Suzuki Boulevard M50 User Manual

2-14 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
THROTTLE CABLE PLAY
Adjust the throttle cable play A with the following three steps.
MINOR ADJUSTMENT
First step:
• Loosen the lock nut 1 of the throttle returning cable 2 and
turn in the adjuster 3 fully into the threads.
Second step:
• Loosen the lock nut 4 of the throttle pulling cable 5.
• Turn the adjuster 6 in or out until the throttle cable play A
should be 2.0 – 4.0 mm (0.08 – 0.16 in) at the throttle grip.
• Tighten the lock nut 4 while holding the adjuster 6.
Third step:
• While holding the throttle grip at the fully closed position,
slowly turn out the adjuster 3 of the throttle returning cable 2
to feel resistance.
• Tighten the lock nut 1 while holding the adjuster 3.
 Throttle cable play A: 2.0 – 4.0 mm (0.08 – 0.16 in)
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NOTE:
Major adjustment can be made by the throttle body side
adjuster.
Inspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter.
After the adjustment is completed, check that handle-
bar movement does not raise the engine idle speed
and that the throttle grip returns smoothly and auto-
matically.
SAMPLE

Suzuki Boulevard M50 Specifications

General

Compression Ratio	9.4:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Suspension	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Tire	130/90-16M/C 67H, tubeless
Rear Tire	170/80-15M/C 77H, tubeless
Ground Clearance	140 mm (5.5 in)
Seat Height	700 mm (27.6 in)
Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, V-twin
Bore x Stroke	83.0 mm x 74.4 mm
Rear Suspension	coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Single hydraulic disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 L (4.1 US gal)
Wheelbase	1, 655 mm (65.2 in)