Chassis - Suzuki RM250 Owner's Service Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING 3-4
CHASSIS
Complaint Possible Cause Remedy
Heavy handling Steering stem nut ove rtightened
Adjust
Steering head bearings damaged or rusted Repla ce
Steering stem distortion
Replace
Front wheel Loose spoke nipples
Adjust
w obbling Wheel distortion
Replace
Front wheel bearing damage Replace
Incorrect tightening axle torque
Retighten
Rear wheel
Loose spoke nipples Adjust
wobbling Wheel distortion Replace
Rear wheel bearing damage Replace
Sw ing arm pivot bearing damage Replace
Incorrect tightening axle torque
Retighten
Incorrect tightening swing arm torque Retighten
Soft front Weakened spring Replace
suspension
low
oil level Replenish
Lo w fork oil viscosity Replace
Damping force maladjustment Adjust
Damping valve malfunction Replace
Standard spring too soft · Use optional spring
Hard front High fork oi l level
Adjust
suspension High fork oil viscosity Replace
Damping force maladjustment Adjust
Inner tube distortion Replace
Soft rear Weakened spring Replace
suspension Damping force maladjustment Adjust
Low gas pressure Adjust
Standard spring too soft • Use optional spring
Hard rear Damping force maladjustment Ad just
suspension Damper rod distortion Replace
Rear suspension pivoting portion out of grease Lubricate
Standard spring too hard
·Use optional spring
Poor braking Brake pads worn Replace
Improper ai r bleeding Bleed air
Dirty pads and disc Clean
Brake fluid leak Repair
Brake noise Brake pads worn Replace
Brake disc worn Replace
Dirty brake pads and disc Clean
• An optional sprin g is available at your SUZUKI dealer.