Suzuki RM250 Owner's Service Manual page 44

CHASSIS
Complaint
Heavy handling
Front wheel wobbling
Rear wheel wobbling
Soft front suspension
Hard front suspension High fork oil level
Soft rear suspension
Hard rear suspension
Poor braking
Brake noise
* An optional spring is available at your SUZUKI dealer.
Possible Cause
Steering stem nut overtightened
Steering head bearings damaged or rusted
Steering stem distortion
Loose spoke nipples
Wheel distortion
Front wheel bearing damage
Incorrect axle tightening torque
Loose spoke nipples
Wheel distortion
Rear wheel bearing damage
Swingarm pivot bearing damage
Incorrect axle tightening torque
Incorrect swingarm tightening torque
Weakened spring
Low oil level
Low fork oil viscosity
Damping force maladjustment
Damping valve malfunction
Standard spring too soft
High fork oil viscosity
Damping force maladjustment
Damping valve malfunction
Inner tube distortion
Standard spring too hard
Weakened spring
Damping force maladjustment
Low gas pressure
Standard spring too soft
Damping force maladjustment
Damper rod distortion
Rear suspension pivoting portion out of grease
Standard spring too hard
Brake pads worn
Improper air bleeding
Dirty pads and disc
Brake fluid leak
Brake pads worn
Brake disc worn
Dirty brake pads and disc
TROUBLESHOOTING 3-5
Remedy
Adjust
Replace
Replace
Adjust
Replace
Replace
Retighten
Adjust
Replace
Replace
Replace
Retighten
Retighten
Replace
Replenish
Replace
Adjust
Replace
* Use optional
spring.
Adjust
Replace
Adjust
Replace
Replace
* Use optional
spring.
Replace
Adjust
Adjust
* Use optional
spring.
Adjust
Replace
Lubricate
* Use optional
spring.
Replace
Bleed air
Clean
Repair
Replace
Replace
Clean