Inspection And Maintenance - Suzuki VS1400 Owner's Manual

Following another vehicle
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closely can lead
to a collision. As vehicle speeds increase, stop­
ping distance increases progressively.
Be sure you have a safe stopping distance
between you and the vehicle in front of you.
5. Park the motorcycle on a firm, flat sur ­
face where it will not fall over.
A hot muffler can burn you. The muffler will be
hot enough to burn you lor some time after
stoppIng the engine.
Park the motorcycle where pedestrians or chil­
dren are not likely to touch the muffler.
NOTE: If the motorcycle is to be parked on'
the side stand on
a
slight slope, the fron l
end of the motorcycle should face "up" the
incline to avoid rolling forward off the side
stand. You may leave the motorcycle in 1s
gear to help prevent it from rolling off th
side stand. Return to neutral before starlin
engine.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the "OFF"
position.
7. Turn the handlebars all the way to the
left and lock the steering for security.
8. Remove the keys.
9. Turn the fuel valve lever to the "OF
position.
NOTE: If an optional anti-theft lock such
a
U-shape lock, brake disc lock and chain i
used to avoid theft, be sure to remove anti
theft lock before moving the motorcycle.
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INSPECTION' AND MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE..............................................................................6-2
MAINTENANCE CHART .....................................................................................6-4
TOOLS .....................................................•.................................
LUBRICATION POINTS ............................................................
BATTERy.................................................................................. .
AI RCLEANER ...........................................................................
SPARK PLUGS..........................................................................
ENGINE OIL ..................... ....................................................
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CARBURETOR ............................................................... ...........
CLUTCH .....................................................................................
FINAL GEAR OIL.......................................................................
BRAKES ................................................................................... .
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SPOKE NIPPLETIGHTNESS ...........................................................................6·40
TIRES ................................................................................................................. 6-41
SIDE STANDIIGNITION INTERLOCK
SWITCH ................................................6-44
FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL .............................................................................. 6-45
REAR WHEEL REMOVAL ................................................................................ 6-48
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT ......................................................................... 6·50
FUSES/OUTPUT TERMINAL ............................................................................ 6-56
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