Suzuki LS650 Savage User Manual

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SERVICE INTERVALS
The services and inter va ls shown in Table 2 are
recommended by the fac tory. Strict adherence to
these recommendations w ill ensure long service
from the Suzuki. If the bike is run in an area of
high humidity. the lu b ri cation services must be
done more frequently to preve nt possible rust
da ma ge.
For convenience when maintaining your
motorcycle. most of the services shown in these
tables are described in thi s chapter. H ow ever. some
procedures which require more than minor
disassembly
or adjust me nt are covered elsewhere
in the appropriate chapter.
TIRES AND WHEELS
TIre Pressure
Tire pressure should be checked and adjusted to
maintain the smoothness
of the tire, good traclion
a
nd handling and to gel the maltimum life oul of
the tire. A si mple. accurate gau ge ( Figure 4) can
be purchased for a few dollars and shou ld be
carried in yo ur mOlOrcycle tool kit. The appropriate
tire pressures are shown
in Table 1.
NOTE
After checking and adjusting th e air
pressure, make sure to install the air
ml\'e cap (Figure 5). The cap prel'tnlS
small pebbles and dirt from collecting
in the mlve stem; th is could allow air
leakage or
result in incorrect tire
pressure readings.
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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