Engine Stalling; Motorcycle Cleaning; Windshield Cleaning/Waxing The Motorcycle; Inspection After Cleaning - Suzuki GSX1300R Owner's Manual

ENGINE STALLING

MOTORCYCLE
CLEANING
the fuel tank.
2. If the fuel injection indicator dis-
Washing the Motorcycle
plays "Fl", showing signs of trouble
When washing the motorcycle, follow
in the fuel injection system, take
the instruction below:
your machine to an authorized
Suzuki dealer. Refer to the "IN-
STRUMENT PANEL' section for fuel
injection system indicator explana-
tion.
3. Check the ignition system for inter-
2. Wash the entire motorcycle with a
mittent spark.
4. Check the idle speed. If necessary,
adjust it using a tachometer. The
correct idle speed is 1050 - 1250
NOTE: Avoid spraying or allowing
water to flow over the following places:
3. Once the dirt has been completely
4. After rinsing, wipe off the motor-
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5. Check carefully for damage to
motorcycle with running water. You
may use a soft sponge or brush. Do
not use hard materials which can
scratch the paint.
Windshield Cleaning
mild detergent or car wash soap
Clean the windshield with a soft cloth
using a sponge or soft cloth. The
and warm water with a mild detergent.
sponge or cloth should be fre-
If scratched, polish with a commer-
quently soaked in the soap solution.
cially available plastic polish. Replace
the windshield if it becomes scratched
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or discolored so as to obstruct view.
When replacing the windshield, use a
Radiator and oil cooler fins can be
Suzuki replacement windshield.
damaged by spraying high pres-
sure water on them.
Cleaning with any alkaline or
Do not spray high pressure water
strong acid cleaner, gasoline, brake
on the radiator and oil cooler fins.
fluid, or any other solvent will dam-
age the windshield.
Clean only with a soft cloth and
Ignition switch
warm water with a mild detergent.
Spark plugs
Fuel tank cap
Fuel injection system
Brake master cylinders
Air intake duct
Clutch master cylinder
removed, rinse off the detergent
with running water.
cycle with a wet chamoise or cloth
and allow it to dry in the shade.
Waxing the Motorcycle
painted surfaces. If there is any After washing the motorcycle, waxing
damage, obtain "touch-up" paint and polishing are recommended to
and "touch-up" the damage follow- further protect and beautify the paint.
ing the procedure below. • Only use waxes and polishes of
a. Clean all damaged spots and good quality.
allow them to dry. • When using waxes and polishes,
b. Stir the paint and "touch-up" the observe the precautions specified
damaged spots lightly with a by the manufacturers.
c. Allow the paint to dry completely.

Inspection after Cleaning

For extended life of your motorcycle,
lubricate according to "LUBRICATION
POINTS" section.
Wet brakes can cause poor brak-
ing performance and may lead to
an accident.
Avoid a possible accident by ex-
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pecting longer stopping distances
after washing your motorcycle.
Apply brakes several times to let
heat dry the brake pads or shoes.
Follow the procedures in the "INSPEC-
TION BEFORE RIDING" section to
check your motorcycle for any prob-
lems that may have arisen during your
last ride.
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