Rear Suspension Tuning; Compression Damping Force Adjustment; Rebound Damping Force Adjustment - Suzuki RM250 Owner's Service Manual

4-16 MACHINE TUNING

REAR SUSPENSION TUNING

The rear suspension compression and rebound damping force,
and spring pre-load are adjustable for rider's preference, rider's
weight and course condition.
NOTE:
* Break-in the rear suspension when riding with a new rear
cushion unit. (1-5)
* Inspect the following items before attempting adjustment.
* Rear shock absorber damage and oil leakage. (2-21)
* Swingarm and links tighteness. (17-19, -20)
* Tire pressure. (2-21)
* Tire and wheel damage. (2-21)
* Spoke nipple tension and rim lock tightness. (2-21, -22)
COMPRESSION DAMPING FORCE
ADJUSTMENT
Low-side
• Turn the adjuster screw 1 clockwise until it stops (full hard
position).
• Turn the adjuster screw 1 counterclockwise about 9 clicks
where the punch mark A aligns with C.
 Low speed compression damping force adjuster
Standard setting: 9 clicks turn back
High-side
• Turn the adjuster bolt 2 clockwise until it stops (full hard posi-
tion).
• Turn the adjuster bolt 2 counterclockwise about 2 turns
where the punch mark B aligns with C.
 High speed compression damping force adjuster
Standard setting: 2 turns back

REBOUND DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTMENT

• Turn the adjuster screw 1 clockwise until it stops (full hard
position).
• Turn the adjuster screw 1 counterclockwise about 11 clicks
where the punch mark A aligns with B.
 Rebound damping force adjuster
Standard setting: 11 clicks turn back