1-6 GENERAL INFORMATION
ENGINE COOLANT
Use an anti-freeze/engine coolant compatible with an aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water only.
WATER FOR MIXING
Use distilled water only. Water other than distilled water can corrode and clog the aluminum radiator.
ANTI-FREEZE/ENGINE COOLANT
The engine coolant performs as a corrosion and rust inhibitor as well as anti-freeze. Therefore, the engine
coolant should be used at all times even though the atmospheric temperature in your area does not go down
to freezing point.
Suzuki recommends the use of SUZUKI COOLANT anti-freeze/engine coolant. If this is not available, use
an equivalent which is compatible with an aluminum radiator.
LIQUID AMOUNT OF WATER/ENGINE COOLANT
Solution capacity (total): Approx. 950 ml (1.0/0.8 US/Imp qt)
For engine coolant mixture information, refer to page 2-18.
BREAK-IN (RUNNING-IN)
WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS NEW
1) Warm up the engine before starting off.
2) Ride for 60 minutes using less than 1/2 throttle opening.
3) Ride for 60 minutes using less than 3/4 throttle opening.
NOTE:
* The break-in (running-in) period is the period of greatest wear.
* The bolts and nuts of the new machine can loosen quickly. Be
sure to retighten the bolts and nuts during the break-in (run-
ning-in) period.
WHEN ENGINE PARTS ARE REPLACED
Follow the same procedure when any of the following parts are
replaced:
Piston
Piston ring
Cylinder
Crankshaft
Crankshaft bearing
Leaving the engine at idling speed after riding will cause engine overheat as this competition
motorcycle does not have the radiator cooling fan and coolant reservoir. Riding the motorcycle
under severe conditions such as muddy or sandy terrain with high ambient temperature can
shorten time to be overheated.
Mixing of anti-freeze/engine coolant should be limited to 60%. Mixing beyond it would reduce
its efficiency. If the anti-freeze/engine coolant mixing ratio is below 50%, rust inhabiting perfor-
mance is greatly reduced. Be sure to mix it above 50% even though the atmospheric tempera-
ture does not go down to the freezing point.
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