This motorcycle has a master link type drive chain. We recommend 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 each day before you ride. Always follow the guidelines for inspecting and servicing the chain.
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Inspect, adjust, and maintain the chain properly before each ride, according to this section. |
Front fork removal and installation
Note
the right and left front forks are installed
symmetrically and therefore the removal
procedure for one side is the same as that for
the other side.
Removal
Remove the front wheel. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and
installation” in section 2d .
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Brake system inspection
Inspect brake system
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Inspect brake hose and brake fluid
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
The brake system of this motorcycle is
filled with a glycol-based brake flui ...
Symbols
Listed in the table below are the symbols indicating instructions and other
information necessary for servicing.
The meaning of each symbol is also included in the table.
Abbreviations
A:
abdc: after bottom dead center
ac: alternating current
acl: air cleaner, air cleaner box
api: ame ...