Suzuki Boulevard M50 User Manual

CHASSIS 8-53
BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT
• Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the handle-
bar straight.
• Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap and diaphragm.
• Remove as much old brake fluid as possible.
• Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.
 Specification and classification: DOT 4
• Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and insert the
other end of the hose into a receptacle.
• Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake lever until
the old brake fluid is completely out of the brake system.
• Close the air bleeder valve and disconnect the clear hose. Fill
the reservoir with new brake fluid to the upper end of the
inspection window.
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BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL AND
DISASSEMBLY
• Remove the reflex reflector 1. (For E-03, 28, 33)
• Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper by remov-
ing the brake hose union bolt 2 and allow the brake fluid to
drain into a suitable receptacle.
• Remove the brake caliper by removing the brake caliper
mounting bolts.
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Bleed air from the brake system. (2-22)
* Do not reuse the brake fluid left over from the last
servicing or which has been stored for a long period
of time, otherwise serious damage to the brake sys-
tem will result.
* Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe running
and discolor painted surfaces. Check the brake hose
and hose joints for cracks and oil leakage.
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)