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:
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Wait until the oil drain plug and exhaust pipes are cool enough to touch with bare hands before draining oil. |
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Note
: recycle or properly dispose of used oil and solvent.
Available from suzuki dealer oil filter wrench (part no. 09915-4061 0}
Caution Using an oil filter with the wrong design or thread specifi· cations can cause oil leaks or engine damage. Use a genuine suzuki oil filter or an equivalent designed for your motorcycle. |
Note
: to tighten the oil filter properly, it is important to accurately identify the position at which the filter gasket first contacts the mounting surface.
Note
: about 3000 ml (3.2 Us qt) of oil will be required when changing 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 coolant recommendation section. |
Recheck the oil level on 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.
Inspect the area around the drain plug and oil filter for leaks.
Radiator reservoir tank inspection
Inspect the radiator reservoir tank in the following
procedures:
remove the right side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Inspect the radiator reservoir tank (1) for leaks. If any
defects are found, replace the radiator reservoir tank
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Fuel tank construction
Fuel tank heat
shield
: aluminum film side should face the engine side.
Fuel tank front cover
Fuel tank front bracket
Velcro fastenings
: clean the adhesive surface before adhering
the velcro fastenings.
Insert
to the bracket.
Apply
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Rear sprocket / rear sprocket mounting drum removal and installation
Removal
Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal
and installation” in section 2d .
Loosen the rear sprocket nuts.
Draw out the rear sprocket mounting drum (1) along
with the rear sprocket (2) from the wheel hub.
Remove the rear sprocket n ...