Suzuki DL650A 2008 Owner's manual

DL650A

OWNER’S MANUAL

This owner’s manual contains
important safety information.
Please read it carefully.

Part No. 99011-27G62-03A
July, 2008 EN

TK

California Proposition 65 Warning

W ARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain product com­ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the
motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when resold
or otherwise transferred to a new owner or operator. The
manual contains important safety information and instructions
which should be read carefully before operating the motorcycle.

IMPORTANT

FOREWORD

WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE

Please read this manual and fol­low its instructions carefully. To
emphasize special information,
the symbol
WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE
have special meanings. Pay spe­cial attention to the messages
highlighted by these signal words:

 and the words

WARNING

Indicates a potential hazard
that could result in death or
injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potential hazard
that could result in motorcycle
damage.

NOTE: Indicates special informa­tion to make maintenance easier
or instructions clearer.

WARNINGs and CAUTIONs are
arranged like this:



WARNING-or-CAUTION

The first part will describe a
POTENTIAL HAZARD and
WHAT CAN HAPPEN if you
ignore the WARNING or CAU­TION.

Motorcycling is one of the most
exhilarating sports and to ensure
your riding enjoyment, you should
become thoroughly familiar with
the information presented in this
Owner’s Manual before r iding the
motorcycle.

The proper care and maintenance
that your motorcycle requires is
outlined in this manual. By follow­ing these instructions explicitly
you will ensure a long trouble-free
operating life for your motorcycle.
This motorcycle also conforms to
the U.S Environmental Protection
Agency emission regulations
which apply to new motorcycles.
The proper adjustment of engine
components is necessary for this
motorcycle to comply with the
EPA regulations. Therefore,
please follow the maintenance
instructions closely to ensure
emission compliance. Your Suzuki
dealer has experienced techni­cians that are trained to provide
your machine with the best possi­ble service with the right tools and
equipment.

The second part will describe
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD.

All information, illustrations and
specifications contained in this
manual are based on the latest
product information available at
the time of publication. Due to
improvements or other changes,
there may be some discrepan­cies between information in this
manual and your motorcycle.
Suzuki reserves the right to make
production changes at any time,
without notice and without incur­ring any obligation to make the
same or similar changes to vehi­cles previously built or sold.

Suzuki Motor Corporation
believes in conservation and pro­tection of Earth’s natural
resources. To that end, we
encourage every vehicle owner to
recycle, trade in, or properly dis­pose of, as appropriate, used
motor oil, coolant, and other flu­ids, batteries and tires.

© COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR

CORPORATION 2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE SPORT OF MOTORCYCLING

FUEL, ENGINE OIL AND COOLANT RECOMMENDATIONS

CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS

BREAK-IN AND INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING

RIDING TIPS

ACCESSORY USE AND MOTORCYCLE LOADING

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

STORAGE PROCEDURE AND MOTORCYCLE CLEANING

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3

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5

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7

8

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CONSUMER INFORMATION

SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

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THE SPORT OF MOTORCYCLING

MOST ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED .............................................................1-2

IF YOU DON’T HAVE A HELMET - BUY A HELMET, AND

WEAR IT EVERY TIME YOU RIDE ..................................................................... 1-2

IF A COLLISION IS IMMINENT, DO SOMETHING! ...........................................1-3

SPECIAL SITUATIONS REQUIRE SPECIAL CARE ..........................................1-3

KNOW YOUR LIMITS ..........................................................................................1-4

BE EXTRA SAFETY-CONSCIOUS ON BAD WEATHER DAYS ........................ 1-4

PRACTICE AWAY FROM TRAFFIC ................................................................... 1-4

INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING ..........................................................................1-5

ACCESSORIES AND LOADING .........................................................................1-5

CARRYING A PASSENGER ............................................................................... 1-5

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION’S
“RIDING TIPS AND PRACTICE GUIDE” HANDBOOK

(FOR OWNERS IN USA) .....................................................................................1-6

BE STREET SMART ...........................................................................................1-6

CONCLUSION .....................................................................................................1-6

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1-1

THE SPORT OF
MOTORCYCLING

Your motorcycle and this owner’s
manual have been designed by
people like you who enjoy motor­cycling. People become motorcy­clists for many reasons. For
starters, street riding is fun and
invigorating. But no matter why
you became a motorcyclist, or
how experienced you are, you will
eventually face some challenging
situations.

Ride defensively. Wise motorcy­clists use a strategy of assuming
they are invisible to other drivers,
even in broad daylight. Pay care­ful attention to other motorists,
especially at intersections,
because they may not be paying
attention to you. Select a lane
position that gives you the best
view of others, and other motor­ists the best view of you. Wear
bright, reflective clothing. Put
reflective strips on your helmet.

In preparing for these challenges,
you will be fine-tuning your coordi­nation, concentration, and atti­tude. Learning the skills and
strategies associated with motor­cycling is the basis for safely par­ticipating in this sport. Many
motorcyclists find that as they
become better riders, they also
get more enjoyment from the free­dom unique to motorcycling.

Please remember:

MOST ACCIDENTS CAN BE
AVOIDED

The most common type of motor­cycle accident in the U.S. occurs
when a car traveling towards a
motorcycle turns left in front of the
motorcycle. Is that because other
drivers are out to get motorcy­clists? No. Other drivers simply
don’t always notice motorcyclists.

IF Y OU DON’T HAVE A HELMET ­BUY A HELMET, AND WEAR IT
EVERY TIME YOU RIDE

Most accidents occur within a few
miles of home, and almost half
occur at speeds of less than 30
mph. So even if you’re just going
on a quick errand, be prepared –
strap on your helmet before you
take off.

Helmets do not reduce essential
vision or hearing. Generally, hel­mets do not cause or intensify
injury if you crash. Helmets simply
help your skull protect your intelli­gence, your memory, your per­sonality, and your life.

Your eyesight is equally valuable.
Wearing suitable eye protection
can help keep your vision
unblurred by the wind and save
your eyes from airborne hazards
like bugs, dirt, or pebbles kicked
up by tires.

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IF A COLLISION IS IMMINENT,
DO SOMETHING!

Many riders fear locking up their
brakes or haven’t learned to
swerve to avoid an accident.
Many inexperienced riders (and
too many seasoned riders) use
only their rear brake in an emer­gency, resulting in unnecessary
impacts in some cases and
unnecessarily high impact speeds
in other cases. Your rear brake
can only provide about 30% of
your motorcycle’s potential stop­ping power. The front and rear
brakes can and should be used
together to maximize braking
effectiveness.

Experienced motorcyclists learn
to “cover” the front brake lever by
lightly resting a couple of fingers
over the le v er when riding in traffic
and near intersections to give
their reaction time a head start.

Emergency stopping and swerv­ing are techniques that you
should practice and master before
you find yourself in an emergency
situation. The best place to prac­tice such techniques is in a con­trolled environment such as the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s
(MSF) rider training courses. The
MSF’s Motorcycle Rider Courses
(fundamental techniques) and
Experienced Rider Courses
(advanced strategies) present
hands-on instruction of the basic
principles of motorcycling and a
variety of accident-avoidance

maneuvers. Even a seasoned
motorcyclist can improve his or
her riding skills, and pick up a few
new skills, through these courses.
Some insurance companies even
offer discounts to course gradu­ates.

SPECIAL SITUATIONS REQUIRE
SPECIAL CARE

Of course, there are some times
when full-force braking is not the
correct technique. When the road
surface is wet, loose, or rough,
you should brake with care. When
you’re leaned over in a corner,
avoid braking. Straighten up
before braking. Better yet, slow
down before entering a corner.

In these situations, the traction
available between your tires and
the road surface is limited. Over­braking when traction is limited
will cause your tires to skid, possi­bly resulting in loss of directional
control or causing you and your
motorcycle to fall over.

1-3

KNOW YOUR LIMITS

Always ride within the boundaries
of your own skills. Knowing these
limits and staying within them will
help you avoid accidents.

A major cause of accidents involv­ing only a motorcycle (and no
cars) is going too fast through a
turn. Before entering a turn, select
an appropriately low cornering
speed. Even on straight roads,
ride at a speed that is appropriate
for the traffic, visibility and road
conditions, your motorcycle, and
your experience.

Riding a motorcycle safely
requires that your mental and
physical skills are fully part of the
experience. You should not
attempt to operate a motor vehi­cle, especially one with two
wheels, if you are tired or under
the influence of alcohol or other
drugs. Alcohol, illegal drugs, and
even some prescription and over­the-counter drugs can cause
drowsiness, loss of coordination,
loss of balance, and especially
the loss of good judgment. If you
are tired or under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs, PLEASE
DO NOT RIDE your motorcycle.

BE EXTRA SAFETY-CONSCIOUS
ON BAD WEATHER DAYS

Riding on bad weather days,
especially wet ones, requires
extra caution. Braking distances
increase on a rainy day. Stay off
the painted surface marks, man­hole covers, and greasy-appear­ing areas, as they can be
especially slippery . Use extra cau­tion at railway crossings and on
metal gratings and bridges. When
it starts to rain, any oil or grease
on the road rises to the surface of
the water. Pull over and wait a few
minutes until this oil film is
washed away before riding.
Whenever in doubt about road
conditions, slow down !

PRACTICE AWAY FROM
TRAFFIC

Your riding skill and your mechan­ical knowledge form the founda­tion for safe riding practices. We
suggest that you practice riding
your motorcycle in a non-traffic
situation until you are thoroughly
familiar with your machine and its
controls. Again, consider taking
one of the MSF’s Rider Courses.
Even experts will be pleased with
the caliber of the information pre­sented in these courses. As the
MSF says: “The more you know,
the better it gets !”

1-4

INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING

Review the instructions in the
“INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING”
section of this manual. Perform an
entire pre-ride inspection before
you head out on the road. Spend­ing a few minutes preparing your
machine for a ride can help pre­vent accidents due to mechanical
failure or costly, inconvenient
breakdowns far from home.

CARRYING A PASSENGER

Carrying a passenger, when done
correctly, is a great way to share
the joy of motorcycling. You will
have to alter your riding style
somewhat since the extra weight
of a passenger will affect handling
and braking. You may also need
to adjust tire pressures and sus­pension; please refer to the Tire
Pressure and Loading section
and the Suspension section for
more details.

ACCESSORIES AND LOADING

The accessories you use with
your motorcycle and the manner
in which you load your gear onto
the bike might create hazards.
Aerodynamics, handling, balance,
and cornering clearance can suf­fer, and the suspension and tires
can be overloaded. Read the
“ACCESSORY USE AND
MOTORCYCLE LOADING” sec­tion.

A passenger needs the same pro­tection that you do, including a
helmet and proper clothing. The
passenger should not wear long
shoe laces or loose pants that
could get caught in the wheel or
the chain. Passengers must be
tall enough that their feet reach
the footrests.

1-5

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
FOUNDATION’S “RIDING TIPS
AND PRACTICE GUIDE”
HANDBOOK
(FOR OWNERS IN USA)

This special handbook, supplied
with your owner’s manual, con­tains a variety of safety tips, help­ful hints, and practice exercises.
This manual can increase your
riding enjoyment and safety. You
should read it thoroughly.

BE STREET SMART

Always heed speed limits, local
laws, and the basic rules of the
road. Set a good example for oth­ers by demonstrating a courteous
attitude and a responsible riding
style.

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 for the unex­pected by wearing a helmet and
other protective gear, and learn­ing emergency braking and
swerving techniques to minimize
the damage to you and your
machine.

The best way to learn basic riding
skills and evasive maneuvers or
refresh your own riding skills is to
take one of the courses offered by
the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
Your Suzuki dealer can help you
locate the fundamental or
advanced riding skills course
nearest you, or owners in the USA
can call toll-free 1-800-446-9227.

Good riding on your new Suzuki !

1-6

FUEL, ENGINE OIL AND COOLANT

RECOMMENDATIONS

FUEL ....................................................................................................................2-2

ENGINE OIL .........................................................................................................2-3

ENGINE COOLANT SOLUTION .........................................................................2-5

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2-1

FUEL, ENGINE OIL
AND COOLANT
RECOMMENDATIONS

FUEL

Your motorcycle requires regular
unleaded gasoline with a mini­mum pump octane rating of 87
((R+M)/2 method). In some areas,
the only fuels that are available
are oxygenated fuels.

Oxygenated fuels which meet the
minimum octane requirement and
the requirements described below
may be used in your motorcycle
without jeopardizing the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty or the
Emission Control System War­ranty.

NOTE: Oxygenated fuels are
fuels which contain oxygen-carry­ing additives such as MTBE or
alcohol.

Gasoline Containing MTBE

Unleaded gasoline containing
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether) may be used in your motor­cycle if the MTBE content is not
greater than 15%. This oxygen­ated fuel does not contain alco­hol.

Gasoline/Ethanol Blends

Blends of unleaded gasoline and
ethanol (grain alcohol), also
known as “GASOHOL”, may be
used in your vehicle if the ethanol
content is not greater than 10%.

Gasoline/Methanol Blends

Fuels containing 5% or less meth­anol (wood alcohol) may be suit­able for use in your motorcycle if
they contain co-solvents and cor­rosion inhibitors.

DO NOT USE fuels containing
more than 5% methanol under
any circumstances. Fuel system
damage or motorcycle perfor­mance problems resulting from
the use of such fuels are not the
responsibility of Suzuki and may
not be covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty or the
Emission Control System War­ranty.

Fuel Pump Labeling

In some states, pumps that dis­pense oxygenated fuels are
required to be labeled for the type
and percentage of oxygen, and
whether important additives are
present. Such labels may provide
enough information for you to
determine if a particular blend of
fuel meets the requirements listed
above. In other states, pumps
may not be clearly labeled as to
the content or type of oxygen and
additives. If you are not sure that
the fuel you intend to use meets
these requirements, check with
the service station operator or the
fuel supplier.

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NOTE:

• To help minimize air pollution,
Suzuki recommends that you
use oxygenated fuels.

• Be sure that any oxygenated
fuel you use has octane rat­ings of at least 87 pump
octane ((R+M)/2 method).

• If you are not satisfied with the
driveability or fuel economy of
your motorcycle when you are
using an oxygenated fuel, or if
engine pinging is experi­enced, substitute another
brand as there are differences
between brands.

ENGINE OIL

Oil quality is a major contributor to
your engine’s performance and
life. Always select good quality
engine oil. Suzuki recommends
the use of SUZUKI PERFOR­MANCE 4 MOTOR OIL or equiva­lent engine oil. Use oil with an API
(American Petroleum Institute)
classification of SF/SG or SH/SJ,
or with a JASO classification of
MA.

SAE API JASO

10W-40 SF or SG –
10W-40 SH or SJ MA

CAUTION

Spilled gasoline containing
alcohol can harm your motor­cycle. Alcohol can damage
painted surfaces.

Be careful not to spill any fuel
when filling the fuel tank. Wipe
spilled gasoline up immedi­ately.

API: American Petroleum Institute
JASO: Japanese Automobile
Standards Organization

SAE Engine Oil Viscosity

Suzuki recommends the use of
SAE 10W-40 engine oil. If SAE
10W-40 engine oil is not available,
select an alternative according to
the following chart.

2-3

JASO T903

The JASO T903 standard is an
index to select engine oils for 4­stroke motorcycle and ATV
engines. Motorcycle and ATV
engines lubricate clutch and
transmission gears with engine
oil. JASO T903 specifies perfor­mance requirements for motorcy­cle and ATV clutches and
transmissions.

Energy Conserving

Suzuki does not recommend the
use of “ENERGY CONSERVING”
oils. Some engine oils which have
an API classification of SH or
higher have an “ENERGY CON­SERVING” indication in the API
classification doughnut mark.
These oils can affect engine life
and clutch performance.

There are two classes, MA and
MB. The oil container shows the
classification as follows.

1 Code number of oil sales company
2 Oil classification

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A

10W-40

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SAE

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10W-40

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Not recommended Recommended

2-4

ENGINE COOLANT SOLUTION

Use engine coolant that is com­patible with an aluminum radiator,
mixed with distilled water at a
50:50 mixture ratio for engine
coolant solution. An engine cool­ant mixture other than 50:50 can
affect cooling efficiency or rust
inhibiting performance.

CAUTION

Spilled engine coolant can
damage painted surfaces.

Do not spill any fluid when fill­ing the radiator. Wipe spilled
engine coolant up immediately.

Engine Coolant

Engine coolant should be used at
all times in your motorcycle’s radi­ator, even if the temperature in
your area does not go down to the
freezing point. Engine coolant
acts as a rust inhibitor and water
pump lubricant as well as an anti­freeze solution.

WARNING

Engine coolant is harmful or
fatal if swallowed or inhaled.

Do not drink antifreeze or cool­ant solution. If swallowed, do
not induce vomiting. Immedi­ately contact a poison control
center or a physician. Avoid
inhaling mist or hot vapors; if
inhaled, remove to fresh air. If
coolant gets in eyes, flush eyes
with water and seek medical
attention. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Solution can be
poisonous to animals. Keep
out of the reach of children and
animals.

Water for Mixing

Use distilled water only. Water
other than distilled water can cor­rode and clog the aluminum radia­tor.

Required amount of engine cool­ant/water solution capacity (total):
1900 ml (2.0 US qt)

Engine coolant

Water

950 ml

(1.0 US qt)

950 ml

(1.0 US qt)

2-5

CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT AND

ADJUSTMENTS

LOCATION OF PARTS .......................................................................................3-2

KEY ......................................................................................................................3-5

IGNITION SWITCH ..............................................................................................3-5

INSTRUMENT PANEL .........................................................................................3-7

LEFT HANDLEBAR ...........................................................................................3-14

RIGHT HANDLEBAR ........................................................................................3-15

FUEL TANK CAP ..............................................................................................3-18

GEARSHIFT LEVER ..........................................................................................3-19

REAR BRAKE PEDAL ......................................................................................3-19

SEAT LOCK .......................................................................................................3-20

HELMET HOLDER ............................................................................................3-20

SIDE STAND ......................................................................................................3-21

SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT ..........................................................................3-22

WINDSHIELD HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ............................................................3-24

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3-1

CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS

LOCATION OF PARTS

1 Clutch lever
2 Left handlebar switches
3 Ignition switch
4 Speedometer
5 Indicator lights
6 Tachometer
7 Front brake fluid reservoir
8 Right handlebar switches
9 Throttle grip
0 Front brake lever
A Fuel tank cap

3-2

B Tools
C Gearshift lever
D Side stand
E Seat lock

3-3

F Rear brake pedal

3-4

KEY

IGNITION SWITCH

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Two keys come with this motorcy­cle. Keep the spare key in a safe
place. An identifying number is
stamped on the plate. Use this
number when making a replace­ment key.

Please write down your key num­ber in the box provided for your
future reference.

Key No.

The ignition switch has 4 posi­tions.

“OFF” position

All electrical circuits are off. The
engine will not start. The key can
be removed.

“ON” position

The ignition circuit is completed
and the engine can run. The
headlight and taillight will auto­matically turn on. The key cannot
be removed in this position.

NOTE: Start the engine promptly
after turning the key to the “ON”
position, or the battery will lose
power due to consumption by the
headlight and taillight.

“LOCK” position

All electrical circuits are off. The
key can be removed and the
steering will be locked. Turn the
steering all the way to the left and
push down the key and turn it to
the “LOCK” position.

3-5

“P” (PARKING) position

The taillight will come on to
increase visibility for temporary
road side parking at night. The
key can be removed and the
steering will be locked.

WARNING

Turning the ignition switch to
the “P” (PARKING) or “LOCK”
position while the motorcycle
is moving can be hazardous.
Moving the motorcycle while
the steering is locked can be
hazardous. You could lose your
balance and fall, or you could
drop the motorcycle.

Stop the motorcycle and place
it on the side stand before lock­ing the steering. Never attempt
to move the motorcycle when
the steering is locked.

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The key hole can be covered by
turning the lid.

Align the lid hole position with the
key hole position when inserting
the key.

3-6

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Speedometer 1

The speedometer indicates the
road speed in miles per hour and/
or kilometers per hour.

Turn Signal Indicator Light
“” 2

When the turn signals are being
operated either to the right or to
the left, the indicator will flash at
the same time.

When the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position, the speed­ometer and tachometer needles
moves to the full scale position
and return to the home position.
LCD displays all segments for 3
seconds when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position to
confirm display function.

If the speedometer and tachome­ter needle does not point to zero,
follow the procedure below to
reset the speedometer and
tachometer.

1. Press the ADJ button B and
turn on the ignition switch.

2. Press and hold the ADJ button
B for 3 – 5 seconds.

3. Release the ADJ button. Press
the ADJ button twice within 1
second.

NOTE: Reset procedure, from
step 1 to step 3, should be per­formed within 10 seconds.

NOTE: If a turn signal light is not
operating properly due to bulb fila­ment or circuit failure, the indica­tor light flickers more quickly to
notify the rider of the existence of
a trouble.

High Beam Indicator Light “”

3

This blue indicator light will be lit
when the headlight high beam is
turned on.

Neutral Indicator Light “N” 4

The green light will come on when
the transmission is in neutral. The
light will go out when you shift into
any gear other than neutral.

Tachometer 5

The tachometer indicates the
engine speed in revolutions per
minute (r/min).

3-7

CAUTION

Riding the motorcycle with the
display indicating a problem of
the fuel injection system and
with the indicator light lit can
damage the engine and trans­mission.

Fuel Injection System Indicator
“FI”/Clock 6

If the fuel injection system fails,
the red indicator light 7 comes on
and the display 6 indicates “FI” in
following two modes;

A. The display 6 indicates “FI”

and the clock alternately, and
the red indicator light 7
comes on and remains lit.

B. The display 6 indicates “FI”

continuously and the red indi­cator light 7 blinks.

The engine may continue to run in
mode A, but mostly the engine will
not run in mode B.

Whenever the red indicator
light is lit and the display indi­cates “FI”, have your autho­rized Suzuki dealer or a
qualified mechanic inspect the
fuel injection system as soon
as possible.

NOTE: If the display indicates “FI”
and the clock alternately, and the
red indicator light comes on and
remains lit, keep the engine run­ning and bring your motorcycle to
an authorized Suzuki dealer. If the
engine stalls, try restarting the
engine after turning the ignition
switch off and on.

3-8

When the display 6 indicates
“CHEC”, check following items;

• Make sure that the engine stop
switch is in the “” position.

• Make sure that the transmis­sion is in neutral or the side
stand is fully up.

If the display still indicates
“CHEC” after checking the above
items, inspect the ignition fuse
and the connection of the lead
wire couplers.

NOTE: The coolant temperature
meter indicates “H” when the dis­play shows “CHEC”.

Clock

The clock has a 12-hour display.
Follow the procedure below to
adjust the clock.

1. Push the buttons, SEL 0 and
ADJ B, simultaneously for 2
seconds until the minute dis­play blinks.

2. Adjust the minute display by
pushing the “ADJ” button B.

NOTE: When the “ADJ” button B
is held in the display advances
continuously.

3. Push the “SEL” button 0 to
highlight the hour display.

4. Adjust the hour display by
pushing the “ADJ” button B.

5. Push the “SEL” button 0 to
return to the clock mode.

3-9

Oil Pressure Indicator Light
“” 7

With the ignition switch in the
“ON” position but the engine is not
started, the symbol “” in the
display and the indicator light 7
comes on. As soon as the engine
is started, the symbol “” and
the indicator light should go out.

When the engine oil pressure
drops under the normal operating
range, the symbol “” in the
display appears and the indicator
light 7 comes on.

CAUTION

Riding the motorcycle when
the symbol “
the indicator light lit can dam­age the engine and transmis­sion.

Whenever the symbol “
appears and the indicator
lights up, indicating low oil
pressure, stop the engine
immediately. Check the oil level
and make sure the proper
amount of oil is in the engine. If
the light still does not go out,
have your authorized Suzuki
dealer or a qualified mechanic
troubleshoot your motorcycle.

ABS Indicator Light “” 8

This indicator normally comes on
when the ignition switch is turned
“ON” and goes off after the motor­cycle speed exceeds 5 km/h (3
mph).



” appears and



”

If there is a problem with the ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System), this
indicator light blinks or comes on.
The ABS does not operate when
the ABS indicator light is on or
blinking and the brake system will
work as normal brakes.

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NOTE: If the ABS indicator light
goes off before starting the motor­cycle, check the ABS indicator
light function by turning off and on
the ignition switch. The ABS indi­cator light can go off if the engine
is revved at high speed before
starting the motorcycle. If the ABS
indicator light does not come on
when the ignition switch is turned
on, you should have the system
checked by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer as soon as possi­ble.

WARNING

Riding the motorcycle with the
ABS indicator light on can be
hazardous.

Fuel Meter “” 9

The fuel meter indicates the
amount of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank. The fuel meter displays
all 5 segments when the fuel tank
is full. The mark flickers when the
fuel level drops below 4.5 L (4.8
US qt). The mark and segment
flicker when the fuel drops below

3.0 L (3.2 US qt).

Fuel tank

Fuel gauge

Mark

Approximately

Flicker

3.0 L

Flicker

Approximately

4.5 L

Flicker

Full

If the ABS indicator light blinks
or comes on while riding, stop
the motorcycle in a safe place
and turn off the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch “ON”
after a while and check if the
indicator light comes on.

• If the indicator light goes off
a after starting to ride, the
ABS will be functioning.

• If it does not go off after
starting to ride, ABS is not
functioning, and the brakes
provide normal stopping abil­ity. You should have the sys­tem checked by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer as
soon as possible.

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NOTE: The fuel meter will not
indicate correctly when the motor­cycle is placed with the side
stand.

Odometer/Trip Meter A

This display has 3 functions;
odometer and two trip meters.
When the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position, the display
indicates the test pattern shown
below for 3 seconds. Then the
display changes to odometer or
trip meter, according to what was
selected before turning the igni­tion switch off.

Odometer

The odometer registers the total
distance that the motorcycle has
been ridden.

Trip Meter

The two trip meters are resettable
odometers. They can register two
kinds of distance at the same
time. For instance, trip meter 1
can register the trip distance and
trip meter 2 can register the dis­tance between fuel stops.

To change the display, push the
“SEL” button 0. The display
changes in the order below.

Odometer

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Trip meter 1

Trip meter 2