Suzuki Outboard Cowling Graphics, Emblems, Labels

Suzuki Cowling Graphics, Emblems, Labels - Resources & Information

PartsVu.com is proud to offer a broad selection of Suzuki Outboard Cowling Graphics, Emblems, and Labels to match the exact specifications of your Suzuki outboard motor. Our factory-matched decals and accessories are perfect for replacing faded or peeling graphics, or customizing your Suzuki outboard. 

In addition to providing Suzuki Outboard Cowling Graphics, Emblems, and Labels, PartsVu is also proud to help boaters by providing helpful resources for Suzuki outboard motors:

• Suzuki Outboard Engine Oil Capacities & Oil Filter Chart
• Suzuki Outboard Engine Gear Lube Capacity Chart
• Suzuki Outboard 100-Hour Service Checklist
• Suzuki Outboard Season Breakout Guide

Suzuki Outboard Cowling Graphics, Emblems, and Labels FAQ

How do I protect the exterior my Suzuki outboard motor?

For the exterior of your Suzuki Outboard Engine and Suzuki Cowling, Graphics, Emblems, and Labels, cover these surfaces with anti-corrosion products like Corrosion Guard. This rust inhibitor forms a water-resistant barrier on both painted and unpainted surfaces. We recommend using it at every service interval with a liberal application to all metal engine surfaces. You can also use it on outdrives, lower units, and power trim motors.

The marine environment is one of the harshest on the planet. This is why protecting your boat from corrosion is extremely important. For premium defense against rust, we highly recommend this product.

Also, PartsVu carries Suzuki Marine Spray Paint. The durable enamel coating of these Suzuki spray paint products, in factory-matched colors, provide excellent coverage against the elements. Everything you need to restore or customize your cowling cover.

Suzuki marine spray paints are high-quality, factory-matched spray paint for touch-ups or full overcoat application. This durable enamel coating provides good performance in the rigors of the marine environment. As is the case with any painting task, surface preparation is very important. Note that paint may fade over time on an outboard motor exposed to the elements over time, so the factory-fresh color supplied in this can may not match older paint exactly. Therefore, the application area may need to be larger to provide for proper blending of the color.

Are Suzuki Outboard Motor Covers worth the investment?

We get it. Suzuki outboard motor covers are yet another thing you are told you need to buy for your engine. But is this investment necessary? This area is subjective in some ways, but in other ways, it is not.

One issue is cosmetic. Do you want your Suzuki outboard’s cowling to look new and shiny for as long as possible? Yet another issue is not cosmetic but is part of your overall effort to maintain your engine. Your Suzuki’s cowling is like the skin on your body. Just as our skin does a great job of protecting our body’s systems, your cowling protects its own precious cargo—your engine.

Just as our skin takes a lot of abuse—sun damage, cuts, bruises, environmental contamination—so does your cowling. In the southern states, UV rays are especially intense. For example, boats and engines alike spend a lot of time baking nearly year-round in the Florida sun. In the northern states, boats may not be exposed for as many months of the year and the UV rays might not be quite as strong, but a lot of damage can still be done. There’s also the issue of Suzuki outboard stickers, Suzuki outboard decals, and Suzuki labels peeling due to UV exposure, creating an unsightly appearance and reducing the resale value of your motor. 

Another source of harm is trailering. If you trailer your boat, your cowling is likely to be struck by stones, rocks, and other road debris as you tool down the highway. Scratches and dings are the low end of the damage—cracks and punctures in your Suzuki cowling are more serious.

Finally, environmental elements like saltwater spray or acid rain could collide with your cowling at some point. Suzuki outboard cowling covers do not eliminate all of these problems, but they sure do help a great deal.

Suzuki engine covers are made of durable SurLast solution-dyed polyester fabric. SurLast fabric offers strong protection against the harsh marine environment. The fabric is nonabrasive; water-resistant; and resistant to UV rays, mold, and mildew. Suzuki outboard engine covers are also designed to perfectly fit your specific Suzuki outboard engine model.

Given this information, we think it is best to calculate the risk-reward ratio of investing in a Suzuki outboard motor cover and go from there.

• Cost of Suzuki outboard motor covers: $35 to $152, depending on engine size
• Cost of a new Suzuki cowling assembly: $300 to $1,900
• Cost of refurbishing and repainting a Suzuki cowling: $350 to $750
• Cost of Marine Spray Paint: About $21 to $45, depending on engine size
• Cost of Suzuki OEM replacement decals and labels: $62 to $130

So, you be the judge. We believe Suzuki outboard motor covers are well worth the cost to protect your outboard when it is not in use, but you will come to your own conclusion.

Proper Suzuki maintenance requires genuine Suzuki outboard parts and products – PartsVu is happy to help.

How do I perform a 100-hour service on my Suzuki outboard engine?

To ensure proper engine function, it’s always best to service your Suzuki outboard engine every 100 hours after the initial break-in period (first 10 hours) and after the first maintenance interval (at 20 hours). 

The following is a Suzuki outboard 100-hour service checklist to help you service your engine properly:

If you want a more in-depth explanation of how to perform a 100-hour service on a Suzuki outboard engine, read our blog “Suzuki Outboard 100-Hour Service Checklist”. 

To make engine maintenance even easier, PartsVu has a wide selection of Suzuki outboard engine 100-hour service kits available. They’re pre-assembled with everything you need to keep your boat happy and healthy every 100 hours.

Is winterizing my Suzuki outboard engine important?

Properly winterizing your Suzuki outboard engine is the best way to prevent damage during the offseason from both lack of use and cold winter temperatures — depending on where you live. It also helps you with a smooth start to the beginning of next season.

There are six basic steps to a proper winterization of your Suzuki outboard engine:

• Thoroughly flush your engine with fresh water
• Stabilize the entire fuel system with fuel stabilizers
• Fog your engine
• Change the spark plugs
• Change the lower unit oil
• Disconnect your lead acid batteries
• Cover your engine with a fitted Suzuki outboard cover

With your engine properly winterized, there shouldn’t be any harmful debris or materials in the engine components that can cause damage over the off-season months. Plus, with new spark plugs, oil, and fluids, your Suzuki outboard should start up right away when boating season starts in the spring or Summer.

For a more in-depth look at how to winterize your Suzuki outboard engine, take a look at “How To Winterize a 4-Stroke Suzuki Outboard Motor” from the PartsVu Xchange. And of course, you can find all the winterization products you need at PartsVu.com to simplify the process.