Suzuki LS650 Savage User Manual

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Removal
1. Remove (h e cylinder head as described in Ihis
chapler.
2. Remove the camshaft dri
ve cha in guide (Figure
1 51 ).
3. Remove the cylinder head gasket and the
locating dowel s.
4. Remove the nut s ( Figure 152 ) securing Ihe
ri ght-hand side of the cy linder to the crankcase.
5. Loosen th e cylinder bl ock by tapping around the
perimeter with a rubber or plastic mallet. If
necessar
y. gemly pry the cylinder loose with a
broad-tipped screwdri
ve r.
CAUTION
Remember th e cooling fins are/ ra gile
{/lui ma y be damaged if rappe(J on or
p ri ed too liard. Never use a metal
hllmmer.
6. Pull the cy linder ( Figure 153 ) st raight up a nd
off of the pislon and crank cas e stud s. Work the
ca mshaft chain wire through the opening in (he
cy linde r. Reattach the wi re to the eX lcrior of the
crankcase (
Figure 154).
7. Remove the camshaft drive chain tensioner
assembly (Fig
ure 155 ). @
8. Rem ove the cylinder base gasket and disca rd it.
Rem ove the locating dowels from the crankcase
stud
s.
9. Stuff clean shop cloths into th e crankcase
openings a
nd under the piston to preve nt the entry
of foreign matter and small objects.
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CHAPTE R 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