7-2
INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
It is very important to inspect and
maintain your motorcycle regu-
larly. Follow the guidelines in the
chart. The intervals between peri-
odic services in months are
shown. At the end of each inter-
val, be sure to perform the main-
tenance listed.
NOTE: The MAINTENANCE
CHART specifies the minimum
requirements for maintenance. If
you use your motorcycle under
severe conditions, perform main-
tenance more often than shown in
the chart. If you have any ques-
tions regarding maintenance
intervals, consult your SUZUKI
dealer or qualified mechanic.
WARNING
Improper maintenance or fail-
ure to perform recommended
maintenance increases the
chance of an accident or
motorcycle damage.
Always follow the inspection
and maintenance recommen-
dations and schedules in this
owner’s manual. Ask your
SUZUKI dealer or qualified
mechanic to do the mainte-
nance items marked with an
asterisk (*). You may perform
the unmarked maintenance
items by referring to the
instructions in this section, if
you have mechanical experi-
ence. If you are not sure how to
do any of the jobs, have your
SUZUKI dealer or qualified
mechanic do them.
WARNING
Running the engine indoors or
in a garage can be hazardous.
Exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide, a gas that is color-
less and odorless and can
cause death or severe injury.
Only run the engine outdoors
where there is fresh air.
CAUTION
Using poor quality replacement
parts can cause your motorcy-
cle to wear more quickly and
may shorten its useful life.
Use only genuine Suzuki
replacement parts or their
equivalent.
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