Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 User Manual

SERVICING INFORMATION 7-9
BATTERY (MF BATTERY)
Complaint Symptom and possible causes Remedy
Sulfation or spots on
surfaces of cell plates.
1. Cracked battery case.
2. Battery has been left in a run-down condition for a long
time.
Replace the battery.
Replace.
Battery runs down
quickly.
1. Incorrect charging method.
2. Battery cell plates have lost much of their active mate-
rial as a result of overcharging.
3. Internally shorted battery.
4. Excessively low battery voltage.
5. Battery is too old.
6. Dirty container top and sides.
Check generator, IC
regulator, or rectifier circuit
connections, and make
necessary adjustment to
obtain specified charging
operation.
Replace battery and
correct charging system.
Replace.
Recharge.
Replace.
Clean.
Battery sulfation.
1. Incorrect charging rate.
(When not in use, the battery should be checked
at least once a month and properly charged if nec-
essary, to avoid sulfation.)
2. The battery was left unused in a cold climate for too
long.
Replace battery.
Replace the battery if
badly sulfated.
Battery discharges too
rapidly.
1. Dirty container top and sides.
2. Current leaks.
Clean.
Measure leakage current
and replace defective
parts.

Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 Specifications

General

Displacement	1157 cc
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Ignition	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Front Tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55-ZR17
Seat Height	790 mm (31.1 inches)
Engine Type	4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC
Cooling System	Air/oil-cooled
Rear Suspension	Swingarm, link type, coil spring, oil damped
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 liters
Bore x Stroke	79.0 mm x 59.0 mm