Suzuki LS650 Savage User Manual

CHAPT ER NINE
FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
This chapter describes procedures for the repair
and maintenance of the front wheel. front forks and
s le ering compone nt s.
Front suspension torque specifications are
covered in Table 1. Tables 1-3 are at the end of
this chapter.
FRONT WHEEL
Removal
I. Loosen the front axle pinch boh ( Figure 1) and
the fro
nt axle ( Figure 2) on the right-hand s id e.
2. Place wood block(s) under the engine and frame
to support the bike securely with the front wheel
o ff the ground.
3. Remove the front caliper assembly as described
under Front Brak~ Caliper Removal/Installation in
Chapter Eleven .
4.
Comp letely unscrew and withdraw the front
axle (Fig
ure 2) from the right-hand side.
5.
Pull the wheel down and forward to remove.
6. Remove the wh ee l. Don 't lose the spacers on
each side.
CAUTION
Do not set the wheel down on the disc
surface as it may
ge t sc rat ched or
warped.
Set Ih e sidewalls on 2 wood
blocks (Figure 3 ).

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