Engine coolant
Use an anti-freeze/engine coolant compatible with an aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water only.
Water for mixing
Use distilled water only. Water other than distilled water can corrode and clog the aluminum radiator.
Anti-freeze / engine coolant
The engine coolant perform as a corrosion and rust inhibitor as well as anti-freeze. Therefore, the engine coolant should be used at all times even though the atmospheric temperature in your area does not go down to freezing point.
Suzuki recommends the use of suzuki coolant antifreeze/ engine coolant. If this is not available, use an equivalent which is compatible with an aluminum radiator.
Liquid amount of water / engine coolant
Solution capacity (total) 2 750 ml (2.9/2.4 Us/imp qt)
For engine coolant mixture information, refer to “engine coolant description” in section 1f .
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Be sure to mix it above 50% even though the atmospheric temperature does not go down to the freezing point. |
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Transmission components” “gearshift lever construction”
“gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate components” “gearshift
shaft construction”
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Conclusion
Traffic, road and weather conditions
vary. Other motorists'
actions are unpredictable. Your
motorcycle's condition can
change. These factors can best
be dealt with by giving every ride
your full attention.
Circumstances beyond your control
could lead to an accident. You
need to prepare fo ...
Steering damper maintenance
Keep the steering damper
shaft 1 clean at all times.
Wipe off any oil residue with a
cloth.
Do not confuse the grease-like
residue on the steering damper's
shaft with an oil leak. Collection of
this residue is normal and is from
oil seal lubricant used in the
damper.
Yo ...