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TK Part No. 99011-04493-03A June, 2005 EN JR50 This owner’s manual contains important safety information. Please read it carefully. OWNER’S MANUAL

JR50 99011-04493-03A Printed in Taiwan DIC184(TDP006) 4 mm WARNING limit 65 lbs (30 kg). Off- use only – do not – only use Off-road or high- use on public ways. on slippery sur- down Slow terrain, or faces, unfamiliar when visibility is reduced. chil- for Not recommended 7. dren under age Adult supervision required. moving any Do not touch parts or heated areas. care- manual Read owner’s fully. a helmet, eye protec- a helmet, eye Wear protective tion, and bright clothing. Single rider only – weight Single rider only • • • • • • • Failure to follow these safety to follow Failure increase your precautions may risk of injury: • 300 TAKATSUKA, HAMAMATSU, JAPAN K6 No.1062 JR50 99011-04493-03A 2/1 No.1062 California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain product com- ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the and should remain with the motorcycle when resold or otherwise transferred to a new owner or operator. The manual contains important safety information and instructions which should be read carefully before operating the motorcycle.

This vehicle is not subject to the phased-in emission standards and related requirements for model year 2006 [off-highway or all-terrain vehicles] applicable under 40 CFR 1051.

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IMPORTANT WARNINGs and CAUTIONs are arranged like this: WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE Please read this manual and fol- WARNING-or-CAUTION low its instructions carefully. To emphasize special information, The first part will describe a the symbol  and the words POTENTIAL HAZARD and WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE WHAT CAN HAPPEN if you have special meanings. Pay spe- ignore the WARNING or CAU- cial attention to the messages TION. highlighted by these signal words: The second part will describe WARNING HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD. Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or injury.

CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard that could result in motorcycle damage.

NOTE: Indicates special informa- tion to make maintenance easier or instructions clearer. JR50_03A.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 12, 2005 5:06 PM

FOREWORD It is important that this manual remain with the motorcycle when Motorcycling is one of the most you sell it. The next owner will exhilarating sports and to ensure need this manual also. Store the your youngster’s riding enjoy- owner’s manual with your motor- ment. You and your youngster cycle. should become thoroughly famil- iar with the information presented Review the “Parents, Youngsters in this Owner’s Manual before and Off-Highway Motorcycles” your youngster rides the motorcy- handbook supplied with this cle. owner’s manual (for owner’s in U.S.A.). This special handbook The proper care and maintenance contains a variety of safety tips, that your motorcycle requires is helpful hints, and practice exer- outlined in this manual. By follow- cise that can increase your ing these instructions explicitly youngster’s riding enjoyment and you will ensure a long trouble-free safety. operating life for your motorcycle. Your authorized Suzuki dealer Suzuki Motor Corporation has experienced technicians that believes in conservation and pro- are trained to provide your tection of Earth’s natural machine with the best possible resources. To that end, we with the right tools and encourage every vehicle owner to equipment. recycle, trade in, or properly dis- pose of, as appropriate, used All information, illustrations, pho- motor , coolant, and other flu- tographs and specifications con- ids: batteries, and tires. tained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publica- tion. Due to improvements or other changes, there may be some discrepancies in this man- ual. Suzuki reserves the right to make production changes at any time, without notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes to motorcycles previously built or sold.

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IMPORTANT ADVICE TO Your Suzuki JR50 was designed PARENTS for use by children, but this owner’s manual is written for the adult who will be supervising the This motorcycle is designed for children. Suzuki strongly recom- use only as follows: mends, therefore, that you review • Read this owner’s manual this entire manual with your child. carefully. Carefully explain the instructions • Off-road use only – Not for use requirements, and warnings this on public roads. manual contains so your child can • Single rider only – Weight understand them. Question your limit 30 kg (65 pounds). child as you go through the man- • Not recommended for children ual to make sure he or she under- under age 7. stand what you are saying. It is • Parental supervision required your responsibility to ensure that during operation. this motorcycle is properly and • Parent and rider to perform safely ridden and maintained. daily inspection before riding – refer to applicable sections of Children differ in skills, strength this owner’s manual. and judgement, and some chil- • Observe periodic maintenance dren may not be able to operate requirements outlined in this youth-size motorcycles safely. You owner’s manual. should always supervise your • Do not touch any child’s use of the motorcycle. Per- or heated areas such as the mit continued use only if you engine, the drive chain and determine that the child has the . ability to operate the motorcycle • Rider must always wear a hel- safely. Note that children can met, eye protection (goggles become so excited and impatient or face shield) and protective that they forget the importance of clothing (gloves, leather or safety precautions. heavy cloth pants, long-sleeve shirt or jacket, boots that fit over the ankle). • Rider must always ride safely and be thoughtful of others. • Drain the tank and carbu- retor of fuel prior to transport- ing the motorcycle. JR50_03A.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 12, 2005 5:06 PM

Tips for supervising the young Wear protective gear. rider. A helmet is the most important piece of gear to wear off-highway, where visibility and trail conditions WARNING can vary greatly from section to Allowing a child to operate this section and season to season. motorcycle without adult These changes are sometimes supervision can be hazardous. unpredictable, and can cause Without supervision, the child even an experienced rider to have may ride beyond his or her abil- an accident. Helmets do not ities and lose control of the reduce essential vision or hear- ing. motorcycle. Never let your child ride a Generally, helmets do not cause motorcycle without close adult or intensify injury if the rider supervision. Take action if your crashes. Helmets simply help child begins to ride beyond his your child’s skull protect his or her intelligence, memory, personality, or her abilities. Introduce new and life. riding areas slowly and make sure the riding area matches Your child’s eyesight is equally your child’s skill level. valuable. Wearing eye protection can help keep his or her vision Your child’s safety depends on unblurred by the wind and help your commitment to take the time shield his or her eyes from necessary to fully educate him or branches and airborne matter like her on the proper operation of the bugs, dirt, or pebbles kicked up by JR50. Remember that proper tires. Have your child wear a hel- instruction before your child met and eye protection every time begins to ride is as important as he or she rides. proper instruction and supervision during riding. JR50_03A.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 12, 2005 5:06 PM

Outfit your child in proper clothing Go over the INSPECTION when he or she rides. Avoid loose BEFORE RIDING section with clothes or scarves, which could your child until he or she knows all get caught in moving parts. Abra- the items that should be checked sion injuries can be minimized by and how they should be checked. wearing protective clothing includ- Give examples of things to look ing gloves, strong boots that fit for. Before each use, an adult over the ankle, long pants, and should perform an inspection with long sleeve shirt or jacket. Experi- the rider. enced riders often wear a kidney and chest or back protector Starting off and stopping. for additional comfort and protec- To help your child develop confi- tion. dence, he or she should PRAC- TICE FIRST WITH THE ENGINE Getting to know the JR50. OFF, as follows: Your child should become com- 1. Have your child sit on the bike pletely familiar with the names while you balance and push he and functions of all controls. Let motorcycle from behind. the young rider sit on the bike, 2. As you push the bike, instruct with the engine off, and ask him or your child to operate the con- her to operate specific controls. trols, as described above. The Demonstrate proper operation of child should be looking straight the controls. Ask the child to apply ahead, not down at the con- the brakes, operate the engine trols. stop switch, shift lever, etc. Prac- tice this exercise until the child Practice with the engine off until can operate all the controls with- your child gets the feel of using out hesitation and without looking the controls without hesitation and at them. without looking at them. Then start the engine and have your SUZUKI recommends first use of child practice starting off, shifting the motorcycle in a safe, flat open into Drive, riding in a straight line area so the rider can become and coming to a complete stop. familiar with the controls, opera- Walk alongside the motorcycle. tion, and handling characteristics Watch closely to make sure the of the motorcycle. rider: 1. Operates the smoothly to start moving gradually. 2. Releases the throttle then applies the front and rear brakes evenly and shifts to neutral when stopping. JR50_03A.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 12, 2005 5:06 PM

Practice this exercise until your • Before first use of the motorcy- child can start off, accelerate, and cle, read this owner’s manual stop correctly and with confi- carefully to become familiar dence. Slowly introduce new with the features, and safety maneuvers into this routine as the and maintenance require- child becomes more comfortable ments of the motorcycle, with the motorcycle, such as turn- instruct and review these items ing and stopping quickly on your with rider. signal. Remember: With your help and Inspect the machine before supervision, your child can riding. become a skilled rider. Review the instructions in the “INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING” section of this manual. Perform an entire pre-ride inspection with your child before heading out on the trail. Spending a few minutes preparing the machine for a ride can help prevent accidents due to mechanical failure or costly, inconvenient breakdowns.

Specific additional safety items to be considered include:

• Supervise operation of this motorcycle AT ALL TIMES. • Do not allow the rider to oper- ate the motorcycle beyond his riding ability. • Use of the motorcycle should be controlled by the parents in relation to the rider’s age (not recommended for children under 7 years old), physique, and operating intelligence and maturity. • Beware of hazardous situa- tions and instruct the rider to beware of hazardous situa- tions. JR50_03A.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 12, 2005 5:06 PM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUCTING THE YOUNG RIDER 1

FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATION 2

CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS 3

BREAK-IN AND INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING 4

RIDING TIPS 5

ACCESSORY USE AND MOTORCYCLE LOADING 6

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 7

TROUBLESHOOTING 8

STORAGE PROCEDURE AND APPEARANCE CARE 9

CONSUMER INFORMATION 10

SPECIFICATIONS

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1 INSTRUCTING THE YOUNG RIDER

OPERATING SKILL ...... 1-2 CLOTHING ...... 1-4

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INSTRUCTING THE OPERATING SKILL YOUNG RIDER Know the mechanism. Memorize the name of each con- trol. The name suggests its func- tion. Know the path of power from the engine to the rear wheel. Learn the sequence of checking the items listed in the INSPEC- TION BEFORE RIDING section. WARNING An incomplete understanding of motorcycle controls can be Children are impatient; the sight hazardous. An improperly con- of a new motorcycle excites their trolled motorcycle may cause imagination; and in their excite- an accident. ment they may forget the impor- tance of safety precautions. Check to be sure the young rider has perfectly learned: let Please go through this manual him or her demonstrate after with your youngster, page by page, and help him or her under- you. stand not only the mechanisms but also the rules of courtesy and safety precautions. Here are six rules to be impressed upon the mind of the young rider before you begin the training:

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Rehearse before riding out for the first time. WARNING Let the young rider mount the machine and do a dry rehearsal Operating this motorcycle with- with the engine off. The rider out proper instruction can be should be fully outfitted with hel- hazardous. The risk of having met, eye protection (goggles or an accident greatly increases if face shield), and protective cloth- you do not train the youngster ing (gloves, leather or heavy cloth how to operate this motorcycle pants, long sleeve shirt or jacket, properly in different situations boots that fit over the ankle). and on different types of ter- Watch the way he or she operates rain. the controls (particularly throttle and brakes). Make sure the shift- ing sequence is perfectly memo- Train your young rider in a rized. Smooth simultaneous level, open area free of any traf- braking (front and rear) is particu- fic so he or she can become larly important. familiar with the operation of controls and the handling char- Learn the techniques of acteristics of the motorcycle. standing-start and stopping with both brakes. Practice makes perfect. Let the young rider repeat after you, as many times as necessary, until you are sure he or she has learned the technique.

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CLOTHING WARNING Operating this motorcycle with- out wearing an approved motorcycle helmet, eye protec- tion and protective clothing increases your chances of a severe injury or death in the event of an accident. As stated before, the minimum acceptable riding outfit includes Always wear an approved helmet, eye protection, and pro- motorcycle helmet that fits tective clothing. Some guidelines properly. Always wear eye pro- for protective clothing are: tection (goggles or face shield). You should also wear Wear simple clothes. gloves, boots, long sleeve shirt Dangling belts and scarves, rib- or jacket, and long pants. bon-like trimmings, etc., are haz- ardous since they can get caught in moving parts.

Wear full-coverage clothes. Do not ride with bare arms or legs. Abrasion injuries can be minimized by wearing clothing that fully covers the limbs. Off- road gloves and over-the ankle boots help protect hands and feet. Loss of body to wind can contribute to riding fatigue. Proper clothing can help keep the rider warm and alert.

Wear flexible clothes. Make sure that riding clothes allow a full range of knee, elbow, and torso movement. Unrestricted body movements are essential for safe riding.

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FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATION 2

FUEL ...... 2-2 ENGINE OIL ...... 2-3 TRANSMISSION OIL ...... 2-3

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FUEL AND OIL /Methanol Blends RECOMMENDATION Fuel containing 5% or less metha- nol (wood alcohol) may be suit- able for use in your motorcycle if FUEL they contain co-solvents and cor- Your motorcycle requires regular rosion inhibitors. DO NOT USE unleaded gasoline with a mini- containing more than 5% mum pump octane rating of 87 methanol under any circum- ((R+M)/2 method). In some stances. Fuel system damage or areas, the only fuels that are motorcycle performance prob- available are oxygenated fuels. lems resulting from the use of Oxygenated fuels which meet the such fuels are not the responsibil- minimum octane requirement and ity of Suzuki and may not be cov- the requirements described below ered under the New Vehicle may be used in your motorcycle Limited Warranty. without jeopardizing the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Labeling In some states, pumps that dis- NOTE: Oxygenated fuels are pense oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain -carry- required to be labeled for the type ing additives such as MTBE or and percentage of oxygenate, and alcohol. whether important additives are present. Such labels may provide Gasoline Containing MTBE enough information for you to Unleaded gasoline containing determine if a particular blend of MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl fuel meets the requirements listed Ether) may be used in your motor- above. In other states, pumps cycle if the MTBE content is not may not be clearly labeled as to greater than 15%. This oxygen- the content or type of oxygenate ated fuel does not contain alco- and additives. If you are not sure hol. that the fuel you intend to use meets these requirements, check Gasoline/ Blends with the service station operator Blends of unleaded gasoline and or the fuel suppliers. ethanol (grain alcohol), also known as GASOHOL, may be used in your vehicle if the ethanol content is not greater than 10%.

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NOTE: ENGINE OIL • To help clean the air, Suzuki recommends you to use the oxygenated fuels. • Be sure that any oxygenated fuel you use has octane rat- ings of at least 87 pump octane ((R+M)/2 method). • If you are not satisfied with the driveability of your motorcycle when you are using an oxy- genated fuel, or if engine ping- Use SUZUKI CCI SUPER 2- ing is experienced, substitute CYCLE MOTOR or another brand as there are dif- an equivalent good quality syn- ferences between brands. thetic based 2- engine oil rated FC under the JASO classifi- CAUTION cation. Spilled gasoline containing alcohol can harm your motor- TRANSMISSION OIL cycle. Alcohol can damage Use a good quality SAE 10W-40 painted surfaces. multi-grade motor oil. Be careful not to spill any gas- oline when filling the . Wipe spilled gasoline up imme- diately.

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CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS

LOCATION OF PARTS ...... 3-2 3 LEFT HANDLEBAR ...... 3-5 RIGHT HANDLEBAR ...... 3-5 THROTTLE LIMITER ...... 3-5 FUEL TANK CAP ...... 3-6 FUEL VALVE ...... 3-7 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...... 3-8 CHOKE LEVER ...... 3-9 KICK LEVER ...... 3-9 GEARSHIFT LEVER ...... 3-10 REAR BRAKE PEDAL ...... 3-10 SIDE STAND ...... 3-10 POWER REDUCTION PLATE ...... 3-11 POWER REDUCTION PLATE REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS ...... 3-11 SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ...... 3-13

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CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS

LOCATION OF PARTS

1 Engine stop switch 2 Front brake lever 3 Throttle grip 4 Fuel tank cap

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5 Fuel valve 6 7 Gearshift lever 8 Footrest 9 Side stand 0 Drive chain

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A Kick starter lever B Engine oil inspection window C Transmission oil filler cap D Air cleaner E Choke lever F G Rear brake pedal H Transmission oil level screw

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LEFT HANDLEBAR THROTTLE LIMITER

Engine Stop Switch 1 Use the throttle limiter to restrict To stop the engine, push the maximum engine power by limit- engine stop switch. ing throttle opening. Adjust this limiter according to the rider’s skill and experience. RIGHT HANDLEBAR To adjust the throttle limiter: 1. Loosen the lock nut 1. 2. Turn the throttle limiter screw 2 clockwise to restrict maxi- mum engine power or counter- clockwise to increase the maximum engine power. 3. Tighten the lock nut 1.

When the maximum engine power Throttle Grip 1 is required, remove the throttle Engine speed is controlled by the limiter screw and lock nut and position of the throttle grip. Turn it install the throttle case plug. toward you to increase engine Throttle case plug: screw 5 × 5 speed. Turn it away from you to mm. decrease engine speed.

Front Brake Lever 2 Apply the front brake by squeez- ing the front brake lever towards the grip.

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FUEL TANK CAP WARNING Fuel and fuel vapor are highly flammable and toxic. You can be burned or poisoned when refueling.

• Stop the engine and keep flames, sparks and heat sources away. To open the fuel tank cap, remove • Refuel only outdoors or in a the end of vent tube from the han- well ventilated area. dlebar cover and turn the cap • Do not smoke. counterclockwise. To close the • Wipe up spills immediately. cap, turn it clockwise and tighten • Avoid breathing fuel vapor. it securely. Be sure that the vent • Keep children and pets away. tube is connected securely and routed properly.

WARNING Overfilling the fuel tank can cause the fuel to overflow when it expands due to heat from the engine or the sun. Spilled fuel can catch on fire.

Never fill the fuel above the bottom of the filler neck.

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FUEL VALVE This motorcycle has a manually WARNING operated fuel valve. There are two Leaving the fuel valve in “ON” positions: “ON” and “OFF.” position when the engine is off can be hazardous. The carbu- retor may overflow and fuel may run into the engine. This can cause a fire or cause severe damage when you start the engine.

Always move the fuel valve to the “OFF” position after turn- “ON” position ing off the engine. The normal operating position for the fuel valve is in the “ON” posi- tion. In this position, fuel will flow from the fuel valve to the carbure- tor whenever the fuel level in the carburetor drops.

“OFF” position Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position after stopping the engine. In this position, fuel will not flow to the carburetor.

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL This motorcycle is equipped with a two-stroke engine. Two stroke engines consume oil along with gasoline in the combustion pro- cess. Therefore, it is important to check the engine oil level before each ride. CAUTION Running the engine without an adequate amount of engine oil can cause severe engine dam- age such as overheating and seizure.

Always check the amount of engine oil before starting the engine.

The engine oil tank is located behind the right frame cover. Check the oil level through the oil level inspection window 1 each time before starting the engine. If the oil level is below the inspec- tion window, replenish the oil tank with the specified oil. To replenish the oil, unscrew the knob 2 to remove the frame cover and draw out the oil tank 3 from the frame. Fill up the tank with the specified oil. The oil tank holds 0.3 L (0.3 US qt).

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CHOKE LEVER KICK STARTER LEVER

This motorcycle has a choke sys- Depressing the kick starter lever tem to provide easy starting when with the transmission in neutral the engine is cold. The choke will start the engine. works by pushing the choke lever down. The choke works best when the throttle is in the closed WARNING position. When the engine is An improperly retracted kick warm, you do not need to use the starter lever can interfere with choke for starting. rider control.

NOTE: Refer to the STARTING Be sure the kick starter lever is THE ENGINE section of the man- returned to its home position ual for the engine starting proce- dure. after starting the engine.

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GEARSHIFT LEVER SIDE STAND

The motorcycle has a side stand. This motorcycle has a single- To place the motorcycle on the speed transmission which oper- side stand, place your right foot ates as shown. To shift properly, on the end of the side stand and close the throttle before you oper- push down firmly until the stand ate the gearshift lever. Lift the pivots fully through its arc and gearshift lever to shift to the neu- comes to rest against its stop. tral position or depress the lever to shift to the drive position. CAUTION Park the motorcycle on firm, REAR BRAKE PEDAL level ground to help prevent it from falling over.

If you must park on an incline, aim the front of the motorcycle uphill to reduce the possibility of rolling off the side stand.

WARNING Pressing the rear brake pedal will Riding with the side stand apply the rear brake. incompletely retracted can result in an accident when you turn left.

Always retract the side stand completely before starting off.

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POWER REDUCTION PLATE POWER REDUCTION PLATE The power reduction plate reduce REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS the power output of the engine. This enables the young rider to develop his riding skills gradually with reduced power output. Removal of these plate allows the engine to deliver full power. WARNING Removing the power reduction plate before the rider has 1. Loosen the knob and remove developed sufficient skills to right frame cover. operate the motorcycle safely is hazardous. Riding at exces- sive speeds increases chances of losing control of the motor- cycle, which can result in an accident.

Do not remove the power reduction plate until the rider develops sufficient skills to operate JR50 safely at the max- 2. Remove the two bolts securing imum speed with the power the exhaust pipe with 5-mm hexagon L type wrench. reduction system in place. WARNING A hot can burn you. The muffler will be hot enough to burn you for some time after stopping the engine.

Wait until the muffler cools to avoid burns.

3. Move the oil tank out of the way.

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4. Remove the bolt securing the 6. Remove the muffler. Remove muffler at the center of the the power reduction plate from machine. This bolt needs a 12- exhaust pipe flange. This plate mm T type wrench. is positioned inside the flanged end. 7. Reinstall the muffler, making sure that the exhaust pipe gas- ket is in good condition. (Replace the as neces- sary.)

5. Using a 12-mm T type wrench and a 12-mm wrench, remove the bolt securing second muf- fler.

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SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The seat height of this motorcycle is adjustable for the rider’s physi- cal size.

25 mm (1.0 in) higher

STANDARD SETTING 0 mm

If higher seat height is required, 2. Loosen the front fork lower carry out the following proce- clamp bolts. dures.

1. Remove the fastener and take 3. Remove the two clamps and off the front number plate. handlebar cover. Remove the upper bracket bolts and pull both forks downward.

NOTE: To remove the fastener, push in the center pin as B and pull out the fastener. To install the fastener, pull the center pin as C 4. Locate the right-side and left- and fix the fastener by pushing side spacers as shown above the center pin as A. and replace the bolts with longer ones.

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NOTE: The spacers and longer Rubber cap and mounting boss bolts are provided in the tool bag.

8. Remove the lower rear shock absorber bolt. After taking off 5. Tighten the upper and lower the rubber cap from the higher bolts securely in that order. boss, set the shock absorber 6. Reinstall the number plate. on it. Tighten the upper and lower mounting bolts securely. Do this on both sides. WARNING Failure to cover the rear shock mounting boss with the cap can cause injury to the rider.

Fit the cap to the lower mount- 7. Remove the frame cover and ing boss of the rear shock. loosen the upper rear shock absorber bolt. Do this on right and left sides. 9. Reinstall the frame covers.

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WARNING Failure to adjust the seat height properly could lead to an accident.

Follow the following instruc- tions to avoid an accident: • Adjust the front fork and rear 10.Adjust the side stand in order shock absorbers at the same to maintain the correct parking time. lean angle. Remove screw 2 • Check the free travel of the and extend inner stand 1 so rear brake pedal after height that the higher clearance hole adjustment procedures are is visible through the outer complete. Adjust rear brake stand screw hole. Reinstall pedal free travel if necessary. and securely tighten screw 2. • Adjust the side stand in order to maintain the correct park- ing lean angle. • Bolts and nuts must be torqued to the proper specifi- cations. We strongly recom- mend that this be done by your authorized Suzuki dealer or qualified mechanic.

Tightening torque:

Front fork upper 25 N·m bolts (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 lb-ft) Front fork lower 15 N·m clamp bolts (1.5 kgf-m, 11.0 lb-ft) Rear shock 25 N·m absorber upper (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 lb-ft) bolts Rear shock 8 N·m absorber lower (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 lb-ft) bolts

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BREAK-IN AND INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING

BREAK-IN ...... 4-2 INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING ...... 4-3

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BREAK-IN AND Allow the Engine Oil to INSPECTION BEFORE Circulate before Riding Allow enough idling time after RIDING warm or cold engine start up before revving the engine or plac- BREAK-IN ing the transmission in gear. This The first 20 hours is the most allows time for the lubricating oil important in the life of your motor- to reach all critical engine compo- cycle. Proper operation during nents. this break-in period will help assure maximum life and perfor- Observe Your Initial and Most mance from your new motorcycle. Critical Service The following guidelines explain The initial service (break-in main- proper break-in procedures. tenance) is the most important service your motorcycle will Maximum Throttle Operation receive. During break-in opera- Recommendation tion, all of the engine components The table below shows the maxi- will have mated together and mum throttle operation during the seated. Maintenance required as break-in period. part of the initial service includes correction of all adjustments, Up to Below 4/5 tightening of all fasteners and 20 hours throttle replacement of dirty oil. Timely performance of this service will Vary the Engine Speed help make sure you get the best Vary the engine speed during the service life and performance from break-in period. This allows the the engine. parts to “load” (aiding the mating process) and then “unload” (allowing the parts to cool). Although it is essential to place some stress on the engine com- ponents during break-in, you must be careful not to load the engine too much.

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INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING Check the condition of the motor- cycle to help make sure that you WARNING do not have mechanical problems when your youngster rides. Failure to inspect and maintain Before your youngster rides the your motorcycle properly motorcycle, be sure to check the increases the chance of an following items. Be sure your accident or equipment dam- motorcycle is in good condition for age. the personal safety of the rider and protection of the motorcycle. Always perform a pre-ride inspection before each ride. WARNING Refer to the table for check Checking maintenance items items. For further details, refer when the engine is running can to the INSPECTION AND MAIN- be hazardous. You could be TENANCE section. severely injured if your hands or clothing get caught in mov- WARNING ing parts. Using worn, improperly Shut the engine off when per- inflated, or incorrect tires will forming maintenance checks, reduce stability and can cause except when checking the an accident. engine stop switch and throt- tle. Follow all instructions in the TIRES section in this owner’s manual.

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WHAT TO CHECK FOR CHECK Steering • Smoothness • No restriction of movement • No play or looseness Brakes • Proper pedal and lever play • No dragging • Brake shoe wear Tires • Proper pressure • Enough tread depth • No cracks, rips or other damage Fuel tank • Enough fuel for the planned run • Tank cap fastened securely Engine stop Proper operation switch Engine oil Enough amount Transmission Correct level oil Throttle • Proper play • Smooth response • Quick return to idle position Gearshift • No damage lever • Smooth operation Drive chain • Proper tension • Adequate • No excessive wear or damage General • Bolts and nuts tightness condition • No rattle from any parts of machine with the engine running • No visible evidence of damage

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RIDING TIPS

STARTING THE ENGINE ...... 5-2 STARTING A COLD ENGINE ...... 5-2 STARTING A WARM ENGINE ...... 5-3 STARTING OFF AND SHIFTING ...... 5-5 STOPPING AND PARKING ...... 5-6

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RIDING TIPS STARTING A COLD ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE Before attempting to start the engine, make sure:

3. Push the choke lever down as far as it will go.

1. Turn the fuel valve lever from OFF to ON.

4. Close the throttle grip com- pletely.

2. Shift to NEUTRAL.

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STARTING A WARM ENGINE

5. Kick the kick starter lever to start the engine and, if this 1. Do not use the choke lever on fails to fire up, kick again. If 3rd a warm engine. or 4th kick fails, then pull back choke lever to original position, open throttle wide (by turning the grip all the way), and kick again. 6. Upon firing up, run the engine for 30 to 60 seconds.

2. Open throttle partially (1/8 – 1/4).

7. This 30-to-60 seconds idling warms up the engine. Now pull the choke lever up to its origi- nal position.

3. Kick the kick starter lever. (Engine will fire up).

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WARNING CAUTION An improperly retracted kick Running the engine too long starter lever can interfere with without riding may cause the rider control. engine to overheat. Overheat- ing can result in damage to Be sure the kick starter lever is internal engine components. returned to its home position after starting the engine. Shut the engine off if you can- not begin your ride promptly. WARNING Running the engine indoors or in a garage can be hazardous. contains monoxide, a gas that is color- less and odorless and can cause death or severe injury.

Only run the engine outdoors where there is fresh air.

WARNING This motorcycle can start mov- ing as soon as you start the engine with the transmission in gear. Unexpected movement can cause you to lose control of the motorcycle.

Shift into neutral before you start the engine.

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STARTING OFF AND SHIFTING WARNING WARNING Riding this motorcycle at Carrying a passenger can excessive speed increases greatly reduce your ability to your chances of losing control balance and steer this motor- of the motorcycle. This may cycle. If you carry a passenger, result in an accident. you can lose control and both you and the passenger can be Always ride within the limits of severely injured. your skills, your motorcycle, and the riding conditions. Never carry a passenger. This motorcycle has a long seat so WARNING you can change position to  maneuver the motorcycle. Removing your hands from the handlebars or feet from the footrests during operation can WARNING be hazardous. If you remove Operating this motorcycle on even one hand or foot from the public roads or highways can motorcycle, you can reduce be hazardous. This motorcycle your ability to control the does not meet safety standards motorcycle. for use on public roads. Always keep both hands on the Never operate this motorcycle handlebars and both feet on on any road or highway, even a the footrests of your motorcy- dirt or gravel one. It is illegal to cle during operation. operate this motorcycle on public roads or highway in many states.

1. Kick up side stand. 2. Apply the front brake.

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WARNING Riding the motorcycle with the side stand in the down position can be hazardous. The side stand in the down position may interfere with rider control dur- ing a left turn.

Check that the side stand is 4. Release the front brake and returned to its full up position open throttle gently. before starting off. STOPPING AND PARKING

3. Push down to shift from NEU- TRAL to DRIVE position. 1. Turn the throttle grip away from yourself to close the throttle WARNING completely. 2. Apply the front and rear brakes Shifting into DRIVE at too high evenly and at the same time. engine speed can be hazard- ous. The motorcycle may lurch forward, and this unexpected movement can cause you to lose control of the motorcycle.

Shut off the throttle completely and apply the front brake before shifting into DRIVE.

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WARNING Hard braking while turning may cause wheel skid and loss of control.

Brake before you begin to turn.

WARNING Hard braking on wet, loose, rough, or other slippery sur- faces can cause wheel skid and loss of control.

Brake lightly and with care on slippery or irregular surfaces.

3. Attempting to slow down by using one brake alone is haz- ardous, particularly braking the front wheel alone. The front wheel may slide out (front wheel braking) or the rear wheel might skid sidewise (rear wheel braking). WARNING 4. Shift into NEUTRAL just before the motorcycle stops. Inexperienced riders tend to underutilize the front brake. This can cause excessive stop- ping distance and lead to a col- lision. Using only the front or rear brake can cause skidding and loss of control.

Apply both brakes evenly and at the same time.

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WARNING A hot muffler can burn you. The muffler will be hot enough to burn you for some time after stopping the engine.

Park the motorcycle where pedestrians or children are not 5. Park the motorcycle on a firm, likely to touch the muffler. flat surface where it will not fall over by using the side stand. CAUTION The motorcycle can roll off the side stand if it is parked with the front end facing down an incline.

Park the motorcycle on firm, level ground to help prevent it from falling over. If you must 6. Press and hold the engine park on an incline, aim the stop switch until the engine front of the motorcycle uphill to stops. reduce the possibility of rolling off the side stand.

ADVICE TO THE PARENT: OFF It takes some time for engine and muffler to cool off after a long ride. Warn the young rider of the haz- ard: a number of adults have burned their hands by touching a hot engine or muffler. ON 7. Turn the fuel valve lever to the “OFF” position.

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ACCESSORY USE AND MOTORCYCLE LOADING

MODIFICATION ...... 6-3

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ACCESSORY USE AND MOTORCYCLE WARNING LOADING Improper accessories or modi- fications can make your motor- There are a great variety of cycle unsafe and can lead to an accessories available to Suzuki accident. owners. Suzuki can not have direct control over the quality or Never modify the motorcycle suitability of accessories you may with improper or poorly wish to purchase. The addition of installed accessories. Follow unsuitable accessories can lead to unsafe operating conditions. It all instructions in this owner’s is not possible for Suzuki to test manual regarding accessories each accessory on the market or and modifications. Use genu- combinations of all the available ine SUZUKI accessories or accessories; however, your dealer equivalent designed and tested can assist you in selecting quality for your motorcycle. Consult accessories and installing them your SUZUKI dealer if you have correctly. any questions. Use extreme caution when select- • Any time that additional weight ing and installing the accessories or aerodynamic affecting for your Suzuki. We have devel- accessories are installed, they oped some general guidelines should be mounted as low as which will aid you when deciding possible, as close to the whether, and how to equip your motorcycle and as near the motorcycle. center of gravity as is feasible. The mounting brackets and other attachment hardware should be carefully checked to ensure that they provide for a rigid mount. Weak mounts can allow the shifting of the weight and create a hazardous, unstable condition.

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• Inspect for proper ground If any load is to be carried on the clearance and bank angle. motorcycle, mount it as low as Improperly mounted load possible and as close as possible could critically reduce these to the machine. An improperly two safety factors. Also deter- mounted load can create a high mine that the load does not center of gravity which is very interfere with the operation of hazardous and makes the motor- the suspension, steering or cycle difficult to handle. The size other control operations. of the load can also affect the • Accessories fitted to the han- aerodynamics of the motorcycle. dlebars or the front fork area Balance the load between the left can create serious stability and right sides of the motorcycle problems. This extra weight and fasten it securely. will cause the motorcycle to be less responsive to your steer- ing control. The weight may MODIFICATION also cause oscillations in the Modification of the motorcycle, or front end and lead to instability removal of original equipment problems. Accessories added may render the motorcycle unsafe to the handlebars or front fork or illegal. Obey all applicable of the machine should be as equipment regulations in your light as possible and kept to a area. minimum. • Certain accessories displace the rider from his or her normal riding position. This limits the freedom of movement of the rider and may limit control abil- ity. • Additional electrical accesso- ries may overload the existing electrical system. Severe over- loads may damage the wiring harness or create a hazardous situation due to the loss of electrical power during the operation of the motorcycle.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...... 7-2 GENERAL LUBRICATION ...... 7-4 AIR CLEANER ...... 7-5 SPARK PLUG ...... 7-8 CARBURETOR ...... 7-10 FUEL HOSE ...... 7-11 TRANSMISSION OIL ...... 7-12 DRIVE CHAIN ...... 7-13 BRAKES ...... 7-16 TIRES ...... 7-18 SPARK ARRESTER ...... 7-20 7

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE WARNING Running the engine indoors or MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE in a garage can be hazardous. It is very important to inspect and Exhaust gas contains carbon maintain your motorcycle regu- monoxide, a gas that is color- larly. Follow the guidelines in the less and odorless and can chart. The intervals between peri- cause death or severe injury. odic services in months are shown. At the end of each inter- val, be sure to perform the main- Only run the engine outdoors tenance listed. where there is fresh air.

NOTE: The MAINTENANCE WARNING CHART specifies the minimum Improper maintenance or fail- requirements for maintenance. If ure to perform recommended you use your motorcycle under maintenance increases the severe conditions, perform main- chance of an accident or tenance more often than shown in motorcycle damage. the chart. If you have any ques- tions regarding maintenance intervals, consult your SUZUKI Always follow the inspection dealer or qualified mechanic. and maintenance recommen- dations and schedules in this owner’s manual. Ask your CAUTION SUZUKI dealer or qualified Using poor quality replacement mechanic to do the mainte- parts can cause your motorcy- nance items marked with an cle to wear more quickly and asterisk (*). You may perform may shorten its useful life. the unmarked maintenance items by referring to the Use only genuine Suzuki instructions in this section, if replacement parts or their you have mechanical experi- equivalent. ence. If you are not sure how to do any of the jobs, have your SUZUKI dealer or qualified mechanic do them.

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MAINTENANCE CHART

Interval Initial 1 month Every 3 months Every 6 months Item * head and cylinder – – C * nuts T – T Spark plug – I R Air cleaner element C C C Carburetor I – I III Fuel line *Replace every 4 years Transmission oil R – R Clean, lubricate and inspect each time the Drive chain motorcycle is ridden * Steering I – I * Brakes I I I Tire I I I Spark arrester – C C * Chassis bolts and nuts T – T

NOTE: I= Inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate if necessary, C= Clean, R= Replace, T= Tighten

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GENERAL LUBRICATION 1 Throttle grip Proper lubrication is important for 2 Front brake lever holder safe, smooth operation and a long 3 Front brake cable life for your motorcycle. Be sure 4 Side stand pivot and spring that all lubrication is performed hook during periodic maintenance on 5 Brake pedal arm pivot the motorcycle. Increase fre- quency when your motorcycle is  ... Motor oil used in severe conditions.  ... Grease

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AIR CLEANER The air cleaner element must be CAUTION kept clean to provide good engine Clean or replace the air cleaner power and gas mileage. If your youngster uses the motorcycle element frequently if the motor- under normal low-stress condi- cycle is used in dusty, wet or tions, you should service the air muddy conditions. The air cleaner at the intervals specified. cleaner element will clog under If your youngster rides in dusty, these conditions, and this may wet, or muddy conditions, you will cause engine damage, poor need to inspect the air cleaner performance, and poor fuel element much more frequently. economy. Use the following procedure to remove the element and inspect Clean the air cleaner case and it. element immediately if water gets in the air cleaner box. WARNING Operating the engine without the air cleaner element in place could allow a flame to spit back from the engine to the air cleaner, or could allow dirt to enter the engine. This could cause a fire or severe engine damage.

Never run the engine without the air cleaner element prop- erly installed.

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Air Cleaner Element Removal Washing the Element Wash the element as follows:

1. Remove the cleaner cap. 2. Take out the element. 1. Fill a wash pan larger than the element with a non-flammable cleaning solvent A. Dip the element in the solvent and wash it. 2. Squeeze the element by pressing it between the palms of both hands to remove the excess solvent. Do not twist or wring the element or it will develop cracks. 3. Dry the element. 4. Fill a wash pan larger than the element with motor oil B. Dip the element in the oil. 5. Squeeze the element to remove excess oil. CAUTION A torn air cleaner element will allow dirt to enter the engine and can damage the engine.

Carefully examine the air cleaner element for tears dur- ing cleaning. Replace it with a new one if it is torn.

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6. Clean any dirt or debris from inside the air cleaner case. Be CAUTION sure no dirt enters the carbure- Failure to position the air tor. cleaner element properly can 7. Reinstall the cleaner element allow dirt to bypass the air in reverse order of removal. Be sure that the element is cleaner element. This will securely in position and is cause engine damage. properly sealed. Be sure to properly install the WARNING air cleaner element. New and used oil and solvent can be hazardous. Children and pets may be harmed by swallowing new or used oil or solvent. Repeated, prolonged contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. Brief contact with used oil or solvent may irritate skin.

• Keep new and used oil and solvent away from children and pets. • Wear a long-sleeve shirt and waterproof gloves. • Wash with soap if oil or sol- vent contacts your skin.

NOTE: Recycle or properly dis- pose of used oil and solvent.

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SPARK PLUG

To maintain a hot, strong spark, 1. Extract the spark plug cap. keep the plug free from carbon. 2. Remove the spark plug with Remove carbon deposits from the the spark plug wrench pro- plug, and adjust the gap to 0.6 – vided in the tool kit. 0.7 mm (0.024 – 0.028 in) for good ignition. Use a thickness CAUTION (feeler) gauge to check the gap. Dirt can damage your engine if Your motorcycle comes equipped it enters an open spark plug with NGK BPR4HS or DENSO hole. W14FPR-UL spark plug. To deter- mine if the standard spark plug is right for your usage, check the Cover the spark plug hole color of the plug’s porcelain cen- whenever the spark plug is ter electrode insulator after motor- removed. cycle operation. A light brown color indicates that the plug is cor- rect. If the plug tends to overheat (evidenced by whitening of its por- celain), replace it by the other plug according to the chart below:

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Plug Replacement Guide Installation To install a spark plug, turn it in as far as possible with your fingers, CAUTION then tighten it with a wrench. An improper spark plug may have an incorrect fit or heat CAUTION range for your engine. This may cause severe engine dam- A crossthreaded or overtight- age which will not be covered ened spark plug will damage under warranty. the aluminum threads of the cylinder head. Use one of the spark plugs listed below or equivalent. Follow the procedure below to Consult your Suzuki dealer or avoid damage. qualified mechanic if you are not sure which spark plug is Carefully turn the spark plug by correct for type of usage. hand into the threads until it is fin- ger tight. If the spark plug is new, tighten it with a wrench about 1/2 NGK DENSO REMARKS turn past finger tight. If you are BPR4HS W14FPR-UL Standard reusing the old spark plug, tighten To replace it with a wrench about 1/8 turn standard plug BPR5HS W16FPR-UL past finger tight. tending to overheat.

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CARBURETOR 5. When the idling mixture has The carburetor is factoryset for been adjusted by turning the the best performance. Do not air adjusting screw 2, the attempt to alter its setting. There proper engine idle speed may are two items of adjustment, how- be obtained by adjusting the ever, under your care: idle speed throttle valve adjusting screw and throttle cable play. 1.

Idle Speed Adjustment NOTE: In the event that carbure- The engine idle speed may be tor adjustment is required due to adjusted by turning the throttle different altitude or climate condi- valve adjusting screw 1 and the tions, take your motorcycle to pilot air adjusting screw 2 in the authorized SUZUKI dealer. following procedures. Mechanical malfunctions resulting from the owner tampering with carburetion adjustment will not be covered by the warranty.

1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up. 2. After the engine warms up, stop it momentarily. Turn the pilot air adjusting screw 2 all the way in and then back it out 1-1/4 turns. 3. Start the engine again and adjust the throttle valve adjust- ing screw 1 so that the engine runs at the lowest steady speed. 4. Turn the pilot air adjusting screw 2 in or out within 1/4 turn from the standard setting (1-1/4 turns) to find the opti- mum position where the engine runs most smoothly.

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Throttle Cable Adjustment Measure the throttle cable play by WARNING turning the throttle grip. The throt- tle grip should have 2.0 – 4.0 mm Inadequate throttle cable play (0.08 – 0.16 in) play. can cause engine speed to rise suddenly when you turn the handlebars. This can lead to loss of rider control.

Adjust the throttle cable play so that engine idle speed does not rise due to handlebar movement.

FUEL HOSE

To adjust the throttle cable play: 1. Loosen the lock nut 1. 2. Turn the adjuster 2 in or out to Inspect the fuel hose for damage obtain the proper amount of and fuel leakage. If any defects throttle grip free play. are found, the fuel hose must be 3. Tighten the lock nut 1. replaced. 4. Recheck the throttle cable play. Readjust it if it is not within the correct limits.

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TRANSMISSION OIL 6. Pour fresh oil of the specified The transmission oil should type through the oil filler hole always be changed when the until the oil reaches the oil engine is warm so the oil will drain level hole. Be sure to check easily. the oil level with the motorcy- cle held vertically. To change transmission oil: NOTE: Approximately 450 ml (0.5 US qt) of oil will be required.

7. Refit the oil level screw and the oil filler cap. WARNING New and used oil and solvent can be hazardous. Children and pets may be harmed by swallowing new or used oil or solvent. Repeated, prolonged contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. Brief contact with used oil or solvent may irritate skin.

• Keep new and used oil and solvent away from children 1. Place the motorcycle on level and pets. ground on its side stand. • Wear a long-sleeve shirt and 2. Remove the oil filler cap 1. 3 waterproof gloves. 3. Remove the drain plug from • Wash with soap if oil or sol- the bottom of the engine. Drain vent contacts your skin. the oil into a drain pan while holding the motorcycle verti- cally. NOTE: Recycle or properly dis- 4. Reinstall the drain plug 3. pose of used oil and solvent. 5. Remove the oil level screw 2.

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DRIVE CHAIN The condition and adjustment of the drive chain should be checked before each use of the motorcy- cle. Always follow the guidelines below for inspecting and servicing the chain. WARNING Riding with the chain in poor condition or improperly WARNING adjusted can lead to an acci- Improperly attached chain joint dent. clip may drop from the chain and cause the chain to come Inspect, adjust, and maintain off the sprockets or to be the chain properly before each caught in the engine. This may ride, according to this section. cause an accident or severe engine damage. Inspecting the Drive Chain When inspecting the chain, look Be sure to inspect and main- for the following: tain the chain before each ride, • Loose pins according to these guidelines. • Damaged rollers • Dry or rusted links Damage to the drive chain means • Kinked or binding links that the sprockets may also be • Excessive wear damaged. Inspect the sprockets • Improper chain adjustment for the following: • Excessively worn teeth If you find anything wrong with the • Broken or damaged teeth drive chain condition or adjust- • Loose sprocket mounting nuts ment, correct the problem if you know how. If necessary, consult If you find any of these problems your authorized Suzuki dealer. with your sprocket, consult your Suzuki dealer.

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Drive Chain Cleaning and Drive Chain Adjustment Oiling Clean and oil the chain as follows: 1. Wash the chain with . Kerosene will lubricate and clean the chain. WARNING Kerosene can be hazardous. Kerosene is flammable. Chil- dren or pets may be harmed Inspect the drive chain slack from contact with kerosene. before each use of the motorcy- cle. The drive chain should be Keep flames and smoking adjusted for 20 – 25 mm (0.8 – 1.0 materials away from kerosene. in) of slack, as shown. Keep children and pets away from kerosene. If swallowed, WARNING do not induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately. Dis- Too much chain slack can pose of used kerosene prop- cause the chain to come off the erly. sprockets, resulting in an acci- dent or serious damage to the motorcycle. 2. Allow the chain to dry, then lubricate the links with Suzuki chain lube or an equivalent. Inspect and adjust the drive chain slack before each use.

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To adjust the drive chain, follow 6. Tighten adjusting nuts. the procedure below: 7. Check and, as necessary, readjust the brake pedal play as outlined in page 50. This is because adjusting the drive chain as above could alter the pedal play.

Rear axle nut tightening torque: 35 N·m (3.5 kgf-m, 25.3 lb-ft)

1. Remove the cotter pin 1 and loosen the axle nut 2. 2. Turn the right and left adjuster nuts 3 until the chain has 20 – 25 mm (0.8 – 1.0 in) of slack halfway between the engine sprocket and rear sprocket. 3. At the same time that the chain is being adjusted, the rear sprocket must be kept in perfect alignment with the front sprocket. To assist you in per- forming this procedure, there are reference marks 4 on the swing arm and each chain adjuster which are to be aligned with each other and to be used as a reference from one side to the other. 4. Tighten the axle nut 2 securely. Replace the cotter pin with a new one. 5. Recheck the chain slack after tightening and readjust if nec- essary.

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BRAKES This motorcycle is equipped with WARNING front and rear drum brakes. Failure to adjust the front brake lever and rear brake pedal play WARNING properly can lead to an acci- Failure to inspect and properly dent or damage your motorcy- maintain the brakes increases cle. If there is too much play, your chance of having an acci- the brakes may not stop the dent. motorcycle when you use them. This could lead to an Inspect the brake system accident. If there is too little before each use according to play, the brake shoes may rub the INSPECTION BEFORE against the drums when the RIDING section. Follow the brakes are not applied, causing MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE damage to the shoes and section to maintain your brake drums. system. Follow the procedure below to NOTE: Operating in mud, water, adjust the front brake lever and sand, or other extreme conditions rear brake pedal. can cause accelerated brake wear. If your youngster operates Front Brake Adjustment the motorcycle under these condi- The front brake lever play should tions, the brake must be be 15 – 25 mm (0.6 – 1.0 in) mea- inspected more often than recom- sured at the brake lever end when mend in the MAINTENANCE the lever is lightly pulled in SCHEDULE. towards the throttle grip. Check the play every time before riding and adjust it if necessary, as fol- lows:

15 – 25 mm (0.6 – 1.0 in)

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1. Turn the front brake adjuster Adjust the rear brake pedal so 1 clockwise or counterclock- that there is approximately 20 – wise to obtain the specified 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 in) of pedal play play. Turning the adjuster as shown in the illustration. To clockwise will decrease the adjust the rear brake pedal play, play. turn the adjusting nut 2. Turning 2. After adjusting the play, check the adjusting nut clockwise will that there is no dragging when decrease the amount of travel. turning the front wheel with the wheel off the ground and that there is enough clearance WARNING between the front brake lever Riding with worn brake shoes and throttle grip when the lever will reduce braking perfor- is tightly squeezed. mance and will increase your chance of having an accident. Rear Brake Pedal Adjustment Inspect brake shoe wear before each use. Ask your SUZUKI dealer or qualified mechanic to replace brake shoes if the shoes are worn to the limit.

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TIRES Tire Pressure and Loading Tire pressure and tire loading are WARNING important factors. Overloading your tires can lead to tire failure Failure to follow these warn- and loss of motorcycle control. ings may result in an accident due to tire failure. The tires on Check tire pressure each time your motorcycle form the cru- before you ride, according to the cial link between your motorcy- table below. Tire pressure should cle and the road. only be checked and adjusted before riding since riding will heat Follow these instructions: up the tires and lead to higher inflation pressure readings. • Check tire condition and Under-inflated tires make smooth pressure, and adjust pres- cornering difficult and can result sure before each ride. in rapid wear. Over-inflated tires • Avoid overloading your have a smaller amount of tire in motorcycle. contact with the ground, which • Replace a tire when worn to can contribute to skidding and the specified limit, or if you loss of control. find damage such as cuts or cracks. 150 kPa Front & Rear • Always use the size and type (1.5 kgf/cm2, 22 psi) of tires specified in this owner’s manual. • Balance the wheel after tire installation. • Read this section of owner’s manual carefully.

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Tire Condition and Type Front & Rear Tire condition and tire type affect CHENG SHIN motorcycle performance. Cuts or Type cracks in the tires can lead to tire C-183A failure and loss of motorcycle con- Size 2.50-10 2PR trol. Worn tires are susceptible to puncture failures and subsequent Always balance the wheel after loss of motorcycle control. Tire repairing a puncture or replacing the tire. Proper wheel balance is wear also affects the tire profile, important to avoid variable wheel- changing motorcycle handling characteristics. to-ground contact and to avoid uneven tire wear. WARNING An improperly repaired, installed, or balanced tire can cause loss of control or shorten tire life.

Ask your SUZUKI dealer or Check tire condition each time qualified mechanic to perform before you ride. Replace tires if tire repair, replacement, and tires show visual evidence of balancing because proper damage such as cracks or cuts, or tools and experience are if tread depth is less than 4.0 mm required. (0.16 in).

Whenever you replace a tire, use a tire of the size and type listed below. If you use a different size or type of tire, motorcycle han- dling may be adversely affected, possibly resulting in loss of motor- cycle control.

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SPARK ARRESTER The muffler has a spark arrester which must be periodically cleaned to maintain good effi- ciency. At the intervals shown in the maintenance chart, clean the spark arrester as follows. WARNING A hot muffler can burn you. The 2. Remove the spark arrester. muffler will be hot enough to burn you for some time after stopping the engine.

Wait until the muffler cools to avoid burns.

3. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen. Be careful not to damage the spark arrester screen. Check that the screen has no holes and breaks. Replace the screen if neces- 1. Remove the bolts 1. sary.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

FUEL SYSTEM CHECK ...... 8-2 CHECK ...... 8-3

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TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING This troubleshooting guide is pro- Fuel and fuel vapor are highly vided to help you find the cause of flammable and toxic. You can some common complaints. be burned or poisoned when handling fuel. CAUTION Failure to troubleshoot a prob- When draining the carburetor: lem correctly can damage your • Stop the engine and keep motorcycle. Improper repairs flames, sparks, and heat or adjustments may damage sources away. the motorcycle instead of fixing • Drain fuel only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. it. Such damage may not be • Do not smoke. covered under warranty. • Wipe up spills immediately. • Avoid breathing fuel vapor. If you are not sure about the • Keep children and pets away. proper action, consult your • Dispose of drained fuel prop- Suzuki dealer about the prob- erly. lem. c. Tighten the drain screw. COMPLAINT: Engine is hard to d. Turn the fuel valve to the start or does not start at all. “ON” position for a few sec- onds and then turn it to the Something is probably wrong with “OFF” position. the fuel system or ignition system. e. Loosen the drain screw and check that the carburetor is FUEL SYSTEM CHECK filled back up with fuel. 1. Make sure there is enough fuel f. If fuel is reaching the carbu- in the fuel tank. retor, ignition system 2. Check that the fuel valve is in should be checked next. the “ON” position. 3. Make sure there is enough fuel reaching the carburetor from the fuel valve. a. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position. b. Loosen the drain screw located under the carbure- tor. Drain the fuel from the carburetor into a container.

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IGNITION SYSTEM CHECK COMPLAINT: Engine Stalls 1. Make sure there is enough fuel in the fuel tank. 2. Check to see that the spark plug is not fouled. Remove the plug and clean it. Replace it, if necessary. 3. Make sure the fuel valve is not clogged. Also check that the air vent hose connected to the fuel tank is not clogged. 4. Check the idle speed. If neces- 1. Remove the spark plug and sary, adjust it using a tachom- reattach it to the spark plug eter. The correct idle speed is lead. 1400 – 1600 r/min. 2. While holding a spark plug with its base firmly against the engine, depress the kick starter lever. If the ignition sys- tem is operating properly, a blue spark should jump across the spark plug gap. If there is no spark, take your machine to your authorized Suzuki dealer. WARNING Performing the spark test improperly can cause a high voltage electrical shock or an explosion.

Avoid performing this check if you are not familiar with this procedure, or if you have a heart condition or wear a pace- maker. Keep the spark plug away from the spark plug hole during this test.

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STORAGE PROCEDURE AND APPEARANCE CARE

PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING TO SERVICE ...... 9-3 PREVENTION ...... 9-3 MOTORCYCLE CLEANING ...... 9-4 INSPECTION AFTER CLEANING ...... 9-5

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STORAGE PROCEDURE FUEL AND APPEARANCE Drain the fuel from the fuel tank using a commercially available CARE hand pump or siphon. Drain the fuel from the carburetor using the If your motorcycle is to be left carburetor drain screw. unused for an extended period of time, it needs special servicing requiring appropriate materials, WARNING equipment and skill. For this rea- Fuel and fuel vapor are highly son, Suzuki recommends that you flammable and toxic. You can trust this maintenance work to be burned or poisoned when your Suzuki dealer. If you wish to handling fuel. service the machine for storage yourself, follow the general guide- lines below: When draining the fuel: • Stop the engine and keep MOTORCYCLE flames, sparks, and heat Clean the entire motorcycle. sources away. Place the motorcycle on the side • Drain fuel only outdoors or in stand on a firm, flat surface where a well-ventilated area. it will not fall over. • Do not smoke. • Wipe up spills immediately. • Avoid breathing fuel vapor. • Keep children and pets away. • Dispose of drained fuel prop- erly.

ENGINE Drain the transmission oil com- pletely and refill the transmission oil all the way up to the filler hole. Cover the air cleaner and the muffler outlet with oily rags to prevent humidity from entering.

TIRES Inflate tires to the normal pres- sure.

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EXTERNAL CORROSION PREVENTION 1. Spray all vinyl and rubber It is important to take good care of parts with rubber protectant. your motorcycle to protect it from 2. Spray unpainted surface with corrosion and keep it looking new preventative. for years to come. 3. Coat painted surfaces with . Important Information About Corrosion Common causes of corrosion PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING 1. Accumulation of salt, dirt mois- TO SERVICE ture, or chemicals in hard-to- 1. Clean the entire motorcycle. reach areas. 2. Remove the oily rags from the 2. Chipping, scratches, and any air cleaner intake and muffler damage to treated or painted outlet. metal surfaces resulting from 3. Drain all the transmission oil. minor accidents or impacts Fill the transmission with fresh from stones and gravel. oil as outlined in this manual. Salt, sea air, industrial pollution, 4. Remove the spark plug. Turn and high humidity will all contrib- the engine a few times by ute to, corrosion. depressing the kick starter lever. Reinstall the spark plug. How to Help Prevent Corrosion 5. Lubricate all places as 1. Wash your motorcycle fre- instructed in this manual. quently, at least once a month. 6. Perform the INSPECTION Keep your motorcycle as clean BEFORE RIDING as listed in and dry as possible. this manual. 2. Remove foreign material 7. Start the motorcycle as out- deposits. Foreign material lined in this manual. such as chemicals, tar, tree sap, bird droppings and indus- trial fall-out may damage your motorcycle’s finish. Remove these types of deposits as quickly as possible. If these deposits are difficult to wash off, an additional cleaner may be required. Follow the manu- facturer’s directions when using these special cleaners.

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3. Repair finish damage as soon MOTORCYCLE CLEANING as possible Washing the Motorcycle Carefully examine your motor- When washing the motorcycle, cycle for damage to the follow the instructions below: painted surfaces. Should you 1. Remove dirt and mud from the find any chips or scratches in motorcycle with running water. the paint, touch them up You may use a soft sponge or immediately to prevent corro- brush. Do not use hard materi- sion from starting. If the chips als which can scratch the or scratches have gone paint. through to the bare metal, 2. Wash the entire motorcycle have a Suzuki dealer make the with a mild detergent or car repair. wash soap using a sponge or 4. Store your motorcycle in a dry, soft cloth. The sponge or cloth well-ventilated area should be frequently soaked in If you often wash your motor- the soap solution. cycle in the garage or if you frequently park it inside when NOTE: Avoid spraying or allowing wet, your garage may be water to flow over the following damp. The high humidity may places: cause or accelerate corrosion. • Ignition switch A wet motorcycle may corrode • Spark plug even in a heated garage if the • Fuel tank cap ventilation is poor. •Carburetor 5. Cover your motorcycle Exposure to mid-day sun can 3. Once the dirt has been com- cause the colors in paint and pletely removed, rinse off the plastic parts to fade. Covering detergent with running water. your motorcycle with a high- 4. After rinsing, wipe off the quality, “breathable” motorcy- motorcycle with a wet chamois cle cover can help protect the or cloth and allow it to dry in finish from the harmful UV rays the shade. in sunlight, and can reduce the 5. Check carefully for damage to amount of dust and air pollu- painted surfaces. If there is tion reaching the surface. Your any damage, obtain “touch-up” Suzuki dealer can help you paint and “touch-up” the dam- select the right cover for your age. motorcycle.

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Waxing the Motorcycle After washing the motorcycle, waxing is recommended to further protect and beautify the paint. Observe the precautions speci- fied by the wax manufacturer.

INSPECTION AFTER CLEANING For extended life of your motorcy- cle, lubricate according to “GEN- ERAL LUBRICATION” section. WARNING Wet brakes can cause poor braking performance and may lead to an accident.

Avoid a possible accident by expecting longer stopping dis- tances after washing your motorcycle. Apply brakes sev- eral times to let heat dry the brake pads or shoes.

Follow the procedures in the “INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING” section to check your motorcycle for any problems that may have arisen during your last ride.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION

TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED ...... 10-2 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ...... 10-3 LOCATION OF LABELS ...... 10-3

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CONSUMER • Removing or puncturing the air INFORMATION cleaner case, air cleaner cover, baffles, or any other TAMPERING WITH NOISE component which conducts CONTROL SYSTEM intake air. PROHIBITED Whenever replacing parts on your Federal law prohibits the following motorcycle, Suzuki recommends acts or the causing thereof; that you use genuine Suzuki 1. The removal or rendering in- replacement parts or their equiva- operative by any person other lent. than for purposes of mainte- nance, repair, or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate pur- chaser or while it is in use, or 2. The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person.

Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below: • Removing or puncturing the muffler, baffles, header pipes, screen type spark arrester (if equipped) or any other compo- nent which conducts exhaust gases. • Replacing the exhaust system or muffler with a system or muffler not marked with the same model specific code as the code listed on the Motorcy- cle Noise Emission Control Information label, and certified to appropriate EPA noise stan- dards.

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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION LOCATION OF LABELS You need to know the frame and Read and follow all of the warn- engine serial numbers to get title ings labeled on your motorcycle. documents for your motorcycle. Make sure you and your child You also need these numbers to understand all of the labels. Keep help your dealer when you order the labels on your motorcycle. Do parts. not remove them for any reason.

The frame number 1 is stamped on the steering head tube. The engine serial number 2 is stamped on the left side of the assembly.

Write down the serial numbers here for your future reference.

Frame No.:

Engine No.:

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3 WARNING 1 Do not touch hot muffler. WARNING Failure to follow these safety precautions may increase your risk of injury: • Wear a helmet, eye protec- tion, and bright protective clothing. • Off-road use only – do not use on public roads or high- ways. • Slow down on slippery sur- faces, unfamiliar terrain, or when visibility is reduced. • Not recommended for chil- dren under age 7. • Adult supervision required. • Single rider only – weight limit 65 lbs (30 kg). • Do not touch any moving parts or heated areas. • Read owner’s manual care- fully.

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SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS Overall length ...... 1245 mm (49.0 in) Overall width...... 595 mm (23.4 in) Overall height ...... 730 mm (28.7 in) Wheelbase ...... 860 mm (33.9 in) Ground clearance...... 115 mm (4.5 in) Dry mass ...... 38 kg (84 lbs)

ENGINE Type...... Two-stroke, Air-cooled Intake system ...... Piston valve Number of cylinder ...... 1 Stroke ...... 41.0 mm (1.614 in) × 37.8 mm (1.488 in) Displacement...... 49 cm3 (3.0 cu. in) Corrected ...... 5.6 : 1 Carburetor ...... MIKUNI VM12, single Air cleaner ...... Polyurethane foam element Starter system ...... Kick Lubrication system ...... SUZUKI CCI

TRANSMISSION ...... Wet multi-plate, Automatic, Centrifugal type Gearshift pattern ...... 1-down, 1-up Transmission ...... Single-speed constant mesh Primary reduction ratio ...... 2.650 (53/20) Final reduction ratio...... 2.153 (28/13) Gear ratio ...... 2.230 (29/13) Drive chain ...... DID 420, 78 links

CHASSIS Front suspension...... Telescopic, coil spring Rear suspension ...... Swingarm, coil spring Steering angle ...... 45° (right & left) Caster...... 25° 00’ Trail...... 37 mm (1.46 in) Turning radius...... 1.3 m (4.3 ft) Front brake ...... Drum brake Rear brake...... Drum brake Front tire size...... 2.50-10 2PR Rear tire size ...... 2.50-10 2PR

ELECTRICAL Ignition type...... Electronic ignition (CDI) Spark plug ...... NGK BPR4HS or DENSO W14FPR-UL

CAPACITIES Fuel tank...... 2.0 L (0.5 US gal) Engine oil tank...... 0.3 L (0.3 US qt) Transmission oil...... 450 ml (0.5 US qt) JR50_03A.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 12, 2005 5:06 PM JR50_03A.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 12, 2005 5:06 PM

INDEX

A I AIR CLEANER ...... 7-5 IGNITION SYSTEM CHECK ...... 8-3 B INSPECTION AFTER BRAKES...... 7-16 CLEANING ...... 9-5 BREAK-IN ...... 4-2 INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING ...... 4-3 C CARBURETOR ...... 7-10 K CHOKE LEVER...... 3-9 KICK STARTER LEVER...... 3-9 CLOTHING...... 1-4 CORROSION L PREVENTION...... 9-3 LEFT HANDLEBAR...... 3-5 LOCATION OF LABELS...... 10-3 D LOCATION OF PARTS ...... 3-2 DRIVE CHAIN ...... 7-13 M E MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL...... 2-3 SCHEDULE ...... 7-2 ENGINE OIL LEVEL...... 3-8 MODIFICATION ...... 6-3 MOTORCYCLE F CLEANING ...... 9-4 FUEL ...... 2-2 FUEL HOSE...... 7-11 O FUEL SYSTEM CHECK...... 8-2 OPERATING SKILL...... 1-2 FUEL TANK CAP ...... 3-6 FUEL VALVE...... 3-7 P POWER REDUCTION G PLATE ...... 3-11 GEARSHIFT LEVER...... 3-10 POWER REDUCTION GENERAL LUBRICATION..... 7-4 PLATE REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS...... 3-11 PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING TO SERVICE...... 9-3 JR50_03A.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 12, 2005 5:06 PM

R REAR BRAKE PEDAL ...... 3-10 RIGHT HANDLEBAR ...... 3-5

S SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ...... 3-13 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION...... 10-3 SIDE STAND...... 3-10 SPARK ARRESTER...... 7-20 SPARK PLUG ...... 7-8 STARTING A COLD ENGINE...... 5-2 STARTING A WARM ENGINE...... 5-3 STARTING OFF AND SHIFTING...... 5-5 STARTING THE ENGINE ...... 5-2 STOPPING AND PARKING... 5-6

T TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED ...... 10-2 THROTTLE LIMITER ...... 3-5 TIRES...... 7-18 TRANSMISSION OIL .....2-3,7-12

Total page:88 JR50_03A.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 12, 2005 5:06 PM California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain product com- ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when resold or otherwise transferred to a new owner or operator. The manual contains important safety information and instructions which should be read carefully before operating the motorcycle.

This vehicle is not subject to the phased-in emission standards and related requirements for model year 2006 [off-highway motorcycles or all-terrain vehicles] applicable under 40 CFR 1051.

No.1062 JR50 99011-04493-03A 2/1 BLACK 4 mm TK Part No. 99011-04493-03A June, 2005 EN JR50 This owner’s manual contains important safety information. Please read it carefully. OWNER’S MANUAL

JR50 99011-04493-03A Printed in Taiwan DIC184(TDP006) 4 mm WARNING limit 65 lbs (30 kg). Off-road use only – do not – only use Off-road or high- roads use on public ways. on slippery sur- down Slow terrain, or faces, unfamiliar when visibility is reduced. chil- for Not recommended 7. dren under age Adult supervision required. moving any Do not touch parts or heated areas. care- manual Read owner’s fully. Wear a helmet, eye protec- a helmet, eye Wear protective tion, and bright clothing. Single rider only – weight Single rider only • • • • • • • Failure to follow these safety to follow Failure increase your precautions may risk of injury: • 300 TAKATSUKA, HAMAMATSU, JAPAN K6 No.1062 JR50 99011-04493-03A 2/1 No.1062