Suzuki LS650 Savage User Manual

CHAPTER TEN
REAR SUSPENSION
This chuptcr includes repair and replacement
procedures for the rear wheel and rcaT suspension
components.
Tir e changing and wheel balancing
arc covered
in Chapter Nine.
Refer to Table I fo r rear suspension torque
specifications. Table J is located at the cnd of this
chapler.
REAR WHEEL
Removal/ ln Slallation
I. In sert a drift or rod into the hole (t"ig ur e I) in
the lcft-hand side of the axle 10 keep the axle from
lurning.
2. Loosen th e rear ax le nut (Figu re 2).
3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
4. Pl ace wood block(s) under the engine and
frame to support the bike securely with the rear
whee l off the groun d.
5. Loosen the drive belt adjus ter nut (A. Figure
3) and loosen the adjust boll ( 8. Figure 3) on each
s
id e of the swing arm so the wheel can be moved
f
orward for maximum belt slack.
6. Comp letely unscrew the r ear brake adjusting
nut (
Figure 4).
7. Depress the brake pedal and remove the brake
cab le fr om the pivot joint in the brake arm. Install
the pivot joint and adjusting nut onto the end of
the brake
cable to avoid misplacing them.

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