If the motorcycle is to be left unused for extended period of time for winter storage or any other reason, the machine needs special servicing requiring appropriate materials, equipment and skill. For this reason, Suzuki recommends that you trust this maintenance work to your Suzuki dealer. If you need to service the machine for storage yourself, follow the general guidelines below.

Motorcycle

Clean the entire motorcycle. Place the motorcycle on the side stand on a firm, flat surface where it will not fall over.

Fuel

• Fill the fuel tank to the top with fuel mixed with the amount of gasoline stabilizer recommended by the stabilizer manufacturer.
• Run the engine for a few minutes until the stabilized gasoline fills the fuel injection system.

Engine

• Remove the spark plugs. Pour one tablespoon of motor oil into each spark plug hole. Reinstall the spark plugs and crank the engine a few times.
• Drain the engine oil thoroughly and refill the crankcase with fresh engine oil all the way up to the filler hole.

Battery

• Remove the battery from the motorcycle. NOTE: Be sure to remove the negative terminal first and then remove the positive terminal.
• Clean the outside of the battery with a mild detergent and remove any corrosion from the terminals and wiring harness connections.
• Store the battery in a room above freezing.

Tyres

Inflate the tyres to the normal specifications.

External

• Spray all vinyl and rubber parts with rubber preservative.
• Spray the unpainted surfaces with rust preventative.
• Coat the painted surfaces with car wax.

Procedure During Storage

Once a month, recharge the battery with a specified charging rate of 1.8A x 5 to 10 hours.

Procedure For Returning To Service

1. Clean the entire motorcycle.
2. Reinstall the battery. NOTE: Be sure to connect the positive terminal first and then connect the negative terminal.
3. Remove the spark plugs. Turn the engine a few times by putting the transmission in top gear and turning the rear wheel. Reinstall the spark plugs.
4. Drain the engine oil thoroughly. Replace the oil filter with a new one and pour fresh oil as outlined in the Owner's manual.
5. Adjust the pressure of tires as described in the TYRES section of your Owner's manual.
6. Lubricate all places as instructed in the Owner's manual.
7. Do the "Inspection Before Riding" as listed in the Owner's manual.