Suzuki LS650 Savage User Manual

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45. Install the bolts ( Figure 76 ) securing the va l ve
adjust er covers and tig ht en securel y.
46. Install the spark plug and reconnect the spark
plug lead.
47. Install the ri ght- and left-hand crankcase covers
as described in this chapter.
48. Make sure the washers under th e rubber
cushions (Figure 77) arc in place
in the cylinder
head right-ha
nd top cover.
49. In stall the cy linder head ri ght-hand ( Figure
78) top cover and the bolls and washers. Tighten
the bolts sec ur el y.
5 0. Make s ur e the rubb er cushions ( Fig ur e 79) are
in place in the cy linder head left-hand lOp cover.
51. Install the cylinder head left-hand ( Figure 80 )
top cover and the bolt a
nd nut. Tighten the bolt and
nut securel y.
52. Insta ll the cngine into the frame as described
under Engine Removal/ In stallation in this chapter.
Cylinder Head Cover Inspection
I. Remove all traces of gasket material from th e
cyl inder head cover gasket su rfaces.
2. A ft er the cyl inder head cover has been
thoroughly cleaned, place
th e cover on an
inspection
su rface like a piece of plale g la ss and
check for any warpa
ge at several points with a flat
feeler
ga uge.
3. Measure the warp by inse rt ing a flat feeler
ga u ge between th e cylinder head cover gasket
surface and the plate glass. There should
be no
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CHAPTE R FOUR

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