUTr0llllt{ 0TE
Please read this manual and follow its
Motorcycling is one of the mosl ex- CONSUMER
BBEAK.IfT {BUtIilIiIG.IiI) II{FORMA. instructions carefully. To emphasize
h¡larating sports and to ensure your INFORMATION. . .
TIOTI TOB YOUR MOTOBCYCI.E special information the words WARN-
rid¡ng enjoyment, you should become LOCATION OF PA
The f irst '1 600 km ('1 ooo m¡les) are lNG, CAUTION and NOTE carry spe-
c¡al meanings añd should be carefully thoroughly familiar with the informa CONTROLS.......
the most important in the life of your t(EY.............
motorcycle. Proper break-in operation reviewed. tron presented ¡n th¡s owner's manu
al before r¡d¡ng the motorcycle. tGilrTr0fi swlTcH. .
during this time will help ensure max- IilSTBU]UIEf{T PAilT
imum life and performance from your I.ETT HAfIOI.EBAR..
new motorcycle. Suzuk¡ parts are The proper care and ma¡ntenance
The personal salety 0f the rider may lhat your motorcycle requires is out- RIGHT HAilOI.E8AR.
manufactured of h¡gh qual¡ty materi- be involved. Disregarding this infor. IUEI, TAÍIK CAP,..
als, and machined parts are finished lined ¡n this manual. By follow¡ng
mation could result in in¡ury to the these instructions explicitly you will tuEt vaLvt......
to close tolerances. Proper break-in r¡der. cÍ0xE t«08.....
operation allows the machined sur ensure a long trouble free operat¡ng
life for your motorcycle. Your autho- GEARSHIIT IEVEB.
faces to pol¡sh each other and mate BEAB EBAI(I PTDAI.
smoothly. rized Suzuki dealer has experienced
technicians that are trained to provide SEAT TOCI( AiD HIl
your machine with the best poss¡ble HotoEBs.........
Motorcycle reliability añd perfor stDE sTAf{0......
mance depend on special care and ser vice with the r¡ght tools and
equipment. SUSPEIISIOfI AOJUS
restraint exercised during the breal- FUEL AND ENGIN
in period. lt is espec¡ally ¡mportant RECOMMENDAT«
that you avoid operating the engiñe All information, illustrations, photo-
graphs and spec¡f¡cations contained BREAK,IN (RUNNI
in a manner wh¡ch could expose the
NOTE: Th¡s provides special infor- in this manual are based on the latest INSPECTTON BEF(
eng¡ne parts to excessive heat. mat¡on to make maintenance eas¡er RIDING .........
product ¡nformation ava¡lable at the .

or important instruct¡ons clearer. time of publication. Due to ¡mprove- RIDING TIPS. , .. .

Please refer to the BREAK lN EITGIf{E STANTIilG,
ments or other changes, there may be
IRUNNING-lN) section for spec¡fic sTARTlflG oft....
break-¡n recommendations. some d¡screpancies in th¡s manual.
Suzuk¡ reserves the r¡ght to make USIÍ{G IHE TBAISi/
changes at any t¡me. R|o|IIGofl HlLLs. .
STOPPIÍ{G AfiD PAR
Please note that this manual appl¡es INSPECTION AND
to all specifications for all respective MAINTENANCE ,.

destinat¡ons and explains all equip It¡lAlf{fEf{AtlCt SCH

ment. Therefore. your model may T00ts...........

have d¡fferent standard features than [uBnlcaTloft P0lf{Tl
showñ ¡n this manual. tuEt TAÚ( EEIu0VA
tRA C0VIR Rt o
BATTEBY. . . . , . , . .

AIB CLEAf{tB.....
SPABI( PI.UGS,.,.
SUZUKI MOTOB CORPORATIOI{ tuEt H0sE.......
Ettctf{t 0fl-.......
CAR8URETOR..,..
ctuTcfl..........
O COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR oBtvE cHA|il.....
CORPORATION 1996 BnÁxts.........
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¡.TANT wAR fi ritGtcAuTt0 fI ltI0TE FOREWORD TABLE OF CONTENTS

Please read this manual and follow its
|,rr**,*n.,n, rilroRMA. instruct¡ons carefully. To emphas¡ze Motorcycling is one of the most ex CONSUMER
h YouR moloRcYcLr spec¡al ¡nformation the words WARN- h¡larat¡ng spons and to ensure your INFORMATION. . 4
It ooo t, l1 ooo mitesl are lNG, CAUTION and NOTE carry spe- riding enjoyment, you should become LOCATION OF PARTS... ... .. 8

limportant in the l¡fe of vour cial meanings and should be carefully thoroughly famil¡ar with the informa- CONTROLS ll
le. Proper break-in ooe¡ation reviewed. tion presented ¡n this owner's manu- t(EY.........
§ time will help ensure max- al before riding the motorcycle. tciltftoft stYtfcH....
land performance from vour
tilsTRU EilT PAilEt-. ......... . iir
lorcycle. Suzuki parts are fhe proper care and ma¡ntenance rErr ÍAftot EBAfl. .. . l3
The personal safety of tho rider may that your motorcycle requ¡res ¡s out- EIGIIT HATIDTIBAE. . . t4
lured of hiqh qual¡tv mater¡
be i¡yolved. Disregard¡ng this infor. lined in this manual. By following FUE| TAilt( CAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
hach¡ned parts are finished
.
mat¡on could result ¡n iniury t0 the these ¡nstructions explicitly you will ruE[ vAlvt....... l6
folerances. Proper break-in rider. c[ot(E t(ft08. . . . 11
I allows the machinerl srrr ensure a loñg trouble free operating
life for your motorcycle. Your autho- GEARSH|FT t-tVE8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . t'l
folish each other and mate n R 8[At(E PE0A| .... ..... ... l8
I rized Suzuk¡ dealer has experienced
CAUTION sEAf toct( Afto HEI Ef
technicians that are trained to prov¡de
lle reliability and perfor These ¡nslructions point out special your mach¡ne w¡th the best possible HotDtBs. . . . 18

lpend on special care and serv¡ce procedures or precautions ser-vice with the right tools and SIDE STAIID. 19
duriñg the break- lhat must be followed t0 av0id damag. equ¡pment. susPEilstoil AoJUsTffEftT. .... . t9
It is especially important ing the mach¡ne. FUEL AND ENGINE OIL
operating the eng¡ne Al¡ information, illust.ations, photo- RECOMMENDATION......... 20
which could expose the graphs and spec¡ficat¡ons conta¡ned BREAK-IN (RUNNINC.IN)..... 20
to excessive heat. NOIE: This provides special inÍor- in th¡s manual are based on the latest INSPECTION BEFORE
mat¡on to make maintenance eas¡er product information available at the RIDING -. -
),
fe to the BREAK-lN
ot impottant ¡nstruct¡ons clearct. time of publicat¡on. Due to ¡mprove- RIDING TIPS....
section forspecific ments or other changes, there may be EfIGIIIE STABfIÍTG. . . 23
some discrepancies in this manual. sTABTtftG otr. . .
Suzuk¡ reserves the r¡ght to make ustftc THt TnAils¡ sstoil......
changes at any t¡me. Btotl¡G ofi H[.r.s..............
sT0PPrfiG Af{D P4BKrilG........ 25
Please note that th¡s manual appl¡es INSPECTION AND
to all specif¡cat¡ons for all respective MAINTENANCE. . 26
destinat¡ons and explains all equ¡p- irAtilTEftAt{cE sotEoutr....... 26
ment. Therefore, your model may r00r.s..... 28
have different standard features than tuSRtcATtoil P0111Ts. . . . . . . . . . . 28
shown in th¡s manual. fuEt TAf{t( 8EIU0VA[.. .. ... .... 29
tna covEn BEfit0vAt .. .. .... . 30
BATÍEBY... 3l
AIB CTEAfIER... 32
SPABI( PTUGS. 33
SUZUKI OTORCORPIORATIOI{ tuEt 1t0sE. . 34
EilGtftE ott... 35
CAREUBETOR 31
ctufcH. . . 39
O COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR DnNE C[4til. 39
CORPORATION 1996 BBAKTS . -.. 42
I

45 CONSUMER Any time that additional weight or Certain accessor

aerodynamic affecting accessories the r¡der from his or t
46 INFORMATION are ¡nstalled. they should be mount- position. This l¡m¡ts
ed as low as poss¡ble, as close to the movement of the rid
.......... 4'l
tftrEnr.ocl( swlrcll.. ACCESS0RY lilsTALLATl0f{ AilD
motorcycle and as near the center of his or her control at
. 47
tR0f{T wltEEL REfrl0vAt. . . . . . . PBECAUTIOf{ SAFETY TIPS
BEAB WrlEEl. REM0VA[. .. ...... 49
gravity as is feas¡ble. The mount¡ng
There are a great var¡ety of accesso- Additional electrical i
. 50
wlflDsHlEl.D cLEAtlllc . . . . . . . . . r¡es available to Suzuk¡owners. Suzu-
brackets and other attachment hard-
overload the existin
ware should be carefully checked to
UGHT BULB BEPl,ACEttlEflT . . . . . . 50 ki can not have direct controloverthe
........ 54 ensure that it provides for a r¡gid, non- tem. Severe overloa
tusEs..... quality or suitability of accessories the w¡ring harness or
TROUBLESHOOTING, . , . , . , . , 55
movable mount. Weak mounts can al-
you may wish to Purchase. The addi-
low the shifting of the weight and cre- ous situat¡on due to
MOTORCYCLE CLEANINC... 57 t¡on of unsuitable accessories can trical power dur¡ng
STORAGE PROCEDURE. . . . . . 58 lead to unsafe operating conditions.
ate a dangerous, unstable condit¡on.
the motorcycle.
SPECIFICATIONS.....,...... 60 It is not poss¡ble for Suzuki to test
each accessory on the market or
lnspect for proper ground
combinations of all the available ac-
clearance and bank angle, An im- When carry¡ng a loa
properly mounted load could cr¡tical- cycle, mount it as lov
cessories; however, Your dealer can
ly reduce these two safety factor§. as close as possible
ass¡st you in selecting qualitv acces-
Also determine that the "load" does An ¡mproperly moun
sor¡es and installing them correctly. ate a high center of
not interfere w¡th the operat¡on of the
suspension, steering or other control very dangerous and r
Use extreme caution when selecting
operations. cycle difficult to hal
and installing the accessories for your the "load" can als(
Suzuki. We have developed some
general guidelines which w¡ll aid you
Accessories fitted to the handlebars odynam¡cs and hand
or the front fork area can create seri_ cycle. Balance the k
when deciding whether, and how to
equip your motorcycle
ous stability problems. This extra right and left side o
we¡ght will cause the motorcycle to and fasten it secur(
Never exceed the GVW (Gross Vehi-
be less responsive to your steering
cle Weight) of this motorcycle. The
control. The weight may also cause
oscillations in the front end and lead Modificat¡on
GVW is the combined weight of the l/odification of
machine, accessories, PaYload and to ¡nstability problems. Accessories rhe
added to the handlebars or front fork removal of original
r¡ders. When selecting your accesso-
should be as light as possible and kept render the motorc
ries, keep iñ mind the weight of the
riders as well as the we¡ght of the ac-
to a minimum illegal.
cessories. The additional weight of
The motorcycle may be affected by
the accessories may not only create
a lifting condit¡on or by an instability
an unsafe riding condit¡on but may
in cross w¡nds or when being passed
also affect the steering ease.
or passing large vehicles. lmproperly
mounted or poorly designed accesso-
GVW: 425 kg (935 lbs)
ries can result ¡n an unsafe riding con-
at the tie pressure (cold)
Fronr: 2.OO kg/cm1 (29 Psi)
dition, therefore caution should be
used when select¡ng and installing all
Fear: 2.50 ksicm'?(36 Psi)
accessories.
I

I 45 CONSUMER Any t¡me that additional we¡ght or Certa in accessories displace

¡tPPtE TrGHTIrss 46 INFORMATION aerodynamic affecting accessor¡es the rider from his or her normal riding
hrolrcrmor are iñstalled, they should be mount- position. This l¡mits the freedom of
hr swrrcr . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 ACCESSORY If{STAI.I.ATIOIT AIID ed as low as possible, as close to the movement of the rider and may lim¡t
l¡r¡¡r n¡uovlr 41 PRECAUTIOñI SAIETY TIPS motorcycle and as near the center of his or her control ab¡lity.
h¡tt n¡rlovu. . . 49 There are a great variety of accesso- gravity as ¡s feasible. The mounting
l¡rn cr¡lurc 50 ries available to Suzuki owners. Suzu brackets and other attachment hard- Additional electrical accessor¡es may r
50 ware should be carefully checked to overload the existing electrical sys-I
Fii Tli::"*' 54
k¡ can not have direct control over the
quality or su¡tability of accessor¡es ensure that it provides for a r¡gid, non- tem. Severe overloads may damage I
l¡snoonNc......... 55 you may wish to purchase. The addi- movable mount. Weak mounts can al- the wir¡ng harness or create a danger-
fvclr crennrrc...
E PROCFDI ]RF
57 tion of unsu¡table accessories can low the shifting of the weight and cre- ous situation due to lhe loss of elec.
58 lead to unsafe operating conditions. ate a dangerous, unstable cond¡t¡on. trical power dur¡ng the operation of
60 It is not possible for Suzuki to test the motorcycle.
ferrors lnspect for proper ground
each accessory on the market or
I
combinations of all the available ac- clearance and bank angle. An im- When carry¡ng a load on the motor,
I cessories; however, your dealer can properly mounted load could critical- cycle, mount it as low as possible and
ass¡st you in selecting qual¡ty acces- ly reduce these two safety factors. as close as possible to the machine.
sor¡es and installing them correctly. Also determ¡ne that the "load" does An improperly mounted load can cre-
not interfere with the operation of the ate a high center of gravíty which is
Use exlreme caution when selecting suspension, steering or other control very dangerous and makes the motor-
and installing the accessories for your operations. cycle difficult to handle. The size of
Suzuki. We have developed some the "load" can also affect the aer
general guidel¡nes wh¡ch w¡ll a¡d you Accessor¡es fitted to the handlebars odynamics and handl¡ng of the motor-
when decid¡ng whether, and how to or the front fork area can create seri- cycle. Balance the load between the
equip your motorcycle. ous stability problems. This extra r¡ght and left side of the motorcycle
we¡ght will cause the motorcycle to and fasten it securely.
Never exceed the GVW (Gross Vehi be less respons¡ve to your steer¡ng
cle Weight) of this motorcycle. The control. The weight may also cause
GVW ¡s the combined weight of the oscillations in the front end and lead Modification
machine, accessories. payload and to instability problems. Accessories Modif¡cat¡on of the motorcycle, or
riders. When select¡ng your accesso- added to the handlebars or front fork removal of original equipment may
ries, keep in mind the we¡ght of the should be as light as possible and kept render the motorcycle unsafe or
riders as well as the weight of the ac- to a minimum ¡llegal.
cessor¡es. The additional we¡ght of
the accessories may not only create The motorcycle may be affected by
an unsafe riding condition but may a l¡fting condition or by an instability
also affect the steering ease. in cross winds or when be¡ng passed
or passing large vehicles. lmproperly
425 kg (935 lbs) mounted or poorly designed accesso-
at the tire pressL¡re (cold) r¡es can result ¡n an unsafe r¡ding con-
Front: 2.OO kg/cmr (29 ps ) dit¡on, therefore caut¡on should be
Rear: 2.50 kg/cmz i36 psi) used when selecting and install¡ng all
accessories.
r SATE BIDITIG RECOMMETTDATIOII KNOW YOUR LIMITS STRIAI. iIUMBEB I.OCATIOTI
IOR MOTOBCYCI.E RIDERS Ride with¡n the boundaries of your
own sk¡ll at alltimes. Know¡ng these
lvlotorcycle riding ¡s great fun and an limits and staying with¡n them w¡ll
exciting sport. Motorcycle r¡ding also help you to avoid acc¡dents.
requires that some extra precautions
be taken to ensure the safety of the BE EXTRA SAFETY CONSCIOUS ON
rider and passenger. These precau- BAD WEATHEB DAYS
tions are: R¡d¡ng on bad weather days, espec¡al-
ly wet ones, requ¡res extra caution.
WEAR A HELMET Braking d¡stances double on a ra¡ny
Motorcycle safety equipment starts day. Sray off of the pa¡nted surface
with a quality helmet. One of rhe marks, manhole covers and greasy
most serious injuries that can happen appearing areas as they can be espe-
is a head ¡njury. ALWAYS wear a cially slippery. Use extreme caution
properly approved helmet. You should at ra¡lway crossings and on metal
also wear suitable eye protection. grat¡ngs and bridges. Whenever in
doubt about road condition, slow
RIDING APPAREL down!
Loose, fancy clothing can be uncom
fortable añd unsafe when riding your
motorcycle. Choose good quality
motorcycle riding apparel when riding
your motorcycle.
The frame and/or engine serial num,
INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING bers are used to register the motor-
Review thoroughly the ¡nstructrons in cycle. They are also used to ass¡st
the "INSPECTION BEFORE RtDtNG" your dealer when ordering parts or
section of th¡s manual. Do not forget referring to special seruice informa
to perform an entire safety inspection tion. The frame ñumber (! is stamped
to ensure the safety of the rider and on the steering head. The engine seri
its passenger. al number Q) ¡s stamped on the crank-
case assembly.
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE
MOTORCYCLE Please write down the numbers iñ the
YoLrr riding skill and your mechanical box provided below for your future
knowledge form the foundation for reference.
safe riding practices. We suggest that
you practice r¡ding your motorcycle in Frame number:
a non traffic situation unt¡l you are
thoroughly familiar with vour machine
and its controls. Remember pracl¡ce
makes perfect. Engine number:
ioutc Rtcotumruolrror KNOW YOUR LIMITS stRtAt ñtuMBER tocATtot
hoRcYctt RrorRs Ride within the boundaries of your
I owñ skill at alltimes. Knowing these
ble r¡dinq is oreat fun and an limits and stay¡ng within them will
)port. Motorcycle riding also help you to avo¡d accidents.
lhat some extra orecautions
Ito en"ure the s;letv of the BE EXTRA SAFETY CONSCIOUS ON
I passenger. These precau- BAD WEATHER DAYS
Riding on bad weather days, espec¡al
r ly wet ones, requires extra caut¡on.
| ,.,-re, Brak¡ng d¡stances double on a rainy
Ile safety equipment starts day. Stay off of rhe painted surface
luality helmet. One of the marks, manhole covers and greasy
pus injuries that can happen appeariñg areas as they can be espe
! iniurv. ALWAYS wear a cially slippery. Use extreme caution
ipproved helmet. You should at railway cross¡ngs and on metal
f suitable eye protection. gratings and br¡dges. Whenever in
doubt about road condition, slow
TPPAREL
hcy clothing can be uncom,
fnd uñsafe when riding vour
fle. Choose good quality
lle riding apparel when ridinq
lorcycle. The frame and/or engine serial num-
I

EEFORE RTD|NG bers are used to register the motor-

foN
lorouqhlv the instructions in cycle. They are also used to ass¡st
FEcloll gerone ntollvc" your dealer when ordering parts or
fthis manual. Do not forget referring to spec¡al service informa-
n an entire safety inspection tion. The frame number O is stamped
the safety of the rider and on the steering head. The engine seri-
lger. al number e) is stamped on the crank
case assembly.
IIZE YOURSELF WITH THE
YCLE Please write down the numbers iñ the
g skill and your mechanical box prov¡ded below for your future
le form the foundation for reference.
practices. We suggest that
riding your motorcycle in Frame number:
situation until you are
famrliar with your machine
s. Remember practice Eng¡ne number:
r
LOCATION OF PARTS

O clutch lever O Spark plug

O Left handlebar switches (, Fuel valve
@ lnstrument panel @ Throttle stop screw
@ Front brake fluid reservoir ODAir cleaner
@ Right handlebar switches @ Helmet ho¡ders
G) Throttle sr¡p @) Battery
@ Front brake lever @ Fuses
@ choke knob @ Tools
O Fuel tank cap @ Gearshift lever
@ lgn¡t¡on sw¡tch @ Footrests
Q, S¡de stand
@ Seat lock
@ Passenger footrests
 ON OF PARTS

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O Spark plug
switches (l) Fuel valve
panel @ Throttle stop screw
fluid reservoir (a) A¡r cleaner
switches @ Helmet holders
(p) Battery
lever O) Fuses
knob [0 Tools
lk cap @ Gearshift lever
sw¡tch @ Footrests
@ Side stand
@ Seat lock
@ Passenger footrests
 CONTROLS ,,OFF" POSITION
All electrical circuitr

? I
KEY engine w¡ll not start
removed.
,,ON" POSITION
The ignition c¡rcu¡t ¡
fal the engine can now
key connot be rem

Wff
This motorcycle comes equ¡pped with
U sit¡on.
,,LOCK" POSITION
To lock the steering,
bars all the way t(
down and turn tl
"LOCK" position ¿
a pa¡r of identical ignition keys. Keep key. All elecrricalc¡r
the spare key ¡n a safe place.
"P" {Park¡nSl POS|I
The key number is stamped on a plate
provided with the keys. This number
When parking the n
the steer¡ng and tufl
is used when mak¡ng replacement "P" position. The ke
keys. Please write your key number moved and the ta¡llig
in the box provided for your future This position is for ni(
reference.

lrT:l
parking to increase.

Bsfors türn¡¡g thr

Rear brake flu¡d reservo¡r
Rear brake ¡ight switch to the "P" (P¡rkir
Engine oil filler cap rGfllrTr0it swlTcH s¡t¡oÍ, stop lhe r

place the motorc¡

Rear brake peda¡
Eng¡ne o¡l dra¡n plug stand.
Eng¡ne o¡l filter llever atlempt to I
cycle when the stt
or you may lose

The ignition switch has four positrons:

 CONTROLS ,,OFF" POSITION
All electrical c¡rcuits are cut off. The
KEY engine will not start. The key can be
removed.
,,ON" POSITION
The ignition circuit is complered and ¡

ffff
f6l the engine can now be started. Thel
key connot be removed in this po-l
IJ sition.
,,LOCK" POSITION
To lock the steering, turn the handle-
bars all the way to the left. Push
down and turn the key to the
Th¡s motorcycle comes equipped w¡th "LOCK" position and remove the
a pair of ident¡cal ¡gnit¡on keys. Keep key. All electrical circuits are cut ofl.
the spare key in a safe p¡ace.
"P" (Parking) POSITION
The key number ¡s stamped on a plate When parking the motorcycle, lock
prov¡ded w¡th the keys. This number the steering and turn the key to the
is used when making replacement "P" pos¡t¡on. The key can now be re-
keys. Please wr¡te your key number moved and the taillight will remain lit.
in the box provided for your future This pos¡tion ¡s for night t¡me roads¡de
reference. parking to ¡ncrease v¡sibility.

Before turning the ignit¡on sw¡tch

)rake fluid reservoir to ihs "P" (Parking) or "L0GK" po-
lrake light switch sition, stop the molorcycle and
t oil filler cap tGilTt0il swtTcH
place the motorcycle oI the s¡dc
tlake pedal stand.
I oil dra¡n plug f,sver attempt lo mov€ the motof-
r oil f¡lter cycl8 yvhsn lhe steer¡ng is locked,
or you may lose balance.

&,
The ¡gnition switch has four positions:
r IITSTRUMETTT PAITET NOTE: lf tum signall¡ght is not oper I.CFT HAITDI-EBAB HORN SWITCH " Ii
ating properly due to bulb Í¡lament ot Press the switch to
c¡tcuit fa¡lure, the ¡ndicatot light fl¡ck-
e6 morc qu¡ckly to not¡ce the idefof CLUTCH LEVER O
the ex¡stence ol trouble. The clutch lever is u
¡ng the dr¡ve to the
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT E) starting the engin€
The blue ¡ndicator light will be l¡r transmission gear,
when the headl¡ght high beam ¡s lever disengages th
turned on.

NEUTRAL INDICATOR LIGHT @

The green light will come on when the
SPEEDOMETER O transm¡ss¡on ¡s ¡n neutral. The light DIMMEB SWÍTCH O
The speedometer ¡nd¡cates the road will go out when you sh¡ft ¡nto any " ?>"
Position
speed in m¡les per hour and/or k¡lom- gear other than neutral. The headl¡ght low beam and ta¡l l¡gh1
eters per hour. turn on,

ODOMETER @ " posit¡on

The odometer registers the total dis-
=D"
The headlight h¡gh beam and tail tight
tance that the motorcycle has been turn on. The h¡gh beam indicator ¡ight
ridden. also turns on.

TRIP METER @ HEADLIGHT FLASHER SWTTCH qz

The trip meter ¡s a resettable odome- Press the sw¡lch to light the head-
ter located ¡n the speedometer as. lig ht.
sembly. lt can be used for ¡ndicating
the distance traveled on shon tr¡ps or TURN StcNAL SWTTCH @
between fuel stops. Turning the knob Moving the switch to the ,,€ ,, po-
@ counterclockwise w¡ll return the sition w¡ll flash the left turn signals.
meter to zero. Moving the switch to the ,, + ,, po-
sition will flash the right turn signals.
TACHOMETER @ The ind¡cator light will also flash ¡n-
The tachometer ¡ndicates the eng¡ne term¡ttently. To cancel turn signa¡
speed in revolut¡ons per minute operation. push the switch on.
(r/min).

TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHT @

When the turn s¡gnals are being oper- Always use the turn signals when you
ated either to the right or to the left, intend to chanoo lanes or make a lurn.
the indicator w¡ll flash at the same Be sure to turn off the turn s¡g[als
time. aftel completing thc turn or lsne
change.
 NOTE: lf tum s¡gnal light ¡s not oper' I.EFT HAITDI.EBAB HORN SWITCH " )rr " @
at¡ng properly due to bulb filament or Press the switch to sound the horn.
citcu¡t fa¡lure. the ind¡catot light flick
ers more quickly to not¡ce the ridet of CLUTCH LEVER @
the ex¡stence of ttouble. The clutch lever is used for disengag
ing the dr¡ve 10 the rear wheel when
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT Q) start¡ng the eng¡ne or shift¡ng th
fhe blue indicator light w¡ll be lit
when the headlight high beam
turned on.
is i:i§Thdffi*;;"#;ü iii"l
NEUTRAL INDICATOR LIGHT @)
The green l¡ght will come on when the
transm¡ssion is ¡n neutral. The light DIMMER SWITCH O
ind¡cates the road will go out when you shift into any ".o>" Posilion
gear other than neutral. The headlighr low beam and tait light
turn on.
" position
=D"
freter reg¡sters the total d¡s- The headlight high beam and tail light
turn on. The h¡gh beam ¡ndicator light
also turns on.

ERO HEADLIGHT FLASHER SWITCH @

eter is a resettable odome- Press the switch to light rhe head-
d in the speedometer as- lig h t.
can be used for indicating
ce traveled on short trips or TURN StcNAL SWTTCH @
fuelstops. Turninq the knob l\¡ov¡ng the switch to the " € ,, po-
brclockwise will return the sit¡on will flash the left turn signals.
zero. lvloving the sw¡tch to the " + ,, po-
sition willflash the r¡ghf lurn s¡gnats.
neren 5t The indicator l¡ght will also flash in-
bmeter indicates the eng¡ne termittently. To cancel turn s¡gnal
revolutions per minute operal¡on, push the sw¡tch on.

TNDTCATOR LrGHT (6)

turn siqnals are being oper Always use the turn s¡gnals when you
to the righr or ro the Ieft, inlend t0 chat¡gs lanes or make a turn.
will flash at the same 8e sure to tuln off the turn signals
aller completing the tuln or lalls
change.
r RIGHT HATTDTEBAR ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON "O" fUEt TAIIK CAP
@
This button ¡s used for operat¡ng the
stafter motor. w¡th the ¡gnit¡on
sw¡tch ¡n the "ON" Pos¡t¡on, the en-
gine stop sw¡tch in the " O " Posi-
.:::.:.:.:.:.
r.t.:::.::.:
::.:..::.:.:
tion, the transmiss¡on ¡n neutral, push (".:. ::'
the electric starter button to operate
the starter motor and start the eng¡ne. t. r:
NOTE: Th¡s motorcycle is equiqqed
with inte ock switches fot the igni' o Fuel level
tion circu¡t and the starter cicuit The .o) Filler neck
ENGTNE STOP SWITCH o engine can only be stattered if:
"ñ" Pos¡tion a The trcnsmission is in neuüal and
The ignition circuit is off. The eng¡ne the clutch is disengaged, or
a a Do not overfillths
cannot start or run. The ttansm¡ssion is ¡n gear, the
sp¡ll¡ne luel on th
side stand ¡s fully up and the clutch
" O " Position is disengaged. not f¡ll tho luoltar
tom of the l¡llor r
The ignition circuit is on and the en-
gine can run. tho illustrat¡on or
A CAUTION whon tho luel her

FRONT BRAKE LEVER (2) Do not engage the startef motor lor expands.
The front brake is applied by squeez- more than f¡vo soconds at a t¡ms as . Wh¿r rsfüaling, ¿
To open the fuel tank cap, open the orlg¡ne off and lt
¡ng the brake lever gently toward the it may ovsrhoat the wir¡ng harnsss lock l¡d. insert the ignition key ¡nto the
and stsrtsr molot. ll the enÍinG doss key to the "0ft"
throttle gr¡p. This motorcYcle is lock and turn it clockwise. W¡th the refuel near an o¡
equ¡pped with disk brake system and not start altsr several sttsmPts, key inserted, lift up with the key and
excessive pressure is not required to check the luol supply and ign¡t¡on sy$ open the fuel tank cap. To close the
slow the machine down properly. The toms. (Bsfor to ths "TRoUBLESH00T' fuel tank cap, push the cap down
brake light w¡ll be Iit when the lever ItIG" soctionl. firmly with the key ¡n the cap lock.
is squeezed inward.
THROTTLE GRIP @
LIGHT SWITCH €) Engine speed is controlled by the po
"+ " Pos¡tion
s¡t¡on of the throttle grip. Twist it
The headl¡ght and ta¡ll¡ght turn on.
";oo-. " Pos¡t¡on toward you to increase engine speed
Turn ¡t away from you to decrease the
The pos¡t¡on l¡ght and ta¡ll¡ght turn on.
engine speed.
" . " Posit¡on
The headl¡ght and taill¡ght turn off.
 ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON "O" TUEI. TAITK CAP
(4)
This button is used for operating the
starter motor. With the ignition
swrtch in the "ON" pos¡tion, the en-
gine stop sw¡tch ia the " O " posr
t¡on, the transmission in neutral, push
the electric starter button to operate
the starter motor and stan the engine.

NOTE: This motorcycle ¡s equ¡pped

wilh interlock switches Íot the ¡gni Q) Fuel level
(il
tion citcu¡t and the starter c¡rcu¡t. The O Filler neck
lsroP swrrcH eng¡ne can only be stattered ¡f:
losit¡on . The trunsmiss¡on ¡s ¡n neutral and
lion circuit is off. The enqine the clutch is d¡sengaged, ot
rtart or run, a The trcnsmiss¡on is ¡n geaL the . Do not overlillthe lueltank. Avoid
side stand is fully up and the clutch spill¡ng fuel on rhe hot engine. 0o
rosition ¡s disengaged. not fill the lueltank above the hor.
:¡on circu¡t is on and the en tom of the liller neck as shown ir
(un. the ¡llustration or ¡t nay overflow
A CAUTION when the fuel heats up later and
BRAKE LEVER (2) Do not engage the starter motor for expands.
lt brake is applied by squeez- rnofe than five seconds at a time as o When relueling, always shut the
To open the fuel tank cap, open the
[ake lever gently toward the ¡t may overheat the w¡r¡ng harness engine off and turn lhe ignit¡on
lock lid, insert the igñition key into the
lgrip. This motorcycle is and starter mot0r. lf the engine does key lo the "oFt" pos¡t¡on. Illever
lock and turn it clockwise. With the
lwith disk brake system and I|ot start after several attempts, key inserted, lift up with rhe key and
reluel near an open llame.
e pressure is not required to check the fuel supply and ignition sys.
open the fuel tank cap. To close the
machine down properly. The tems. (Befer lo the "TR0UBtESH00T.
fuel tank cap, push the cap down
ht will be lit when the lever lf{G" section). f,rmly with the lev in the cap locl..
zed inward.

wrrcH (al THROTTLE GRIP @

,osition Eng¡ne speed is controlled by the po-
dlight and taillight turn on.
sition of the throttle gr¡p. Tw¡st it
rosition loward you to iñcrease eng¡ne speed.
Turn it away from you to decrease the
tioñ light and taillight turn on.
fosition engine speed.
dlight and ta¡llight turn off.
r
tuEr vAtut cHoKE t(f{08 GEABSHIFT TEVER
This motorcycle ¡s equiPPed with a
manually operated fuel valve. There
are three positionsr "ON," "RES"
and "oFF. "

A
\4 OFF
v 1

,,OFF" POSITION
\l Turn the lever to the "OFF" Posit¡o¡ The carburetor is equipped w¡th a This motorcycle has
whenever stopping the engine for choke system to provide easy start mission which opera-
ON
more than a few minutes. ing when the engine is cold. When shift propely, pull
starting the cold engine, pull the and close the throt
,,ON" POSITION choke knob all the way toward you. time you operate th(
The normaloperating position for the The choke works best when the Lift the gearshift lev
fuel valve lever ¡s in the "ON" po throttle is in the closed position. depress the lever to
sition. When the engine is warm, you do not tral is located betw€
need to use the choke system for gear. When neutralis
starting. or lift the lever half\Á
and 2nd gear.
/1 NOTE: Refü to the RIDING ÍlPS
sect¡on of th¡s manualfor the engine
A CAU.
qF statting prccedurc.
When the transmissi
the greer ird¡cator li(
ment panel will be lil
though rhe l¡ghr is i
RES
tiously release lhe cl
,,RES" {RESERVE} POSITION
ly to determine
traIsm¡ss¡on is pos¡t
lf the fuel level ¡n the tank is too low
turn the lever to the "RES" pos¡tio;
to use of reserve fuel supply. Reduce the motorcy(
downshifting. Wher
NOTE: Aftet sw¡tching the fuel the engine speed sho
valve lever to the "RES" pos¡t¡on, before the clutch is er
relill the fueltank at lhe closest gaso-
prevent unnecessar\
line station. Aftet rcfuelinq, be sure dr¡ve tra¡n componer
to move the fuel valve to the "ON" t¡re.
pos¡t¡on.
 LvE CHOKE KIIIOB GEARSHIFT TEVEB
torcycle is equipped w¡th a
operated fuel valve. There
positioñs: "ON," "BES"
F."

OFF

,,OFF" POSITION
Turñ the lever to the "OFF" position The carburetor is equipped with a This motorcycle has a 5-speed trans
whenever stopping the engine for choke system to provide easy start- mission which operates as shown. To
more than a few minutes. ing when the engine is cold. When shift properly, pull the cfutch lever
startiñg the cold eng¡ne, pull the and close the throttle at the same
bs,r'o* choke knob all the way toward you. time vou operate the gearshift tever
hal operating position for the The choke works best when the Lift the gearshift lever to upsh¡ft and
ie lever ¡s in the "ON" po throttle is in the closed pos¡tion. depress the lever to downsh¡ft. Neu-
When the eng¡ne ¡s warm, you do not tral is located between low and 2nd
need to use the choke system for gear. When neutral¡s desired, depress
start¡ng. or l¡ft the lever halfway between low
A and 2nd gear.
NOTE: Refü to the RIDING TIPS
section of th¡s ¡nanualfot the enq¡ne
statt¡ng procedurc.
A CAUTION

QRES
When the transmission is in neutral
the green indicator light 0n the instru-
ment panel w¡ll be lit. However, even
thoügh the light is illuminated, cau.
tiously release the clutch leyer slow.
ly to determine whether the
RESERVE) POSITION transm¡ssion is posit¡vely in neutral.
level in the tank is too low,
to the " RES" position
reserve fuel supply. Reduce the motorcycle speed before
downshifting. When downshift¡ng,
Aftet switch¡ng the fuel the eng¡ne speed should be increased
to the "RES" position, before the clurch is engaged. This will
tank at the closest gaso- prevent unnecessary wear on the
. After refuelinq, be sure dr¡ve train compoñents and the rear
Ihe fuel valve to the "ON" t¡re.
 BEAR BRAKE PEOAT To unlock the seat lock, insert the ig- SIDE STAÍIO NOTE: After riding the motorcycle
n¡t¡on key into the lock and turn under the muddy cond¡t¡on, clean and
clockwise. To lock the seat, hook lubicate the s¡de stand p¡vot and in-
seat hook to the seat holding brack terlock sw¡tch.
et and push down the seat firmly
t¡l the seat snaPs into the
position. There are helmet holders SUSPEITSIOfi ADJUSIMEITT
der the seat. To use them, remove REAR SUSPENSION
seat, hook your helmet fastener Spr¡ng Preload Ad¡ustment
to the holder and refit the seat. The adjustment can be performed by
chang¡ng the adjuster r¡ng posit¡on.
However, Suzuk¡ recommends that
this adjustment be done by your
Depressing the rear brake pedal will lhis motorcycle ¡s equipped w¡th a author¡zed Suzukidealer, s¡nce a spe-
apply the rear disc brake. The brake s de stand to support the motorcycle c¡al tool ¡s needed for th¡s job.
light will be ¡lluminated when the rear .\ hen parking. An ¡nterlock sw¡tch ¡s
brake is operated. provided to cut off the ¡gn¡tion c¡rcu¡t
,,vhen the s¡de stand is down and the
transmission is ¡n any gear other than
SEAT TOCK AITD HETTET ! eLrtral.
HOTOERS
Helmet holders -e side stand/ignirion interlock
.rrvitch works as follows:
. lf the side stand is down añd the
transm¡ssion is in gear, the eng¡ne
a Do not oForale the can not be started.
with a helmet lastened to thg . ¡f the engine is running and the
met holder. The helmst may inter' transmission is shifted ¡nto gear
fsre w¡th the safe operation of with the side stand down, the en-
motorcYcle. gine will stop running.
. After you have reinsialled . lf the engine is running and the
seat, pull up on it f¡rmlY to be cor' s¡de stand is put down with the
tain ¡t ¡s sccurely latch8d. lf the transmission ¡n gear, the eng¡ne
seat is not latched securely, it will stop running.
may come loose and
with the rider's control.

Always check the side srandlignit¡or

interlock sw¡tch for proper operation
hefore riding, according t0 the ¡nstruc.
tions in the SIDE STAtl0,lGfllTl0ft lft.
TEBL0CK SWITCH sect¡on. lf the
switch ¡s not working and the side
stand is left down, ¡t may ¡nterfere
with r¡der c0ntrol during a left turn.

¡,-
FUEL AND ENGINE OIL BREAK-IN (RUNNING- av0r0 collsTAilT tow sPtED OBSERVE YOUR TIRST AiIO
RECOMMENDATION ooer¿ting the engine at constant low MOST CRITICAT SEBVICE
The open¡ng explain how .oeed {light load) can cause parts to the initial service (1OOO km mainte-
TUEI. proper break-in ¡s to achieving ll"re und not seat ¡n. Allow the en- nance) is the most important se.v¡ce
Use unleaded gasoline with an octane mum life and performance from r..e to accelerate freely through the your motorcycle w¡ll receive. Dur¡ng
rat¡ng of 91 or higher (Research new Suzuk¡. The follow¡ng iears, without exceeding the recom- break-in operat¡on, all of the engine
method). Unleaded gasol¡ne can ex- explain proper break-in ,,rended maximum limits. Do not,
tend spark plug life and exhaust com-
ponents life.
i,AXIiIUT IilGItTE SPEED
r o ever, use full throttle for the first
I
^ km
600 (1 OOO miles).
::H::,*':
^;jl"iil:
part of the init¡al
ffiT3,,T,ff :TJ
service includes cor-
rection of all adjustments, tightening
E[
lf pinking or knocking is experienced, REC0ttEftDATl0ll of all fasteners and replacement of
substitute higher octane grade gaso- This table shows the AI.LflW THE ETTGITE OII. TO CIRCU. d¡rty o¡1. Timely performance of this
line or another brand, because there recommended engine speed IATE BEFORE RIDIÍIG service will help make sure you get
are differences between brands. the break-in per¡od. . tow sufficient idling time after the best serv¡ce l¡fe and performance
.",'arm or cold eng¡ne start up before from the eng¡ne.
L,plying load or revving the engine.
EilGtttE 0tt rhis allows time for the lubr¡cating oil
, 'each all critical engine com-
A CAUTION
Use a prem¡um qual¡ty 4-stroke mo-
tor oil to ensure longer service life of !onenls, The 1000 km (600 milesl service
should be performed as outl¡ned ¡n tho
your motorcycle. Use only oils which
IiISPECTIOil AtID MAIfTTEIIA]TGE
are rated SF or SG under the API serv-
sect¡0n 0f th¡s owner's ilanual. Pay
ice class¡f ¡cat¡on. The recommended
particular attent¡on t0 the CAUT|0fl
viscosity ¡s sAE 1ow-4o. lf a sAE
'l OW-4O motor oil ¡s not available, and WABfllfIG in that section.
select an alternat¡ve according to the VABY THE EITGII{E SPEED
follow¡ng chart. The engine speed should be
and not held at a constant speed.
allows the pans to be "loaded"
pressure. and then unloaded,
ing the parts to cool. fhis a¡ds
Iftc t ott I mating process of the pans. lt is
sential that some stress be Placed
the engine components during break
in to ensure this mat¡ng process.
I:TP, ts #-30-20-t0
o to 20 30 ¡¡o not, though, apply excessive load
io 6l aa r(x the eng¡ne.
INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING TIPS EfTGItIT STABTITG
RIDING
Before r¡ding the motorcycle, be sure . lf lhi$ ¡s tho f¡rst t¡me that you flovsr start tho sng¡ne or lst ¡t run
to check the follow¡ng items. Never have ridd¿n a mach¡ne of this indoors or wh8r0 lhsre is l¡ttl0 0r flo
underestimate the imPortance of type, we suggest that you practico ventillation. Exhau¡t gas Eontains car-
these checks. Perform all of them be- or a [on-public road lo bscome bon monoxido, a potcntially lethal gas
fore rid¡ng the motorcYcle. thoroughly familiar with lho Don. that ¡s colorless and odorless.
WHAT TO CHECK FOR:
trols alld opo]ation ol th8
CHECK motorcyclo.
Steering a Smoothness . one-hand riding is sxtremely dan. A CAUTION
a No restrict¡on of geroús. l(0op both hands firmly on
Do not let lhe sngim run too long
the handlohars and both feet sc-
a No play or looseness curely on tho footrssts. Under no
vuithout rid¡ng, or il w¡ll overh8at and
Throttle Correct play in the may damage intornal engine com-
c¡rGümstancos shoüld both hsnds
throttle cable ponents.
a Smooth operat¡on be removad fiom tho ha[dlebars.
añd posit¡ve relurn . Do not doyrnshift in tho midst ol
of the throttle gr¡P cornering. Slow dow[ to a safe Before attempt¡ng to start the eng¡ne,
10 the closed sFosd bcfore negot¡ating a corner. maks sufe:
pos¡tion . When the rosd sürlaco i$ wet ol a The transmiss¡on is in neutral.
Clutch a Correct play in the slushy, there is a reduction ¡n tire o The fuel valve is in the "ON" po-
cable
. Smooth and
tractio[. You should r0duc-s speed sit¡on.
progressive action whsllsYer thesa condit¡ons sxist . The eng¡ne stop switch is ¡n the
Brakes . Fluid ¡evel in the
as braking and cornering ability "O" position.
reservo¡r 1o be above arg rcduced.
,,LOWER" IiNE . At sids ur¡nds which may bo ex. NOTE: Th¡s mototcycle is equipped
. No flu¡d leakage perioncGd at ths sx¡sts of tunnels, w¡th inte ock switches fot the ign¡-
. Brake pads not to be when pass¡ng by tho cüt of I h¡ll, t¡on circuit and the stattet citcuit.
worn down to the
l¡mit line or when teing ovortaken by larg- The engine can only be statted ¡f:
a Correct pedal and er yehicles, you should reduce . The üansmission is in neutrcl and
lever play speed and r¡de alertly. the clutch is d¡sengaged, ot
. No "sponginess" . ohey the speed limit and traffic a The transmission ¡s in gear, the
Suspensions Smooth movement rogulat¡ons at all times. s¡de stand is fully up and the clútch
Fuel Enough fuel for the ¡s d¡sengaged.
planñed distance of
operation
Dr¡ve chain a Proper lens¡on or
slack
a Adequate lubr¡cation
f¡res a Correct pressure
a Adequate tread
depth
a No cracks or cuts
Engine o¡l Correct level
When the engine is cold: NOÍE: This motorcycle is STOPPIIIIG AITD PARKIiIG Park the motorcycle on a f¡rm,
1. Pull the choke knob all the way w¡th a s¡de stand/ign¡t¡on I Turn the throttle grip away from level surface where it will not fall
up (full choke Position). switch. lf you sh¡ft the yourself to close the throttle ovet.
2. Close the throttle completely and ¡nto ge when the side stand completely.
push the electric starter button down, the engine will stoq 2 Apply the front and rear brakes
3. lmmed¡ately after the
engine evenly and at the same t¡me.
starts, return the choke knob 3 Downshift through the gears as The mulfle¡ and sxhaust p¡pe ¡s very
hot during and after operat¡on. At o¡d
halfway and warm uP the eng¡ne. ustilG THE TRAflSMlSSl0il road speed decreases.
4. When the eng¡ne become run The transm¡ssion is provided to I Select neutral with the clutch hurns by he¡ng careful rot to touch
smoothly without use of choke the eng¡ne operating smoothlY in lever squeezed toward the grip thesc parts. Park the motorcycle
system, return the choke knob all normal operating speed range. (disengaged position) ¡ust before where others are not likely to touch
gear ratios have been carefullY the motorcycle stops. Neutralpo. ¡t.
the way back to ¡ts normal d¡s-
engaged Posit¡on. eñ to meet the characteristics of sition can be confirmed by ob.
engine. The rider should always serv¡ng the neutral ¡ndicator light. NOTE: lf the mototcycle ¡s to be
When the egn¡ne is warm: the most suitable gear for the parked on the s¡de stand on a slight
Close the throttle comPletelY and ing conditions. Never sl¡P the slope, the front end of the mototcy-
push the electric starter button, Ope' to control road sPeed, but a As motorcycle speed incleases, cle should face "up" the ¡ncl¡ne to
ation of the carburetor choke sy§tem downshift to allow the engine to avoid tolling fotward olf the side
is not necessary when the engine ¡s within its normal operational ra stopp¡ng distaIce increases
progress¡vely. Be sure you haye a stand. You ñay leave the motorcycle
warm. in l st gear to help prcvent ¡t frcm roll-
safe stopping d¡stance hetween
A CAUTION you and the vehicle or object ing off the s¡de stand. Return to neu-
NOTE: Opening the thtottle giP üal before starting eng¡ne.
f{ever allow the engine t0 rev ¡nto red ahead ol you.
when start¡ng the eng¡ne will make
the eng¡ne hard to statt. zone ¡n lhG tschomotef in any qea¡. . lrsing only the lront or rear brake
is dangerous and can cause skid. 6. Turn the ignition key to the
dinO and loss of co rol.
"OFF" position.
. Apply the brakes lightly and w¡th 7. Turn the handlebars all the way
STARTIT{G OTT BIDITTG OII HITI.S to the left and lock the steering
gleat cafe on a $ret highway pave.
1. Warm up the engine. . When climb¡ng steep h¡lls, ment or other slippery surlaces for secur¡ty.
2. Squeeze the clutch lever and motorcycle may begin to and at all corners. Any ahrupt 8. Remove the ignition key.
depress the g ea rshift lever down and show lack of power.
downward. braking on slippery or irregular
th¡s point you should shift to a roads can cause loss of ridef
3. Twist the throttle grip toward er gear so that the eng¡ne
you. At the same t¡me release the contfol.
again be operating ln its
clutch lever gently and the power range. Shift raP¡dlY to
motorcycle will move forward. vent the motorcycle from ',|OTE: Reduce your road speed be-
4. As speed ¡ncreases, change uP to momentum. 'orc downshifting. When downshift-
the next higher gear. Close the When riding down a steep hill, ing, the engine speed should be
throttle and squeeze the clutch engine may be used for braking .crcased befote the clutch ¡s en-
lever simultaneously. Lift the shifting to a lower gear. gaged, Th¡s will prevent unnecessary
gearshift lever uPward. Release Be careful, however, not to weat on the d vetrcin components
the clutch lever gently and oPen the engine to overrev.
the throttle griP again.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CHART
This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, wh¡chever
MAINTENANCE comes first.
P0riodical inspect¡0ns msy rsvsal 0n0
MAIIITEITATTCE SCH EOUTE
0r m0fe parts that may nssd feplsce.
The chart ind¡cates the intervals be-
ment. Vlrhsneyer replacing parts on
tween periodic services in miles, youf moiorcycle, ¡t ¡s fccommsnded
k¡lometers and months. At the end of
that you use oeltu¡n0 Suzuki replace.
each ¡nterval, be sure to inspect,
ment parts or their squ¡valent.
check, lubricate and service as ¡n-
Whsthor yoü ar6 an expcrt or do-it-
structed. lf your motorcycle is used yourself mechanic, Suzuki recom'
under h¡gh stress condit¡ons such as t 2OOO km {7500 m¡les)
msrds that those items 0n the "[tlAlll'
continuous full throttle operation, or
TEÍIAilCE GHABT" mark¿d with an
is operated in a dusty climate, certain
aster¡sk {*), be performed by your
serv¡ces should be performed more
authorized Suzuki doaler or qualified
often to ensure reliability of the ssrvice mechanic. You may perform
machine as explained in the main'
ths unmarksd itoms by relerring to
tenance section. Your Suzuki dealer
tho instruct¡ons in this sect¡oll,
can prov¡de you with further guide-
l¡nes. Steering components, suspen-
s¡ons and wheel components are key
Eng ne oil and
¡tems and require very special and
careful servic¡ng. For maximum safe-
Drive chaan
ty we suggest that you have these r 00O km (600 m¡les)
items inspected and serv¡ced by your
authorized Suzukidealer or a qualif¡ed
service mechanic.

Proper break.in maintenance (t00

miles or 1000 km) is a MAiIDAT0BY
item for making certain lhat youl
motorcycle ¡s reliable and gives full 'Cy¡inder head nuts and exhaust prpe botts
porlormance at alltimes. Be sure that
this periodic mainlenance is psr.
lormed thoroughly and in accordance
vÍ¡th the instructi0ns in this manual. NOTE: l:lnspect and clean, ad¡ust, replace ot lubricate as necessaty,
R= Replace, T: T¡ghten

27
 T00Ls tuBRtcATl0l{ P0lfilTs FUÉT TAÍTK RETIOUAI. NOTE: When removing the fueltank
Proper lubrication ¡s ¡mPortant fhe fuel tank can be removed when side covers, take care not to brcak
smooth operatlon and long life sefvicing some parts of your motof- the¡r hooks.
.ycle. When remov¡ng the tank, fol-
each working Part of Your
cle and also for safe riding lt is a ow the procedure below,
pract¡ce to lubricate the L Stop the engine and turn the fuel
alter a long rough r¡de and after valve to the "OFF" position.
t¡ng ¡t wet it ¡n the rain or after 2 Remove the seat.
¡ng ¡t. Major lubr¡cation Points
indicated as follows.

fo assist you ¡n the Performance of

periodic maintenance, a tool kit is
supplied and located under the seat 5. Loosen two bolts @.

6. Remove the fuel hose O from the

fuel valve.
) Remove ten screws O (r¡g¡t &
left s¡de) and the screw @ and
remove the fuel tank side covers. Catch thc lusl ¡n a contailer and
avoid sp¡lling lu0l or a hot engine. D0
nol smoke, and maks süre thelc are
no open flames or sparks ill the a]ea.

O...Clutch lever holder and c

cable 7. Remove the fuel tank by sliding
O...Side stand pivot and spring ¡t rearward.
O...Drive cha¡n
@...Throttle cable
O... Brake lever holder
@...Brake pedal pivot

o...Motor oil
G-..Grease '1. Loosen two bolts O.
i

t
 FRATE GOVER BETOVAT
A CAUTION
lilhsn reirstalling ths fuel tank, bB
careful not t0 damagc the fucl hosos.

tusl tank, sg¡t al¡d tank covofs musl

bs rs¡nstallsd secursly. Aftor r€instaf
lat¡on. ch0ck that they aro posit¡onod
withoút loosensss.
1. Bemove the seat, Ihe battery ¡s located under the seat.
2. Remove the screws O. 'his battery ¡s sealed type and re-
3. unhook the frame cover )uires no ma¡ntenance. Have your
@ and remove the frame l?aler check the charging condit¡on
)f battery periodically.

A CAUTION
f{ever charge a battery while still
¡n the mach¡ne as damage may
result to lhe battery 0r rcgulat0rl
rectif¡er.
When disconnecting the battery
term¡nals, be sulo to lemoye the
negatilre tsrm¡nal first, lhsn re-
move the pos¡tiye term¡nal.
The standard charg¡ng rat8 ¡s
1.4A x 5 l¡s¡rs ¿¡6 ,aximum rate
I
is 6.0A x hour. Jleyer excesd
max¡mum charging rate.
ftleyer attempt to open the battery
sealing caps euen when charging
the battery.
AIB CIEAIIEB SPARI( PTUGS
lf the element has become clogged A normally operat¡ng spark plugs are
with dust, iñtake resistance will in- ight brown. lf the standard plugs are
crease with a resultant decrease in 1ot su¡table for your r¡d¡ng. change
power output and an increase in fuel lrem according to the chart below:
consumption. Check and clean the
cleaner periodically according to the
following procedure.

1. Remove the seat.

A CAUTION
Always apply air pressure to the out'
side 0f the air cleaner elGment 0nly.
ll air pressure is used on the insida,
dirt will bB forced into the porss 0f
the air clsaner element restricting the
a¡r llow through the air cleaner
0.8 mm
element. -O.9
(0.031-0.035 ini

4. Ref¡t the cleaned element or Remove the carbon deposits per¡odi-

new air cleaner element in cally from the spark plug with a p¡ece
reverse order of removal. Be
of hard w¡re or pin, Readjust the spark
solutely sure that the air plug gap to O.8 O.9 mm
element is securely ¡n (0.031-O.035 in) by using a spark
NOTE: Th¡s mototcycle ¡s equipped plug gap thickness gauge.
A CAUTION w¡th two spark plugs fot its one
cylinder. To rcmove the r¡ght s¡de Whenever removing the carbon
lf driving under dusty conditions,
lug, the luel tank must be rcmoved.
the a¡r cleaner element mrst bs deposits, be sure to observe the oper
lhe r¡ght s¡de plug's condit¡on can be ational color of each spark plug's por-
cleatted or replaced mole frs. Dresumed by inspect¡ng the left s¡de
2. Loosen the screws O and take quently than it is with psr¡odic cela¡n t¡p. Th¡s color tells you whether
off the a¡r cleaner element. plug- or not the standard spark plug is suita-
maintenance.
3. Carefully use an a¡r hose to blow ever operate the engine !¡vithout ble for your type of usage. A normal
the dust from the air cleaner the air cleaner element in posi- operating spark plug should be light
element. tion. 0perating the engine u,¡thout
brown.
the air cleaner elsmort will in-
crease engine wsar. Always bs
súre that the air clcanel element
is ¡n excsllent operat¡onal c0ndi.
tion. The life of the eng¡ne de-
pends largely on this single
componeÍt.
Plug Replacement Guide TUET HOSE EñIGIfTE OII.
Long eng¡ne life depends much on the
NGK REMARKS 5" ecflon of a quality o¡l and the peri-
ll the standard Plug ¡s wet odic chang¡ng of the engine o¡1. Da¡ly
in appearance orvery dark engine o¡l level checks and per¡odic
DPR8EA.9 in colour, replace with th¡s
rdlges are two of the most ¡mpor-
plú9.
."-t maintenance items to be per-
f ormed.
DPR9EA.9 Standard
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK

tuhen replacing spark Plugs, r0plsco

4 A CAUTION
tho ri0ht and lelt Plugs 8t ths same Replace the fuel hoses everY 4
tims and employ lhe same tYPe ol tsyGr opsrats tho motorcycls if tho
plug for both sidos. engine oil level is below thc "[" [ow]
line on thc ong¡ne o¡l dipstick. tever
f¡ll the 0ng¡n0 oil leusl aboye tho ,,F,'
(full) line.

Do not ovcrtorque or cfoss thrcad

tho spark plugs or the aluminrm ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
threads ol lhe cylinder hsad ¡Y¡ll Change the eng¡ne o¡l and oil filter ar
be damaged. the initial 100O km (600 m¡tes) and
Do not allow contaminants to at each maintenance interval. The en-
sntcr tho engino through rhe spark gine oil should be changed when the
plug holes vuhen ths Plu$ ,ra eng¡ne is hot so that the eng¡ne oil w¡ll
removgd. drain thoroughly from the engine. The
The standard sparl plug for this procedure ¡s as follows:
motorcyclo has heen careflllY
solected to msst the vast maiori
ty of all oporational ranoes. lf lhe
spark plug color indicatss that
othcr lhar 8 standard spark Plug ' eck the engine oillevel with engine
bG ussd, it ¡s hest to consult Your I dipstick (r. The dipstick come§
Suzuki dealer belore selecting an 0ut together w¡th the oilfiller cap. The
altsrnste plug or hsat range. The cngine o¡l ¡evel should be between the
seloct¡on of an imProPer sPark F" (full) and "L" (low) levetl¡nes. To
plug can lead to severe engine :.heck the eng¡ne oil level, hold the
damagc. r¡otorcycle venically and insert the
.ripstick unt¡lthe filler cap
touches the
I ler hole upper edge.
 4. Refit the drain Plug and CAREURTTOR
Tighten the Plug securelY with The carburetor is factory set for the
wrench. best performance. Do not attempt to
alter its setting. There are two items
of adjustment, however. under your
care: idle speed and throttle cable
play.

IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove the eng¡ne oil filler cap

7. Before f¡tt¡ng the engine o¡lfilter
cover. be sure to check that the
a¡. filter spring @ and the "O" ring
2. llace a drain Pan under the drain
Remove the bolts @ hold¡ng i, are f¡tt¡ng correctly.
plug.
filter cap @ ¡n Place.
.AfE: Use a new "O" r¡ng each
!ñe the f¡ltet element is rcplaced.

I Tighten the bolts securely.

I Pour approx¡mately 27OO ml 't. Start up the eng¡ne and let the
(2.9/2.4 US/lmp qt) of new oil engine run until it warms up fully.
through the filler hole and refit 2. After eng¡ne warms up, turn the
the filler cap. Be sure to always throttle stop screw O located on
use the specif¡ed engine o¡1. the carburetor ¡n or out so that
l0 With the eng¡ne runn¡ng, look engine may run at l3OOl'lOO
carefully for leaks at the oil f¡lter t lmin.
and dra¡n plug. Run the engine at
3. Remove the drain Plug @ with a
6. Replace the oil f¡lter @ various speeds for 2 to 3
wrench and drain out the engine
new one. minutes.
oil while holding the motorcYcle l'l Stop the engine and wa¡t a few
verticallY.
A CAUTION minutes. Check the o¡l level
again. lf the oillevel¡s lowerthan
lnssrt the filtor with the oPen end the "F" line, add new o¡l until ¡t
a The sngine o¡l tomporsturemay bs thB engine and maks sure that reaches the "F" l¡ne. Check for
hioh enoüqh to burn You whon thG l¡lter is ssat¡ng ProPerly. ¡eaks aga¡n,
d¡iin Dlulis loosened. Vuait until
tho dr8¡n Plug is cool enough to
touch with bare hand'
. Be careflll not to touch the ex'
haüst pipe whGn it is hot; a hot
exhaüst pipe can burn You.

36
THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT Pull¡ng cable play CTUTCH DBIVE CHAIT
This motorcycle has an endless drive
O to-tsi cha¡n constructed from special
materials. lt does not use a master
link. We recommend that you take
ñ:""" your motorcycle to an authorized
qlr.i Suzuki dealer if the dr¡ve chain needs
replacing. The condition and adjust-
ment of the dr¡ve chain should be
checked each day before you ride. Ar-
ways follow the gu¡del¡nes below for
inspecting and servicing the cha¡n.

The pulling cable should be adjust -he play of the clutch lever should be
A twin throttle cable system is used
in this motorcycle: One cable @is for to have a cable PlaY G) of o 5- 1 0 '1 5 mm (0.4-0.6 inl as meas-
pulling and the other cable @ for mm (O.02-O.O4 in) as shown in red at the clutch lever end, lf you [o] maximum salety, the drive chain
Fig. lt the adiustment is ne ,nd the play of the clutch incorrect, condit¡on and adiustmqnt should be
returning. To adiust the cable play,
adjust the returning cable lirst and adiust the cable PlaY in the t .,¡tust ¡t ¡n the following way. checksd pr¡or to operat¡nq the
then adiust the PUlling cable. way: r Loosen the lock nut @ and turn motorcycle.
1. Turn the handlebars all the ln the adjuster O as far as it will
to the left. go.
Roturning cable PlaY lnspecting the Drive Cha¡n
Loosen the lock nuts When ¡nspecting the chain, look for
Turn the adiusterO or move the following:
adjuster @ to obta¡n the a Loose pins
play @ of O.5-1.O o Damaged rollers
(O.02-O.04 in). . Dry or rusted l¡nks
4. Tighten the loct nuts (@,@l . Kinked or b¡nding links
curely. o Excess¡ve wear
. lmproper chain adjustment
A CAUTION
After the ad¡ustmont is lf you find anything wrong with the
make sure that ihc throttle drive chain condition or adjustmenl,
pos¡tively and its operat¡on is Loosen the lock nuts @ and relo- correct the problem ¡f you know how.
The returning cable should be adiust- lf necessary, consult your authorized
ed to have a thread length @ of 2-3 aod smooth. cate the adjuster@ to obta¡n the
correct play. Suzuki dealer.
mm (0.O8-0.1 2 ¡n) as shown in the
Minor adjustment can be made
F¡g. lf the ad¡ustment ¡s necessary,
adjust the thread length in the follo\ /-
with the clutch lever side ad-
juster @.
¡ng way:
'1. Loosen lock nuts e). T¡ghten the lock nuts O and O.
2. Move the adjuster O to obta¡n
the thread length O) of 2-3 mm A CAUTION
(O.08 O.12 in). Any maintenanco 0f the clutch other
3. Tiqhten the lock nuts @ se-
than the clutch cahle play adiuslment
curely. should be porlormed bv vour Suzuki
dealer.
Damage to the dr¡ve cha¡n means that 1. Cleaninq the chain with DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT The slack of the drive chain should be
the so-rockets may also be damaged' is strongly recommended. lf Adjust the drive chain slack to the JU-4b mm ( 1.2 - 1.8 ¡n) as meaured
lnsp;ct the sprockets for the fol- cha¡n tends to rust, the proper specification. The chain may at the m¡d-point between the two
lowing: must be shortened. Kerosene ,equire more frequent adiustments
sprockets.
a Excessively worn teeth a petroleum Product and will P rÉan it is with periodic maintenance 1. Place the motorcycle on the s¡de
a Broken or damaged teeth v¡de some lubrication as well depend¡ng upon your rid¡ng con_ stand.
a Loose sprocket mounting nuts clean¡ng action. d it¡ons.

lf vou find any of these problems with

your sprocket, consult Your Suzuki
0o not üss m¡olim, trichlene or Excessiyo ch¡in shcl coüld crú¡r ths
dealer. cha¡fl to comc off tho $rockots and
commg¡ci¡l cle¡nino solvents.
fluids have a strong dissolving result in ¡n acddo ot sorioüt sno¡tte
er that could dam8ge tho "0" damage. Tho drivo cha¡tl ld¡urtm-ert
¡n ths chain. Thi¡ will allow should be chactad avory i¡ms the
greasGto run out of the chain-and mach¡m ¡s opcrslod.
ihain would havo to be rePlaced.

Allow the chain to drY. then 2. Loosen the axle nut O.

cate the l¡nks with a dr¡ve 3. Turn tho r¡ght and tefúdiusters
lubricant or motor o¡l (?) to obtain the correct slack.
At
20w/50). the same time, align both r¡oht
and left adjusters by referrino-to
DRIVE CHAIN CLEANING AND the reference marks O.
OILING 4. T¡ghten the axle nut securely.
Soms d¡ivs chain hhr¡carts 30-45 mm
solvonts ¡nd addiiivos wh¡ch
(1.2- 1.8 ¡n) NOTE: The two sprockets should
dsmago the "0" rings in Your be ¡nspected for wear when a new
lhe ¡ rüive chain lubriGtnt thal is chain ¡s ¡nstalted and replace them if
cil¡cslly intsnded lor use on "0" necessary.
chains.
NOTE: The cha¡n is an endless type
cnan lno mastet link) for maximum
strength. Chain replacement reauires
thdt the sw¡ngarm be removed. Ttust
this wo* only to a qualif¡ed techni-
c¡an, Never ¡nstall a master l¡nk tvDe
Th¡s dr¡ve chain has special "O" r¡ngs
chain.
that permanently seal grease ins¡de'
Clean and o¡l the chain per¡odically,
as follows:
BRAI(ES BRAKE FLUID BRAKE PAD
Th¡s motorcycle util¡zes front and rear
disc brakes. Properly operating brake
systems are vital to safe r¡ding. Be
sure to perform the brake inspect¡on Braks flü¡d msy bo harmful ¡l
requirements as scheduled. lowod or if it comcs ill Dontact
skin or eyes. Contact your
BRAKE SYSTEM ¡mm8distely. lfswallowed int
vomiting. lf brake flu¡d gs$ ¡nto
or ln
ayea Ol
SYeA contact IUru!
in conIaGI w¡th uro sf,llr fIll]
tho sldn.
thoroughly with plonty of w¡tor.
a lf tho brakc aystom or pads nsod ÉRONT
to bo r8paired or ssrY¡csd wo FRONT
strongly adYiso yoü to have youf
a[thorir0d Suzt¡ki d0al0] porlorm This motorcycle uses a
service. Holshe has ths Propor based brake fluid. Do not uso
tools and proper tra¡n¡no to Por' m¡x diffsront types of braks
form the lob in a safe and econom' such as silicons-bassd
ical manner. pstroloum.based f lüid,
a Dkc brake systems opGrate under serioüs demsgc will rosult to
ertromsly high pressures. tor brako system.
safety, the brak8 hose and brake ilovsr úss any brake flu¡d that
flu¡d should bo chsnged at inlcr' heon stored in I used or REAR
uals of no longor thar those conta¡nsr. tevsr roüss brako
schedulsd in tlAltlTEflAtGE loft ovcr from the last C\eck the brake fluid level in both REAR
SCHEDULE section ol this manual. and stored for long periods as lont and fear brake fluid reservoirs.
l' the level ¡n e¡ther reservoir is below Inspect the front and rear brake pads
absorhs mo¡sture lrom tho air
'\e lower mark, add DOT4 brake fluid by noting whether or not the friction
lnspect your brake system for the fol- Use only DoT 4 brats lluid.
pads are worn down to the grooved
low¡ng items daily: 0o not sp¡ll any brake fluid -1d rnspect brake pad wear and leaks.
painted or plasl¡c sürfaces as lrm¡t line. lf a pad is worn to the
a lnspect the front and rear brake grooved limit l¡ne it must be replaced
system for signs of fluid leakage. will damage tho surlace NOrE: Reat brake fluid rese¡voi¡ is
b h¡nd the ight Írcme cover. Check wrth a new one by your author¡zed
o lnspect the brake hose for leakage .ap Suzuki dealer or qualifíed service
or a cracked appearance. lluid level thrcugh the inspection
'vtndow of the f¡ame cove¡_ mechanic.
. Check the wear of the disc brake
pads.
. The brake lever and pedal should
have the proper stroke and be f¡rm Aftsr lrolt or roar disc brake oad
at all t¡mes. roplscemsrt, do rot r¡do tho moio¡-
cycle ünt¡l tho brske leyer,lsdal has
been "pumped" seyeral times to or.
tend thc pads ard rsstore the oroool
revorlpedal str.te and firm fder_'
 Ttt
_-o REAR BRAKE PEDAL
The rear brake pedal Position must
BEAR BRAKE LIGHT SwlTCH TIRE PRESSURE AND LOADING
Proper t¡re pressure and proper t¡re
lk§ properly adiusted at all t¡mes or Ioadrng are ¡mportant lactors. Over_
t[N
t§ disk brake pads w¡ll bear against
-l loading your t¡res can ¡ead

ffi
to tire
d¡sk causing damage to the Pads failure and loss of motorcycle control.
IN
t§ to the disk surface. Adjust the .¿
pedal pos¡t¡on ¡n the f Check tire pressure each day before
mannet: you ride. and be sure the pressure ¡s
LN correct for the motorcycle load ac-
FRONT REAR cord¡ng to the table as follows. Tire
pressure should only be checked and
@ Grooved wear limit l¡ne adjusted before riding, since rjd¡ng
will heat up the tires and lead to
I o adjúst the brake light switch, tu¡n
A CAUTION -rir switch body and raise or lower it higher inflation pressure ¡eadings.

Do not squeez8ldeprsss the brake :,r rhat the brake Iight will come on Cold Tire lnflation pressure
lGverlpedal whsr the Fads sre not in L st before a pressure r¡se ¡s felt when
their pos¡tions. lt is d¡fficult t0 PUsh iIc brake pedal is depressed_ SOLO TWO UP
the p¡stons back and brake flu¡d le¿k' RIDING RIDING
8ge may result. 175 kPa 200 kPa
TIBE S FRONT 1 .75 kg/cm, 2.00 kg/cm:
25 ps¡ 29 ps¡
2OO kPa 250 kPa
REAR 2.OO kg/cmr 2.50 kg/cm,
The tires 0n your molorcyclo lorm the 29 P"¡ 36 ps¡
crucial link between your motorcrcle
and the road. Proper t¡re inflaiion
pressure, condition, loading, and t¡re Under-inflated tires make smooth cor_
rype are rmpoIlanl condit¡on§ fol you nering d¡fficult, and can result ¡n raD¡d
r0 monitor. Failure to follow tháse t¡re wear. Over-¡nflated t¡res have a
warnings may fosult ill an accident smaller amount of tire in contact w¡th
due to tire failure 0r motorcyclo Don. the road, which can contr¡bute to
1. Loosen lock nut O, and
trol d¡fliculty: skidding and loss of control_
push rod @ to locate the
5- 5 mm (O.2-0.6 in)
1
. Check t¡re pressure and condilion
the top face of the footrestl each day before you ride.
2. Ret¡ghten lock nut O to a 0o nol oyerload Ioür t¡rcs.
push rod @ ¡n the proper o Replace t¡res whsn tread ¡s worr
sition. t0 specifiod limits, 0r if tires show
visual eyidsnco of damage, such
NOTE: Aftet the rcat brake as cfacka ot cttts.
¡ustment, check if the bruke
l¡t when the reat bnke ¡s oqerated.
adjust the bñke light sw¡tch, tum
adjuster so that the brcke light
come on just beforc a prcssure
felt when the brcke pedal
deprcssed.
TIRE TREAD CONDITION SPOKE IIIPPI.E TIGHTTTESS stDE sTAlIoflcxlll0t ttTERtoct( TROilT WHEEI. BEMOUAI.
swlTCH 1. Place the motorcycle on the s¡de
stand-

Operating the motorcycle with exces- Check the tension of spokes to

sivelv worn tires w¡ll decrease rldlng ty the tightness of the spoke Check the side stand/ignition inter-
stabiiitv and can lead to loss of con- The tension of the §Pokes can ock switch for proper operat¡on as 2. Remove four bohs @ and remove
trol- lt is recommended that a tire be checked bY squeezing the lollows: ths eng¡n6 under guard.
reDlaced when the rema¡ning depth of with your f¡ngers. lt a spoke ' S¡t on the motorcycle in the nor-
ti; tread become§ 4,0 mm (O 16 in) loose, the sPoke will bend more mal r¡ding pos¡t¡on, with the s¡de
or less. the others. The tension can also stand up.
checked bY hitting the sPokes :. Shift into f¡rst gear, hold the
small metal bar. lf the sPoke clutch in, and stan the engine.
loose, it's sound will be dull. 3 While continu¡ng to hold the
The standard tirc 0n this m0torcycle clutch in, move the side stand to
is 90190'21 54S in lront and a To t¡ghten the sPoke niPPles the down pos¡tion.
t30180.17 65S on the rear. The uss lv, tighten them equallY to the
of tvDe wh¡ch is other than original fied torque. Loosened f the eng¡ne stops running when the
equíp'meÍt can lead to stabil¡tY overtightened spoke niPPles de stand is moved to the down po-
problems. cause unequaltension of spokes ,on, then the side stand/ignition ¡n-
mav result in distonion of the wt :¿rlock switch is work¡ng properly. lf 3. Loosen th€ sxl6 holder bolt O.
rim. Contact your Suzuki dealer l're engine continues to run with the
this service to be Performed. s de stand down and the transm¡ssion
qear, then the side stand/¡gnition
r"rlock sw¡tch is not working
'operly. Have your motorcycle in-
"cted by an author¡zed Suzukideal-
rl'or a qualified service mechanic_

lllake suro thst the sids standli¡nition

Interlock switch is working properly
hefore r¡ding. ll the sw¡tch ¡s not 4. Lift the front end of the motorcy
work¡ng ard the s¡de stand is left cle up and ptace a ja;k .; ;;;k
down, ¡t may ¡nterlere with r¡der con. under the chassis tubes or the
trol dur¡ng a left turit. engine.
 BEAR WIIEET BETOVAI.
L Place the motorcycle on the s¡de
stand.
flovef soueezs the ffont braks lcr
with thc front whsel remoY8d. lt
vsrv difficult io lorce thc Pads
¡ ó tho csl¡per assembly and
lluid leakagó maY result.

7. To reinstall the wheel

reverse the sequence
descr¡bed,
5. Unscrew the axle shaft, then After installing the wheel.
draw it out. the brake several times to
the proper lever stroke. 2. Remove the axl€ nut.

a Do not ride the motorcYcle

the front brake levor ha§
"pumped" s8versl t¡m8§ to r
ths oads and rsstoro ths I
levei stroke and lirm fool.
. lf the lro[t whGel has to bc 4. Draw out the axle shaft.
it ls 5. W¡th the wheel moved forward,
moved, ¡t verY lmponl
is YerY importrnt
haue the loosoned nuts 8nd
remove the cha¡n from the
sprocket.
torquod to tho Propsr
tions. tto suoooí that
Wo suggoí
6. Pull the rear wheel assembly
iions. thal You 3. L¡ft the rear end of the motorcy- rearward.
this perlormod bY 8n suth cle up and place a jack or a block
Suzuki dealer. under the engine or chassis
tubes. A CAUTTON
ilever depross the rea¡ b¡ak¡ oed¡l
w¡th tho reer whesl rsmoysd.'lt is
Locate the speedomoter drivo yery difficult to forcc the os& hsck
hox so that the Gablo is Do not loüch lhe hot mufflor or a hot
mufflor csll bürn you.
i o rhe caliper sssombly.'
smoothly withoüt 8n excoss¡Ye
6. Sl¡de the front wheel forward 7. To replace the wheel reverse the
complete sequence listed.
8. After instslling the wheel, applv
the brake several times ánd rhcn
check that the wheel ¡otates
freely.

4A
 TIGHT BUTB REPTACEi,,IEiIT HEADLIGHT
fhe wattage rating of each bulb loreplace the headl¡ght bulb, follow
shown on the chart below the procedure below:
. WhBn rsinstall¡ng the ¡ear wheel, replacing a burned out bulb,
be sure 10 follow the Procedure use the exact same wattage
outlined in thc 0BIVE GHAlfl AD' Us¡ng other than the sPecified
Jl.lSTftlE[lT section. can result in overloading the
a ll You havc found it nscessafy io cal system or Premature fa¡lure
remove the rear wheel, il is verY bulb.
important that the nuts and bolts
be torqued lo the Proper sp8cllr'
cation. We stlon0ly fecommend
that vou have theso bolts Gh8cked 3. Disconnect socket O from the
and ótorqued bY Your authorized headl¡ght and remove the rubber
Suzuki dsaler. cap @.
. Do not ride the motorcycle unt¡l
I Remove four screws O (right &
left s¡de) and remove the w¡nd-
the brake Pedal has been
shield.
"pumped" several l¡mes to extend
the Dads and lsstole ths PloPer
pedil travel and firm leel.

wrt0sHlEtD ctEAf{lilG

4. Unhook the butb hotder spring @,

and pull out bulb @.
Remove four bolts @ (r¡ght & left
side) and sl¡de the headtight _ac4qMN -l
housing forwards. ññt.r.úñ|, rr.t---- t"^^,
Thisc motorcycle nG6.
uses a- halogen head. I
light hulb. When replacing ihe head.
light
l¡ght bulb,
hulb, be carefui noI 6
careft-l not to rouch
r0uch the
glsss bulb, or the life of the hulbwi l

Clean the w¡ndshield with a soft cloth be shortened.

and warm water with a mild deter-
oent. lf scratched, polish with a com-
NOTE: When re¡nsta ¡ng the rubber
áercially available plastic polish
cap, make súrc that ¡ts affow matk
Replace the windshield if it becomes
faces upward-
scratched or discolored so as to ob-
struct view. When replacing wind-
shield, use Suzuki rePlacement
w¡ndshield.
I.}i¡I¡EIFIIITIIT§.I¡ Er¡tr rrr-F

TURN SIGNAL LIGHT fAlL/BRAKE LIGHT LICENSE PLATE LIGHT

HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT fo replace the tail/brake l¡ght bulb, To replace the license plate l¡ght bulb,
u""t can be adiusted
tilñ""iiint'i
-r,roti.L.a"rrv ¡f
fo low the Procedure below: follow the procedure below:
¡.in and verticallv
necessary.

1 . Remove two rubber caps O.

1. Remove screws and the I

2. Push in on the bulb, turn it
Loosen the screws and remove
left, and Pull ¡t out' the lens.
3. To fit the rePlacement bulb,
To adiust thé beam iorizontally: it in and turn it to the right
Push in on the bulb, turn ¡t to the 2. Remove two nuts @ and remove
trrrn ihe adiuster (D clockwrse or pushing.
left, and pu¡l it out. the lens.
counterclockwise' To fit the replacement bulb, push

To adiust the beam verticallY:. l- a q4!r!9!- it in and turn it to the right while
pushing.
frrrn the adiuster Q) clockwlse or 1 After setting the lens, be carelul
counterclockwise' 1 to overtighten the threG
should
secu
¡rg
A CAUTION
1 screws lest the lens
After sett¡ng the lsns, be careful not
lo overtighten lhs two secur¡ng
screws lest the lens should hreak.

3. Push in on the bulb. turn ¡t to the

left, and pull it out.
:
I
I
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 TROUBLESHOOTING "ON" position.
d. Drain the fuel and tighten the
NOTE: lt ¡s best to consult yout dra¡n screw.
iller use fuses other than tho Suzuki dealer beforc attempting to e. Push the electric starter but-
iYoss soeDilied. ttoubleshoot any prcblem, tf the ton for a several seconds to
l'tiavs' be sure lo rePlace mach¡ne ¡s st¡ll w¡th¡n the warrunty
'hen the Suzuki dealet should be con-
crank the eng¡ne reffer¡ng to
hlown fuse with the cofrect the STARTING THE ENGTNE
-ulted before any repairs arc attempt-
¡eraog fuse. fleYer use a su sect¡on.
. d on the machine by yourself.
iute.-Ior eramPle, aluminum f. Loosen the dra¡n screw and
oi a'wire to reitace ulown
a Tampeing w¡th the machine while in check that the carburetor is
lf I fuse blown out in a short .\arrcnty may affect wafianty con- filled back up with fuet.
;d of fime, it means that You g. Tighten the drain screw.
have a malor electrical Prr 4. lf fuel ¡s reach¡ng the carburetor,
4. To fit the replacement bulb' Push You should Gonsult Yoür I f the eng¡ne refuses to start, perform ignition system should be
it in and turn it to the r¡ght whlle dealer immediatelY' e following inspections to deter checked next.
Pusing. -rine the cause.

FUSE LISf {-uel Supply Check

rusEs 1. 2OA MAIN fuse Protects arr ' Make sure there is enough fuel in
tr¡cal circuits the fuel tank.
2. 2OA DECOMP fuse Protects .' Check that the fuel valve is in the
decomPression sYstem' "ON" posit¡on.
3. lOA HEAD fuse Protects
beam
Make sure there is enough fuel
headlight and high reaching the carburetor from the
tor light. fuel valve.
4. 1OA SIGNAL fuse Protecls a. Loosen the drain screw locat-
turn signal light, turn slgnal ed under the carburetor. Drain
cator lights and brakeltght' the fuel from the carburetor
into a container.

The fuses are located under the

seal'
a clr-
Thev are designed to open when not allow the luel t0 sp¡ll. Catch
D0
exists in ind¡vidual elec rhe fuel in a conta¡ner. D0 not allow
cuit;verload
i.i..i"""t"- ll any electrical rny fuel to come in contact with the
iot
.r.t", l"il""lr"u¡ts
to oPerate' then tne
tuses
engine or exhaust system. Ex-
iu"es mrst be checked Spare ,nguish
ary smoking materials before
are Prov¡ded inside the
tuse oox' erforming this check, and stay away
.
lrom any other fire or he¡t source.

b. Place the empty container un,

der the carburetor. Turn the
fuel valve to the "OFF" posi-
tion and see if the fuel flows
from the drain hole.
c. Turn the fuel valve lever to the

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lgnition Syst€m Check ENGINE STALLING N,{OTORCYCLE 5. Check carefully for damage to
1. Check the fuel suPPlY ¡n the CLEANING painted surfaces. lf there ¡s any
tank. damage, obtain "touch-up"
Check the ¡gn¡tion system for pa ¡nt and "touch-up" the
2. Wash¡ng the Motorcycle
termittent spark. .tlen washing the motorcycle, fol- damage follow¡ng the procedure
3. Check the ¡dle speed. ow the ¡nstruction below: below:
r Remove dirt and mud from the a. Clean all damaged spots and
motorcycle w¡th running water. allow them to dry.
You may use a soft sponge or b. St¡r the paint and "touch-up,,
brush. Do not use hard materials the damaged spots l¡9htly
wh¡ch can scratch the paint. wilh a small brush.
2 Wash the entire motorcycle w¡th c. Allow the pa¡nt to dry com-
a mild detergent or car wash pletely.
1. Remove two spark Plugs and soap us¡ng a sponge or soft
reattach one of them to the spark cloth. The sponge or cloth should Waxing the Motorcyclo
plug lead. be frequently soaked in the soap After washing the motorcycle, wax-
2. While holding the spark Plug firm- solution. ¡ng and polishing are recommended to
ly against the engine. Push the further protect and beautify the paint.
staner sw¡tch with the ign¡t¡on A CAUTION o Only use waxes and polishes of
switch ¡n the "ON" Posit¡on, the good qual¡ty.
engine stop switch ¡n the " O " Oil cooler f¡ns can be damaged by . When us¡ng waxes and polishes,
pos¡tion. the transmiss¡on in neu- spraying high prsssure wator on observe the precaut¡ons spec¡fied
tral, and the clutch d¡sengaged. them.0o not spray high pressure by the manufacturers.
lf the ¡gnition sYstem is operat- water on the oil cooler fins.
ing properly, a blue sPark should lnspection after Cleaning
jump across the sPark Plug gap. For extended l¡fe of your motorcycle,
i'¡OTE: Avoid sprcy¡ng or allow¡ng
lf there is no spark, consult Your lubricate according to "LUBRICA
Suzuk¡ dealer for rePairs.
'.'/atet to flow over the follow¡ng TION POINTS" section.
tlaces:
. lgn¡t¡on switch
. Spark plugs
Do not hold ths sparl Plug close to
. Fuel tank cap operat¡ng the motorcycle w¡th wet
the opon spark pluo hol€ ¡n ths
. Carbureto$ brakes can ts haza¡dous. Wet brakss
cyl¡n&r hsad as gasoline vapor insi&
. Brcke master cyl¡nders may not prov¡de as much stopp¡ng
tho cylindsr could be ignited, cr0at' power as dry brakes. Th¡s could lead
ing a lire hazard. To reduco the Once the dirt has been complete- t0 an acc¡dcnt. Tost your brales af-
chance of electrical shock, hold thg ly removed, r¡nse off the deter- ter washing the notorcycle, while rid.
metal shell 0f the spark plug aga¡nst
gent with runn¡ng water, ing at slow speed. ll necessary, apply
all unpsintod metal portion ol ths sll.
I After rinsing, w¡pe off the motor- brakes seyor¡l timos to let lriction dry
girs. bue t0 the possih¡lity of sloctr¡' cycle with a wet chamo¡se or out thc lining.
cal ¡hock, anyollc with ¡ hoart cloth and allow it to dry in the
Eond¡tion or pscsmaker should ¡void shade-
Follow the procedures in the "lN-
this Ghock.
SPECTION BEFORE RlDlNG" section
to check your motorcycle for any
problems that may have arisen dur-
¡ng your last ride.
 Remove the spark plugs. Turn the
STORAGE PROCEDURE BATTERY
o engine a few t¡mes by putt¡ng the
Remove the batterY from
motorcycle. transm¡ss¡on ¡n top gear and turn-
lf the motorcycle is to be left unused
ng the rear wheel. Reinstall the
for extended period of t¡me for winter
storage or any other reason, the
mach¡ne needs special servicing re
I] a crurtoru-
Be sure to remove the nsgat¡vc
spark plugs.
Drain the engine oil thoroughly.
Beplace the o¡l filter with a new
quir¡ng appropriate materials, equip-
Iminal first, then remove the Pos one and pour fresh oil as outlined
ment ánd skill. For this reason, Suzuki n this manual.
torminal.
recommends that you trust this main t-_-- Adjust the pressure of t¡res as
tenance work to your Suzuki dealer' descr¡bed in the TIRES section.
lf you need to serv¡ce the mach¡ne for . Clean the outside of the Lubricate all places as ¡nstructed
storage yourself, follow the general with a mild detergent and iñ th¡s manual.
guidelines as f ollows. any corrosion from the Do the "lnspect¡on Before Riding"
and wir¡ng harness as listed ¡n this manual.
MOTORCYCLE a Store the batterY in a room a
Clean the entire motorcycle. Placethe freez¡ng.
motorcycle on the side stand on a
firm, flat surface where it will not fall TIRES
over. Turn the handlebars allthe way lnflate the tires to the normal
to the left and lock the steering, and cations.
remove the iqnition keY.
EXTERNAL
FUEL . Spray all v¡nYl and rubber
. Fill the fuel tank to the top with with rubber Preservative.
fuel mixed with the amount of a Spray the unPainted surfaces
gasoline stabilizer recommended rust preventative
by the stab¡lizer manufacturer. o Coat the painted surfaces with
a Run the engine for a few minutes
until the stabilized gasol¡ne f¡lls the
carburetors. PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING
SERVICE
NOTE: Make sure that the fuel valve a Clean the entire motorcycle.
is in "OFF" position. . Reinstall the battery.

ENGINE
a Pour one tablespoon of motor oil
A J4!I!9\
into the spark plug holes. Reinstall f8. .rr. to connect the Pos¡tive
the spark plugs and crank the en minal f¡rst. theI connect the nc0i
o¡ne a few times lre¡minal.
. órain the engine oilthoroughly añd L-
fillthe crankcase with the fresh en-
gine oil all the waY uP to the filler
hole.
SPECIFICATIONS ELECfRICAI.
,.¡on type.- . .. Elecrronic rsnrrron (CDt)
.r.ton timing...... 5o B.T.D.C. below 22OO mñ án¿,
DIMENSIOf{S AI{D DRY MASS 28o B.T.D.C. ábove 43Oo rm,n
Overáll length. 2365 mm {93.1 in} -.. For Swirzerland a¡d NGK DPAgEA 9
GermanY 12V 43.2 kct12 Ah)/]0 HR
2230 mm (87.8 in) .. For others Three phase A.C qéner¿to¡
465 mm 134.1 inl 20t20t10t10 a -
1325 mm {52.2 ¡n) 12V 60/55W
152O mm f59.8 in) 12V 21W
23O mm ( 9.1 in) 12V 5/21W x2
89o mm 135.0 in) 12V 5W
194 ks (428 lbs) ]2V 3W
12V 3W
ENGINE
Tvpe..... -..-... Four stroke, air-cooled, with SACS, SOHC 12V 2W
Number ol cyliñder ' 1

Bore.-.... 105 mm {4.134 in)

Sroke .... 90 mm (3.543 in) ,tAPAClflEs
Displacemeñt 779 cm' {47.5 cu in) ., rank, including 24 L 16-315.3 t,S/lmp. oat)
Compression ratio..... . 9.5: 1 Beserve........... 5.5 L (1.5/t.2 Us/tmo. oall
Carburetor. MIKUNI BST33. two r.e ol, oil chañge.._. 2600 ml (2.7/2.3 US/tm; od
An cleaner. Non-woven fabric element with fitter change.......... 27OO ml 12.9/2.4 US/tm;. qr)
Starter system. Electric starter motor
Lubrication system.
TRANSMISSIof{
Clutch............ Wet mult¡ plate type
Transmission....... s-speed constanl mesh
Gearsh¡ft pattern.. -.. -
Primary reduct¡on rat¡o........... ... 1.848 t61/33)
Gear ratios, 1ow..... 2.461 t32l13l
2nd......... 1.578 {30/19)
3rd ' ' 1 .2OO t24t2ot
4rh o.9561221231
fop....... 0.800 {20/25)
Final reduction ratio...... 3_133 147115)
D ve chain. . D|D525V9, 116 links
cHASStS
Front sLrspension-.. TelescoDic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension. . . Link type, coil spring, gas/oil damped.
preload lully adiustabls
29.00'
135 mm {5.31 in)
43o {r¡ght & left}
2.5 m {a.2 ft)
Disc brake
Disc brake
90/9G21 54S, tube
13O/8O '17 655, tube