Suzuki motor corporation warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that this vehicle is designed, built, and equipped so as to conform at the time of sale with all U.S. Emission standards applicable at the time of manufacture, and that it is free from defects in materials and workmanship which would cause it not to meet these standards within its useful life. Useful life is defined for each class of motorcycle as 5 years or the corresponding number of kilometers (miles) shown in the chart below, whichever occurs first.

Failures, other than those resulting from defects in material or workmanship, which arise solely as a result of owner abuse and/or lack of proper maintenance are not covered by the warranty.
Reporting safety defectsCushion rod inspection
Refer to “cushion rod removal and installation” .
Collar and spacer
Remove the collar and spacer from the cushion rod.
Inspect the collar and spacer for any flaws or other
damage. If any defects are found, replace it with a
new one.
Cushion rod bearing
Insert the collar a ...
Rear brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation
Refer to “rear brake hose routing diagram” (page 4a-
2).
Removal
Remove the right side frame cover. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Remove the rear brake fluid reservoir mounting bolt
(1).
Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replac ...
Rod guide case tightening torque
Tighten the rod guide case in the following procedures:
measure the effective length l of the torque wrench.
Calculate the reading torque on the torque wrench by
use of the formula shown below.
Special tool
(a): 09940–84710 (rod guide case
wrench)
T: reading torque on the torq ...