Suzuki FA50, Service Manual

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TIRE
TRANSMISSION OIL
Check at initial 1 000
km
(600
m iles)
and
every 3
000 km (2 000 miles)
Tire pressure
If the tire pressure is too high, the motor­
cycle will tend to ride stiffly, have poor
traction. Conversely, if the tire pressure is
too low, stabi l ity w i l l be adversely affected.
Therefore, maintain the correct tire pressure
for good roadabil ity and to prolong tire life.
Cold inflation tire pressure
Front
150 kpa
( 1.50 kg/cm2, 21 psi)
CAUTION:
Rear
200 kpa
(2.00 kg/cm', 28 psi)
The standard tire fitted on this motor­
cycle is 2.25-14 4PR for front and rear.
The use of a tire other than the stan­
dard
may
cause handling instability. It
is highly recommended to use a
SUZUKI Genuine Tire.
Tire tread condition
Operating the motorcycle with the excessive­
ly
worn tires will decrease riding stability
and consequently invite
a
dangerous situ­
ation. It is highly recommended to replace
the tire when the remain ing depth of tire
tread reaches the following specifications.
FRONT and
REAR
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Change at initial 1 000 km (600 miles)
and every
3
000 km (2 000 miles)
After a long period of use, the transmission
oil qualities wi l l deteriorate and quicken the
wear of sliding and interlocking su rfaces.
Replace the transmission oil periodically
following the procedure below.
•
Start the engine to warm up the oil, this
will facil itate draining of oil.
•
Unscrew the oil fi ller cap and drain plug,
and drain the oil completely.
•
Tighten the drain plug.
•
Supply a good quality
SAE 20W/40 multi­
grade motor oi I.
Capacity
500 ml (0.50 US qt)
•
Check the oil level with the oil level
screw.
"
Oil filler cap
Level screw
Drain plug
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