Suzuki LS650 Savage User Manual

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ENGINE C OOLING
Cooling is provided by air passing over the
cooling
fin s on the cylinder head and cylinder. It
is important to keep these fin s free from buildup
of dirt, oil. grease and other forei gn mailer. Brush
oul the fins with a whisk broom or sma ll stiff paint
brush.
CAUTION
Remember, Iliese fins are Ihill ill order
TO dissipate heat and may be damaged
if struck /00 hard while clea ning Ihem.
SERVICING ENGINE
IN FRAME
Th e following componen ts can be serviced while
the engine is mounted in the frame (the bike's
frame is a great holding fixture for breaking loose
stubborn bolts and nuts):
a. Carburetor assembl y.
b. Exhaust system.
c. Alternator and starter.
d. Clutch assembly.
e.
Ex ternal shift mechanism.
ENGINE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
I. Remove the seal as described under Seat
RemOl'ofllnstallalion in Chapter Twelve.
2. Remove the ruel tank as described under Fuel
Tank Relllol'all/lIsrallalion in Chapter Seven.
3. Remove the ba tt ery and ba tt ery box as described
under Baller ), Bar:. Remomfllm:tallation in Chapter
Eight.
4. Disconnect th e clutch cable as rollows:
CHAPTE R FO R

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