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9. Inspect th e sealing washer (Figure 119 ): replace
if necessary.
10. I nS la ll the end plug and sealing washer (Fig-
ure 101 ) and tighten securel y.
VALVES AND
VALVE COMPONENTS
VALVE ASSEMBLY
General practice among those who do their own
service is to remove the cy linder head and take it
to a machine shop or dealer for inspection and
service.
Since the cost is relative to the required
effort and equipment. this is the best approach even
for the experienced mechanic.
This procedure is included for those who choose
to do their own valve service.
Refer to Figure 120
fo r this procedure.
Valve Removal
I. Remove the cy linder head as described in this
chapter.
CAUTION
To avoid loss of spring tension, do not
compress the springs any more than
necessary to remove the keepers.
2. Compress the va l ve springs with a valve @
compressor tool ( Figure 121 ). Remove the valve
keepers (
Figur e l22) and release the compression.
Remove the valve compressor tool (
Figur e 12 3).
3. Remove the valve spring reta in er and va l ve
springs.
4. Before removing the
va lve, remove any burrs
from the
va l ve stem (Figure 124 ). Otherwise the
valve guide will be damaged.
5. Remove the valve.
, .
,
1. Keepers
2. Spring seat
3. Innar spring
4. Ouler spri ng
5. Oil seal
6. Valve seat
7. Vs lve
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CHAPTER FOUR

Suzuki LS650 Savage Specifications

General

Displacement	652 cc
Bore x Stroke	94.0 mm x 94.0 mm
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Fuel System	Carburetor
Ignition	Electronic ignition (CDI)
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Belt
Front Brakes	Single disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tire	100/90-19
Rear Tire	140/80-15
Front Suspension	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped
Seat Height	700 mm (27.6 in)
Overall Length	2180 mm
Ground Clearance	140mm (5.5 inches)
Engine Type	4-stroke, air-cooled, SOHC
Wheelbase	1480 mm