IY,K1A WARNINGFailure to follow these safetyprecautions may increase yourrisk of injury :•

Wear a helmet, eye protection,and bright protective cloth-ing .

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Don't ride after consuming al-cohol or other drugs .

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Slow down on slippery sur-faces, unfamiliar terrain, orwhen visibility is reduced .

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Read owner's manual care-fully.

Part No. 99011-20F52-03AJune, 2000 j ENPrinted in Japan

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OWNER'S MANUALThis owner's manual containsimportant safety information .

Please read it carefully .

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California Proposition 65 Warning

A WARNINGEngine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain product com-ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm .

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the mo-torcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when resold orotherwise transferred to a new owner or operator. The manualcontains important safety information and instructions whichshould be read carefully before operating the motorcycle .

IMPORTANT

WARNING/CAUTION/NOTEPlease read this manual and followits instructions carefully. To empha-size special information, the sym-bol A and the words WARNING,CAUTION and NOTE have specialmeanings. Pay special attention tothe messages highlighted by thesesignal words :

A WARNINGIndicates a potential hazard thatcould result in death or injury.

A CAUTIONIndicates a potential hazard thatcould result in motorcycle dam-age .

NOTE.- Indicates special informa-tion to make maintenance easier orinstructions clearer.

WARNINGs and CAUTIONs arearranged like this :

A WARNING-or-A CAUTIONThe first part will describe a PO-TENTIAL HAZARD and WHATCAN HAPPEN if you ignore theWARNING or CAUTION .

The second part will describeHOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD .

FOREWORD

Motorcycling is one of the mostexhilarating sports and to ensureyour riding enjoyment, you shouldbecome thoroughly familiar with theinformation presented in thisOwner's Manual before riding themotorcycle .

The proper care and maintenancethat your motorcycle requires isoutlined in this manual. By follow-ing these instructions explicitly youwill ensure a long trouble-free op-erating life for your motorcycle . Thismotorcycle also conforms to theU.S Environmental ProtectionAgency emission regulations whichapply to new motorcycles . Theproper adjustment of engine com-ponents is necessary for this mo-torcycle to comply with the EPAregulations . Therefore, please fol-low the maintenance instructionsclosely to ensure emission compli-ance. Your Suzuki -dealer has ex-perienced technicians that aretrained to provide your machinewith the best possible service withthe right tools and equipment .

All information, illustrations, photo-graphs and specifications con-tained in this manual are based onthe latest product information avail-able at the time of publication . Dueto improvements or other changes,there may be some discrepanciesin this manual . Suzuki reserves theright to make production changesat any time, without notice and with-out incurring any obligation to makethe same or similar changes to ve-hicles previously built or sold .

Suzuki Motor Corporation believesin conservation and protection ofEarth's natural resources . To thatend, we encourage every vehicleowner to recycle, trade in, or prop-erly dispose of, as appropriate,used motor oil, coolant, and otherfluids, batteries and tires .

SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION

©COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTORCORPORATION 2000

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE SPORT OFMOTORCYCLING3FUEL, ENGINE OILAND COOLANTRECOMMENDATION8

FUEL 8ENGINE OIL9ENGINE COOLANT SOLUTION10

LOCATION OF LABELS11LOCATION OF PARTS13CONTROLS, EQUIPMENTAND ADJUSTMENTS19

KEY 19IGNITION SWITCH19INSTRUMENT PANEL21LEFT HANDLEBAR26RIGHT HANDLEBAR27FUEL TANK CAP29GEARSHIFT LEVER30REAR BRAKE PEDAL30SEAT LOCK AND HELMETHOLDERS31SIDE STAND33SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT34

BREAK-IN35INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING 36RIDING TIPS38

STARTING THE ENGINE38STARTING OFF AND SHIFTING40USING THE TRANSMISSION41RIDING ON HILLS42STOPPING AND PARKING42CARRYING A PASSENGER43

ACCESSORY USE ANDMOTORCYCLE LOADING44INSPECTION ANDMAINTENANCE46

NOTICE46MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE46TOOLS49LUBRICATION POINTS49BATTERY50AIR CLEANER51SPARK PLUG54ENGINE OIL58

CLUTCH64ENGINE COOLANT65DRIVE CHAIN66BRAKES70TIRES74SIDE STAND/IGNITIONINTERLOCK SYSTEM77FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL77REAR WHEEL REMOVAL80LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT82FUSES88

TROUBLESHOOTING89STORAGE PROCEDURE90APPEARANCE CARE92

CORROSION PREVENTION92MOTORCYCLE CLEANING93INSPECTION AFTER CLEANING94

CONSUMER INFORMATION94EMISSION CONTROLWARRANTY94REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS95TAMPERING WITH NOISECONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED . . . . 95SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION96

SPECIFICATIONS97

Your motorcycle and this owner'smanual have been designed bypeople like you who enjoy motor-cycling . People become motorcy-clists for many reasons . For start-ers, street riding is fun and invigo-rating. But no matter why you be-came a motorcyclist, or how expe-rienced you are, you will eventuallyface some challenging situations .

In preparing for these challenges,you will be fine-tuning your coordi-nation, concentration, and attitude .Learning the skills and strategiesassociated with motorcycling is thebasis for safely participating in thissport. Many motorcyclists find thatas they become better riders, theyalso get more enjoyment from thefreedom unique to motorcycling .

Please remember :

Most accidents can be avoided .The most common type of motor-cycle accident in the U.S. occurswhen a car traveling towards amotorcycle turns left in front of themotorcycle . Is that because otherdrivers are out to get motorcyclists?No. Other drivers simply don't al-ways notice motorcyclists .

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Ride defensively. Wise motorcy-clists use a strategy of assumingthey are invisible to other drivers,even in broad daylight . Pay carefulattention to other motorists, espe-cially at intersections, because theymay not be paying attention to you .Select a lane position that gives youthe best view of others, and othermotorists the best view of you .Wear bright, reflective clothing . Putreflective strips on your helmet .

If you don't have a helmet, buya helmet and wear it EVERYTIME YOU RIDE .Most accidents occur within a fewmiles of home, and almost half oc-cur at speeds of less than 30 mph .So even if you're just going on aquick errand, be prepared strap onyour helmet before you take off .

Helmets do not reduce essentialvision or hearing . Generally, hel-mets do not cause or intensify in-jury if you crash . Helmets simplyhelp your skull protect your intelli-gence, your memory, your person-ality, and your life .

Your eyesight is equally valuable .Wearing suitable eye protectioncan help keep your vision unblurredby the wind and save your eyesfrom airborne hazards like bugs,dirt, or pebbles kicked up by tires .

If a collision is imminent, DOSOMETHING .Many riders fear locking up theirbrakes or haven't learned to swerveto avoid an accident . Many inexpe-rienced riders (and too many sea-soned riders) use only their rearbrake in an emergency, resulting inunnecessary impacts in somecases and unnecessarily high im-pact speeds in other cases . Yourrear brake can only provide about30% of your motorcycle's potentialstopping power. The front and rearbrakes can and should be used to-gether to maximize braking effec-tiveness .

Experienced motorcyclists learn to"cover" the front brake lever bylightly resting a couple of fingersover the lever when riding in trafficand near intersections to give theirreaction time a head start .

Emergency stopping and swervingare techniques that you shouldpractice and master before you findyourself in an emergency situation .The best place to practice suchtechniques is in a controlled envi-ronment such as the MotorcycleSafety Foundation's (MSF) ridertraining courses . The MSF's Motor-cycle RiderCourses (fundamentaltechniques) and ExperiencedRiderCourses (advanced strate-gies) present hands-on instructionof the basic principles of motorcy-cling and a variety of accident-avoidance maneuvers . Even a sea-soned motorcyclist can improvedhis or her riding skills, and pick up

a few new skills, through thesecourses. Some insurance compa-nies even offer discounts to coursegraduates .

Special situations requirespecial care .Of course, there are some timeswhen full-force braking is not thecorrect technique . When the roadsurface is wet, loose, or rough, youshould brake with care . Whenyou're leaned over in a corner,avoid braking . Straighten up beforebraking . Better yet, slow down be-fore entering the corner .

In these situations, the tractionavailable between your tires andthe road surface is limited .Overbraking when traction is lim-ited will cause your tires to skid,possibly resulting in loss of direc-tional control or causing you andyour motorcycle to fall over.

Know your limits .Always ride within the boundariesof your own skills. Knowing theselimits and staying within them willhelp you avoid accidents .

A major cause of accidents involv-ing only a motorcycle (and no cars)is going too fast through a turn .Before entering a turn, select anappropriately low cornering speed .

Even on straight roads, ride at aspeed that is appropriate for thetraffic, visibility and road conditions,your motorcycle, and your experi-ence .

Riding a motorcycle safely requiresthat your mental and physical skillsare fully part of the experience .Youshould not attempt to operate amotor vehicle, especially one withtwo wheels, if you are tired or un-der the influence of alcohol or otherdrugs. Alcohol, illegal drugs, andeven some prescription and over-the-counter drugs can causedrowsiness, loss of coordination,loss of balance, and especially theloss of good judgment . If you aretired or under the influence of al-cohol or other drugs, PLEASE DONOT RIDE your motorcycle .

Be extra safety-conscious onbad weather days.I ildlng on bad weather days, espe-cially wet ones, requires extra cau-tion. Braking distances increase ona rainy day. Stay off the paintedsurface marks, manhole covers,and greasy-appearing areas, asthey can be especially slippery. Useextra caution at railway crossingsand on metal gratings and bridges .When it starts to rain, any oil orgrease on the road rises to the sur-face of the water . Pull over and waita few minutes until this oil film iswashed away before riding . When-ever in doubt about road conditions,slow down!

Practice away from traffic .Your riding skill and your mechani-cal knowledge form the foundationfor safe riding practices . We sug-gest that you practice riding yourmotorcycle in a non-traffic situationuntil you are thoroughly familiarwith your machine and its controls .Again, consider taking one of theMSF's RiderCourses . Even expertswill be pleased with the caliber ofthe information presented in thesecourses . As the MSF says : "Themore you know, the better it getsl"

Inspection before riding .Review the instructions in the "IN-SPECTION BEFORE RIDING"section of this manual . Perform anentire pre-ride Inspection beforeyou head out on the road .

Spending a few minutes preparingyour machine for a ride can helpprevent accidents due to mechani-cal failure or costly, inconvenientbreakdowns far from home .

Accessories and Loading .The accessories you use with yourmotorcycle and the manner inwhich you load your gear onto thebike might create hazards . Aerody-namics, handling, balance, andcornering clearance can suffer, andthe suspension and tires can beoverloaded . Read the "ACCES-SORY USE AND MOTORCYCLELOADING" section .

Carrying a Passenger.Carrying a passenger, when donecorrectly, is a great way to sharethe joy of motorcycling . You willhave to alter your riding style some-what since the extra weight of apassenger will affect handling andbraking. You may also need to ad-just tire pressures and suspension ;please refer to the Tire Pressureand Loading section and the Sus-pension section for more details .

A passenger needs the same pro-tection that you do, including a hel-met and proper clothing. The pas-senger should not wear long shoelaces or loose pants that could getcaught In the wheel or the chain .Passengers must be tall enoughthat their feet reach the footrests .

Motorcycle SafetyFoundation's "Riding Tips andPractice Guide" Handbook(for owners in USA).This special handbook, suppliedwith your owner's manual, containsa variety of safety tips, helpful hints,and practice exercises . Thismanual can increase your ridingenjoyment and safety. You shouldread it thoroughly.

Be street smart .Always heed speed limits, locallaws, and the basic rules of theroad . Set a good example for oth-ers by demonstrating a courteousattitude and a responsible ridingstyle .

Conclusion .Traffic, road and weather conditionsvary. Other motorists' actions areunpredictable . Your motorcycle'scondition can change. These fac-tors can best be dealt with by giv-ing every ride your full attention .

Circumstances beyond your con-trol could lead to an accident . Youneed to prepare for the unexpectedby wearing a helmet and other pro-tective gear, and learning emer-gency braking and swerving tech-niques to minimize the damage toyou and your machine .

The best way to learn basic ridingskills and evasive maneuvers or re-fresh your own riding skills is to takeone of the courses offered by theMotorcycle Safety Foundation . Your

Suzuki dealer can help you locatethe fundamental or advanced ridingskills course nearest you, or youcan call toll-free 1-800-446-9227 .

Good riding on your new Suzuki!

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FUEL, ENGINE OILAND COOLANTRECOMMENDATION

FUELYour motorcycle requires regularunleaded gasoline with a minimumpump octane rating of 87 ((R+M)/2method). In some areas,the only fu-els that are available are oxygen-ated fuels . Oxygenated fuels whichmeet the minimum octane require-ment and the requirements de-scribed below may be used in yourmotorcycle without jeopardizing theNew Vehicle Limited Warranty orthe Emission Control System War-ranty.

NOTE: Oxygenated fuels are fuelswhich contain oxygen-carrying ad-ditives such as MTBE or alcohol .

Gasoline Containing MTBEUnleaded gasoline containingMTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)may be used in your motorcycle ifthe MTBE content is not greaterthan 15%. This oxygenated fueldoes not contain alcohol .

Gasoline/Ethanol BlendsBlends of unleaded gasoline andethanol (grain alcohol), also knownas GASOHOL, may be used in yourvehicle if the ethanol content is notgreater than 10% .

Gasoline/Methanol BlendsFuels containing 5% or less metha-nol (wood alcohol) may be suitablefor use in your motorcycle if theycontain co-solvents and corrosioninhibitors .

DO NOT USE fuels containingmore than 5% methanol under anycircumstances. Fuel system dam-age or motorcycle performanceproblems resulting from the use ofsuch fuels are not the responsibil-ity of Suzuki and may not be cov-ered under the New Vehicle Lim-ited Warranty or the Emission Con-trol System Warranty.

Fuel Pump LabelingIn some states, pumps that dis-pense oxygenated fuels are re-quired to be labeled for the type andpercentage of oxygenate, andwhether important additives arepresent. Such labels may provideenough information for you to de-termine if a particular blend of fuelmeets the requirements listedabove. In other states, pumps maynot be clearly labeled as to the con-tent or type of oxygenate and ad-ditives . If you are not sure that thefuel you intend to use meets theserequirements, check with the ser-vice station operator or the fuelsuppliers .

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To help clean the air, Suzukirecommends that you use theoxygenated fuels .

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Be sure that any oxygenatedfuel you use has octane ratingsof at least 87 pump octane((R+M)/2 method) .

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If you are not satisfied with thedriveablity or fuel economy ofyour motorcycle when you areusing an oxygenated fuel, youshould switch back to regularunleaded gasoline.

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If engine pinging is experienced,substitute another brand asthere are differences betweenbrands.

A CAUTIONSpilled gasoline containing al-cohol can harm your motor-cycle. Alcohol can damagepainted surfaces .

Be careful not to spill any fluidwhen filling the fuel tank. Wipespilled gasoline up immediately .

ENGINE OIL

ASuzuki recommends the use ofSUZUKI PERFORMANCE 4 MO-TOR OIL or an oil which is ratedSF or SG under the API (AmericanPetroleum Institute) classificationsystem. The viscosity rating shouldbe SAE 1 OW-40. If an SAE1 OW-40oil is not available, select an alter-native according to the chart be-low.

ENGINE OIL

20W-50

15--5W-50

1 OW-40 IOW-50

1 OW-30

C -30-20-i0 0 10 20 30 40TEMP.

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ENGINE COOLANT SOLUTIONUse engine coolant that is compat-ible with an aluminum radiator,mixed with distilled water at a 50 :50mixture ratio for engine coolantsolution. An engine coolant mixtureother than 50 :50 can affect coolingefficiency or rust inhibiting perfor-mance .

Engine CoolantEngine coolant should be used atall times in your motorcycle's radia-tor, even if the temperature in yourarea does not go down to the freez-ing point. Engine coolant acts as arust inhibitor and water pump lubri-cant as well as an antifreeze solu-tion .

WARNINGEngine coolant is harmful ifswallowed or if it comes in con-tact with your skin or eyes .

Keep engine coolant away fromchildren and pets . Call your doc-tor immediately if engine cool-ant is swallowed, and inducevomiting. Flush eyes or skin withwater if engine coolant gets ineyes or comes in contact withskin .

CAUTIONSpilled engine coolant can dam-age painted surfaces .

Do not spill any fluid when fill-ing the radiator. Wipe spilledengine coolant up immediately.

Water for MixingUse distilled water only . Water otherthan distilled water can corrode andclog the aluminum radiator .

Required amount of engine cool-ant/water solution capacity (total) :1600 ml (3 .4 US pt)

LOCATION OF LABELS

Read and follow all of the warningslabeled on your motorcycle . Makesure you understand all of the la-bels. Keep the labels on your mo-torcycle. Do not remove them forany reason .

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Failure to follow these safety pre-cautions may increase your risk ofinjury :•

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Don't ride after consuming alcoholor other drugs .

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Slow down on slippery surfaces, un-familiar terrain, or when visibility isreduced .

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Read owner's manual carefully .

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The owner's manual contains importantsafety information and instructionswhich should be read carefully beforeoperating the vehicle .If the vehicle has been resold, obtainthe owner's manual from the previousowner or contact your local SUZUKIdealer for assistance .

SOLO RIDING

kPa kgf/cm 2 psi

DUAL RIDING

kPa kgf/cm' s

Engine coolant 800 ml(1 .7 US pt)

Water 800 ml(1 .7 US pt)

FRONT 225 2 25 33 225 2 25 33REAR 250 2 50 36 250 2 50 36

FRONT REARTIRE SIZE 120/60 ZR17 155WI 160/60 ZR17 169W)

TYPE METZELER MEZ4 Front MEZ4

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A WARNINGNever make any modifications to the aluminum alloyframe, such as drilling or welding . Such modificationswill weaken the frame and may lead to an accident .

LOCATION OF PARTS (SV650)

(1) Clutch lever® Left handlebar switches(3) Choke lever(4) Tachometer() Ignition switch1) Speedometer(7) Front brake fluid reservoir(B) Right handlebar switches(2) Throttle grip100 Front brake leverfill Fuel tank cap

1© Air cleaner13 Throttle stop screwt4 Spark plug•

Battery16 Fuses•

Seat lock18 Helmet holders19 Tools•

Side stand•

Gearshift lever•

Footrests•

Passenger footrests

(24) Rear brake fluid reservoir(29 Main fuseQN Engine coolant reservoir(2D Rear brake light switch(28) Rear brake pedal(29( Engine oil filler cap(393 Engine oil drain plug(3t( Engine oil inspection window©4 Engine oil filter

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LOCATION OF PARTS (SV650S)

T Clutch lever(2 Left handlebar switchesO3 Choke lever•

Speedometer05 Ignition switch•

Tachometer7) Front brake fluid reservoir•

Right handlebar switches09 Throttle grip•

Front brake lever11 Fuel tank cap

© Air cleaner13 Throttle stop screw14 Spark plug15 Battery16 Fuses•

Seat lock18 Helmet holders19 Tools•

Side stand(3 Gearshift lever•

Footrests03 Passenger footrests

• Rear brake fluid reservoir•

Main fuse•

Engine coolant reservoir•

Rear brake light switch•

Rear brake pedal®9 Engine oil filler cap30 Engine oil drain plug31 Engine oil inspection window32 Engine oil filter

CONTROLS,EQUIPMENT ANDADJUSTMENTS

KEY

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Two keys come with this motor-cycle. Keep the spare key in a safeplace. An identifying number isstamped on the plate . Use thisnumber when making a replace-ment key.

Please write down your key num-ber in the box provided for your fu-ture reference .

Key No .

IGNITION SWITCH

The ignition switch has 4 positions .

"OFF" positionAll electrical circuits are off . Theengine will not start. The key canbe removed .

"ON" positionThe ignition circuit is completedand the engine can run . The head-light and taillight will automaticallyturn on. The key cannot be re-moved in this position .

NOTE: Start the engine promptyafter turning the key to the "ON"position, or the battery will losepower due to consumption by theheadlight and taillight .

"LOCK" positionAll electrical circuits are off . The keycan be removed and the steeringwill be locked . Turn the steering allthe way to the left and push downthe key and turn it to the "LOCK"position .

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"P" (PARKING) positionTaillight will come on to increasevisibility for temporary road sideparking at night . The key can beremoved and the steering will belocked .

A WARNINGTurning the ignition switch to the"P" (PARKING) or "LOCK" posi-tion while the motorcycle ismoving can be hazardous. Mov-ing the motorcycle while thesteering is locked can be haz-ardous.You could lose your bal-ance and fall, or you could dropthe motorcycle .

Stop the motorcycle and placeit on the side stand before lock-ing the steering . Never attemptto move the motorcycle whenthe steering is locked .

NOTE: The key hole can be cov-ered by turning the lid for anti-theftpurpose .

Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK"position and change the lid hole po-sition when leaving your motor-cycle .

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INSTRUMENT PANEL (SV650)

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Tachometer OThe tachometer indicates the en-gine speed in revolutions perminute (r/min) .

Coolant Temperature CheckLight OIf this light comes on while riding itmeans that the coolant tempera-ture is too high .

A CAUTIONRunning the engine with highengine coolant temperature cancause serious engine damage .If the engine coolant tempera-ture check light comes on, stopthe engine to let it cool .

Do not run the engine until thecoolant temperature check lightgoes out.

Speedometer (3The speedometer indicates theroad speed in miles per hour andor kilometers per hour.

Oil Pressure Indicator LightThis indicator comes on when theengine oil pressure is below thenormal operating range . Thisshould come on when the ignitionswitch is "ON" and the engine is notrunning. As soon as the enginestarts, this should go out .

A CAUTIONRiding the motorcycle with theoil pressure indicator light litcan damage the engine andtransmission .

Whenever the oil pressure indi-cator lights up, indicating low oilpressure, stop the engine imme-diately. Check the oil level anddetermine if the proper amountof oil is in the engine . If the lightstill does not go out, have yourauthorized SUZUKI dealer orqualified mechanic troubleshootyour motorcycle .

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OdometerfTrip Meter ©The display in the speedometer hastwo functions, odometer and tripmeter.

Odometer

ODO

0000113The odometer registers the totaldistance that the motorcycle hasbeen ridden .

Trip meter

TRIP

0.0The trip meter is a resettable odom-eter. It can be used for indicatingthe distance traveled on short tripsor between fuel stops .

To reset the trip meter to zero, pushthe button © for two seconds .

To change the display, push thebutton ©. The display alternatesbetween the odometer and the tripmeter.

A WARNINGOperating the display whileriding can be hazardous . Re-moving a hand from the handle-bars can reduce your ability tocontrol the motorcycle .

Always keep both hands on thehandlebars while riding .

Turn Signal Indicator Light 07When the turn signals are beingoperated either to the right or to theleft, the indicator will flash at thesame time .

NOTE: If turn signal light is not op-erating properly due to bulb fila-ment or circuit failure, the indicatorlight flickers more quickly to notifythe rider of the existence of trouble .

Fuel Indicator LightWhen the fuel in the fuel tank dropsbelow approximately 3 .5 L (0.9 USgal), this indicator light flickers .When the fuel drops below approxi-mately 1 .5 L (0.4 US gal), the indi-cator light remains lit. This indica-tor light comes on when the igni-tion switch is turned to the "ON" po-sition. The indicator light goes off

when the engine is started if thereis enough fuel in the tank .

NOTE: When the fuel indicator lightcomes on, you should add fuel tothe fuel tank at the first opportunityto avoid running out of fuel.

Neutral Indicator LightThe green light will come on whenthe transmission is in neutral . Thelight will go out when you shift intoany gear other than neutral .

High Beam Indicator Light toThe blue indicator light will be litwhen the headlight high beam isturned on .

INSTRUMENT PANEL (SV650S)

Speedometer 9®The speedometer indicates theroad speed in miles per hour and/or kilometers per hour.

Tachometer (2The tachometer indicates the en-gine speed in revolutions perminute (r/min) .

Odometer/Trip Meter 03The display in the speedometer hasthree functions, odometer and twotrip meters . When the ignitionswitch is turned to the "ON" posi-tion, the display indicates the testpattarn shown below for three sec-onds. Then the disply changes toodometer or tripmeter, as indicatedbefore turning the ignition switchoff .

ODO TRIP A B

888888The odometer registers the totaldistance that the motorcycle hasbeen ridden .

The two trip meters are resettableodometers. They can register twokinds of distance at the same time .For instance, trip meter A canregister the trip distance and tripmeter B can register the distancebetween fuel stops .

To change the display, push thebutton ®. The display changes inthe order below .

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To reset the trip meter to zero, pushthe button ® for two seconds whilethe display indicates the trip meter

or B you want to reset .

A WARNINGOperating the display whileriding can be hazardous . Re-moving a hand from the handle-bars can reduce your ability tocontrol the motorcycle .

Always keep both hands on thehandlebars while riding .

Coolant Temperature CheckLightIf this light comes on while riding itmeans that the coolant tempera-ture is too high .

A CAUTIONRunning the engine with highengine coolant temperature cancause serious engine damage .If the engine coolant tempera-ture check light comes on, stopthe engine to let it cool .

Do not run the engine until thecoolant temperature check lightgoes out .

Turn Signal Indicator LightWhen the turn signals are being op-erated either to the right or to theleft, the indicator will flash at thesame time .

NOTE: If turn signal light is not op-erating properly due to bulb fila-ment or circuit failure, the indicatorlight flickers more quickly to notifythe rider of the existence of trouble .

High Beam Indicator Light 07The blue indicator light will be litwhen the headlight high beam isturned on .

Fuel Indicator LightWhen the fuel in the fuel tank dropsbelow approximately 3.5 L (0.9/0.8US/Imp. gal), this indicator lightflickers . When the fuel drops belowapproximately 1 .5 L (0.4/0.3 US/Imp. gal), the indicator light remainslit . This indicator light lit for threeseconds when the ignition switchIs turned to the "ON" position thenthe indicator light should go out ifthere is enough fuel in the tank .

NOTE: When the fuel indicator lightcomes on, you should add fuel tothe fuel tank at the first opportunityto avoid running out of fuel.

Neutral Indicator LightThe green light will come on whenthe transmission is in neutral . Thelight will go out when you shift intoany gear other than neutral .

Oil Pressure Indicator Light 10This indicator comes on when theengine oil pressure is below thenormal operating range . Thisshould come on when the ignitionswitch is "ON" and the engine is notrunning. As soon as the enginestarts, this should go out .

A CAUTIONRiding the motorcycle with theoil pressure indicator light litcan damage the engine andtransmission .

Whenever the oil pressure indi-cator lights up, indicating low oilpressure, stop the engine imme-diately. Check the oil level anddetermine if the proper amountof oil is in the engine . If the lightstill does not go out, have yourauthorized SUZUKI dealer orqualified mechanic troubleshootyour motorcycle .

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LEFT HANDLEBAR

Clutch Lever OThe clutch lever is used for disen-gaging the drive to the rear wheelwhen starting the engine or shift-ing the transmission. Squeezingthe lever disengages the clutch .

Dimmer Switch (2"-D" positionThe headlight low beam and tail-light turn on .

"=D" positionThe headlight high beam and tail-light turn on. The high beam indi-cator light also turns on .

Turn Signal Switch 03Moving the switch to the "a" posi-tion will flash the left turn signals .Moving the switch to the "b" posi-tion will flash the right turn signals .The indicator light will also flashintermittently. To cancel turn signaloperation, push the switch in .

A WARNING

Failure to use the turn signals,and failure to turn off the turnsignals can be hazardous . Otherdrivers may misjudge yourcourse and this may result in anaccident.

Always use the turn signalswhen you intend to changelanes or make a turn . Be sure toturn off the turn signals aftercompleting the turn or lanechange .

Horn Button " n,"Press the button to sound the horn

Choke Lever

This motorcycle has a choke sys-tem to provide easy starting whenthe engine is cold . The choke sys-tem works by turning the choke le-ver all the way toward you . Thechoke system opens the throttlevalve slightly to raise idling speed .

When the engine is warm, you donot need to use the choke systemfor starting .

NOTE: Refer to the STARTINGTHE ENGINE section of themanual for the engine starting pro-cedure .

RIGHT HANDLEBAR

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" iC C" positionThe ignition circuit is off . The en-gine cannot start or run .

"0" positionThe ignition circuit is on and theengine can run .

Front Brake Lever OO

Apply the front brake by squeez-ing the front brake lever towards thegrip . The brake light will come onwhen the lever is squeezed .

Electric Starter Button "Ci)" 03

Use this button to operate thestarter motor. With the ignitionswitch in the "ON" position, the en-gine stop switch in the "0" position,and the transmission in neutral, pullin the clutch lever and push theelectric starter button to start theengine .

NOTE: This motorcycle has astarter interlock system for the ig-nition and starter circuit. The enginecan only be started if :•

The transmission is in neutraland the clutch is disengaged, or

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The transmission is in gear, theside stand is fully up, and theclutch is disengaged .

A CAUTIONTo prevent electrical systemdamage, do not operate thestarter motor more than fiveseconds at a time.

If the engine does not start af-ter several attempts, check thefuel supply and ignition system .Refer to the TROUBLESHOOT-ING section in this manual .

The distance between the throttlegrip and the front brake lever isadjustable among six positions . Tchange the position, push the brakelever forward and turn the adjusteto the desired position . Be sure thadjuster stops in the proper posetion; This motorcycle is deliverefrom the factory with its adjuster seon position 4 .

Adjusting the front brake leverposition while riding can be haz-ardous. Removing a hand fromthe handlebars can reduce yourability to control the motorcycle .

Always keep both hands on thehandlebars while riding .

Throttle GripEngine speed is controlled by theposition of the throttle grip . Turn itoward you to increase enginespeed. Turn it away from you tdecrease engine speed .

FUEL TANK CAP

To open the fuel tank cap, insertthe ignition key into the lock andturn it clockwise . With the key in-serted, lift up the cap . To close thecap, push the cap down firmly withthe key in the cap lock .

A WARNINGOverfilling the fuel tank cancause the fuel to overflow whenit expands due to heat from theengine or the sun . Spilled fuelcan catch on fire .

Never fill the fuel above the bot-tom of the filler neck.

A WARNINGFuel and fuel vapor are highlyflammable and toxic.You can beburned or poisoned when refu-eling .

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Stop the engine and keepflames, sparks and heatsources away.

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Refuel only outdoors or in awell ventilated area.

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Do not smoke .•

Wipe up spills immediately.•

Avoid breathing fuel vapor .•

Keep children and pets away.

GEARSHIFT LEVER

This motorcycle has a 6-speedtransmission which operates asshown. To shift properly, pull theclutch lever and close the throttleat the same time you operate thegearshift lever . Lift the gearshift le-ver to upshift and depress the le-ver to downshift . Neutral is locatedbetween low and 2nd gear . Whenneutral is desired, depress or lift thelever halfway between low and 2ndgear.

NOTE: When the transmission is inneutral the green indicator light onthe instrument panel will be lit. How-ever, even though the light is illu-minated, cautiously release theclutch lever slowly to determinewhether the transmission is posi-tively in neutral.

REAR BRAKE PEDAL

SEAT LOCK AND HELMETHOLDERS

Pressing the rear brake pedal wilapply the rear brake .The brake lighwill come on when the rear brakis operated .

Front SeatTo remove the front seat .

Remove the screws t0 (rightand left) and the fasteners OO(right and left) .

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2. Remove the bolts (3 (right andleft) .

Raise the front end of the seat andslide it forward .

To reinstall the seat, slide the seathook into the seat hook retainer onthe frame and tighten the bolts se-curely.

A WARNINGFailure to install the seat prop-erly could allow the seat to moveand cause loss of rider control .

Fasten the seat securely in itsproper position .

Rear Seat

The seat lock is located at the bot-tom of the left frame cover. To re-move the rear seat, insert the igni-tion key into the lock and turn itclockwise .

Raise the front end of the seat andslide it forward .

A WARNING A WARNINGRiding with a helmet fastened tothe helmet holder can interferewith rider control .

Never carry a helmet fastened toa helmet holder. Fix the helmetsecurely atop the seat if youmust carry it .

To reinstall the seat, slide the seahook into the seat hook retaineand push down firmly until the seasnaps into the locked position .

Failure to install the seat prop-erly could allow the seat to moveand cause loss of rider control .

Latch the seat securely in itsproper position .

Helmet Holders

This motorcycle has helmet hold-ers under the rear seat . Hook yourhelmet on the helmet holder andlock the seat .

SIDE STAND

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An interlock system is provided tocut off the ignition circuit when theside stand is down and the trans-mission is in any gear other thanneutral .

The side stand/ignition interlocksystem works as follows :•

If the side stand is down and thetransmission is in gear, the en-gine cannot be started .

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If the engine is running and thetransmission is shifted into gearwith the side stand down, theengine will stop running .

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If the engine is running and theside stand is put down with thetransmission in gear, the enginewill stop running .

A WARNINGRiding with the side stand in-completely retracted can resultin an accident when you turnleft .

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Check operation of the sidestand/ignition interlock sys-tem before riding .

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Always retract the side standcompletely before starting off .

A CAUTIONPark the motorcycle on firm,level ground to help prevent itfrom falling over.

If you must park on an incline,aim the front of the motorcycleuphill and put the transmissioninto 1 st gear to reduce the pos-sibility of rolling off the sidestand .

SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT

REAR SUSPENSIONSpring Pre-load Adjustment

The rear suspension spring preload is adjustable. The adjustmencan be performed by changing thring position with the adjuster in thtool kit . Position 1 provides the softest spring pre-load and positionprovides the stiffest . The spring preload is set on position 2 at the factory. (4 position for SV650S)

BREAK-IN

The first 800 km (500 miles) is themost important in the life of yourmotorcycle. Proper operation dur-Ing this break-in period will helpassure maximum life and perfor-mance from your new motorcycle .The following guidelines explainproper break-in procedures .

Maximum Engine SpeedRecommendationThe table below shows the maxi-mum engine speed recommenda-tion during the break-in period .

Vary the Engine SpeedVary the engine speed during thebreak-in period. This allows theparts to "load" (aiding the matingprocess) and then "unload" (allow-ing the parts to cool) . Although it isessential to place some stress onthe engine components duringbreak-in, you must be careful notto load the engine too much .

Breaking in the New TiresNew tires need proper break-in toassure maximum performance, justas the engine does . Wear- in thetread surface by gradually increas-ing your cornering lean angles overthe first 160 km (100 miles) beforeattempting maximum performance .Avoid hard acceleration, hard cor-nering, and hard braking for the first160 km (100 miles) .

A WARNINGFailure to perform break-in ofthe tires could cause tire slipand loss of control .

Use extra care when riding onnew tires. Perform proper break-in of the tires as described inthis section and avoid hard ac-celeration, hard cornering, andhard braking for the first 160 km(100 miles) .

Allow the Engine Oil toCirculate before RidingAllow enough idling time after warmor cold engine start-up before rev-ving the engine or placing the trans-mission in gear. This allows time forthe lubricating oil to reach all criti-cal engine components .

Initial 800 km(500 miles)

Below 5000r/min

Up to 1600 km(1000 miles)

Below 8000r/min

Over 1600 km(1000 miles)

Below 10500r/min

Observe Your Initial and MostCritical ServiceThe initial service (break-in main-tenance) is the most important ser-vice your motorcycle will receive .During break-in operation, all of theengine components will havemated together and seated. Main-tenance required as part of the ini-tial service includes correction ofall adjustments, tightening of all fas-teners and replacement of dirty oil .Timely performance of this servicewill help make sure you get the bestservice life and performance fromthe engine .

INSPECTION BEFORERIDING

A WARNINGFailure to inspect and maintainyour motorcycle properly in-creases the chance of an acci-dent or equipment damage .

Always perform a pre-ride in-spection before each ride . Referto the table below for checkitems. For further details, referto the INSPECTION AND MAIN-TENANCE section .

A WARNINGUsing worn, improperly inflated,or incorrect tires will reduce sta-bility and can cause an accident .

Follow all instructions in theTIRES section in this owner'smanual .

Check the condition of the motor-cycle to help make sure that youdo not have mechanical problemsor get stranded somewhere whenyou ride. Before riding the motor-cycle, be sure to check the follow-ing items. Be sure your motorcycleis in good condition for the personalsafety of the rider, passenger andprotection of the motorcycle .

A WARNINGChecking maintenance itemswhen the engine is running canbe hazardous. You could be se-verely injured if your hands orclothing get caught in movingparts .

Shut the engine off when per-forming maintenance checks,except when checking the en-gine stop switch and throttle .

WHAT TOCHECK CHECK FOR :

Steering •

Smoothness•

No restriction ofmovement

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No play or looseness

Brakes •

Correct fluid level•

No fluid leakage•

No "sponginess"•

Proper pedal andlever play

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Brake pad wear

Tires •

Proper pressure•

Enough tread depth•

No cracks, rips, orother damage

Fuel tank Tank cap lockedsecurely

Lighting Proper operation of alllights - Headlight,Taillight, Brake light,Instrument lights,Turn signals

Indicatorlights

Proper operation of allindicators -Coolant temperature,Oil pressure,High beam, Neutral,Turn signal and Fuel

Engine stopswitch

Proper operation

Horn Correct function

Engine oil Correct level

Coolingsystem

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Proper enginecoolant level

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No leaks or damage

Throttle •

Proper play•

Smooth response•

Quick return to idleposition

RIDING TIPS

STARTING THE ENGINEBefore attempting to start the en-i'gine, make sure :1 . The transmission is in neutral .2. The engine stop switch is in th

"C)" position .

NOTE: This motorcycle has interlock switches for the ignition circuit;and the starter circuit. The enginecan only be started if.,•

The transmission is in neutraand the clutch is disengaged, o

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The transmission is in gear, theside stand is fully up, and theclutch is disengaged .

When the Engine is Cold :1 . Turn the choke lever all the wa

towards you .2. Close the throttle complete

and push the electric startebutton .

3. Immediately after the enginstarts, keep the engine speeat 2000 - 2500 r/min by varyinthe choke lever position .

4. Move the choke lever to th"OFF" position approximatel30 seconds after engine starts .It may be necessary to use thechoke longer than 30 secondsin extremely cold weather .

When the Cold Engine is Hardto Start :1 . Turn the choke lever all the way

towards you .2. Open the throttle approximately

1/8 - 1/4 turn and push the elec-tric starter button .

3. Immediately after the enginestarts, keep the engine speedat 2000 - 2500 r/min by varyingthe choke lever position .

4. Move the choke lever to the"OFF" position approximately30 seconds after engine starts .It may be necessary to use thechoke longer than 30 secondsin extremely cold weather.

When the Engine is Warm :Use of the choke should not benecessary. Close the throttle com-pletely and push the electric starterbutton .

When the Warm Engine is Hardto Start :Use of the choke should not benecessary. Open the throttle ap-proximately 1/8 - 1/4 turn and pushthe electric starter button .

A WARNINGRunning the engine indoors orin a garage can be hazardous.Exhaust gas contains carbonmonoxide, a gas that is colorlessand odorless and can causedeath or severe injury.

Only run the engine outdoorswhere there is fresh air.

A CAUTIONRunning the engine too longwithout riding may cause theengine to overheat . Overheatingcan result in damage to internalengine components and discol-oration of exhaust pipes .

Shut the engine off if you can-not begin your ride promptly .

Gearshiftlever

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No damage•

Smooth operation

Clutch •

Correct play in thecable

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Smooth andprogressive action

Drive chain •

Proper tension•

Adequate lubrication•

No excessive wear ordamage

Side stand/ignitioninterlocksystem

Proper operation

Generalcondition

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Bolts and nutstightness

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No rattle from anyparts of machine withthe engine running

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No visible evidence ofdamage

STARTING OFF AND SHIFTING

A WARNINGRiding this motorcycle at exces-sive speed increases yourchances of losing control of themotorcycle .This may result in anaccident .

Always ride within the limits ofyour skills, your motorcycle, andthe riding conditions .

A WARNINGRemoving your hands from thehandlebars or feet from the foot-rests during operation can behazardous . If you remove evenone hand or foot from the mo-torcycle, you can reduce yourability to control the motorcycle .

Always keep both hands on thehandlebars and both feet on thefootrests of your motorcycleduring operation .

A WARNINGSudden side winds, which canoccur when being passed bylarger vehicles, at tunnel exits orin hilly areas, can upset yourcontrol .

Reduce your speed and be alertto side winds .

Make sure that the side stand is inthe fully up position . Pull the clutchlever in and pause momentarily .Engage first gear by depressing thegearshift lever downward . Turn thethrottle grip toward you and at thesame time release the clutch levergently and smoothly. As the clutchengages, the motorcycle will startmoving forward . To shift to the nexthigher gear, accelerate gently, thenclose the throttle and pull the clutchlever in simultaneously. Lift the gearshift lever upward to select the nextgear and release the clutch leveras you open the throttle again. Se-lect the gears in this manner untiltop gear is reached .

NOTE: This motorcycle has a sidestand/ignition interlock switch . Ifyou shift the transmission into gearwhen the side stand is down, theengine will stop running .

USING THE TRANSMISSIONThe transmission is provided tokeep the engine operating smoothlyin its normal operating speed range .The gear ratios have been carefullychosen to meet the characteristicsof the engine. The rider should al-ways select the most suitable gearfor the prevailing conditions . Neverslip the clutch to control road speed,but rather downshift to allow theengine to run within its normal op-erational range . The table belowshows the approximate speedrange for each gear .

Shifting up schedule

Shifting down schedule

Disengage the clutch when themotorcycle speed drops below 20km/h (12 miles/h) .

A WARNINGDownshifting when enginespeed is too high can ;•

cause the rear wheel to skidand lose traction due to in-creased engine braking, re-sulting in an accident ; or

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force the engine to overrev inthe lower gear, resulting in en-gine damage.

Reduce speed before downshift-ing .

A WARNINGDownshifting while the motor-cycle is leaned over in a cornermay cause rear wheel skid andloss of control .

Reduce your speed and down-shift before entering the corner.

AL CAUTIONRevving the engine into the redzone can cause severe enginedamage.

Never allow the engine to revinto the red zone in any gear.

Gear position km/h miles/h1st -* 2nd 20 122nd - 3rd 30 193rd -4 4th 40 254th -* 5th 50 315th - 6th 60 37

Gear position km/h miles/h6th -* 5th 50 315th - 4th 40 254th - 3rd 30 19

RIDING ON HILLS•

When climbing steep hills, themotorcycle may begin to slowdown and show lack of power .At this point you should shift toa lower gear so that the enginewill again be operating in itsnormal power range . Shift rap-idly to prevent the motorcyclefrom losing momentum .

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When riding down a steep hill,the engine may be used forbraking by shifting to a lowergear .

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Be careful, however, not to al-low the engine to overrev.

STOPPING AND PARKING1 . Turn the throttle grip away from

you to close the throttle com-pletely.

2 . Apply the front and rear brakesevenly and at the same time .

3 . Downshift through the gears asmotorcycle speed decreases .

4. Select neutral with the clutchlever squeezed towards the grip(disengaged position) just be-fore the motorcycle stops . Neu-tral position can be confirmedby observing the neutral indica-tor light .

A WARNINGInexperienced riders tend tounderutilize the front brake .Thiscan cause excessive stoppingdistance and lead to a collision .Using only the front or rearbrake can cause skidding andloss of control .

Apply both brakes evenly and atthe same time .

A WARNINGHard braking while turning maycause wheel skid and loss ofcontrol .

A WARNINGHard braking on wet, loose,rough, or other slippery sur-faces can cause wheel skid andloss of control .

Brake lightly and with care onslippery or irregular surfaces .

A WARNINGFollowing another vehicle tooclosely can lead to a collision .As vehicle speeds increase,stopping distance increasesprogressively.

Be sure you have a safe stop-ping distance between you andthe vehicle in front of you .

5. Park the motorcycle on a firm,flat surface where it will not fallover.

A WARNINGA hot muffler can burn you. Themuffler will be hot enough toburn you for some time afterstopping the engine .

Park the motorcycle where pe-destrians or children are notlikely to touch the muffler.

6. Turn the ignition switch to the"OFF" position .

7. Turn the handlebars all the wayto the left and lock the steeringfor security.

8. Remove the ignition key .

CARRYING A PASSENGERBefore you invite someone to be apassenger on your motorcycle, youneed to be thoroughly familiar withmotorcycle operation . Adjust tirepressures and suspension accord-ing to the Tire Pressure and Load-ing section and the Suspensionsection of this manual .

The passenger should always holdonto your waist or hips, or onto theseat strap or grab bar, as equipped .Ask your passenger not to makeany sudden movements. When youlean going around a corner, thepassenger should lean with you .The passenger should always keephis or her feet on the footrests, evenwhen you are stopped at a light .

To help prevent burn injuries, warnyour passenger not to contact themuffler when mounting or dis-mounting your motorcycle .

ACCESSORY USE ANDMOTORCYCLELOADINGThere are a great variety of acces-sories available to Suzuki owners .Suzuki can not have direct controlover the quality or suitability of ac-cessories you may wish to pur-chase. The addition of unsuitableaccessories can lead to unsafeoperating conditions. It is not pos-sible for Suzuki to test each acces-sory on the market or combinationsof all the available accessories ;however, your dealer can assist youin selecting quality accessories andinstalling them correctly. Use ex-treme caution when selecting andinstalling the accessories for yourSuzuki. We have developed somegeneral guidelines which will aidyou when deciding whether, andhow to equip your motorcycle .

A WARNINGImproper accessories or modi-fications can make your motor-cycle unsafe and can lead to anaccident.

Never modify the motorcyclewith improper or poorly installedaccessories. Follow all instruc-tions in this owner's manual re-garding accessories and modi-fications. Use genuine SUZUKIaccessories or equivalent de-signed and tested for your mo-torcycle. Consult your SUZUKIdealer if you have any ques-tions.

• Never exceed the GVW(Gross Vehicle Weight Ratingof this motorcycle. The GVWis the combined weight of thmachine, accessories, payloaand riders. When selecting youaccessories, keep in mind thweight of the riders as well athe weight of the accessoriesThe additional weight of the accessories may not only creatan unsafe riding condition bumay also affect the steerinease .

GVWR: 400 kg (885 lbs) at the tirpressure (cold)Front: 225 kPa

(2.25 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)Rear: 250 kPa

(2.50 kgf/cm 2 , 36 psi)

• Anytime that additional weighor aerodynamic affecting accessories are installed, they shoube mounted as low as possibleas close to the motorcycle anas near the center of gravity ais feasible .The mounting brackets and other attachment hardware should be carefullchecked to ensure that they provide for a rigid mount . Weamounts can allow the shifting othe weight and create a hazard-ous, unstable condition .

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Inspect for proper ground clear-ance and bank angle . An im-properly mounted load couldcritically reduce these twosafety factors. Also determinethat the "load" does not interferewith the operation of the sus-pension, steering or other con-trol operations .

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Accessories fitted to the handle-bars or the front fork area cancreate serious stability prob-lems . This extra weight willcause the motorcycle to be lessresponsive to your steering con-trol . The weight may also causeoscillations in the front end andlead to instability problems . Ac-cessories added to the handle-bars or front fork of the machineshould be as light as possibleand kept to a minimum .

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Backrests, saddlebags, traveltrunks, etc ., may affect the sta-bility of the motorcycle due totheir aerodynamic effects . Themotorcycle may be affected bya lifting condition or by an insta-bility in cross winds or whenbeing passed by or passinglarge vehicles . Improperlymounted or poorly designedaccessories can result in anunsafe riding condition, there-fore caution should be usedwhen selecting and installing allaccessories .

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Certain accessories displacethe rider from his or her normalriding position . This limits thefreedom of movement of therider and may limit control abil-ity.

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Additional electrical accesso-ries may overload the existingelectrical system . Severe over-loads may damage the wiringharness or create a hazardoussituation due to the loss of elec-trical power during the operationof the motorcycle .

When carrying a load on the mo-torcycle, mount it as low as pos-sible and as close as possible tothe machine . An improperlymounted load can create a highcenter of gravity which is very haz-ardous and makes the motorcycledifficult to handle. The size of the"load" can also affect the aerody-namics of the motorcycle . Balancethe load between the left and rightsides of the motorcycle and fastenit securely.

ModificationModification of the motorcycle, orremoval of original equipment mayrender the vehicle unsafe or illegal .Obey all applicable equipmentregulations in your area .

The frame of this motorcycle ismade of an aluminum alloy. There-fore, never make any modificationssuch as drilling or welding to theframe as it weakens the frame sig-nificantly. This could result in anunsafe vehicle operating conditionand subsequent accident. Suzukiwill not be responsible in any wayfor personal injury or damage to themotorcycle caused by frame modi-fications .

Bolt-on-accessories that do notmodify the frame in any way maybe installed, provided that theGVWR is not exceeded . ForGVWR, refer to the ACCESSORYUSE AND MOTORCYCLE LOAD-ING section of the owner's manual .

A WARNINGModification to an aluminum al-loy frame, such as drilling orwelding, weakens the frame .This could result in an unsafeoperating condition and maylead to an accident .

Never make any modificationsto the frame.

INSPECTION ANDMAINTENANCE

NOTICE

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENTOR REPAIR OF THE EMISSIONCONTROL DEVICES AND SYS-TEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BYANY MOTORCYCLE REPAIR ES-TABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUALUSING ANY MOTORCYCLE PARTWHICH HAS BEEN CERTIFIEDUNDER THE PROVISIONS IN THECLEAN AIR ACT Sec . 207 (a)(2) .

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEIt is very important to inspect anmaintain your motorcycle regularly .Follow the guidelines in the chartThe intervals between periodic services in kilometers, miles anmonths are shown. At the end oeach interval, be sure to perforthe maintenance listed .

A WARNINGImproper maintenance or failureto perform recommended main-tenance increases the chance ofan accident or motorcycle dam-age .

Always follow the inspectionand maintenance recommenda-tions and schedules in thisowner's manual. Ask yourSUZUKI dealer or qualified me-chanic to do the maintenanceitems marked with an asterisk(*).You may perform the un-marked maintenance items byreferring to the instructions inthis section, if you have me-chanical experience. If you arenot sure how to do any of thejobs, have your SUZUKI dealeror qualified mechanic do them .

A WARNINGRunning the engine indoors orin a garage can be hazardous .Exhaust gas contains carbonmonoxide, a gas that is colorlessand odorless and can causedeath or severe injury.

Only run the engine outdoorswhere there is fresh air.

NOTE: The MAINTENANCECHART specifies the minimum re-quirements for maintenance . If youuse your motorcycle under severeconditions, perform maintenancemore often than shown in the chart.If you have any questions regard-ing maintenance intervals, consultyour SUZUKI dealer or qualifiedmechanic.

A CAUTIONUsing poor quality replacementparts can cause your motor-cycle to wear more quickly andmay shorten its useful life .

Use only genuine Suzuki re-placement parts or their equiva-lent .

MAINTENANCE CHARTInterval : This interval should be judged by odometer reading or monthswhichever comes first .

NOTE: 1= Inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary,R= Replace, T= Tighten

NOTE: (California model only) and (CA . ONLY) means that the items or themaintenance Interval is to be applied only for the California model.

TOOLS

A tool kit is provided with your mo-torcycle . It is located under the rearseat .

LUBRICATION POINTSProper lubrication is important forsafe, smooth operation and a longlife for your motorcycle . Be sure thatall lubrication is performed duringperiodic maintenance on the mo-torcycle . Increase frequency whenyou use your motorcycle in severeconditions .

0 . . . . Motor oil0 . . . . Grease

0) Clutch cable and clutch leverholder

02 Side stand pivot and springhook

30 Drive chain® Throttle cable and brake lever

holderO5 Brake pedal pivot and footrest

pivot

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Interval

Item

km 1000 6000 12000 18000 24000miles 600 4000 7500 11000 15000months 1 6 12 18 24

Air cleaner element - I I R IExhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts T T T

Tappet clearance - - ISpark plugs I R I R

Fuel lineI I I I

*Replace every four yearsEngine oil R R R R REngine oil filter R - - R -Idle speed I I I I IThrottle cable play I I I I I

Carburetor synchronizationI

(CA .only)- I I

' Evaporative emission control system(California model only)

- - I - IReplace vaper hose every four years

' PAIR (air supply) system- I - I

(California model only)Engine coolant Replace every two yearsRadiator hose - I I I IClutch cable play - I I I I

Drive chainI I I I I

Clean and1000

lubricatekm (600 miles)

every

* Brakes I I I I I

Brake hoseI I I I

*Replace every four years

Brake fluid-

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I*Replace every two years

Tires - I I I I* Steering I - I - I* Front forks - - I I* Rear suspension - - I - I* Chassis bolts and nuts T T T T T