1978-1979 Emission Limits; 1980 Emission Limits - Suzuki GS850G Service Manual

EMISSION CONTROL AND REGULATIONS
REGULATION
On
February
4, 1977
Federal Emission Regulations for motorcycles took affect. All motorcycles
produced after January 1, 1978 must meet specific emission limits. This act establishes
three
categories of motorcycles and
an
emission level far each category. The categaries are a s folIows:
50
cc-
170 cc
17
1 CC-749 cc
740 cc-Larger
The emission
limits for motorcycles produced
d u r i n g
I978 and I979 are
as follows:
1978-1 979 EMISSTON LIMITS
i s
(HC) Categories H ~ ~ d r o c a r b o ~
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
- -
50
CC-
I70 cc
5.0 Grams/Kilo~
17 GramsJKilornc~er
(R.0 Grams/Mile)
r
(23.4 GrarnsJMire)
1-71 cc-749cc
*5.0- 14.0 Grarns/Kilometcr 17 GramsJKilomctcr
(8.0-22.5 Ciram~JMile)
(27.4 Grams/Mile)
750 cc-1-arges 17 Grams/Kilometer
(27.4
Grams/Mile)
1
*
Dependent upon displaccrnen
t .
The emission limits for 1980 are more restrictive tnan
the
prevlous two model years.
1
hese limits
are
as
follows:
1980 EMISSION LIMITS
Categories Hydrocarbons (HC)
Carbon Monoxide (C0)
-
All motorcycles 5.0 Gram$/Kilon~eser
12 Grams/Kilomcter
50
cc-
Larger
(8.0 Grarn~JMiIe) (19.3 GramrJMile)
j
This
reguIation
affects all motorcycles licensable for
highway
operation. This definition of
highway-approved motorcycles
covers
motorcycles equipped with a headlight, taillight
and
stop light
and which have an engine displacement larger t l ~ a n SO cc.
All
testing and certification
of emission-controlled motorcycles
will
be performed
'by
Suzuki Motor
Company in compliance with the E.B.A.
testing
regulations. Motorcycle dealers are not r e ~ u i r e d to
- .
certify
emission levels on
any
mo~orcycle.
This regulation provides for fines of up to $10,000
per
motorcycle far individuals who alter, render
inoperative or improperly service emission-controlled motorcycles. I t is
essential
that the individual
serv.icing this
emission-con
t
rolled
motorcycle review thoroughly the correct service
procedures
discussed
in this manual. Under n o
circumstances
should the service
procedures be deviated
from
nor
adjustments
made which are
not
in accordance with the factory specifications.