Suzuki DR650SE - Steering System Inspection

2·13 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
TIRE PRESSURE
If the tire pressure is too high or too low, steering will be
adversely affected and tire wear increased. Therefore, main-
tain the correct tire pressure for good roadability or shorter
tire life will result. Cold inflation tire pressure is as follows.
COLD INFLATION
SOLO RIDING
DUAL RIDING
TIRE
PRESSURE
kPa
kg/cm2
psi kPa
kg/cm2
psi
FRONT
150 1.50 22 175 1.75 25
REAR 175 1.75
25
200 2.00 29
I A CAUTION I
The standard tire fitted on this motorcycle is 90/90-21
54S for front and 120/90-17 64S for rear. The use of
tires other than those specified may cause instability.
It is highly recommended to use a SUZUKI Genuine Tire.
SPARK ARRESTER (For U.S.A. and CANADA)
I Clean Every 6 000 km (4 000 miles).
If the muffler is clogged with carbon particles, exhaust
resistance will be increased with a resultant decrease in pow-
er output.
• Remove the drain plugs.
• Start the engine and rev it to blowout the accumulated
carbon particles.
• Turn off the engine and wait until the muffler cools, then
replace the drain plugs and tighten them securely.
STEERING
Inspect Initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and
Every 12000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter.
Taper roller type bearings are used on the steering system
for better handling. Steering should be adjusted properly for
smooth turning of handlebars and safe running. Overtight
steering prevents smooth turning of the handlebars and too
loose steering will cause poor stability. Check that there is
no play in the front fork assembly by supporting the machine
so that the front wheel is off the ground, with the wheel
straight ahead, grasp the lower fork tubes near the axle and
pull forward. If play is found, perform steering bearing ad-
justment as described in page 5-20 of this manual.