Rear Suspension Tuning; Low Speed Compression Damping Force Adjustment; High Speed Compression Damping Force Adjustment - Suzuki RM 250 2003 Owner's Service Manual

REAR SUSPENSION TUNING

The rear suspension compression and rebound damping force,
and spring pre-load are adjustable for rider's preference, rider's
weight and course condition.
NOTE:
* Break-in the rear suspension when riding with a new rear
cushion unit. (!1-10)
* Inspect the following items before attempting adjustment.
* Rear shock absorber damage and oil leakage. (!2-21)
* Swingarm and links tighteness. (!2-21)
* Tire pressure. (!2-21)
* Tire and wheel damage. (!2-21)
* Spoke nipple tension and rim lock tightness. (!2-21, 22)
LOW SPEED COMPRESSION DAMPING
FORCE ADJUSTMENT
• Turn the adjuster screw 1 clockwise until it stops (full hard
position).
NOTE:
Do not force the adjuster screw past the stopped position, or you
may damage the adjuster.
• Turn the adjuster screw 1 counterclockwise the specified
clicks so that the punched mark A will be aligned with the
punched mark C.
" Low speed compression damping force adjuster
Standard setting: 7 clicks turns out
HIGH SPEED COMPRESSION DAMPING
FORCE ADJUSTMENT
• Turn the adjuster 2 clockwise until it stops (full hard position).
NOTE:
Do not force the adjuster past the stopped position, or you may
damage the adjuster.
• Turn the adjuster 2 counterclockwise the specified turns so
that the punched mark B will be aligned with the punched
mark C.
" High speed compression damping force adjuster
Standard setting: 1 and 7/8 turns out
REAR SUSPENSION 16-3