Rear Suspension; Wheels And Tires; Tire Pressure; Wheel Rim - Suzuki RM250 Owner's Service Manual

REAR SUSPENSION

• Move the rear suspension up and down several times and
inspect for smooth movement.
• Inspect for damage and oil leaks.
• Inspect the bolts and nuts for tightness.
• Inspect that the rear suspension has play or binds by moving
the swingarm up and down, and right and left.

WHEELS AND TIRES

TIRE PRESSURE

• Inspect front and rear tire pressure.
 Tire pressure (cold):
70 – 110 kPa (0.7 – 1.1 kgf/cm

WHEEL RIM

• Inspect the wheel and tires for damage.
• Inspect the wheel bearings for rattles. Replace the bearings if
necessary. (14-4)
• Measure the wheel rim runout with the dial gauge.
 Service Limit: 2.0 mm (0.08 in) ... axial and radial
 09900-20607: Dial gauge (1/100 mm)

SPOKE NIPPLE

• Inspect the spokes for tension by grasping the spoke nipples.
Retighten the spoke nipples with a spoke nipple wrench so as
all spokes have same tension.
 Spoke nipple: 4 N·m (0.4 kgf-m, 3.0 lb-ft)
2 , 10 – 16 psi)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-21