Serial Number Location; Modification; Safe Riding Recommendation For Motorcycle Riders - Suzuki GSF1250 Owner's Manual

MODIFICATION
Modification of the motorcycle, or
removal of original equipment may
render the vehicle unsafe or illegal.
SAFE RIDING RECOMMENDATION
FOR MOTORCYCLE RIDERS
Motorcycle riding is great fun and an
exciting sport. Motorcycle riding also
requires that some extra precautions
be taken to ensure the safety of the
rider and passenger. These precau-
tions are:
WEAR A HELMET
Motorcycle safety equipment starts
with a quality helmet. One of the most
serious injuries that can happen is a
head injury. ALWAYS wear a properly
approved helmet. You should also
wear suitable eye protection.
RIDING APPAREL
Loose, fancy clothing can be uncom-
fortable and unsafe when riding your
motorcycle. Choose good quality
motorcycle riding apparel when riding
your motorcycle.
INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING
Review thoroughly the instructions in
the "INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING"
section of this manual. Do not forget
to perform an entire safety inspection
to ensure the safety of the rider and
its passenger.
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH
THE MOTORCYCLE .
Your riding skill and your mechanical
knowledge form the foundation for
safe riding practices. We suggest that
you practice riding your motorcycle in
a non-traffic situation until you are
thoroughly familiar with your machine
and its controls. Remember practice
makes perfect.
KNOW YOUR LIMITS
Ride within the boundaries of your
own skill at all times. Knowing these
limits and staying within.them will help
you to avoid accidents.
BE EXTRA SAFETY CONSCIOUS
ON BAD WEATHER DAYS
Riding on bad weather days, espe-
cially wet ones, requires extra cau-
tion. Braking distances double on a
rainy day. Stay off the painted surface
marks, manhole covers and greasy
appearing areas as they can be espe-
cially slippery. Use extreme caution at
railway crossings and on metal grat-
ings and bridges. Whenever in doubt
about road condition, slow down!
RIDE DEFENSIVELY
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
The most common type of motorcycle
accident occurs when a car traveling
towards a motorcycle turns round cor-
ner in front of the motorcyclist. Ride
defensively. Wise motorcyclist uses a
strategy of assuming they are invisible
to other drivers, even in broad day-
light. Wear bright, reflecting clothing.
Turn on the headlight and taillight
every time even on a bright, sunny
day to attract driver's attention. Do not
ride in another driver's blind spot.
The frame and/or engine serial num-
bers are used to register the motorcy-
cle. They are also used to assist your
dealer when ordering parts or refer-
ring to special service information.
The frame number
CD
is stamped on
the steering head tube. The engine
serial number @ is stamped on the
crankcase assembly.
Please write down the numbers in the
boxes provided below for your future
reference.
I
Frame number:
I
Engine number:
1-4
1-5