Chassis - Suzuki VL125 Service Manual

9-6 SERVICING INFORMATION

CHASSIS

Complaint
Steering is heavy.
Handlebar wobbles.
Front wheel wobbles.
Front suspension too
soft.
Front suspension too
stiff.
Front suspension too
noisy.
Rear wheel wobbles.
Rear suspension too
soft.
Rear suspension too
stiff.
Rear suspension too
noisy.
Symptom and possible causes
1. Overtightened steering stem nut.
2. Broken bearing in steering stem.
3. Distorted steering stem.
4. Low tire pressure.
1. Loss of balance between right and left front forks.
2. Distorted front fork.
3. Distorted front axle.
4. Twisted tire.
1. Distorted wheel rim.
2. Worn front wheel bearing.
3. Defective or incorrect tire.
4. Loose front axle nut.
5. Incorrect fork oil level.
1. Weak spring.
2. Insufficient fork oil.
1. Excessively viscous fork oil.
2. Excessive fork oil.
1. Insufficient fork oil.
2. Loose front suspension fastener.
1. Distorted wheel rim.
2. Worn rear wheel bearing.
3. Defective or incorrect tire.
4. Worn swingarm bearing.
5. Loose rear axle nut.
6. Loose rear suspension fastener.
1. Weak rear shock absorber spring.
2. Rear shock absorber leaks oil.
3. Improper suspension setting.
1. Improper suspension setting.
2. Bent rear shock absorber shaft.
3. Worn swingarm bearing and rear suspension related
bearing.
1. Loose rear suspension fastener.
2. Worn swingarm bearing and rear suspension related
bearing.
Remedy
Adjust.
Replace.
Replace.
Regulate.
Adjust or replace.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Adjust.
Replace.
Check level and add.
Replace.
Check level and drain.
Check level and add.
Tighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Tighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Adjust.
Adjust.
Replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Replace.