Throttle Cable Play; Engine Idle Speed - Suzuki DR 125 Service Manual

2-8 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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Before using a spark plug wrench, carefully turn the
spark plug by finger into the threads of the cylinder
head to prevent damage.
• Tighten the spark plug to the using the special tool.
# 09930-10121: Spark plug wrench set

THROTTLE CABLE PLAY

Inspect initially at 1 month and every 6 months there-
after.
Throttle cable play A should be 2.0 – 4.0 mm (0.08 – 0.16 in) as
measured at throttle grip when turning the throttle grip lightly. If
the play A is incorrect, adjust it as follows:
• Loosen the locknut 1 and turn the adjuster 2 in or out until
the specified play is obtained.
• Tighten the locknut 1 while holding the adjuster 2.
$ Throttle cable play A A A A : 2.0 – 4.0 mm (0.08 ± 0.16 in)
%
After the adjustment is completed, check that handle-
bars movement does not raise the engine idle speed
and that the throttle grip returns smoothly and auto-
matically.

ENGINE IDLE SPEED

Inspect initially at 1 month and every 6 months there-
after.
• Adjust the throttle cable play. (See above.)
• Warm up the engine.
NOTE:
Make this adjustment when the engine is hot.
• Start the engine, turn the throttle stop screw 1 and set the
engine idle speed as follows.
$ Engine idle speed: 1 600 – 1 800 r/min
0.6 – 0.8 mm
(0.024 – 0.031 in)