A

+p SUZUKI

OWNER'S MANUAL
This owner's manual contains
important safety information.
Please read it carefully.

Part No. 99011-10652-03A

FUEL. ENGINE OIL AND COOLANT
RECOMMENDATION

FUEL .......................................................................................................... 2-2

B
ENGINE OIL .................................................................................................. 2-3
ENGINE COOLANT SOLUTION ..............................................................2 - 5
 I .
FUEL, ENGINE OIL AND GasolineIMethanol Blends NOTE: ENGINE OIL
Fuel containing 5% or less metha- To help clean the air, Suzuki Oil quality is a major contributor to
COOLANT nol (wood alcohol) may be suit- recommends that you use the your engine's performance and
RECOMMENDATION
FUEL
able for use in your motorcycle if
they contain co-solvents and cor-
rosion inhibitors.
. oxygenated fuels.
Be sure that any oxygenated
fuel you use has octane rat-
life. Always select good quality
engine oil. Suzuki recommends
the use of SUZUKl PERFOR-
Your motorcycle requires ings of at least 87 pump MANCE 4 MOTOR OIL or equiva-
unleaded gasoline with a mini- DO NOT USE fuels containing octane ((R+M)/2 method). lent engine oil. Use SFISG or SHI
mum pump octane rating of 87 more than 5% methanol under If you are not satisfied with the SJ with JASO MA in API (Ameri-
((R+M)/2 method). In some areas, any circumstances. Fuel system driveablity of your motorcycle can Petroleum Institute) classifi-

~1 1 1 1
the only fuels that are available I damage or motorcycle perfor- when you are using an oxy- cation.
are oxygenated fuels. Oxygen- mance problems resulting from genated fuel, or if engine ping-
ated fuels which meet the mini- the use of such fuels are not the ing is experienced, substitute SAE API : : J

mum octane requirement and the responsibility of Suzuki and may another brand as there are dif- 1OW-40 SF or SG
reauirements described below not be covered under the New ferences between brands. 1OW-40 SH or SJ
may be used in your motorcycle Vehicle Limited Warranty or the
without jeopardizing the New Emission Control System War- CAUTION API: American Petroleum Institute
Vehicle Limited Warranty or the ranty. JASO: Japanese Automobile
Emission Control System War-
ranty. Fuel Pump Labeling
In some states, pumps that dis-
NOTE: Oxygenated fuels are pense oxygenated fuels are
fuels which contain oxygen-carry- required to be labeled for the type
1
1
Spilling gasoline containing
alcohol can harm your motor-
cycle. Alcohol can damage
painted surfaces.
Standards Organization

SAE Engine Oil Viscosity

Suzuki recommends the use of
SAE 1OW-40 engine oil. If SAE
ing additives such as MTBE or and percentage of oxygenate, Be careful not to spill any fluid 10W-40 engine oil is not available,
alcohol. and whether important additives when filling the fuel tank. Wipe select an alternative according to
are present. Such labels may pro- the following chart.
spilled gasoline up immedi-
Gasoline Containing MTBE vide enough information for you to ately.
Unleaded gasoline containing determine if a particular blend of
I

MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl fuel meets the requirements listed

Ether) may be used in your motor- above. In other states, pumps
cycle if the MTBE content is not may not be clearly labeled as to ENGINE OIL
greater than 15%. This oxygen- the content or type of oxygenate
ated fuel does not contain alco- and additives. If you are not sure
hol. that the fuel you intend to use
meets these requirements, check
GasolineIEthanol Blends with the service station operator
Blends of unleaded gasoline and or the fuel suppliers.
ethanol (grain alcohol), also
known as GASOHOL, may be
used in your vehicle if the ethanol
content is not greater than 10%.
 Energy Conserving
JASO T903
The JASO T903 standard is an Suzuki does not recommend tht
index to select engine oils for 4- use of "ENERGY CONSERVING
ENGINE COOLANT SOLUTION
Use engine coolant that is corn-
patible with an aluminum radiator,
II CAUTION
stroke motorcycle and ATV oils. Some engine oils which i! mixed with distilled water at a
engines. Motorcycle and ATV API SH or greater has "ENERG) 5050 mixture ratio for engine

engines lubricate clutch and CONSERVING" indication in AP coolant solution. An engine cool-
transmission gears with engine classification doughnut mark ant mixture other than 5 0 can
oil. JASO T903 specifies perfor- These oils can affect engine lift affect c o o n u efficiencv or rust
mance requirements for motorcy- and clutch performance. ,"hibiting pe&rmance. '
cle and ATV clutches and
transmission. Engine Coolant
Engine coolant should be used at
There are two classes, MA and all times in your motorcycle's radi-
MB. The oil container has follow- ator, even if the temperature in
ing classification for confirming your area does not go down to the
the standard. freezing point. Engine coolant
acts as a rust inhibitor and water
Not recommended Recommended Pump hbricant as well as an anti-
freeze solution.
11
DO not spill any fluid when fill-
ing the radiator. W i p spilled
engine coolant up immediately.
Water for Mixing
Use distilled water only. Water
other than distilled water can tor-
rode and clog the aluminum radia-
tor.
Required amount of engine cool-
antlwater solution capacity (total):
2200 ml (4.6 US pt)

,
I'
Engine coolant is harmful or I100 ml
fatal if swallowed or inhaled. (2.3US pt)

@ Code number of oil sales company Do not drink antifreeze or cool-

0Oil classification ant solution. If swallowed, do
not induce vomiting. Immedi-
ately contact a poison control
center or a physician. Avoid
inhaling mist or hot vapors; if
inhaled, remove to fresh air. If
coolant gets in eyes, flush eyes
with water and seek medical
attention. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Solution can be
poisonous to animals. Keep
out of the reach of children and
animals.
\
 CONTROLS. EQUIPMENT AND
ADJUSTMENTS

LOCATION OF PARTS ....................................................................................3-2

KEY ....................................................................................................................
IGNITION SWITCH ..............................................................................................
INSTRUMENT PANEL .........................................................................................
3-5
3-5
3-7
L
LEFT HANDLEBAR ...................................................................................... 3 - 13
RIGHT HANDLEBAR ...................................................................................... 3-15
FUEL TANK CAP .............................................................................................. 3-17
GEARSHIFT LEVER .......................................................................................... 3-18
REAR BRAKE PEDAL ............................................................................. 3-18
SEAT LOCK AND HELMET HOLDERS ........................................................... 3-19
SIDE STAND ................ ..............................................................
3-20
SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT .......................................................................... 3-21
CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS
LOCATION OF PARTS

@Clutch lever
@Left handlebar switches
@ I
Instrument panel
@ I
Ignition switch
@Right handlebar switches
@Throttle grip
a Front brake lever
8 Fuel tank cap

NO keys come with this motorcy
e. Keep the spare key in a safc
lace. An identifying number i:
:amped on the plate. Use thi:
~ m b e rwhen making a replace
lent key.
lease write down your key num
er in the box provided for you
lture reference.
.<eyNo.
@ I brake pedal
Rear
Due to the location of the steer-
ing damper, some key chains
could get caught between the
steering damper and the steer-
ing stem nut. This could inter-
fere with steering and cause
loss of control.
Use your ignition key without
key chains, fobs or other keys
attached.
IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch has 4 posi-
tions.
"OFF" position
All electrical circuits are off. The
engine will not start. The key can
be removed.
"ON" position
The ignition circuit is completed
and the engine can run. The
headlight and taillight will auto-
matically turn on. The key cannot
be removed in this position.
NOTE: Start the engine promptly
after turning the key to the "ON"
position, or the battery will lose
power due to consumption by the
headlight and taillight.

"LOCK" position
All electrical circuits are off. The
key can be removed and the
steering will be locked. Turn the
steering all the way to the left and
push down the key and turn it to
the "LOCK" position.
"P" (PARKING) position
Taillight will come on to increase
visibility for temporary road side
parking at night. The key can be
removed and the steering will be
locked.
Turning the ignition switch to
the "P" (PARKING) or "LOCK"
position while the motorcycle
is moving can be hazardous.
Moving the motorcycle while
the steering is locked can be
hazardous. You could lose
your balance and fall, or you
could drop the motorcycle.
Stop the motorcycle and place
it on the side stand before lock-
ing the steering. Never attempt
to move the motorcycle when
the steering is locked.
IOTE: The key hole can be cob
red by turning the lid for ant,
,eft purpose.
urn the ignition switch to "LOCK
osition and change the lid holc
osition when leaving your motor
ycle.
Align the lid hole position to the
key hole position when inserting
the key.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Turn Signal Indicator Light 00
When either the right or left turn
signals are being operated, the
indicator light will flash intermit-
tently.
NOTE: If a turn signal light is not
operating properly due to bulb fil-
ament or circuit failure, the indica-
tor light flickers more quickly to
notify the rider of the existence of
the failure.
Tachometer @
The tachometer indicates the
engine speed in revolutions per
minute (rlmin).
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the
road speed in kilometers per hour
and miles per hour.

Neutral Indicator Light 8
The green indicator light will come
on when the transmission is in
neutral. The light will go out when
you shift into any gear other than
neutral.
Clock @$
The clock indicates 12-hour
mode. Follow the procedure
below to adjust the clock.
1. Push the buttons, 0 and @,
simultaneously until the hour
display blinks.
2. Adjust the hour display by
pushing the "ADJUST" button
@.
NOTE: When the ''ADJUST' but-
ton @ is held in the display
advances continuously
3
3. Push the "SELECT" button
to highlight the minute
4. Adjust the minute
pushing the "ADJUST" butto
a.
5. push the "SELECT" button
to resume clock mode.
1
Odometerrrrip Meter @
The display in the speedomete
has three functions, the odome
ter and two trip meters. When th
ignition switch is turned to th
"ON"position, the display indi
cates the test pattern show
below for three seconds. Then th
display changes to the odomete
or trip meter, as indicated befor
'The two trip meters are resettabl
odometers. They can register tw
kinds of distance at the Sam
time. For instance, the trip
A can register the trip
and the trip meter B can registe
the distance between fuel
change the display, push the
Odometer
I-/ 17
TRIP LI.LI
Trip meter A
Trip meter B
To reset the trip meter to zero,
push the button @ for two sec-
onds while the display indicates
the trip meter A or B you want to
reset.
Operating the display while
riding can be hazardous.
Removing a hand from the han-
dlebars can reduce your ability
to control the motorcycle.
Always keep both hands on the
handlebars while operation.
Coolant Temperature Meter1
Oil Pressure Indicator1
Fuel Injection System lndicator
The display and the indicator light
@ in the instrument panel have
three functions, coolant tempera-
ture meter, oil pressure indicator
and fuel injection system indica-
tor. The display normally indicates
coolant temperature.
When the ignition switch is turned
to the "ON"position, the display
indicates the test pattern shown
below for three seconds. Then
display changes to the coolant
temperature meter.
Coolant Temperature
When the coolant temperature is
higher than 248"F, the display 0
flickers and symbol mark 6 and
indicator light @ come on. When
the coolant temperature exceeds
266"F, the display @ blinks "HI"
and symbol mark @ and indicator
light @ come on.

CAUTION
Running the engine with high
engine coolant temperature
can cause serious engine dam-
age. If the engine coolant tem-
perature indicates more than
248°F and indicator light
comes on, stop the engine to
let it cool.
Do not run the engine until the
coolant temperature indicates
less than 248°F.
I
Oil Pressure
With the ignition switch in th
"ON" position but the engine no
started, the symbol '-" @ in th
display and the indicator light 9
comes on. As soon as the engin
is started, the symbol ''-" an
the indicator light should go out.
I CAUTION
I
Riding the motorcycle with the
symbol "eand ." indicator
light lit can damage the engine
and transmission.
I
Whenever the symbol "e."
and indicator light up, indicat-
ing low oil pressure, stop the
engine immediately. Check the
oil level and determine if the
I
proper amount of oil is in the
engine. If the light still does not
go out, have your authorized
Suzuki dealer or qualified
mechanic troubleshoot your
Fuel Injection System
I CAUTION
Riding the motorcycle with the
display indicates the problem
of the fuel injection system and
the indicator light lit can dam-
age the engine and transmis-
sion.
If the fuel injection system fails,
symbol mark @ and red indicator Whenever the red indicator
light @ comes on and the display
@ indicates "FI" in following two light is lit and the display indi-
modes; cates "FI", have your autho-
rized Suzuki dealer or qualified
A. The display @ indicates "FI" mechanic inspect the fuel
and the coolant temperature injection system as soon as
alternately, and symbol mark possible.
Q and the red indicator light
@ comes on and remains lit.
B. The display @ indicates "FI"
continuously and the symbol
mark @ and the red indicator
light @ blinks.
The engine may continue to run in
mode A, but the engine will not
start in mode B.
NOTE:
If the display indicates "Fl" and
the coolant temperature alter-
nately, and the red indicator
light comes on and remains lit,
keep the engine running and
bring your motorcycle to an
authorized Suzuki dealer. If
the engine stalls, try restarting
the engine after turning the
ignition switch off and on.
If the display indicates "FI"
continuously and the red indi-
cator light blinks, the engine Fuel Indicator Light @
will not start. If the engine is
running, keep the engine run-
ning and bring your motorcycle
to authorized Suzuki dealer.
When the display indicates
"CHEC", check following items;
Make sure that the engine stop
switch is in the "0"position.
Make sure that the transmis-
sion is in neutral or the side
stand is fully up.
If the display still indicates
"CHEC" after above procedure,
inspect the ignition fuse and con-
nection of lead wire couplers.
-12
gal), the indicator light remains I
This indicator light lit for three se
the indicator light should go out i
there is enough fuel in the tank.
light comes on, you should
fuel to the fuel tank at the
fuel.
3
Clutch Lever Adjustment
The distance between the grip
and the clutch lever is adjustable
among four positions. To change
the position, push the clutch lever
forward and turn the adjuster to
the desired position. When
changing the clutch lever position,
always be sure the adjuster stops
in the proper position; a projection
of the clutch lever holder should fit
into the depression of the
adjuster. This motorcycle is deliv-
ered from the factory with its
adjuster set on position 2.
Adjusting the clutch lever posi-
tion while riding can be hazard-
ous. Removing a hand from the
handlebars can reduce your
ability to control the motorcy-
cle.
Always keep both hands on the
handlebars while riding.

Headlight Flasher Switch @
Press the switch to light the head-
light.
Dimmer Switch
"go"position
The headlight low beam and tail-
light turn on.
"ZO" position
The headlight high beam and tail-
light turn on. The high beam indi-
cator light also turns on.
Turn Signal Switch @
Moving the switch to the "e"
position will flash the left turn sig-
nals. Moving the switch to the "e"
position will flash the right turn
signals. The indicator light will
also flash intermittently. To cancel
turn signal operation, push the
switch in.
Failure to use the turn sig
and failure to turn off the
signals can be hazarc
Other drivers may misj
your course and this
result in an accident.
Always use the turn si!
when you intend to ch
lanes or make a turn. Be
to turn off the turn signals
completing the turn or
change.
@
Horn Button "b"
Press the button to sour
horn.
'
I
RIGHT HANDLEBAR
Engine Stop Switch
"x" position
The ignition circuit is off. The
engine cannot start or run.
"C)" position
The ignition circuit is on and the
engine can run.
Front Brake Lever @
Apply the front brake by squeez-
ing the front brake lever towards
the grip. The brake light will come
on when the lever is squeezed.
Hazard Warning Switch @
All four turn signal lights and indi-
cators will flash simultaneously
when the switch is turned on with
the ignition switch in "ON" or "P"
Position. Use the hazard warning
lights to warn other traffic during
emergency parking or when your
vehicle could otherwise become a
traffic hazard.
Electric Starter Button ''0''@
Use this button to operate the
starter motor. With the ignition
switch in the "ON" position, the
engine stop switch in the "0
position, and the transmission is
in neutral, pull in the clutch lever
and push the electric starter but-
ton to start the engine.
NOTE: This motorcycle has a
starter interlock system for the
ignition and starter circuit. The
engine can only be started if:
The transmission is in neutral
and the clutch is disengaged,
or
The transmission is in gear,
the side stand is fully up, and
the clutch is disengaged.
NOTE: The headlight will go off
when the electric starter button is
pushed.
CAUTION
To prevent electrical system
damage, do not operate the
starter motor more than five
seconds at a time.
If the engine does not start
after several attempts, check
the fuel supply and ignition
system. Refer to the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING section in this man-
ual.
Front Brake Lever Adjustment
I
The distance between the throttle
grip and the front brake lever is
adjustable among six positions.
To change the position, push the
brake lever forward and turn the
adjuster to the desired position.
Be sure the adjuster stops in the
proper position; a projection of the
brake lever holder should fit into
the depression of the adjuster.
This motorcycle is delivered from
the factory with its adjuster set on
position 4.
rAdjusting the front brake lever
position while riding can be
hazardous. Removing a hand
II
from the handlebars can
reduce your ability to control
the motorcycle.
Always keep both hands on the
handlebars while riding.
Throttle Grip @
Engine speed is controlled
position of the throttle grip.
toward you to increase
@ Ilevel
Fuel
To open the fuel tank cap, insert
@ Filler neck
the ignition key into the lock and
turn it clockwise. With the key
inserted, lift up the cap. To close
the cap, push the cap down firmly
Overfilling the fuel tank can
cause the fuel to overflow
when it expands due to heat
from the engine or the sun.
Spilled fuel can catch on fire.
Never fill the fuel above the
bottom of the filler neck.
1
Fuel and fuel vapor are highly
flammable and toxic. You can
be burned or poisoned when
refueling.
Stop the engine and keep
flames, sparks and heat
sources away.
Refuel only outdoors or in a
well ventilated area.
Do not smoke.
Wipe up spills immediately.
Avoid breathing fuel vapor.
Keep children and pets away.
GEARSHIFT LEVER ( REAR BRAKE PEDAL
I SEAT LOCK AND HELMET
HOLDERS I A small and ligk~t article such as
rain gear or a wi~ndbreaker can be
placed under the rear seat.
Loading limit: 2 kg (4.5 Ibs)

Helmet Holders

brake pedal
.. To remove the rear seat, insert
~~ -
apply llla "rake. The br
Ir;al
transmissio"- which operates as the ignition key into the lock and
light will come on when the I c -
shown. To shift properly, pull the la operated.
turn it clockwise. Raise the front //I,L -'I -r/k
I

1
U1aN ic '

1
C.--L.n
clutch lever and close the throttle
at the same time you operate the. ...
gearshift lever. Lift the gearsnltt
1 end of the seat and slide it for-
ward. -rhis
.. ...-.-.-J
/
mntnrcvcln hac hnlmnt hnlrl

ers under the rear seat. Hook

..mu "U" I I b I I I I G L IIUIU-

lever to upshift and depress the your helmet on the helmet holder
lever to downshift. Neutral is and lock the seat.
located between low and 2nd 1
gear. When neutral is desired,
depress or lift the lever halfway
between low and 2nd gear. Riding with a helmet fastened
to the helmet holder can inter-
NnTF. When the transmission is ( fere with rider control.
in neutral the green indicator light
on the instrument panel will be lit.
However, even though the light is
illuminated, cautiously release the
clutch lever slowly to determine
I To reinstall the seat, slide the seat
hooks into the seat hook retainers
and push down firmly until the
Seat snaps into the locked posi-
tion.
Never carry a helmet fastened
to the helmet holder. Fix the
helmet securely atop the seat if
IIAI I mn met amwwnn :b
whether the transmission is posi-
tively in neutraL

I1 move and cause loss of rider

controi.

the seat securely in its

-
SIDE STAND
An interlock system is provided to
cut off the ignition circuit when the
side stand is down and the trans-
mission is in any gear other than
neutral.
The side standfignition interlock
system works as follows:
if the side stand is down and
the transmission is in gear, the
engine cannot be started.
Ifthe engine is running and the
transmission is shifted into
gear with the side stand down,
the engine will stop running.
ifthe engine is running and the
side stand is put down with the
transmission in gear, the
engine will stop running.
3-20
Check 'peration Of the side
standlignition interlock SYS-
tern before riding.
Always retract the side stand
completely before starting off.
--
-
CAUTION
Park the motorcycle on firm,
level ground to help prevent it
from falling over.
~f YOU must park on an incline,
aim the front of the motorc~cle
uphill and put the
into 1st gear to reduce the POs- ,
sibility of rolling off the side
stand.
SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
The standard settings of both
front and rear suspensions are
selected to meet various riding
conditions such as low to high
rnotorc~cle speed and light to
heavy load on the motorcycle.
The Suspension settings can be
adjusted for your preference and
fine-tuning.
FRONT SUSPENSION
Spring Pre-load Adjustment
To change the spring pre-load,
turn the adjuster @ or
colJrlterclockwise. Turning the
adjuster clockwise will increase
the spring pre-load. Turning the @Position 0
adjuster COunterclockwise will @Position 6
the spring pre-load. 0Position 8
There are eight grooved lines on
the side of the adjuster @) for ref-
erence. Position 8 provides the
minimum spring pre-load and
Position 0 provides the maximum
pre-load. This motorcycle is deliv-
from the factory with its
set on position 6.
.-.
m a
--
-
Damping Force Adjustment
The rebound and compression
damping force can be individually
adjusted by turning the respective
adjusters. The rebound damping
force adjuster @ is located at the
top of the front fork. The compres.
sion damping force adjuster @ is
located at the bottom of the froni
fork.
To set the rebound and compres,
sion damping force, turn th€
adjuster clockwise until it stop:
and then turn it counterclockwise
Count the number of turns fron
fully turned-in position. The stan
dard rebound damping force set
ting is 1 turn. The standarc
compression damping force set
ting is 1 turn.
1
urn the adjuster clockwise from
he standard position to stiffen the
lamping force. Turn the adjuster
:ounterclockwise to soften the
lamping force. The dampin
3rce should be adjusted gradu
illy to fine-tune the suspension.
Unequal suspension
ment can cause poor handling
and loss of stability.
Adjust the right and left front
forks to the same settings.
REAR SUSPENSION
Spring Pre-load Adjustment
The adjustment can be performe
by changing the adjuster rin
position. However, Suzuki reco
mends that this adjustment
done by your authorized Suzu
dealer, since a special tool
needed for this job.
2
Damping Force Adjustment To set the rebound damping force
adjuster to the standard position,
Turn the adjuster clockwise until it
stops. Turn the adjuster counter-
clockwise 314 turns.
To set the compression damping
force adjuster to the standard
position, Turn the adjuster clock-
wise until it stops. Turn the
I adjuster counterclockwise 2-114
turns.
1 Turn the adjuster clockwise from
the standard position to stiffen the
damping force. Turn the adjuster
counterclockwise to soften the
damping force. The damping
I The rebound and compression
force should be adjusted gradu-
ally to fine-tune the suspension.
damping force can be individually
adjusted by turning the respective
adjusters. The rebound damping
force adjuster @ and compres-
sion damping force adjuster @I
are located at the left side of the
rear suspension damper unit.
NOTE: Turn the damping force
adjuster when the rear suspen-
sion damper unit is cool to adjust
damping force precisely The
adjuster cannot be turned when
the rear suspension is hot. Wait
until the rear suspension damper
unit becomes cool.
 BREAK-IN AND INSPECTION
BEFORE RIDING

BREAK-IN ...........................................................................................................
4-2
INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING .................................................................. 4 - 3
BREAK-IN AND
INSPECTION BEFORE
RIDING
BREAK-IN
The first 800 km (500 miles) is the
most important in the life of your
motorcycle. Proper operation dur-
ing this break-in period will help
assure maximum life and perfor-
mance from your new motorcycle.
The following guidelines explain
proper break-in procedures.
Maximum Engine Speed
Recommendation
The table below shows the maxi-
mum engine speed recommenda-
tion during the break-in period.
5500 r/min
Over 1600 km Below
(1 000 miles)
4-2
Vary the Engine Speed INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING
Although it is essential to
some stress on the engine
ponents during break-in, you
be careful not to load the e
too much.
Critical Service
Breaking in the New Tires The initial service (break-in main- inspection before each ride.
New tires need proper break- tenance) is the most important Refer to the table below for
assure maximum performa service your motorcycle will check items. For further
details, refer to the INSPEC-
TION AND MAINTENANCE sec-
Follow all instructions in the
TIRES section in this owner's
and loss of control. manual.
break-in of the tires
described in this section
avoid hard acceleration,
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

NOTICE ................................................................................................................
7-2
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............................................................................. 7-2
TOOLS .................................................................................................................
7-5
FUEL TANK LIFT ................................................................................................ 7-5
STEERING DAMPER MAINTENANCE ..............................................................7-6
LUBRICATION POINTS ...................................................................................... 7-6
BAllERY ........................................................................................................7-7
AIR CLEANER ..................................................................................................... 7-8
SPARK PLUG .................................................................................................. 7-10
ENGINE OIL ....................................................................................................... 7-14
IDLE SPEED .................................................................................................. 7-18
THROllLE CABLE PLAY ................................................................................ 7-19
FUEL HOSES .................................................................................................... 7-19
CLUTCH ........................................................................................................... 7-20
ENGINE COOLANT .......................................................................................... 7-21
DRIVE CHAIN ................................................................................................... 7-22
BRAKES ......................................................................................................... 7-25
TIRES ...............................................................................................................
7-29
SIDE STANDAGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM ............................................... 7-32
FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL .............................................................................. 7-33
REAR WHEEL REMOVAL ................................................................................ 7-35
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT ......................................................................... 7-37
FUSES ...............................................................................................................
7-38
MAIN'TENANCE CHART
Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer reading or
months, whichever comes first. I
1 3. Remove the front seat bv
removing the bolts @.

' Throttle valve synchronization

- -
I (CA.'onlv) 1 - I I 1 - I I II
' Evaporative emission control system - - 1 1 1 - 1
(California model only) I -.~
Reolace
- - vaoer
~ - r -
hose everv
- ,four
~~ ~-
~
vears 3~~

PAIR system - - I l I - I l
' Enoine coolant I Reolace everv two vears
A tool kit is provided with vour

I
Radiator hose - I I I I l I I
- I I I I I I I motorcycle. pull the knob ' @I,
Clutch hose
'Replace every four years Open the lid and Out the tool
4. Remove the bolts @.
- I l l I l l 1 I bag. 5. Take the prop stay off the tray
Clutch fluid under the rear seat.
'Re~laceeverv two vears

Drive chain I I I I I I I I
Clean and lubricate everv 1000 km (600 miles)
FUEL TANK LIFT
' Brakes I I I I I I I I I
- I I I I I I I I
1. Place the motorcycle on the
Brake hose
'Replace every four years
side stand.
- I I I I I I I I
Brake fluid
'Re~laceeverv two vears
Tires - I I I I I I I I
* Steerina
" I 1 1 - 1 I I - l I
Front forks - - I -
* Rear suspension - - I -

Chassis bolts and nuts T T T T 6. Lift the front end of the fuel

NOTE: I= Inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary,

I tank and prop it up as shown
above. Hold the fuel tank with
the prop stand @.

1
R= Replace, T= Tighten
NOTE: (California model only) and (CA. ONLY) fneans that the items o 2. Remove the bolts @) and cov-
the maintenance interval is to be applied only for the California model. ers.
STEERING DAMPER
MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the steering damper
shaft clean at all times.
2. Wipe off any oil residue with a
clotha.
NOTE: Do not confuse the
grease-like residue on the steer-
ing damper's shaft with an oil
leak. Collection of this residue is
normal and is from oil seal lubri-
cant used in the damper.
You may also notice a sound as
the damper shaft is stroked in and
out. This "escaping air" type
sound is normal and is made as
the internal valving damps the
shaft movement.
LUBRICA'I'ION POINTS
Proper lubrication is important for
safe, smooth operation and a long
life for your motorcycle. Be sure
that all lubrication is performed
during periodic maintenance on
the motorcycle. Increase fre-
quency when you use your motor-
cycle in severe conditions.
I
I E ....Motor oil
.... Grease
a,...
Clutch lever holder
@.... Side stand pivot and spring
hook
@.... Footrest pivot
@.... Drive chain
@....Throttle cables and brake
lever holder
@I....Brake pedal pivot and
footrest pivot
BAllERY
The battery is located under the
front seat. This battery is a sealed
1 CAUTION I
Exceeding the maximum
type and requires no mainte-
nance. Have your dealer check charging rate for the battery
can shorten its life.
the battery's state of charge peri-
odically. The standard charging
rate is 1.4A x 5 to 10 hours and I Never exceed the maximum
the maximum rate is 6.OA x 1 charging rate.
hour.
I CAUTION 1
Reversing the battery lead
wires can damage the charging
system and the battery.
The red lead must go to the
positive (+) terminal and the
black (or black with white
tracer) lead must go to the neg-
ative (-)terminal.
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds.
I Wash hands after handling. 1
Hydrogen gas produced by
batteries can explode if
exposed to flames or sparks.
Keep flames and sparks away
from the battery. Never smoke
-when working near the battery.
AIR CLEANER
The air cleaner element must be
kept clean to provide good engine
power and gas mileage. If you
use your motorcycle under normal
low-stress conditions, you should
service the air cleaner at the inter-
vals specified. If you ride in dusty,
wet, or muddy conditions, you will
need to inspect the air cleaner
element much more frequently.
Use the following procedure to
remove the element and inspect
it.
Operating the engine without
the air cleaner element in place
could allow a flame to spit back
from the engine to the air
cleaner, or could allow dirt to
enter the engine. This could
cause a fire or severe engine
damage.
Never run the engine without
the air cleaner element prop-
, erly installed.
CAUTION
Clean or replace the air cleaner
element frequently if the motor-
cycle is used in dusty, wet or
muddy conditions. The air
cleaner element will clog under
these conditions, and this may
cause engine damage, poor
performance, and poor fuel
economy.
Installation
Reinstall the air cleaner element
in the reverse order of the
removal.
CAUTION
A torn air cleaner element will
allow dirt to enter the engine
and can damage the engine.
1 4. Remove the air cleaner ele-
ment @.
Carefully examine the air
cleaner element for tears dur-
Air Cleaner Element Cleaning ing cleaning. Replace it with a
new one if it is torn.
Failure to position the air
cleaner element properly can
allow dirt to bypass the air
cleaner element. This will
cause engine damage.
Carefully use an air hose to blow
the dust from the air cleaner ele- Be sure to properly install the
ment. air cleaner element.
NOTE: Always apply air pressure
on the throttle body side of the air
cleaner element only. If you apply
air pressure on the air cleaner
cover side, dirt will be forced into
the pores of the element, restrict-
ing the air flow through the ele-
ment.
Air Cleaner Drain Plug
NOTE: I *. , . .
4

nor avaiia~ie, consult your

Suzuki dealer.
This motorcycle uses - .resiqtor-
--.- .- .
range for your engine. This type spark plug to avoid jam-
may cause severe engine dam- ming electronic parts.
age which will not be covered
under warranty.
I Improper spark plug selection
may cause
el rc;e wrr~
I
...:aL. electronic interfer-
your motorcycle

I
I
ignition system, resulting in 3. Disconnect the connectors, @

Remove the plugs and drain II Use one of the spark plugs
listed below or equivalent. I/ motorcycle performance prob-
lems. Use recommended
and @.

water and oil at the periodic main-

tenance interval. The air cleaner II Consult your Suzuki dealer or
qualified mechanic if you are
I
up.., nlrmc
c n s r k t2r"UYo.

--
I
/ .. \ \

( / L / '\%I 1
I

drain plug is located beneath the

air cleaner box.
II not sure which spark-plug is
correct for type of usage.
SPARK PLUG REMOVPl
To remove the spark pluas.
" . follow II Y. hWW\ U'M
(0

I'
.I 8" y - ""UUUUIG "GI""".

Plug Replacement Guide

SPARK PLUG
Your motorcycle comes equipped
with NGK CR8EK or DENS0
U24ETR spark plugs. To deter-
II II NGK

I
DENS0
(
REMARKS
If the standard
plug Is apt to get
CR7EK U22ETR wet, replace with 4. Extract the spark plug cap.
mine if the standard spark plug is this plug 5. Remove the spark plug w ~ t h
right for your usage, check the
color of the plug's porcelain cen- CREEK U ~ ~ E T R Standard the spark plug wrench pro-
ter electrode insulator after motor- II 1 I If the standard v~dedIn the tool kit
cycle operation. A light brown I1 CR9EK 1 U27ETR 'lug Is
I1 overheat reolace NOTE: Be careful not to damage
color indicates that the plug is cor-
rect. A white or dark insulator indi- II with this plug.
1 Remove the bolts a. the radiator fins.
2 Remove the rad~ator@.
cates that the engine may need
adjustment, or another plug type
may be needed. Consult your
Suzuki dealer or qualified A hot radiator and hot engine
mechanic if your plug insulator is can burn you.
not a light brown color.
Wait until the radiator and
engine are cool enough to
touch with bare hands before
starting this work.

-10 7-11
Rear Side
1. Lift the fuel tank by referring to
the FUEL TANK LIFT section.
2. Disconnect the coupler and
hose @. Pull up the cover a.
3. Remove the spark plug with
the spark plug wrench pro-
vided in the tool kit.
NOTE: Pry up the spark plug cap
with a screwdriver or a bar if it is
hard to remove by hand. Do not
pull the spark plug cord.
Spark Plug Cleaning
II CAUTION
II II itDirtenters
can damage your engine if
an open spark plug
w
1 Cover the spark plug hole
whenever spark plug
removed. Is -lulc 0.6 - 0.7 rnrn
(0.024 - 0.028 in)
Adjust the gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm
NOTE: When installing the spark
plug caps, point the arrow marks
(0.024 - 0.028 in) for good igni- on the spark plug caps to the
tion. Use a thickness (feeler) exhaust side.
gauge to check the gap.
Installation
To install a spark plug, turn it in as
far as possible with your fingers,
then tighten it with a wrench.
1 CAUTION 1
A crossthreaded or overtight-
ened spark plug will damage NOTE: Insert the plug caps to the
the aluminum threads of the dead end.
Remount the radiators and tighten
the mounting bolts securely.
Carefully turn the spark plug by
hand into the threads until it is fin-
ger tight. If the spark plug is new,
tighten it with a wrench about 112
turn past finger tight. If you are
reusing the old spark plug, tighten
it with a wrench about 118 turn
Past finger tight.
ENGINE OIL
Engine life depends on oil amount
and quality. Daily oil level checks
and periodic changes are two of
the most important maintenance
items to be performed.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level as fol-
lows:
1. Place the motorcycle on level
ground on the side stand.
2. Start the engine and allow it to
idle for a few minutes.
3. Stop the engine and wait
approximately three minutes.
4. Hold the motorcycle vertically
and check the oil level through
the oil level inspection window
on the right side of the engine.
The engine oil level should be
between "C' (low) and "F" (full)
lines.
CAUTION
1I /1 The engine oil level must be
between the "C' (Low) line and
1 I "F"
II (Full) line, or engine dam-
age may occur.
Check the oil level, through the
inspection window, with the
motorcycle held vertically on
level ground before each use
of the motorcycle.
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Change the engine oil and oil filter
at the scheduled times. The
engine should always be warm
when the oil is changed so the oil
will drain easily. The procedure is
as follows:
1. Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
4. Remove the drain plug @ from
the bottom of the engine and
drain the engine oil into a drain
pan.
Engine oil and exhaust pipes
can be hot enough to burn you.
2. Remove the fairing lower part. Wait until the oil drain plug and
exhaust pipes are cool enough
to touch with bare hands
1 before draining oil.
-- \I
3. Remove the oil filler cap 0.
/

New and used oil and solvent
can be hazardous. Children
and pets may be harmed by
swallowing new or used oil or
solvent. Continuous contact
with used engine oil has been
found to cause skin cancer in
laboratory animals. Brief con-
tact with used oil or solvent
may irritate skin.
Keep new and used oil and
solvent away from children
and pets.
Wear a long-sleeve shirt and
waterproof gloves.
Wash with soap if oil or sol-
vent contacts your skin.
NOTE: Recycle or properly dis-
pose of used oil and solvent.
5. Reinstall the drain plug and
gasket. Tighten the plug
securely with a wrench.
Mark top dead center
\@
Oil filter wrench
In the position at
8. Smear a little engine oil which the filter
gasket first contacts
around the rubber gasket @ of
the new oil filter.
the mounting
surface.
9. Screw on the new filter by
hand until the filter gasket con-
tacts the mounting surface (a
small resistance w~llbe felt).
CAUTION
Using an oil filter with the
wrong design or thread specifi-
cations can cause oil leaks or
engine damage.
Use a genuine SUZUKl oil filter
or an equivalent designed for
your motorcycle. 10.Mark the top dead center posi-
-
tion on the "cap type" filter
NOTE: To tighten the oil filter wrench or on the oil filter. Use
Properll: it is important to accu- an oil filter wrench to tighten
rately identify the position at the filter 2 turns.
Which the filter gasket first con- 11.Reinstall the drain plug and
tacts the mounting surface. tighten it securely. Pour about
2900 ml (3.1 US qt) of the
specified engine oil in the filler
hole. (See FUEL, ENGINE OIL
AND COOLANT RECOM-
MENDATION section.)
NOTE: About 2700 ml(2.9 US qt)
of oil will be required when chang-
ing oil only
CAUTION
Engine damage may occur if
you use oil that does not meet
Suzuki's specifications.
Use the oil specified in the
FUEL, ENGINE OIL AND COOL-
ANT RECOMMENDATION sec-
tion.
12.Reinstall the oil filler cap.
13.Start the engine (while the
motorcycle is outside on level
ground) and allow it to idle for
a few minutes.
14.Turn the engine off and wait
approximately one minute.
Recheck the oil level in the
engine oil inspection window.
The engine oil level should be
at the " F (full) mark. If it is
lower than the " F mark, add
oil until it reaches the "F" mark.
lnspect the area around the
drain plug and oil filter for
leaks.
IDLE SPEED
Adjust the engine idle speed peri-
odically on the engine at normal
operating temperature.
To adjust the idle speed:
1. Start the engine and warm it
up by running 2000 r/min for
10 minutes in summer (where
ambient temperature is 30°C
(86°F) or thereabout) or for 20
minutes in winter (where ambi-
ent temperature is down to -
5°C (23°F) or thereabout).
2. Turn the throttle stop screw
knob 0 in or out so that the
engine idles at 1100 - 1300 r/
min.
18
THROTTLE CABLE PLAY
can cause engine speed to iise
suddenly when you turn the
handlebars. This can lead to
loss of rider control.
Adjust the throttle cable play
so that engine idle speed does
not rise due to handlebar
\
(0.08 - 0.1 6 in)
I FUEL HOSES
This motorcycle has a twin throttle
cable system. Cable @ is for pull-
ing cable and cable @ is for
returning.
To adjust the cable play:
1. Loosen the lock nut 0. lnspect the fuel hose for damage
2. Turn in the adjuster @ fully. and fuel leakage. If any defects
3. Loosen the lock nut 0. are found, the fuel hose must be
4. Turn the adjuster @ so that replaced.
the throttle grip has 2.0 - 4.0
mm (0.08 - 0.16 in) play.
5. Tighten the lock nut 0.
6. While holding the throttle grip
at the closed position, turn out
the adjuster @ to feel resis-
tance.
7. Tighten the lock nut 0.
CLUTCH
The clutch release mechanism of
this motorcycle is operated by
hydraulic pressure. There is no
adjustment needed on the clutch
release system because the sys-
tem is self adjusting. However,
inspect the following each time
before driving to make sure that
the system is in good condition
and functioning properly.
Fluid level in the reservoir to
be above "LOWER" line.
No fluid leakage.
Smooth and sure action of
clutch lever.
Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if
swallowed, and harmful if it
comes in contact with skin or
eyes.
If swallowed, do not induce
vomiting. Immediately contact
a poison control center or a
physician. If brake fluid gets in
eyes, flush eyes with water and
seek medical attention. Wash
thoroughly after handlirlg.
Solution can be poisonous to
animals. Keep out of the reach
of children and animals.
Failure to keep the clutch fluid
reservoir full with the proper
brake fluid can be hazardous.
The clutch may not work cor-
rectly without the proper
amount and type of brake fluid.
This could lead to an accident.
Inspect the clutch fluid level
before each use. Use only
DOT4 brake fluid from a sealed
container. Never use or mix dif-
ferent types of brake fluid. If
there is frequent loss of fluid,
take your motorcycle to a
Suzuki dealer or qualified
mechanic for inspection.
1 CAUTION
b e d brake fluid can damage
~
11
To add mixed coolant:
1. Lift the fuel tank by referring to
1painted surfaces and plastic
ENGINE COOLANT
2. Remove the filler cap and add
COOLANT LEVEL
The engine coolant solution
should be between "F" (full) and
"C' (low) level lines on the engine
coolant reservoir. If the level is
lower than "C' (low) level line,
bring it up to "F" (full) level by add-
ing 50:50 mixture of distilled water
and engine coolant.
the FUEL TANK LIFT section.
mixed coolant through the filler
hole.
Engine coolant is harmful or
fatal if swallowed or inhaled.
Do not drink antifreeze or cool-
ant solution. If swallowed, do
not induce vomiting. Immedi-
ately contact a poison control
center or a physician. Avoid
inhaling mist or hot vapors; if
inhaled, remove to fresh air. If
coolant gets in eyes, flush eyes
with water and seek medical
attention. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Solution can be
poisonous to animals. Keep
out of the reach of children and
animals.

NOTE: Adding only water will
dilute the engine coolant and
reduce its effectiveness. Add
50:50 mixture of engine coolant
and water.
DRIVE CHAIN
This motorcycle has a master link
type drive chain. The drive chain
has special "0" rings that perma-
nently seal grease inside. We rec-
ommend that you take your
motorcycle to an authorized
Suzuki dealer if the drive chain
needs replacing.
The condition and adjustment of
the drive chain should be checked
before each use of the motorcy-
cle. Always follow the guidelines
below for inspecting and servicing
the chain.
Riding with the chain in poor
condition or improperly
adjusted can lead to an acci-
dent.
Inspect, adjust, and maintain
the chain properly before each
ride, according to this section.
!2
Inspecting the Drive Chain
When inspecting the chain, look
for the following:
Loose pins
Damaged rollers
Dry or rusted links
Kinked or binding links
Excessive wear
Improper chain adjustment
If you find anything wrong with the
drive chain condition or adjust-
ment, correct the problem if you
know how. If necessary, consult
your authorized Suzuki dealer.
Damage to the drive chain means
that the sprockets may also be
damaged. lnspect the sprockets
for the following:
Good Worn
fi
Excessively worn teeth
Broken or damaged teeth
Loose sprocket mounting nuts
If you find any of these problems
with your sprocket, consult your
Suzuki dealer.
NOTE: The two sprockets shou
be inspected for wear when a ne
chain is installed and replaced I
necessary
Drive Chain Cleaning and
Oiling CAUTION
Clean and oil the chain as follows:
1. Wash the chain with kerosene. Some drive chain lubricants
Kerosene will lubricate and contain solvents and additives
clean the chain. which could damage the "0"
rings in your chain.
Use Suzuki chain lube or an
Kerosene can be hazardous. equivalent that is specifically
Kerosene is flammable. Chil-
intended for use with "0" ring
dren or pets may be harmed chains.
from contact with kerosene.
Drive Chain Adjustment
Keep flames and smoking
materials away from kerosene.
Keep children and pets away
from kerosene. If swallowed,
do not induce vomitillg. Call
physician immediately. Dis-
pose of used kerosene prop-
20 - 30 rnrn
erly. (0.8 - 1.2 in)
CAUTION
Cleaning the chain with gaso-
line or commercial cleaning
solvents can damage O-rings
and ruin the chain.
Clean the drive chain with ker-
lnspect the drive chain slack
before each use of the motorcy-
cle. Place the motorcycle on the
side stand. The drive chain
should be adjusted for 20 - 30
mm (0.8 - 1.2 in) of slack, as
shown.
osene only.
2. Allow the chain to dry, then
lubricate the links with Suzuki
chain lube or an equivalent.

Too much chain slack can
cause the chain to come off the
sprockets, resulting in an acci-
dent or serious damage to the
motorcycle.
lnspect and adjust the drive
chain slack before each use.
To adjust the drive chain, follow
the procedure below:
1. Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
2. Remove the cotter pin and
loosen the axle nut 0.
3. Loosen the lock nut @ (right
and left).
The muffler will be hot enough
to burn you for some time after
stopping the engine.
Wait until the muffler cools to
avoid burns.
7-24
4. Turn the right and left adjuster
bolts @ until the chain has 20
- 30 mm (0.8 - 1.2 in) of slack
halfway between the engine
sprocket and rear sprocket.
5. At the same time that the
chain is being adjusted, the
rear sprocket must be kept in
perfect alignment with the front
sprocket. To assist you in per-
forming this procedure, there
are reference marks @ on the
swing arm and each chain
adjuster which are to be
aligned with each other and to
be used as a reference from
one side to the other.
6. Tighten the lock nut @ I
(righ
and left).
7. Tighten the axle nut
securely. Replace the cot
pin 0with a new one.
8. Recheck the chain slack afte
tightening and readjust if nec
essary.
Rear axle nut tightening torque:
100 N-m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 Ib-ft)
BRAKES Brake Fluid
This motorcycle has front and
rear disk brakes.
/r
Failure to inspect and properly
maintain the brakes increases
your chance of having an acci-
dent.
lnspect the brake system
before each use according to
the INSPECTION BEFORE
RIDING section. Follow the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
section to maintain your brake
system.
NOTE: Operating in mud, water,
sand or other extreme conditions Check the brake fluid level in both
front and rear brake fluid reser-
can cause accelerated brake
wear. If you operate your motor- voirs. If the level in either reser-
voir is below the lower mark,
cycle under these conditions, the
brakes must be inspected more inspect for brake pad wear and
leaks.
often than recommended in the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.

Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if
swallowed, and harmful if it
comes in contact with skin or
eyes.
If swallowed, do not induce
vomiting. Immediately contact
a poison control center or a
physician. If brake fluid gets in
eyes, flush eyes with water and
seek medical attention. Wash
thoroughly after handling.
Solution can be poisonous to
animals. Keep out of the reach
of children and animals.
Failure to keep the brake fluid
reservoir full with proper brake
fluid can be hazardous. The
brakes may not work correctly
without the proper amount and
type of brake fluid. This could
lead to an accident.
lnspect the brake fluid level
before each use. Use only
DOT4 brake fluid from a sealed
container. Never use or mix dif-
ferent types of brake fluid. If
there is frequent loss of fluid,
take your motorcycle to a
SUZUKl dealer or qualified
mechanic for inspection.
REAR
after repair or replacemeni can
cause poor braking perfor-
mance and may result in an
accident.
Before riding, "pump" the
brake repeatedly until brake
lnspect the front and rear brake pads are pressed against the
pads to see if they are worn down brake disks and proper lever1
to the grooved wear limit line a. If pedal stroke and firm feel are
a pad is worn to the grooved wear restored.
limit line, it must be replaced with
a new one. After replacing either
NOTE: Do not squeeze/depress
the front or rear brake pads, the
the brake lever/pedal when the
brake lever or pedal must be
pads are not in their positions. It is
pumped several times. This will
difficult to push the pistons back
extend the pads to their proper
into position.
position.
will reduce braking perfor-
mance and will increase your
chance of having an accident.
lnspect brake pad wear before
each use. Ask your SUZUKl
dealer or qualified mechanic to
replace brake pads if any pad
is worn to the limit.
Rear Brake Adjustment
The rear brake pedal must be
adjusted to set the clearance
between the pedal and the foot-
rest. Adjust the brake pedal as fol-
lows:
1. Loosen the lock nut 0, and
turn the push rod @ to locate
the pedal 55 - 65 mm (2.2 -
2.6 in) below the top face of
the foot rest.
2. Retighten the lock nut @ to I
lock the push rod @ in the
proper position.
CAUTION
An incorrectly adjusted brake
pedal may force brake pads to
rub against the disk at all
times, causing damage to the
pads and disk.
Follow the steps in this section
to adjust the brake pedal prop-
erly.
7-28
Rear Brake Light Switch TIRES
Failure to follow these warn-
ings may result in an accident
due to tire failure. The tires on
your motorcycle form the cru-
cial link between your motorcy-
cle and the road.
To adjust the brake light switch, Follow these instructions;
hold the switch body and turn the Check tire condition and
adjuster so that the brake light will pressure, and adjust pres-
come on just before a pressure sure before each ride.
rise is felt when the brake pedal is Avoid overloading your
depressed. motorcycle.
Replace a tire when worn to
the specified limit, or if you
find damage such as cuts or
cracks.
Always use the size and type
of tires specified in this
owner's manual.
Balance the wheel after tire
installation.
Read this section of owner's
manual carefully.
the tires could cause tire slip
and loss of control.
Use extra care when riding on
new tires. Perform proper
break-in of the tires referring to
the BREAK-IN section and
avoid hard acceleration, hard
cornering, and hard braking for
the first 160 km (100 miles).
Tire Pressure and Loading
Proper tire pressure and prope
tire loading are important factors
Overloading your tires can lead tc
tire failure and loss of motorcyclc
control.
Check tire pressure each da)
before you ride, according to thc
table below. Tire pressure shoulc
only be checked and adjustec
before riding, since riding will hea
up the tires and lead to highe
inflation pressure readings.
Under-inflated tires make smoott
cornering difficult, and can resul
in rapid tire wear. Over-inflatec
tires have a smaller amount of tirc
in contact with the road, whict
can contribute to skidding anc
loss of control.
NOTE: When you detect drops in
tire pressure, check the tire for reached before the wear bars
nails or other punctures, or a molded into the tire make contact
damaged wheel rim. Tubeless with the road.
tires sometimes lose pressure
gradually when punctured.
'I -11
SOLO TWO-UP
RIDING RIDING
250 kPa
250 kPa
FRONT 2.50 kgf/cm2 2.50 kgf/cm2 possibly resulting in loss of motor-
36 psi 36 psi
REAR
250 kPa
2.5;qfxV 1 290 kPa
2.9;Em2
Tire Condition and Type
Tire condition and tire type affect
motorcycle performance. Cuts or
cracks in the tires can lead to tire
failure and loss . of motorcycle
control. Worn tires are susceptible
to puncture failures and subse-
quent loss of motorcycle control.
Tire wear also affects the tire pro-
file, changing motorcycle handling
characteristics.
Check tire condition each day
before you ride. Replace tires if
tires show visual evidence of
damage, such as cracks or cuts,
or if tread depth is less than 1.6
mm (0.06 in) front, 2.0 mm (0.08
in) rear.
Whenever you replace a tire, use
a tire of the size and type listed
below. If you use a different size
or type of tire, motorcycle han-
dling may be adversely affected,
cycle control.
1 bead and wheel rim. Special
Always balance the wheel after
repairing a puncture or replacing
the tire. Proper wheel balance is
important to avoid variable wheel-
to-road contact, and to avoid
uneven tire wear.
-30
Failure to follow these instruc-
tions about tubeless tires may
result in an accident due to tire
failure. Tubeless tires require
different service procedures
than tube tires.
0 Tubeless tires require an air- NOTE: The wheel has arrow
tight seal between the tire marks showing the rotating direc-
tire irons and rim protectors or
a specialized tire mounting
tion. The arrow marks on the tire
and on the wheel should be in the
same direction.
machine must be used for
removing and installing tires
to prevent tire or rim damage
which could result in an air An improperly repaired,
leak. installed, or balanced tire can
Repair puncture in tubeless cause loss of control or
tires by removing the tire and shorten tire life.
applying an internal patch.
0 Do not use an external repair Ask your SUZUKl dealer or
plug to repair a puncture since qualified mechanic to per-
the plug may work loose as a form tire repair, replace-
result of the cornering forces ment, and balancing because
experienced in a motorcycle proper tools and experience
tire. are required.
After repairing a tire, do not Install tires according to the
exceed 80 kmh (50 mph) for rotation direction shown by
the first 24 hours, 130 kmh (80 arrows on the sidewall of
mph) thereafter. 'This is to each tire.
avoid excessive heat build-up
which could result in a tire
repair failure and tire deflation.
Replace the tire if it is punc-
tured in the sidewall area, or if
a puncture in the tread area is
larger than 6 mm (3116in).
These punctures cannot be
repaired adequately.
SIDE STANDhGNlTlON
INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Check the side standlignition
interlock system for proper opera-
tion as follows:
1. Sit on the motorcycle in the
normal riding position, with the
side stand up.
2. Shift into first gear, hold the
clutch in, and start the engine.
3. While continuing to hold the
clutch in, move the side stand
to the down position.
If the engine stops running when
the side stand is moved to the
down position, then the side
standlignition interlock system is
working properly. If the engine
continues to run with the side
stand down and the transmission
in gear, then the side standligni-
tion interlock system is not work-
ing properly. Have your
motorcycle inspected by an
authorized Suzuki dealer or some
other qualified service mechanic.
!
If the side standlignition inter-
lock system is not working
properly, it is possible to ride
the motorcycle with the side
stand in the down position.
This may interfere with rider
control during a left turn.
Check the side standlignition
interlock system for proper
operation before riding. Check
that the side stand is returned
to its full up position before
starting off.
A
FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL 4. Loosen the axle @ tempo-
1. Place the motorcycle on the rarily.
side stand.
NOTE: A special tool is necessary
to loosen the bolt @. The special
tool is available at Suzuki dealer.
5. Place an accessory service
stand or equivalent under the
swing arm to help stabilize the
rear end.
6. Carefully position a jack under
the engine and raise until the
front wheel is slightly off the
2. Remove both brake calipers ground.
from the front forks by remov-
ing two mounting bolts @ on
each caliper. CAUTION
Improper jacking may cause
NOTE: Never squeeze the front
damage to the fairing or oil fil-
brake lever with the caliper ter.
removed. It is very difficult to force
the pads back into the caliper
assembly and brake fluid leakage Do not apply the jack head to
may result. the fairing lower part or the oil
filter when jacking up the
motorcycle.
3. Loosen the two axle holder
bolts on the right front fork.
7. Turn the axle counterclock-
NOTE: Never loosen the axle wise and draw it out.
holder bolts on the left front fork.

8. Slide the front wheel forward.
9. To reinstall the wheel assem-
bly, reverse the sequence as
described.
10.After installing the wheel,
apply the brake several times
REAR WHEEL REMOVAL
1. Place the motorcycle on the
Installing the front wheel in the side stand.
reverse direction can be haz-
ardous. The tire for this motor-
cycle is directional. Therefore,
the motorcycle may have
unusual handling if the wheel
is installed incorrectly.
7. Draw out the axle.
Install the front wheel in a
specified direction, as indi-
cated by the arrow on the side- 2. Remove the screws and chain
wall of the tire. case.
A hot muffler can burn you.
The muffler will be hot enough
to burn you for some time after
stopping the engine.

Wait until the muffler cools to

Failure to extend brake pads
after installing the wheel can
cause poor braking perfor-
mance and may result in an
accident.
Before riding, "pump" the
brake repeatedly until brake
pads are pressed against the
brake disks and proper lever1
pedal stroke and firm feel are
Torque bolts and nuts to the
proper specifications. If you
are not sure of the proper pro-
cedure, have your authorized
SUZllKl dealer or qualified
mechanic do this.
- stand or equivalent under the
Front axle tightening torque:
100 N-m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 Ib-ft)
avoid burns.
3. Remove the cotter pin 0.
4. Remove the axle nut 0.
5. Place an accessory service
swing arm to lift the rear wheel
-
sliahtlv off the around.
2

restored. Also check that the
wheel rotates freely.
6. Loosen the lock nut @ (right
and left). Turn the chain
Front axle holder bolt tightening adjusting nuts @ clockwise
torque: (right and left).
23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 Ib-ft)
8. With the wheel moved for-
ward, remove the chain from
the sprocket.

Front brake caliper mounting bolt

tightening torque:
26 N.m (2.6 kgf-m, 19.0 Ib-ft)

7-34

9. Pull the rear wheel assembly
rearward.
NOTE: Never depress the rear
brake pedal with the rear wheel
removed. It is very difficult to force
the pads back into the caliper
assembly
10.To replace the wheel, reverse
the complete sequence listed.
Replace the cotter pin with a
new one.
11.After installing the wheel,
apply the brake several times
and then check that the wheel
rotates freely.
I Failure to adjust the drive
chain and failure to torque
bolts and nuts properly could
lead to an accident.
Adjust the drive chain as
described in DRIVE CHAIN
ADJUSTMENT section after
installing the rear wheel.
Torque bolts and nuts to the
proper specifications. If you
are not sure of the proper
procedure, have your autho-
rized SUZUKl dealer or quali-
fied mechanic do this.
Rear axle nut tightening torque:
100 N.m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 Ib-ft)
Failure to extend brake pads
after installing the wheel can
cause poor braking perfor-
mance and may result in an
accident.
Before riding, "pump" the
brake repeatedly until brake
pads are pressed against the
brake disks and proper lever1
pedal stroke and firm feel are
restored. Also check that the
wheel rotates freely.
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight
The wattage rating of each bulb is
shown in the following chart.
When replacing a burned out
bulb, always use the same watt-
age rating.
CAUTION
Using a light bulb with the
wrong wattage rating can
cause electrical system dam-
1. Disconnect the socket @ from
age or shorten bulb life. the headlight and remove the
rubber cap 0.
Always use the specified light
bulb.
Headlight 12V 60155W (H4) x 2
Turn signal light 12V 21W
2. Unhook the bulb holder spring
and pull out the bulb @.
1 CAUTION
from your skin may damage
the headlight bulb or shorten
its life.
Grasp the new bulb with a
clean cloth.

Turn Signal Light
To replace the turn signal light
bulb, follow these directions.
1. Remove screw, and remove
thn Inn-
2. push in on the bulb, turn it to
the left, and pull it out.
-
FUSES
I One 30A spare fuse is located
under the front seat.
I your Suzuki dealer or qualified
The fuses are located under the
front seat. One 10A and one 15A
spare fuses are provided inside
the fuse box.
They are designed to open when
a circuit overload exists in individ-
ual electrical system circuits. If
any electrical system fails to oper-
ate, then the fuses must be
checked.
r FUSE LIST
7
CAUTION
Installing a fuse of incorrect
rating or using aluminum foil
or wire instead of a fuse may
seriously damage the electrical
system.
Always replace a blown fuse
with a fuse of the same type
and rating. If the new fuse
blows in a short time, consult
mechanic immediately.
I 30A MAIN fuse protects all
electrical circuits.
15A HEAD-HI fuse protects
the headlight high beam and
high beam indicator light.
15A HEAD-LO fuse protects
the head light low beam.
15A IGNITION fuse protects
side stand relay, side stand
switch, fuel pump relay, igni-
tion coil, starter relay and
ECM.
10A SIGNAL fuse protects the
oil pressure indicator turn sig-
nal indicator light, neutral indi-
cator light, horn, speedometer
light, tachometer light, brake
light, license plate light, turn
signal light and turn signal
relay.
10A FUEL fuse protects the
fuel pump, fuel pump relay and
fuel injection system.
15A FAN fuse protects the
cooling fan motor.
 -

SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL
Ignition type ..................................................... Electronic ignition (ECM)
Spark plug .......................................................NGK CR8EK or DENSO U24FJR
DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS Battery ............................................................ 1 4 3 . 2 k c (12 A h ) / l ~HR
Overall length ................................................ 2085 mm (82.1 in) Generator ........................................................ Three-phase A.C. generator
Overall width ............... . . ................................ 745 mm (29.3 in) Fuse ................................................................ ~ ~ / ~ ~ / ~ ~ / ~ 5 / 1 0 / 1 0 1 1 ~ ~
Overall height .................................................. 1170 mm (46.1 in) Headl~ght...................................................... 1260155W (H4) x 2
Wheelbase ................................................... 1 4 3 mm (56.3 in) Position light .................................................... 1 5 W x 2
Ground clearance ............................................ 150 mm (5.9 in) Turn signal light ............................................... 2 2 1 W
Seat height ...................................................... 800 mm (31.5 in) Brake lightfraillight ........................................... LED
........
Dry mass ..................... ..................... 187 kg (414 Ibs) ... California License plate light ............................................ I 5W
SpeedometerKachometer light ....................... LED
186 kg (412 Ibs)
Fuel indicator light ......................................... LED
ENGINE Turn signal indicator light ................................. LED
Type ............................................................. Fourstroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90" degree V-twin High beam indicator light LED
Neutral indicator light ....................................... LED
Number of cylinders ........................................ 2
Bore ................................................................. 9 8 0 mm (3.858 in) Coolant temperatureloil pressure indicator1
Stroke .............................................................. 66.0 mm (2.598 in) Fuel injection warning light .............................. LED
Displacement ................................................... 996 cm3(60.8 cu. in)
Compression ratio ......................................... 11.6 : 1 CAPACITIES
Fuel system ................................................... Fuel injection Fuel tank ...................... .
........................... 1 . 0 L (4.2 US gal) ... California
Air cleaner ....................................................... Nonwoven fabric element 17.0 L (4.5 US gal)
Starter system ................................................. Electric Engine oil, without filter change ..................... 2700 ml (2.9 US qt)
Lubrication system .......................................... Wet sump with filter change ............................ 2900 ml (3.1 US qtj
Engine coolant ................................................. 2.2 L (2.3 US qt)
DRIVE TRAIN
Clutch .............................................................. Wet multi-plate type
Transmission .......................................... constant mesh
Gearshift pattern ............................................. 1-down, 5-up
Primary reduction ratlo .................................... 1.838 (57131)
Gear ratios, Low ............................................. 2666 (32112)
2nd .............................................. I,933 (29115)
3rd ............................................ I ,500 (27118)
4th ............................................... I,227 (27122)
5th .............................................. I ,086 (25123)
Top ............................................. I,000 (24124)
Final reduction ratio ......................................... 2.352 (40117)
Drive chain ................................................... K5OSMOZ1, 108 links

CHASSIS
Front suspension ............................................. Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front fork stroke .............................................. 115 mm (4.5 in)
Rear wheel travel ........................................ 3 0 mm (5.1 in)
Caster ..............................................................24.5O
Trail .................................................................. 98 mm (3.9 in)
Steering angle ................................................. 3 0 (right and left)
Turning radius ..................................................3 2 m (10.5 ft)
Front brake ......................................................Disk brake, twin
Rear brake ...................................................... Disk brake
Front tire size ..................................................1 2 0 ZR17 MIC (58W), tubeless
Rear tire size ................................................. 18055 ZR17 MIC (73W), tubeless
INDEX
.

A F L R
ACCESSORIES AND FRONT WHEEL LEFT HANDLEBAR.............. 3-13 REAR BRAKE PEDAL..........3-18
LOADING ............................... 1-4 REMOVAL ............................7-33 LIGHT BULB REAR WHEEL REMOVAL ...7-35
ACCESSORY USE ................6-2 FUEL ......................................2-2 REPLACEMENT ..................7-37 REPORTING SAFETY
AIR CLEANER .......................7-8 FUEL HOSES .......................7-19 LOCATION OF LABELS ...... 10-5 DEFECTS .............................10-2
FUEL SYSTEM CHECK .........8-2 LOCATION OF PARTS .......... 3-2 RIDING ON HILLS ..................5-5
B FUEL TANK CAP ................. 3-17 LUBRICATION POINTS .........7-6 RIGHT HANDLEBAR ...........3-15
BATTERY...............................7-7 FUEL TANK LIFT ...................7-5
BE EXTRA SAFETY- FUSES.................................. 7-38 M S
CONSCIOUS ON BAD MAINTENANCE SEAT LOCK AND HELMET
WEATHER DAYS...................1-4 G SCHEDULE............................7-2 HOLDERS ............................3-19
BE STREET SMART ..............1-5 GEARSHIFT LEVER ............ 3-18 MODIFICATION ..................... 6-4 SERIAL NUMBER
BRAKES ............................... 7-25 MOST ACCIDENTS CAN BE LOCATION ...........................10-4
BREAK-IN ..............................4-2 I AVOIDED ...............................1-2 SIDE STAND ........................3-20
IDLE SPEED ........................7-18 MOTORCYCLE SlDE STANDIIGNITION
C IF A COLLISION IS CLEANING .............................9-4 INTERLOCK SYSTEM .........7.32
CARRYING A IMMINENT. MOTORCYCLE SAFETY SPARK PLUG .......................7-10
PASSENGER ...................1.5, 5.6 DO SOMETHING ...................1-3 FOUNDATION'S "RIDING TIPS SPECIAL SITUATIONS
CLUTCH ...............................7-20 IF YOU DON'T HAVE A HELMET. AND PRACTICE GUIDE" REQUIRE SPECIAL CARE ....1-3
CONCLUSION ....................... 1-5 BUY A HELMET AND WEAR IT HANDBOOK (FOR OWNERS IN STARTING OFF AND
CORROSION EVERY TIME YOU RIDE .......1-2 USA) ....................................... 1-5 SHIFTING ...............................
5-3
PREVENTION ........................9-3 IGNITION SWITCH ................3-5 STARTING THE ENGINE ......5-2
IGNITION SYSTEM N STEERING DAMPER
D CHECK ...................................8-2 NOTICE .................................. 7-2 MAINTENANCE .....................7-6
DRIVE CHAIN ......................7-22 INSPECTION AFTER STOPPING AND PARKING ...5-5
CLEANING ............................. 9-5 P STORAGE PROCEDURE ...... 9-2
INSPECTION BEFORE PRACTICE AWAY FROM SUSPENSION
E
RIDING ............................ 1.4. 4.3 TRAFFIC ................................ 1-4 ADJUSTMENT .....................3-21
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY ......................... 10-2 INSTRUMENT PANEL ........... 3-7 PROCEDURE FOR
ENGINE COOLANT ............. 7-21 RETURNING TO SERVICE ...9-3
ENGINE COOLANT K
SOLUTION ............................. 2-5 KEY ........................................3-5
ENGINE OIL ................... 2.3, 7.14 KNOW YOLlR LIMITS ............ 1-3
T
TAMPERING WITH NOISE
CONTROL SYSTEM
PROHIBITED .......................10-3
THROTrLE CABLE PLAY ...7-19
TIRES ...................................7-29
TOOLS ................................... 7-5

U
USING THE
TRANSMISSION....................5-4