Rebound Damping Force Adjustment; Spring Pre-Load Adjustment - Suzuki RM-Z250 Service Manual

4-12 MACHINE TUNING

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 14 clicks
until the two punch marks align.
 Standard setting: 14 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: 4.2 mm (0.17 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 lbf-ft)
NOTE:
Turning the adjuster 2 without loosening the lock-nut 1 can
damage the rear cushion unit.
248 – 263 mm (9.76 – 10.35 in)