Break-In Procedures; Cylinder Identification; Brake And Clutch Fluid; Front Fork Oil - Suzuki Katana 1100 Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-2
BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
Specification and classification: DOT4
WARNING:
• Since the brake system of this motorcycle is filled with a glycol-based brake fluid by the manufacturer,
do not use or mix different types of fluid such as silicone-based and petroleum-based fluid for refilling
the system, otherwise serious damage will result.
• Do not use any brake fluid taken from old or used or unsealed containers.
• Never re-use brake fulid left over from the previous servicing and stored for a long period.
FRONT FORK OIL
Use fork oil
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BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
During manufacture only the best possible materials are used and all machined parts are finished to a
very high standard but it is still necessary to allow the moving parts to "BREAK-IN" before subjecting the
engine to maximum stresses. The future performance and reliability of the engine depends on the care
and restraint exercise during its early life. The general rules are as follows.
• Keep to these break-in engine speed limits:.
Intial 800 km (500 miles): Below 4000 r/min
Up to 1600 km (1000 miles): Below 6000 r/min
Over 1600 km (1 OOOmiles): Below 11300 r/min
• Upon reaching an odometer reading of 1600 km (1000 miles) you can subject the motorcycle to full
throttle operation.
However, do not exceed 11300 r/min at any time.
CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
The four cylinders of this engine are identified as No.1, No.2, NO.3 and No.4 cylinder, as counted from
left to right. (as viewed by the rider on the seat)