Rebound Damping Force Adjustment; Spring Pre-Load Adjustment - Suzuki RM-z450 Owner's Service Manual

REBOUND DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTMENT

NOTE:
To set the adjuster, you must gently turn the adjust screw clock-
wise until it stops, then back it out the recommended number of
turns. Do not force the adjust screw past the stopped position, or
you may damage the adjuster.
• Turn the adjust screw 1 clockwise until it stops (full hard
position).
• Turn the adjust screw 1 counterclockwise about 7 clicks until
the two punch marks align.
" Standard setting: 7 clicks turn back

SPRING PRE-LOAD ADJUSTMENT

• Place a block under the chassis tube.
• Remove the muffler and seat rail assembly. (!19-3)
• Loosen the lock-nut 1 with the special tool.
$ 09910-60611: Universal clamp wrench
• Turn the adjuster 2 clockwise or counterclockwise to change
the spring pre-load.
• Tighten the lock-nut 1.
" Standard spring set length: 6.6 mm (0.26 in) compressed
from spring free length
Spring set length adjustable range:
[at spring free length 265 mm (10.43 in)]
% Spring adjuster lock-nut: 44 N·m (4.4 kgf-m, 32.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Turning the adjuster 2 without loosening the lock-nut 1 can
damage the rear cushion unit.
247 – 263 mm (9.72 – 10.35 in)
MACHINE TUNING
Soft
Hard
4-10