Suzuki JR50 User manual

99011-04493-03A
JR50
Part No. 99011-04493-03A
June, 2005 EN
TK
K6
JR50
Printed in Taiwan
300 TAKATSUKA, HAMAMATSU, JAPAN
OWNER’S MANUAL
This owner’s manual contains
important safety information.
Please read it carefully.
WARNING
Failure to follow these safety
precautions may increase your
risk of injury:
• Wear a helmet, eye protec-
tion, and bright protective
clothing.
• Off-road use only – do not
use on public roads or high-
ways.
• Slow down on slippery sur-
faces, unfamiliar terrain, or
when visibility is reduced.
• Not recommended for chil-
dren under age 7.
• Adult supervision required.
• Single rider only – weight
limit 65 lbs (30 kg).
• Do not touch any moving
parts or heated areas.
• Read owner’s manual care-
fully.
No.1062 JR50 99011-04493-03A 2/1 DIC184(TDP006) 4 mm

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the
motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when resold
or otherwise transferred to a new owner or operator. The
manual contains important safety information and instructions
which should be read carefully before operating the motorcycle.
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain product com-
ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
This vehicle is not subject to the phased-in emission standards
and related requirements for model year 2006 [off-highway
motorcycles or all-terrain vehicles] applicable under 40 CFR
1051.
No.1062 JR50 99011-04493-03A 2/1 BLACK 4 mm

IMPORTANT
WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE
Please read this manual and fol-
low its instructions carefully. To
emphasize special information,
the symbol and the words
WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE
have special meanings. Pay spe-
cial attention to the messages
highlighted by these signal words:
NOTE: Indicates special informa-
tion to make maintenance easier
or instructions clearer.
WARNINGs and CAUTIONs are
arranged like this:
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard
that could result in death or
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard
that could result in motorcycle
damage.
 WARNING-or-CAUTION
The first part will describe a
POTENTIAL HAZARD and
WHAT CAN HAPPEN if you
ignore the WARNING or CAU-
TION.
The second part will describe
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD.
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FOREWORD
Motorcycling is one of the most
exhilarating sports and to ensure
your youngster’s riding enjoy-
ment. You and your youngster
should become thoroughly famil-
iar with the information presented
in this Owner’s Manual before
your youngster rides the motorcy-
cle.
The proper care and maintenance
that your motorcycle requires is
outlined in this manual. By follow-
ing these instructions explicitly
you will ensure a long trouble-free
operating life for your motorcycle.
Your authorized Suzuki dealer
has experienced technicians that
are trained to provide your
machine with the best possible
service with the right tools and
equipment.
All information, illustrations, pho-
tographs and specifications con-
tained in this manual are based
on the latest product information
available at the time of publica-
tion. Due to improvements or
other changes, there may be
some discrepancies in this man-
ual. Suzuki reserves the right to
make production changes at any
time, without notice and without
incurring any obligation to make
the same or similar changes to
motorcycles previously built or
sold.
It is important that this manual
remain with the motorcycle when
you sell it. The next owner will
need this manual also. Store the
owner’s manual with your motor-
cycle.
Review the “Parents, Youngsters
and Off-Highway Motorcycles”
handbook supplied with this
owner’s manual (for owner’s in
U.S.A.). This special handbook
contains a variety of safety tips,
helpful hints, and practice exer-
cise that can increase your
youngster’s riding enjoyment and
safety.
Suzuki Motor Corporation
believes in conservation and pro-
tection of Earth’s natural
resources. To that end, we
encourage every vehicle owner to
recycle, trade in, or properly dis-
pose of, as appropriate, used
motor oil, coolant, and other flu-
ids: batteries, and tires.
© COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR
CORPORATION 2005
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IMPORTANT ADVICE TO
PARENTS
This motorcycle is designed for
use only as follows:
• Read this owner’s manual
carefully.
• Off-road use only – Not for use
on public roads.
• Single rider only – Weight
limit 30 kg (65 pounds).
• Not recommended for children
under age 7.
• Parental supervision required
during operation.
• Parent and rider to perform
daily inspection before riding –
refer to applicable sections of
this owner’s manual.
• Observe periodic maintenance
requirements outlined in this
owner’s manual.
• Do not touch any moving parts
or heated areas such as the
engine, the drive chain and
exhaust system.
• Rider must always wear a hel-
met, eye protection (goggles
or face shield) and protective
clothing (gloves, leather or
heavy cloth pants, long-sleeve
shirt or jacket, boots that fit
over the ankle).
• Rider must always ride safely
and be thoughtful of others.
• Drain the fuel tank and carbu-
retor of fuel prior to transport-
ing the motorcycle.
Your Suzuki JR50 was designed
for use by children, but this
owner’s manual is written for the
adult who will be supervising the
children. Suzuki strongly recom-
mends, therefore, that you review
this entire manual with your child.
Carefully explain the instructions
requirements, and warnings this
manual contains so your child can
understand them. Question your
child as you go through the man-
ual to make sure he or she under-
stand what you are saying. It is
your responsibility to ensure that
this motorcycle is properly and
safely ridden and maintained.
Children differ in skills, strength
and judgement, and some chil-
dren may not be able to operate
youth-size motorcycles safely. You
should always supervise your
child’s use of the motorcycle. Per-
mit continued use only if you
determine that the child has the
ability to operate the motorcycle
safely. Note that children can
become so excited and impatient
that they forget the importance of
safety precautions.
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Tips for supervising the young
rider.
Your child’s safety depends on
your commitment to take the time
necessary to fully educate him or
her on the proper operation of the
JR50. Remember that proper
instruction before your child
begins to ride is as important as
proper instruction and supervision
during riding.
Wear protective gear.
A helmet is the most important
piece of gear to wear off-highway,
where visibility and trail conditions
can vary greatly from section to
section and season to season.
These changes are sometimes
unpredictable, and can cause
even an experienced rider to have
an accident. Helmets do not
reduce essential vision or hear-
ing.
Generally, helmets do not cause
or intensify injury if the rider
crashes. Helmets simply help
your child’s skull protect his or her
intelligence, memory, personality,
and life.
Your child’s eyesight is equally
valuable. Wearing eye protection
can help keep his or her vision
unblurred by the wind and help
shield his or her eyes from
branches and airborne matter like
bugs, dirt, or pebbles kicked up by
tires. Have your child wear a hel-
met and eye protection every time
he or she rides.
WARNING
Allowing a child to operate this
motorcycle without adult
supervision can be hazardous.
Without supervision, the child
may ride beyond his or her abil-
ities and lose control of the
motorcycle.
Never let your child ride a
motorcycle without close adult
supervision. Take action if your
child begins to ride beyond his
or her abilities. Introduce new
riding areas slowly and make
sure the riding area matches
your child’s skill level.
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Outfit your child in proper clothing
when he or she rides. Avoid loose
clothes or scarves, which could
get caught in moving parts. Abra-
sion injuries can be minimized by
wearing protective clothing includ-
ing gloves, strong boots that fit
over the ankle, long pants, and
long sleeve shirt or jacket. Experi-
enced riders often wear a kidney
belt and chest or back protector
for additional comfort and protec-
tion.
Getting to know the JR50.
Your child should become com-
pletely familiar with the names
and functions of all controls. Let
the young rider sit on the bike,
with the engine off, and ask him or
her to operate specific controls.
Demonstrate proper operation of
the controls. Ask the child to apply
the brakes, operate the engine
stop switch, shift lever, etc. Prac-
tice this exercise until the child
can operate all the controls with-
out hesitation and without looking
at them.
SUZUKI recommends first use of
the motorcycle in a safe, flat open
area so the rider can become
familiar with the controls, opera-
tion, and handling characteristics
of the motorcycle.
Go over the INSPECTION
BEFORE RIDING section with
your child until he or she knows all
the items that should be checked
and how they should be checked.
Give examples of things to look
for. Before each use, an adult
should perform an inspection with
the rider.
Starting off and stopping.
To help your child develop confi-
dence, he or she should PRAC-
TICE FIRST WITH THE ENGINE
OFF, as follows:
1. Have your child sit on the bike
while you balance and push he
motorcycle from behind.
2. As you push the bike, instruct
your child to operate the con-
trols, as described above. The
child should be looking straight
ahead, not down at the con-
trols.
Practice with the engine off until
your child gets the feel of using
the controls without hesitation and
without looking at them. Then
start the engine and have your
child practice starting off, shifting
into Drive, riding in a straight line
and coming to a complete stop.
Walk alongside the motorcycle.
Watch closely to make sure the
rider:
1. Operates the throttle smoothly
to start moving gradually.
2. Releases the throttle then
applies the front and rear
brakes evenly and shifts to
neutral when stopping.
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Practice this exercise until your
child can start off, accelerate, and
stop correctly and with confi-
dence. Slowly introduce new
maneuvers into this routine as the
child becomes more comfortable
with the motorcycle, such as turn-
ing and stopping quickly on your
signal.
Inspect the machine before
riding.
Review the instructions in the
“INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING”
section of this manual. Perform an
entire pre-ride inspection with
your child before heading out on
the trail. Spending a few minutes
preparing the machine for a ride
can help prevent accidents due to
mechanical failure or costly,
inconvenient breakdowns.
Specific additional safety items to
be considered include:
• Supervise operation of this
motorcycle AT ALL TIMES.
• Do not allow the rider to oper-
ate the motorcycle beyond his
riding ability.
• Use of the motorcycle should
be controlled by the parents in
relation to the rider’s age (not
recommended for children
under 7 years old), physique,
and operating intelligence and
maturity.
• Beware of hazardous situa-
tions and instruct the rider to
beware of hazardous situa-
tions.
• Before first use of the motorcy-
cle, read this owner’s manual
carefully to become familiar
with the features, and safety
and maintenance require-
ments of the motorcycle,
instruct and review these items
with rider.
Remember: With your help and
supervision, your child can
become a skilled rider.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
INSTRUCTING THE YOUNG RIDER
FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATION
CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS
BREAK-IN AND INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING
RIDING TIPS
ACCESSORY USE AND MOTORCYCLE LOADING
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
STORAGE PROCEDURE AND APPEARANCE CARE
CONSUMER INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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