Suspension General Diagnosis; Diagnostic Information And Procedures; Suspension And Wheel Symptom Diagnosis - Suzuki Intruder VZ1500 Service Manual

Suspension General Diagnosis

Suspension

Suspension and Wheel Symptom Diagnosis

Condition
Wobbly front wheel
Front suspension too soft Weak spring.
Front suspension too stiff Excessively viscous fork oil.
Front suspension too
noisy
Wobbly rear wheel
Rear suspension too soft Weak rear shock absorber spring.
Rear suspension too stiff Improper suspension setting.
Rear suspension too
noisy

Diagnostic Information and Procedures

Possible cause
Distorted wheel rim.
Worn front wheel bearings.
Defective or incorrect tire.
Loose front axle.
Loose front axle pinch bolt.
Incorrect fork oil level.
Insufficient fork oil.
Wrong weight fork oil.
Excessive fork oil.
Bent front axle.
Insufficient fork oil.
Loose front suspension fastener.
Distorted wheel rim.
Worn rear wheel bearing.
Defective or incorrect tire.
Worn swingarm bearing.
Worn rear suspension bearing.
Loose rear suspension fastener.
Rear shock absorber leaks oil.
Improperly suspension setting.
Bent rear shock absorber shaft.
Bent swingarm pivot shaft.
Worn swingarm and rear suspension
related bearings.
Loose rear suspension fastener.
Worn swingarm bearing.
Suspension General Diagnosis:
Correction / Reference Item
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Tighten.
Adjust.
Replace.
Check level and add.
Replace.
Replace.
Check level and drain.
Replace.
Check level and add.
Tighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Adjust.
Adjust.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Replace.
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