Suzuki GSX1250FA User Manual

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DRIVE CHAIN CLEANING AND
OILING
1. Remove dirt and dust from the
drive chain. Be careful not to dam-
age the seal ring.
2. Clean the drive chain with a
sealed drive chain cleaner, or
water and neutral detergent.
3. Use a soft brush to clean the drive
chain. Be careful not to damage
the seal ring even though using a
soft brush.
4. Wipe off water and neutral deter-
gent.
5. Lubricate with a motorcycle
sealed drive chain lubricant or
high viscosity oil (#80 – 90).
6. Lubricate both front and back
plates of the drive chain.
7. Wipe off excess lubricant after
lubricating all around the drive
chain.
NOTICE
Cleaning the drive chain improp-
erly can damage seal rings and
ruin the drive chain.
• Do not use a volatile solvent
such as paint thinner, kerosene
and gasoline.
• Do not use a high pressure
cleaner to clean the drive chain.
• Do not use a wire brush to clean
the drive chain.
NOTICE
Some drive chain lubricant con-
tains solvents and additives which
could damage the seal rings in the
drive chain.
Use sealed drive chain lubricant
which is specifically intended for
use with sealed drive chains.

Suzuki GSX1250FA Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement	1255 cc
Bore x Stroke	79.0 mm x 64.0 mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Starter	Electric
Transmission	6-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Disc, twin
Rear Brakes	Disc
Front Tire Size	120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear Tire Size	180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Overall Length	2130 mm
Overall Width	790 mm
Wheelbase	1485 mm
Seat Height	805 mm
Curb Weight	257 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	19.0 L