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Page 1: ...GSF1250 S OWNER S MANUAL s I...

Page 2: ...ish each other and mate smoothly Motorcycle reliability and perftir mance depend on special care and restraint exercised during the break in period It is especially important that you avoid operating...

Page 3: ...ned in this manual are based on the latest product informa tion available at the time of publica tion Due to improvements or other changes there may be some discrep ancies between information in this...

Page 4: ...INFORMATION I ACCESSORY INSTALLATION AND PRECAUTION SAFETY TIPS 1 2 MODIFICATION 1 4 SAFE RIDING RECOMMENDATION FOR MOTORCYCLE RIDERS 1 4 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION 1 5 NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM AUSTRALIA ONLY...

Page 5: ...the center of gravity as is fea sible The mounting brackets and other attachment hardware should be carefully checked to ensure that it provides for a rigid non movable mount Weak mounts can allow th...

Page 6: ...makes perfect KNOW YOUR LIMITS Ride within the boundaries of your own skill at all times Knowing these limits and staying within them will help you to avoid accidents BE EXTRA SAFETY CONSCIOUS ON BAD...

Page 7: ...ur pose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use and b The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered...

Page 8: ...nt brake fluid reservoir Right handlebar switches Throttle grip Front brake lever Ignition switch Fuel tank cap GSF1250S 2 2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GSF1250 Main fuse 3 Battery 1 Helmet holder 15...

Page 9: ...NITION SWITCH The ignition switch has 4 positions OFF POSITION All electrical circuits are cut off The engine will not start The key can be removed ON POSITION The ignition circuit is completed and th...

Page 10: ...ring Never attempt to move the motor cycle when the steering is locked The key hole can be covered by turn ing the lid Align the lid hole position with the key hole position when inserting the key INS...

Page 11: ...usting the instrument panel display Odometer The odometer registers the total dis tance that the motorcycle has been ridden Trip meters The trip meters are a resettable dometer They can be used for in...

Page 12: ...ne will not run 1n mode B 2 10 CAUTION Riding the motorcycle with t e display indicating a problem w th the fuel injection system and with the indicator light lit can damage the engine Whenever the re...

Page 13: ...this indicator should go out CAUTION Riding the motorcycle with the oil pressure indicator light lit can damage the engine and transmis sion Whenever the oil pressure indica tor lights up indicating...

Page 14: ...turn on The high beam indicator light also turns n F1250 CAUTION Holding the dimmer switch between D and D position will light both D and D headlight beam This operation can damage the motorcycle Use...

Page 15: ...z ardous Removing a hand from the handlebars can reduce your ability to control the motorcycle Always keep both hands on the handlebars while riding ELECTRIC STARTER UTTON his button is used for opera...

Page 16: ...LEVER REAR BRAKE PEDAL This motorcycle has a 6 speed trans mission which operates as shown To shift properly pull the clutch lever and close the throttle at the same time you operate the gearshift le...

Page 17: ...ear with the side stand down the engine will stop running If the engine is running and the side stand is put down with the transmission in gear the engine will stop running Center Stand G Io place the...

Page 18: ...load riding style and road con ditions The spring pre load is adjust ble to 7 positions To change the spring pre load setting place the motorcycle on the side stand Twist the spring tension ring to t...

Page 19: ...is set at lower position at the fac tory To change the positions from low to high ask your Suzuki dealer to change positions FUEL ENGINE OIL AND COOLANT RECOMMENDATIONS FUEL OCTANE RATING 3 2 OXYGENAT...

Page 20: ...ble for use in your motorcycle if they contain co solvents and corrosion inhibitors 3 2 DO NOT USE fuels containing more than 5 methanol under any circum stances Fuel system damage or motorcycle perfo...

Page 21: ...tact a poison control center or a physician Avoid inhaling mist or hot vapors if inhaled remove to fresh air If coolant gets in eyes flush eyes with water and seek medical attention Wash thor oughly a...

Page 22: ...UM ENGINE SPEED RECOMMENDATION 4 2 VARY THE ENGINE SPEED 4 2 BREAKING IN THE NEW TIRES 4 2 AVOID CONSTANT LOW SPEED 4 2 ALLOW THE ENGINE OIL TO CIRCULATE BEFORE RIDING 4 3 OBSERVE YOUR FIRST AND MOST...

Page 23: ...perating the engine at constant low speed light load can cause parts to glaze and not seat in Allow the engine to accelerate freely through the gears without exceeding the rec ommended maximum limits...

Page 24: ...tch Fluid level in the reservoir to be above LOWER line No fluid leakage Smooth and sure action of clutch lever Brakes Properpedalandlever operation Fluid level in the reservoir to be above LOWER line...

Page 25: ...xhaust pipes Shut the engine off if you cannot begin your ride promptly STARTING OFF A WARNING Riding this motorcycle at exces sive speed increases your chances of losing control of the motorcycle Thi...

Page 26: ...ION Revving the engine into the red zone can cause severe engine damage Never allow the engine to rev into the red zone in any gear 5 4 RIDING ON HILLS When climbing steep hills the motorcycle may beg...

Page 27: ...orcycle should face up the incline to avoid rolling forward off the side stand You may leave the motorcycle in 1st gear to help prevent it from rolling off the side stand Shift to neutral before start...

Page 28: ...ys follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner s manual Ask your SUZUKI dealer or a qualified mechanic to do the maintenance items marked with an asterisk You may...

Page 29: ...t Replace every 2 years Radiator hose I I I I I I I I Clutch hose Replace every 4 years I I I I Clutch fluid Replace every 2 years I I I I I Drive chain Clean and lubricate every 1000 km 600 miles Bra...

Page 30: ...t Major lubrication points are indi cated below CAUTION Lubricating switches can damage the switches Do not apply grease and oil to the switches 5 Disconnect the fuel hose Remove the fuel tank A WARNI...

Page 31: ...air cleaner is located under the fuel tank If the element has become clogged with dust intake resistance will increase with a resultant decrease in power output and an increase in fuel consumption If...

Page 32: ...A torn air cleaner element will allow dirt to enter the engine and can damage the engine Carefully examine the air cleaner element for tears during cleaning Replace it with a new one if it is torn Rei...

Page 33: ...each spark plug s por celain tip This color tells you whether or not the standard spark plug is suit able tor your type of usage A normal operating spark plug should be very light brown in color If t...

Page 34: ...y defects are found the fuel hose must be replaced ENGINE OIL Long engine life depends much on the selection of a quality oil and the periodic changing of the oil Daily oil level checks and periodic c...

Page 35: ...waterproof gloves Wash with soap if oil contacts your skin NOTE Recycle or properly dispose of used oil 5 Reinstall the drain plug and gas ket Tighten the plug securely with a wrench 6 16 Available f...

Page 36: ...level again Engine oil level can be inspected through the inspection window while holding the motorcycle verti cally If the oil level is lower than the I line add new oil until it reaches the F line...

Page 37: ...ch lever A WARNING Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if swallowed and harmful if it comes in contact with skin or eyes If swallowed do not induce vomit ing Immediately contact a poison control center or...

Page 38: ...chain means This motorcycle has a continuous that the sprockets may also be dam drive chain constructed from special aged Inspect the sprockets for the materials It does not use a master following li...

Page 39: ...alent lubricant that is specifically intended for use with O ring chains DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT Adjust the drive chain slack to the proper specification The chain may require more frequent adjustment...

Page 40: ...after han dling Solution can be poisonous to animals Keep out of the reach of children and animals iel A _ LOWER A WARNING Failure to keep the brake fluid res ervoir full with proper brake fluid can b...

Page 41: ...edal position in the following man ner 1 Loosen the lock nut G and rotate the push rod to locate the pedal 50 60 mm 2 0 2 4 in below the top face of the footrest 2 Retighten the lock nut G to secure t...

Page 42: ...Pa REAR 2 90 kgf cm 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi 42 psi NOTE When you detect drops in tire pr essure check the tire for nails or other punctures or a damaged wheel rim Tubeless tires sometimes lose pressure gra...

Page 43: ...0 km h 50 mph for the first 24 hours 130 km h 80 mph thereafter This is to avoid excessive heat build up which could result in a tire repair fail ure and tire deflation eplac the tire if it is punctur...

Page 44: ...ence described above 9 After installing the wheel apply the front brake several times to restore the proper lever stroke A WARNING Failure to extend brake pads after installing the wheel can cause poo...

Page 45: ...ve chain slack 10 After installing the wheel apply the brake several times and then check that the wheel rotates freely A WARNING Failure to adjust the drive chain and failure to torque bolts and nuts...

Page 46: ...12V 60 55W H4 GSF1250 12V 55W H7 x 2 GSF1250S Turn signal light 12V 21W Brake light Taillight 12V 21 5W Position light 12V5W License plate light 12V5W HEADLIGHT POSITON LIGHT To replace the headlight...

Page 47: ...om the socket CAUTION Oil from your skin may damage the headlight bulb or shorten its life Grasp the new bulb with a clean cloth 3 Unhook the bulb holder spring and pull out the bulb BRAKE LIGHT fAILL...

Page 48: ...ATE LIGHT To replace the license plate light bulb follow the procedure steps 1 Remove the nuts CD 2 Remove the spacers 4 Push in on the bulb twisting it to the left and pull it out 5 To fit the replac...

Page 49: ...operate then the fuses must be checked FUSE LIST 30A MAIN fuse protects the posi tion lights license plate light turn signal lights and taillight 10A HEAD HI fuse protects the headlight high beam and...

Page 50: ...TROUBLESHOOTING FUEL SUPPLY CHECK 7 2 IGNITION SYSTEM CHECK 7 3 ENGINE STALLING 7 3 7 1...

Page 51: ...ECK 1 Remove the spark plug and reat tach it to the ignition coil 2 While holding the spark plug firmly against the engine push the starter switch with the ignition switch in the ON position the engin...

Page 52: ...MOTORCYCLE CLEANING AND STORAGE PROCEDURE MOTORCYCLE CLEANING 8 2 STORAGE PROCEDURE 8 4 PROCEDURE DURING STORAGE 8 5 PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING TO SERVICE 8 5 8 1...

Page 53: ...touch up paint and touch up the damage follow ing the procedure below a Clean all damaged spots and allow them to dry b Stir the paint and touch up the damaged spots lightly with a small brush c Allow...

Page 54: ...ller hole BATTERY 1 Remove the battery from the motorcycle NOTE Be sure to remove the nega tive terminal first then remove the positive terminal 2 Clean the outside of the battery with a mild detergen...

Page 55: ...damped Rear suspension Link type coil spring oil damped Front fork stroke 130 mm 5 1 in Rear wheel travel 136 mm 5 4 in Steering angle 35 right and left Caster 25 20 Trail 104 mm 4 1 in Turning radius...

Page 56: ...2 LUBRICATION POINTS 6 7 M MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 6 2 MAXIMUM ENGINE SPEED RECOMMENDATION 4 2 MODIFICATION 1 4 MOTORCYCLE CLEANING 8 2 N NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM AUSTRALIA ONLY 1 6 0 OBSERVE YOUR FIRST AND...

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