Tire condition and tire type affect motorcycle performance. Cuts or cracks in the tires can lead to tire failure and loss of motorcycle control. Worn tires are susceptible to puncture failures and subsequent loss of motorcycle control.
Tire wear also affects the tire profile, changing motorcycle handling characteristics.
Check tire conditions each day before you ride. Replace tires if tires show visual evidence of damage, such as cracks or cuts, or if tread depth is less than 1.6 Mm (0.06 In) front, 2.0 Mm (0.08 In) rear.
Note
: the ''triangle mark" indicates the place where the wear bars are molded into the tire.
When the wear bars contact the road, it indicates that the tire wear limit has been reached. Whenever you replace a tire, use a tire of the size and type listed below. If you use a different size or type of tire, motorcycle handling may be adversely affected, possibly resulting in loss of motorcycle control.
Always balance the wheel after repairing a puncture or replacing the tire. Proper wheel balance is important to avoid variable wheelto- road contact, and to avoid uneven tire wear.
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Rear brake caliper removal and installation
Removal
Remove the rear wheel. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and
installation” in section 2d .
Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” in section 4a .
Remove the brake hose from the caliper by
removing the union bolt (1) and catch the brake fluid
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Starter motor inspection
Refer to “starter motor disassembly and assembly” .
Carbon brush
Inspect the carbon brushes for abnormal wear, cracks or
smoothness in the brush holder.
If either carbon brush is defective, replace the brush
holder set with a new one.
Measure the length “a” of the carbon brushes using a
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Accessory use
The addition of unsuitable accessories
can lead to unsafe operating
conditions. It is not possible
for suzuki to test each accessory
on the market or combinations of
all the available accessories; however,
your dealer can assist you in
selecting quality accessories and
installing them correc ...