Spring Installation; Rear Shock Absorber Installation - Suzuki RM85 Owner's Service Manual

SPRING INSTALLATION

• Install the lock-nut, adjuster, spring, spring seat and spring
retainers.
NOTE:
Install the spring as small diameter side is seated to the
adjuster.
• Adjust the spring set length and tighten the lock-nut.
 Standard spring set length:
3.1 mm (0.12 in) compressed from spring free length
4.8 mm (0.18 in) compressed from spring free length
 Spring set length adjustable range:
2 – 12 mm (0.08 – 0.47 in) compressed from spring
free length
 Rear shock absorber lock-nut:

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

• Remount the rear shock absorber to the frame and the cush-
ion lever.
• Tighten the upper and lower mounting bolts and nuts to the
specified torque.
 Rear shock absorber mounting nuts:
• Install the air cleaner.
(RM85)
(RM85L)
45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 29.0 lb-ft)
60 N·m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
REAR SUSPENSION 17-5