Suzuki RM-Z450 Owner's Service Manual page 276

• Remove the handlebar holder bolts and remove the handle-
bars.
NOTE:
Mark the paint mark to the matching surface of handlebar holder
and handlebars before removing.
STEERING STEM
• Remove the front wheel 1. (!15-3)
• Remove the front forks 2. (!17-4)
• Remove the front fender.
• Remove the steering stem head nut 3 and washer 4.
• Remove the steering stem upper bracket.
FRONT FORK AND STEERING 17-19