Suzuki DR650SE - Throttle Cable Adjustment

CARBURETOR
Inspect Initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and
Every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter_
THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
A twin throttle cable system is used in this motorcycle. Ca-
ble G) is for pulling and cable @ is for returning. To adjust
the cable play, adjust the returning cable first and then ad-
just the pulling cable.
Returning cable play
The returning cable should be adjusted to have a thread
length @of 3-4 mm (0.12-0.16 in) as shown in the Fig.
If the adjustment is necessary, adjust the thread length in
the following way:
• Loosen the lock nuts @.
• Move the adjuster@ to obtain the thread length @of 3-4
mm (0.12-0.16 in).
• Tighten the lock nuts @ securely.
Pulling cable play
The pulling cable should be adjusted to have a cable play
® of 0.5-1.0 mm (0.02-0.04 in) as shown in the Fig. If
the adjustment is necessary, adjust the cable play in the fol-
lowing way:
• Turn the handlebar all the way to the left.
• Loosen the lock nuts (@, @).
• Turn the adjuster (j) or move the adjuster ® to obtain the
cable play @of 0.5-1.0 mm (0.02-0.04 in).
• Tighten the lock nuts (@, @) securely.
AWARNING
After the adjustment is completed, check that handle-
bar movement does not raise the engine idle speed and
that the throttle grip returns smoothly and automat-
ically_
IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
Make this adjustment when the engine is warm.
• Connect a tachometer.
S 09900-26006: Tachometer
• Start up the engine and set its speed at anywhere between
1 400 and 1 600 r/min by turning the throttle stop screw G).
• Turn in or out the pilot screw within 1/2 turn from the
standard setting, and set it when the engine speed is at
the highest possible level.
• After previous adjustment, recheck the idling speed and
adjust to between 1 400 and 1 600 r/min with throttle
stop screw if necessary.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-6
Engine idle speed:
1 500 ± 50 r/min ... for Switzerland
1 500 ± 100 r/min ... for the Others