Suzuki SV650 S 2000 Owner's manual

Name: Suzuki SV650 S 2000
Brand: Suzuki
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A WARNING

Failure to follow these safety

precautions may increase your

risk of injury

•

Wear a helmet, eye protection,

and bright protective cloth-

ing

•

Don't ride after consuming al-

cohol or other drugs

•

Slow down on slippery sur-

faces, unfamiliar terrain, or

when visibility is reduced

•

Read owner's manual care-

fully

Part No

. 99011-20F52-03A

June, 2000 j

Printed in Japan

* SUZUKI

OWNER'S MANUAL

This owner's manual contains

important safety information

Please read it carefully

SVO5O/S

California Proposition 65 Warning

A WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain product com-

ponents 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 mo-

torcycle 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

WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE

Please read this manual and follow

its instructions carefully

. To empha-

size special information, the sym-

bol A and the words WARNING,

CAUTION and NOTE have special

meanings

. Pay special attention to

the messages highlighted by these

signal words

A WARNING

Indicates a potential hazard that

could result in death or injury

A CAUTION

Indicates a potential hazard that

could result in motorcycle dam-

age

NOTE

. -

Indicates special informa-

tion to make maintenance easier or

instructions clearer

WARNINGs and CAUTIONs are

arranged like this

A WARNING-or-A CAUTION

The first part will describe a PO-

TENTIAL HAZARD and WHAT

CAN HAPPEN if you ignore the

WARNING or CAUTION

The second part will describe

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

FOREWORD

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 riding the

motorcycle

The proper care and maintenance

that your motorcycle requires is

outlined in this manual

. By follow-

ing these instructions explicitly you

will ensure a long trouble-free op-

erating life for your motorcycle

. This

motorcycle also conforms to the

.S Environmental Protection

Agency emission regulations which

apply to new motorcycles

. The

proper adjustment of engine com-

ponents is necessary for this mo-

torcycle to comply with the EPA

regulations

. Therefore, please fol-

low the maintenance instructions

closely to ensure emission compli-

ance

. Your Suzuki -dealer has ex-

perienced technicians that are

trained to provide your machine

with the best possible service with

the right tools and equipment

All

information,

illustrations,

photo-

graphs

and

specifications

con-

tained

this

manual

are

based

the

latest

product

information

avail-

able

the

time

publication

Due

improvements

other

changes,

there

may

some

discrepancies

this

manual

Suzuki

reserves

the

right

make

production

changes

any

time,

without

notice

and

with-

out

incurring

any

obligation

make

the

same

similar

changes

ve-

hicles

previously

built

sold

Suzuki

Motor

Corporation

believes

conservation

and

protection

Earth's

natural

resources

that

end,

encourage

every

vehicle

owner

to recycle,

trade

in,

prop-

erly

dispose

of,

appropriate,

used

motor

oil,

coolant,

and

other

fluids,

batteries

and

tires

SUZUKI

MOTOR

CORPORATION

©COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR

CORPORATION 2000

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE SPORT OF

MOTORCYCLING

FUEL, ENGINE OIL

AND COOLANT

RECOMMENDATION

FUEL

ENGINE

OIL

ENGINE COOLANT SOLUTION

LOCATION OF LABELS

LOCATION OF PARTS

CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT

AND ADJUSTMENTS

KEY

IGNITION SWITCH

INSTRUMENT PANEL

LEFT

HANDLEBAR

RIGHT HANDLEBAR

FUEL TANK CAP

GEARSHIFT LEVER

REAR BRAKE PEDAL

SEAT LOCK AND HELMET

HOLDERS

SIDE STAND

SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT

BREAK-IN

INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING 36

RIDING TIPS

STARTING

THE ENGINE

STARTING OFF AND SHIFTING

USING THE TRANSMISSION

RIDING ON HILLS

STOPPING AND PARKING

CARRYING

A PASSENGER

ACCESSORY USE AND

MOTORCYCLE LOADING

INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE

NOTICE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

TOOLS

LUBRICATION POINTS

BATTERY

AIR CLEANER

SPARK PLUG

ENGINE

OIL

CLUTCH

ENGINE

COOLANT

DRIVE CHAIN

BRAKES

TIRES

SIDE STAND/IGNITION

INTERLOCK SYSTEM

FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL

REAR WHEEL REMOVAL

LIGHT

BULB REPLACEMENT

FUSES

TROUBLESHOOTING

STORAGE PROCEDURE

APPEARANCE CARE

CORROSION PREVENTION

MOTORCYCLE CLEANING

INSPECTION AFTER CLEANING

CONSUMER INFORMATION

EMISSION CONTROL

WARRANTY

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

TAMPERING WITH NOISE

CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED

. . . .

SERIAL

NUMBER

LOCATION

SPECIFICATIONS

Your motorcycle and this owner's

manual have been designed by

people like you who enjoy motor-

cycling

. People become motorcy-

clists for many reasons

. For start-

ers, street riding is fun and invigo-

rating

. But no matter why you be-

came a motorcyclist, or how expe-

rienced you are, you will eventually

face some challenging situations

In preparing for these challenges,

you will be fine-tuning your coordi-

nation, 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 motor-

cycle accident in the U

. 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?

. Other drivers simply don't al-

ways notice motorcyclists

IDLE SPEED

THROTTLE CABLE PLAY

THE SPORT OF

. .

. . . . . . .

. . .

. .

FUEL HOSES

MOTORCYCLING

Ride defensively

. Wise motorcy-

clists use a strategy of assuming

they are invisible to other drivers,

even in broad daylight

. Pay careful

attention to other motorists, espe-

cially 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

If you 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 oc-

cur 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, hel-

mets do not cause or intensify in-

jury if you crash

. Helmets simply

help your skull protect your intelli-

gence, your memory, your person-

ality, 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

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 inexpe-

rienced riders (and too many sea-

soned riders) use only their rear

brake in an emergency, resulting in

unnecessary impacts in some

cases and unnecessarily high im-

pact 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 to-

gether to maximize braking effec-

tiveness

Experienced motorcyclists learn to

"cover" the front brake lever by

lightly resting a couple of fingers

over the lever 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 envi-

ronment such as the Motorcycle

Safety Foundation's (MSF) rider

training courses

. The MSF's Motor-

cycle RiderCourses (fundamental

techniques) and Experienced

RiderCourses (advanced strate-

gies) present hands-on instruction

of the basic principles of motorcy-

cling and a variety of accident-

avoidance maneuvers

. Even a sea-

soned motorcyclist can improved

his or her riding skills, and pick up

a few new skills, through these

courses

. Some insurance compa-

nies 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 be-

fore entering the corner

In these situations, the traction

available between your tires and

the road surface is limited

Overbraking when traction is lim-

ited will cause your tires to skid,

possibly resulting in loss of direc-

tional control or causing you and

your motorcycle to fall over

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 involv-

ing 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 experi-

ence

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 un-

der the influence of alcohol or other

drugs

. Alcohol, illegal drugs, and

even some prescription and over-

the-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 al-

cohol or other drugs, PLEASE DO

NOT RIDE your motorcycle

Be extra safety-conscious on

bad weather days

I ildlng on bad weather days, espe-

cially wet ones, requires extra cau-

tion

. 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 sur-

face of the water

. Pull over and wait

a few minutes until this oil film is

washed away before riding

. When-

ever in doubt about road conditions,

slow down!

Practice away from traffic

Your riding skill and your mechani-

cal knowledge form the foundation

for safe riding practices

. We sug-

gest 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 RiderCourses

. 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 getsl"

Inspection before riding

Review the instructions in the "IN-

SPECTION 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 mechani-

cal failure or costly, inconvenient

breakdowns far from home

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

. Aerody-

namics, handling, balance, and

cornering clearance can suffer, and

the suspension and tires can be

overloaded

. Read the "ACCES-

SORY USE AND MOTORCYCLE

LOADING" section

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 some-

what since the extra weight of a

passenger will affect handling and

braking

. You may also need to ad-

just tire pressures and suspension

;

please refer to the Tire Pressure

and Loading section and the Sus-

pension section for more details

A passenger needs the same pro-

tection that you do, including a hel-

met and proper clothing

. The pas-

senger 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

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 oth-

ers 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 fac-

tors can best be dealt with by giv-

ing every ride your full attention

Circumstances beyond your con-

trol could lead to an accident

. You

need to prepare for the unexpected

by wearing a helmet and other pro-

tective gear, and learning emer-

gency braking and swerving tech-

niques to minimize the damage to

you and your machine

The best way to learn basic riding

skills and evasive maneuvers or re-

fresh 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 you

can call toll-free 1-800-446-9227

Good riding on your new Suzuki!

FUEL, ENGINE OIL

AND COOLANT

RECOMMENDATION

FUEL

Your motorcycle requires regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum

pump octane rating of 87 ((R+M)/2

method)

. In some areas,the only fu-

els that are available are oxygen-

ated fuels

. Oxygenated fuels which

meet the minimum octane require-

ment and the requirements de-

scribed below may be used in your

motorcycle without jeopardizing the

New Vehicle Limited Warranty or

the Emission Control System War-

ranty

NOTE

: Oxygenated fuels are fuels

which contain oxygen-carrying ad-

ditives 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 metha-

nol (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 dam-

age or motorcycle performance

problems resulting from the use of

such fuels are not the responsibil-

ity of Suzuki and may not be cov-

ered under the New Vehicle Lim-

ited Warranty or the Emission Con-

trol System Warranty

Fuel Pump Labeling

In some states, pumps that dis-

pense oxygenated fuels are re-

quired to be labeled for the type and

percentage of oxygenate, and

whether important additives are

present

. Such labels may provide

enough information for you to de-

termine if a particular blend of fuel

meets the requirements listed

above

. In other states, pumps may

not be clearly labeled as to the con-

tent or type of oxygenate and ad-

ditives

. If you are not sure that the

fuel you intend to use meets these

requirements, check with the ser-

vice station operator or the fuel

suppliers

d of

. ;

NOTE

•

To help clean the air, Suzuki

recommends that you use the

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

driveablity or fuel economy of

your motorcycle when you are

using an oxygenated fuel, you

should switch back to regular

unleaded gasoline

•

If engine pinging is experienced,

substitute another brand as

there are differences between

brands

CAUTION

Spilled gasoline containing al-

cohol can harm your motor-

cycle

. Alcohol can damage

painted surfaces

Be careful not to spill any fluid

when filling the fuel tank

. Wipe

spilled gasoline up immediately

ENGINE OIL

Suzuki recommends the use of

SUZUKI PERFORMANCE 4 MO-

TOR OIL or an oil which is rated

SF or SG under the API (American

Petroleum Institute) classification

system

. The viscosity rating should

be SAE 1 OW-40

. If an SAE1 OW-40

oil is not available, select an alter-

native according to the chart be-

low

ENGINE OIL

20W-50

15-

5W-50

1 OW-40

IOW-50

1 OW-30

-30-20-i0 0 10

20 30

TEMP

-22 -4 14 32

68 86

104

ENGINE

COOLANT SOLUTION

Use engine coolant that is compat-

ible 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 perfor-

mance

Engine Coolant

Engine coolant should be used at

all times in your motorcycle's radia-

tor, even if the temperature in your

area does not go down to the freez-

ing point

. Engine coolant acts as a

rust inhibitor and water pump lubri-

cant as well as an antifreeze solu-

tion

WARNING

Engine coolant is harmful if

swallowed or if it comes in con-

tact with your skin or eyes

Keep engine coolant away from

children and pets

. Call your doc-

tor immediately if engine cool-

ant is swallowed, and induce

vomiting

. Flush eyes or skin with

water if engine coolant gets in

eyes or comes in contact with

skin

CAUTION

Spilled engine coolant can dam-

age painted surfaces

Do not spill any fluid when

fill-

ing the radiator

. Wipe

spilled

engine coolant up immediately

Water for Mixing

Use distilled water only

. Water other

than distilled water can corrode and

clog the aluminum radiator

Required amount of engine cool-

ant/water solution capacity (total)

1600 ml (3

.4 US pt)

LOCATION OF LABELS

Read and follow all of the warnings

labeled on your motorcycle

. Make

sure you understand all of the la-

bels

. Keep the labels on your mo-

torcycle

. Do not remove them for

any reason

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(SV650S)

WARNING

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COLD TIRE

PRESSURE

A WARNING

Failure

follow these

safety

pre-

cautions

may

increase your

risk

injury

•

Wear a helmet, eye protection, and

bright protective clothing

•

Don't ride after consuming alcohol

or other drugs

•

Slow down on slippery surfaces, un-

familiar terrain, or when visibility is

reduced

•

Read owner's manual carefully

The owner's manual contains important

safety information and instructions

which should be read carefully before

operating the vehicle

If the vehicle has been resold, obtain

the owner's manual from the previous

owner or contact your local SUZUKI

dealer for assistance

SOLO RIDING

kPa

kgf/cm

psi

DUAL RIDING

kPa kgf/cm'

Engine coolant

800 ml

.7 US pt)

Water

800 ml

.7 US pt)

FRONT

225 2 25

225

2 25 33

REAR

250

2 50 36

250

2 50 36

FRONT

REAR

TIRE SIZE

120/60 ZR17 155WI 160/60 ZR17 169W)

TYPE

METZELER

MEZ4 Front

MEZ4

(SV650)

(SV650S)

A WARNING

Never make any modifications to the aluminum alloy

frame, such as drilling or welding

. Such modifications

will weaken the frame and may lead to an accident

LOCATION OF PARTS

(SV650)

(1) Clutch lever

® Left handlebar switches

(3)

Choke lever

(4) Tachometer

()

Ignition switch

Speedometer

(7)

Front brake fluid reservoir

(B)

Right handlebar switches

(2)

Throttle grip

100

Front brake lever

fill

Fuel tank cap

1© Air cleaner

13 Throttle stop screw

t4 Spark plug

•

Battery

16 Fuses

•

Seat lock

18 Helmet holders

19 Tools

•

Side stand

•

Gearshift lever

•

Footrests

•

Passenger footrests

(24) Rear brake fluid reservoir

(29 Main fuse

QN Engine coolant reservoir

(2D Rear brake light switch

(28) Rear brake pedal

(29( Engine oil filler cap

(393 Engine oil drain plug

(3t( Engine oil inspection window

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LOCATION OF PARTS (SV650S)

Clutch lever

(2 Left handlebar switches

O3 Choke lever

•

Speedometer

05 Ignition switch

•

Tachometer

Front brake fluid reservoir

•

Right handlebar switches

09 Throttle grip

•

Front brake lever

11 Fuel tank cap

13 Throttle stop screw

14 Spark plug

15 Battery

16 Fuses

•

Seat lock

Helmet holders

19 Tools

•

Side stand

Gearshift lever

•

Footrests

03 Passenger footrests

• Rear brake fluid reservoir

•

Main fuse

•

Engine coolant reservoir

•

Rear brake light switch

•

Rear brake pedal

®9 Engine oil filler cap

30 Engine oil drain plug

31 Engine oil inspection window

32 Engine oil filter

CONTROLS,

EQUIPMENT AND

ADJUSTMENTS

KEY

Two keys come with this motor-

cycle

. Keep the spare key in a safe

place

. An identifying number is

stamped on the plate

. Use this

number when making a replace-

ment key

Please write down your key num-

ber in the box provided for your fu-

ture reference

Key No

IGNITION SWITCH

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 head-

light and taillight will automatically

turn on

. The key cannot be re-

moved in this position

NOTE

: Start the engine prompty

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

>nsrlo

"P" (PARKING) position

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" posi-

tion while the motorcycle is

moving can be hazardous

. Mov-

ing the motorcycle while the

steering is locked can be haz-

ardous

.You could lose your bal-

ance and fall, or you could drop

the motorcycle

Stop the motorcycle and place

it on the side stand before lock-

ing the steering

. Never attempt

to move the motorcycle when

the steering is locked

NOTE

The

key hole can be cov-

ered by turning the lid for anti-theft

purpose

Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK"

position and change the lid hole po-

sition when leaving your motor-

cycle

OFF

Align the lid hole position to the key

hole position when inserting the

key

INSTRUMENT PANEL (SV650)

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Tachometer

The tachometer indicates the en-

gine speed in revolutions per

minute (r/min)

Coolant Temperature Check

Light

If this light comes on while riding it

means that the coolant tempera-

ture is too high

CAUTION

Running the engine with high

engine coolant temperature can

cause serious engine damage

If the engine coolant tempera-

ture check light comes on, stop

the engine to let it cool

Do not run the engine until the

coolant temperature check light

goes out

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates the

road speed in miles per hour and

or kilometers per hour

Oil Pressure Indicator Light

This indicator comes on when the

engine oil pressure is below the

normal operating range

. This

should come on when the ignition

switch is "ON" and the engine is not

running

. As soon as the engine

starts, this should go out

CAUTION

Riding the motorcycle with the

oil pressure indicator light lit

can damage the engine and

transmission

Whenever the oil pressure indi-

cator lights up, indicating low oil

pressure, stop the engine imme-

diately

. Check the oil level and

determine if the proper amount

of oil is in the engine

. If the light

still does not go out, have your

authorized SUZUKI dealer or

qualified mechanic troubleshoot

your motorcycle

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OdometerfTrip Meter

The display in the speedometer has

two functions, odometer and trip

meter

Odometer

ODO

0000113

The odometer registers the total

distance that the motorcycle has

been ridden

Trip meter

TRIP

The trip meter is a resettable odom-

eter . It can be used for indicating

the distance traveled on short trips

or between fuel stops

To reset the trip meter to zero, push

To change the display, push the

button ©

. The display alternates

between the odometer and the trip

meter

A WARNING

Operating the display while

riding can be hazardous

. Re-

moving a hand from the handle-

bars can reduce your ability to

control the motorcycle

Always keep both hands on the

handlebars while riding

Turn Signal Indicator Light

When the turn signals are being

operated either to the right or to the

left, the indicator will flash at the

same time

NOTE

: If turn signal light is not op-

erating properly due to bulb fila-

ment or circuit failure, the indicator

light flickers more quickly to notify

the rider of the existence of trouble

Fuel Indicator Light

When the fuel in the fuel tank drops

below approximately 3

.5 L (0

.9 US

gal), this indicator light flickers

When the fuel drops below approxi-

mately 1

.5 L (0

.4 US gal), the indi-

cator light remains lit

. This indica-

tor light comes on when the igni-

tion switch is turned to the "ON" po-

sition

. The indicator light goes off

when the engine is started if there

is enough fuel in the tank

NOTE

: When the fuel indicator light

comes on, you should add fuel to

the fuel tank at the first opportunity

to avoid running out of fuel

Neutral Indicator Light

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

High Beam Indicator Light to

The blue indicator light will be lit

when the headlight high beam is

turned on

INSTRUMENT PANEL (SV650S)

Speedometer

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The speedometer indicates the

road speed in miles per hour and/

or kilometers per hour

Tachometer

The tachometer indicates the en-

gine speed in revolutions per

minute (r/min)

Odometer/Trip Meter

The display in the speedometer has

three functions, odometer and two

trip meters . When the ignition

switch is turned to the "ON" posi-

tion, the display indicates the test

pattarn shown below for three sec-

onds

. Then the disply changes to

odometer or tripmeter, as indicated

before turning the ignition switch

off

ODO TRIP

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The odometer registers the total

distance that the motorcycle has

been ridden

The two trip meters are resettable

odometers

. They can register two

kinds of distance at the same time

For instance, trip meter

can

meter B can register the distance

between fuel stops

To change the display, push the

button

. The display changes in

the order below

ODO

00000

Odometer

TRIP

Trip meter

TRIP

Trip meter

To reset the trip meter to zero, push

the button ® for two seconds while

the display indicates the trip meter

you want to reset

WARNING

Operating the display while

riding can be hazardous

. Re-

moving a hand from the handle-

bars can reduce your ability to

control the motorcycle

Always keep both hands on the

handlebars while riding

Coolant Temperature Check

Light

If this light comes on while riding it

means that the coolant tempera-

ture is too high

CAUTION

Running the engine with high

engine coolant temperature can

cause serious engine damage

If the engine coolant tempera-

ture check light comes on, stop

the engine to let it cool

Do not run the engine until the

coolant temperature check light

goes out

Turn Signal Indicator Light

When the turn signals are being op-

erated either to the right or to the

left, the indicator will flash at the

same time

NOTE

: If turn signal light is not op-

erating properly due to bulb fila-

ment or circuit failure, the indicator

light flickers more quickly to notify

the rider of the existence of trouble

High Beam Indicator Light

The blue indicator light will be lit

when the headlight high beam is

turned on

Fuel Indicator Light

When the fuel in the fuel tank drops

below approximately 3

.5 L (0

.9/0

US/Imp

. gal), this indicator light

flickers

. When the fuel drops below

approximately 1

.5 L (0

.4/0

.3 US/

Imp

. gal), the indicator light remains

lit

. This indicator light lit for three

seconds when the ignition switch

Is turned to the "ON" position then

the indicator light should go out if

there is enough fuel in the tank

NOTE

: When the fuel indicator light

comes on, you should add fuel to

the fuel tank at the first opportunity

to avoid running out of fuel

Neutral Indicator Light

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

Oil Pressure Indicator Light

This indicator comes on when the

engine oil pressure is below the

normal operating range

. This

should come on when the ignition

switch is "ON" and the engine is not

running

. As soon as the engine

starts, this should go out

CAUTION

Riding the motorcycle with the

oil pressure indicator light lit

can damage the engine and

transmission

Whenever the oil pressure indi-

cator lights up, indicating low oil

pressure, stop the engine imme-

diately

. Check the oil level and

determine if the proper amount

of oil is in the engine

. If the light

still does not go out, have your

authorized SUZUKI dealer or

qualified mechanic troubleshoot

your motorcycle

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LEFT HANDLEBAR

Clutch Lever

The clutch lever is used for disen-

gaging the drive to the rear wheel

when starting the engine or shift-

ing the transmission

. Squeezing

the lever disengages the clutch

Dimmer Switch

"-D"

position

The headlight low beam and tail-

light turn on

"=D"

position

The headlight high beam and tail-

light turn on

. The high beam indi-

cator light also turns on

Turn Signal Switch

Moving the switch to the

"a"

posi-

tion will flash the left turn signals

Moving the switch to the "b"

posi-

tion will flash the right turn signals

The indicator light will also flash

intermittently

. To cancel turn signal

operation, push the switch in

WARNING

Failure to use the turn signals,

and failure to turn off the turn

signals can be hazardous

. Other

drivers may misjudge your

course and this may result in an

accident

Always use the turn signals

when you intend to change

lanes or make a turn

. Be sure to

turn off the turn signals after

completing the turn or lane

change

Horn Button

Press the button to sound the horn

Choke Lever

This motorcycle has a choke sys-

tem to provide easy starting when

the engine is cold

. The choke sys-

tem works by turning the choke le-

ver all the way toward you

. The

choke system opens the throttle

valve slightly to raise idling speed

When the engine is warm, you do

not need to use the choke system

for starting

NOTE

: Refer to the STARTING

THE ENGINE section of the

manual for the engine starting pro-

cedure

RIGHT HANDLEBAR

OOO

Engine Stop Switch

position

The ignition circuit is off

. The en-

gine cannot start or run

"0"

position

The ignition circuit is on and the

engine can run

Front Brake Lever

Apply the front brake by squeez-

ing the front brake lever towards the

grip

. The brake light will come on

when the lever is squeezed

Electric Starter Button "Ci)"

Use this button to operate the

starter motor

. With the ignition

switch in the "ON" position, the en-

gine stop switch in the "0" position,

and the transmission in neutral, pull

in the clutch lever and push the

electric starter button to start the

engine

NOTE

This

motorcycle has

starter interlock system for the ig-

nition and starter circuit

. The engine

can only be started if

•

The transmission is in neutral

and the clutch is disengaged, or

•

The transmission is in gear, the

side stand is fully up, and the

clutch is disengaged

CAUTION

To prevent electrical system

damage, do not operate the

starter motor more than five

seconds at a time

If the engine does not start af-

ter several attempts, check the

fuel supply and ignition system

Refer to the TROUBLESHOOT-

ING section in this manual

The distance between the throttle

grip and the front brake lever is

adjustable among six positions

. T

change the position, push the brake

lever forward and turn the adjuste

to the desired position

. Be sure th

adjuster stops in the proper pose

tion

; This motorcycle is delivere

from the factory with its adjuster se

on position 4

Adjusting the front brake lever

position while riding can be haz-

ardous

. Removing a hand from

the handlebars can reduce your

ability to control the motorcycle

Always keep both hands on the

handlebars while riding

Throttle Grip

Engine speed is controlled by the

position of the throttle grip

. Turn

toward you to increase engine

speed

. Turn it away from you t

decrease engine speed

FUEL TANK CAP

To open the fuel tank cap, insert

the ignition key into the lock and

turn it clockwise

. With the key in-

serted, lift up the cap

. To close the

cap, push the cap down firmly with

the key in the cap lock

A WARNING

Overfilling the fuel tank can

cause the fuel to overflow when

it expands due to heat from the

engine or the sun

. Spilled fuel

can catch on fire

Never fill the fuel above the bot-

tom of the filler neck

A WARNING

Fuel and fuel vapor are highly

flammable and toxic

.You can be

burned or poisoned when refu-

eling

•

Stop the engine and keep

flames, sparks and heat

sources away

•

Refuel only outdoors or in a

well ventilated area

•

Do not smoke

•

Wipe up spills immediately

•

Avoid breathing fuel vapor

•

Keep children and pets away

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