Fuel And Oil Recommendation; Fuel; Engine Oil; Brake Fluid - Suzuki FL125S Service Manual

FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATION

FUEL

Gasoline used should be graded 91 octane (Research Method) or higher. Unleaded gasoline is recom-
mended.

ENGINE OIL

Oil quality is a major contributor to your engine's performance
and life. Always select good quality engine oil. Use oil with API
classification of SF/SG or SH/SJ with JASO classification MA.
SUZUKI recommends the use of SAE 10W-40 engine oil. If SAE
10W-40 engine oil is not available, select an alternative. accord-
ing to the right chart.

BRAKE FLUID

Specification and classification: DOT 4
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Since the brake system of this motorcycle is filled with a glycol-based brake fluid by the manu-
facturer, 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 fluid left over from a previous servicing, which has been stored for a long
period.

FRONT FORK OIL

Use SUZUKI FORK OIL SS-08 or an equivalent fork oil.

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
exercised during its early life. Refer to the following throttle position recommendations.
• Keep to these break-in throttle positions:
Initial 800 km: Less than 1/2 throttle
Up to 1 600 km: Less than 3/4 throttle
• Upon reaching an odometer reading of 1 600 km you can subject the motorcycle to full throttle operation
for short periods of time.
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