Suzuki LS650 Savage User Manual

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Automatic Decompression Cable Adjustment
Adjust the automatic decompression cable at the
inter val indicated in Table 2. If the engine is dif-
ficult to Slart, the automat ic decompression cable
probably needs adjusting.
I. Remove the seal as described under Seat
Remoml//nsrafilllion in Chapter Twelve.
2. Remove the fue l lank as described under File!
Ttlllk Remol'll l/ lnSllllfarioll in Chapter Seven.
3. Remove the bolt and cap nut securing the cy l-
inder head left-hand cover (Figure 63). Remove
the cove r and rubber cushions.
4. Carefully disconnect the spa rk plug lead (Fig-
ur e 64) from the spark plug. tfi5\
5. Remove the spa rk plug from th e cylinder head. ~
NOTE
Either lise II wide jloHipped
scr ell'dril'er or a specia/lOo{ made by
Honda. n,is special tool (Figure 65)
(Homla part No. 07700-00100(1) is
/IImle specifically/or this purpose and
if caref ully used, wi/J 1101 mar or dam-
age the surface on the inspection cOI'er.
6. Remove the valve timing inspection cover (Fig-
ur e 66) on the left-hand crankcase cover.
7. Remove the bolts ( Figur e 67) securing both
valve adjuster covers on cy linder head. Rem ove
both covers.
NOTE
A l.)·limJer at IDC will hOl'e free play
ill both the imake alld exhaust \'a/I'e
rocker arms indicating thm both the
intake and exhaust \'a/l'es are closed.
CHAPTER
THREE

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