Swing Arm Removal - Suzuki RM250 Owner's Service Manual

• Vise th e rear cushion unit as shown and loosen the air
bleed bolt.
• Temporarily charge the reservoi r with 50 kPa (0.5 kg/cm2,
7 psi) of air slowly to inf late the bladder inside.
• Bleed out air in the oil.
• Tightening the air bleed bolt .
Tightening torque : 8 N 'm (0 .8 kg·m. 6 .0 Ib·ft)
• Pressure the rear cushion unit wi th nitrogen gas to
1000 - 1200 kPa (10 - 12 kg/em' . 142 - 171 psil.
" WARNING
Use of inflammable gas for pressuring the rear cushion
unit can be hazardous. Inflammable gas such
8S
gas weld-
ing oxygen can create a fire hazard.
Use nitrogen gas . If is nitrogen gas is not available, com-
pressed air free from water can be substituted.
" WARNING
Applying too much pressure to the rear cushion unit may
rupture the rear cushion unit .
Be sure to pressure the rear cushion unit to the specified .
A
CAUTION
Riding the motorcycle with the abnormal gas pressure can
damage the rear cushion unit. low gas pressure can result
in oil leakage. Abnormal gas pressure cannot obtain nor-
mal rear cushion unit perfomance .
Be sure to pressure the rear cushion unit to the specified
pressure .
• Tighten the gas valve cap .
• Reinstall the sp ring and mount the shock abso rber .
SWING ARM
Swing Arm Removal
• Remove the rear w heel. (
0"
13-2)
• Remove the brake pedal. (
CT
14- 11)
• Remove the rear brake hose from the gu ides.
• Remove the rear caliper.
( 0"
14-6)
• Remove the drive chain .
REAR SUSPENSION 16·)