Front Fork; Rear Suspension; Wheels And Tires; Wheel Rim And Tires Inspection - Suzuki RM-z450 Owner's Service Manual

2-32 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

FRONT FORK

• Move the front fork up and down several times and inspect for
smooth movement.
• Inspect for damage and oil leaks.
• Inspect the bolts and nuts for tightness.
• If any defects are found, replace the front fork with a new one.
• Place a stand under the chassis tube to lift the front wheel off
the ground.
• Remove the air bleed screw and equalize the air pressure in
the front forks to atmospheric pressure.
• Install the air bleed screw.

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.
• If necessary, replace the defective parts with a new one.

WHEELS AND TIRES

WHEEL RIM AND TIRES INSPECTION

• Inspect the wheel and tires for damage.
• Inspect the wheel bearing for rattles. (!16-4)
• Inspect the wheel rim runout. (!16-4)
• If necessary, replace the defective parts with a new one.