Suzuki LS650 Savage User Manual

ENGINE
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10 9
Inspection
The following procedure requires the use of
h ig h ly specialized and expensive measuring
instruments. If such equipment is nOl readily
available. have the measurements performed by a
dealer or qualified machine shop.
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Soak with solvent any o ld cylinder head gasket
material IcC! on the cylinder (Figu re 156). If
necessary usc a broad-tipped (filII chisel and gently
scrape off all gasket residue. Do nOI gouge the
scaling surface as o il leaks will resulL
2. Measure the cy linder bore with a cylinder gauge
( Figure 157 ) or inside micrometer al the points
shown
in Fig ure 158. Measure in 2 axes-in line
with the piston-pin and at 90 ° to the pin. If the
taper or out-of-round is 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) or
greater. the cylinder must be rebored to the next
oversize and a new piston and piston rings
installed.
NOTE
The new pisto/l shollld be obra ined
before
,he £.)'Ii llli er is rebornl so ,hm
the piston can be measllred: slight
manufactllring tolerances must be
raken illto account to determine the
actllal size and working clearance.
3. Check the cy linder walls (Fig ur e 159) ro r
scratches; ir evident. the cy linder should be
rebored.
NOTE
The mluimulII wear limit Oil the
cylinder
is listed in Table 1. If the

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