Suzuki DL650 - Foreword

FOREWORD
Motorcycling is one of the most exhil-
arating sports and to ensure your
riding enjoyment. you should become
thoroughly familiar with the informa-
tion presented in this Owner's Manual
before riding the motorcycle
.
The proper care and maintenance
that your motorcycle requires is out-
lined in this manual
. By following
these instructions explicitly you will
ensure a long trouble free operating
life for your motorcycle
. Your autho-
rized Suzuki dealer has experienced
technicians that are trained to provide
your machine with the best possible
service with the right tools and equip-
ment
.
All information. illustrations. photo-
graphs and specifications contained
in this manual are based on the latest
product information available at the
time of publication
. Due to improve-
ments or other changes. there may
be some discrepancies in this man-
ual
. Suzuki reserves the right to make
changes at any time
.
Please note that this manual applies
to all specifications or all respective
destinations and explains all equip-
ment
. Therefore. your model may
have different standard features than
shown in this manual
.
SUZUKl MOTOR CORPORATION
0 COPYRIGHT SUZUKl MOTOR
CORPORATION
2003
TABLE OF
2
CONTENTS
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............ 4
ACCESSORY USE AND
MOTORCYCLE LOADING
........................ 4
SAFE RIDING RECOMMENDATION
FOR MOTORCYCLE RIDERS
................... 6
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION .................. 7
LOCATION OF PARTS ....................... 8
CONTROLS ........................................ I I
KEY ....................................................... 11
IGNITION SWITCH
.................................. 11
INSTRUMENT PANEL
............................. 13
LEFT HANDLEBAR
................................. 18
RIGHT HANDLEBAR
............................... 19
FUEL TANK CAP
..... :: ............................ 21
GEARSHIFT LEVER
................................ 22
REAR BRAKE PEDAL
............................ 22
SEAT LOCK
............................................ 23
HELMET HOLDER
................................... 23
SIDE STAND
........................................... 24
SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
................ 25
WINDSHIELD HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
....................... .. ........... 27
FUEL. ENGINE OIL AND
COOLANT RECOMMENDATION
... 28
FUEL ........................................................ 28
ENGINE OIL
............................................. 29
COOLANT
................................................ 29
BREAK-IN (RUNNING-IS ............... 30
MAXIMUM ENGINE SPEED
RECOMMENDATION
.............................. 30
VARY THE ENGINE SPEED
................... 30
BREAKING IN THE
NEW TIRES ............. 30
...........
AVOID CONSTANT LOW SPEED 31
ALLOW THE
EM 011 TO
CIRCULATE BEFORE
Wl)(G ............... 31
OBSERVE YOUR
RRST AND MOST
CRITICAL
SERVICE ...................... 31
INSPECTIOS BEFORE RIDING ....... 31
...................................... RIDING TIPS 33
.................... STARTING M W(ilE , 33