Suzuki RM85 Owner's Service Manual page 177

17-8 REAR SUSPENSION
• Reinstall the compression adjuster assembly 1 with the spe-
cial tool.
NOTE:
Replace the O-rings on the compression adjuster assembly with
new ones.
 Compression adjuster assembly:
 09941-53650: Rear shock absorber socket wrench
• Fill the rear shock absorber unit with nitrogen gas to 1 000
kPa (10 kgf/cm , 142 psi).
2
• Tighten the gas valve cap.
• Reinstall the spring and mount the shock absorber. (17-5)
Use of flammable gas for pressuring the rear shock
absorber unit can be hazardous. Flammable gas such
as gas welding oxygen can create a fire hazard.
Use nitrogen gas. If is nitrogen gas is not available,
compressed air free from water can be substituted.
Applying too much pressure to the rear shock
absorber unit may rupture the rear shock absorber
unit.
Be sure to fill the rear shock absorber unit to the spec-
ified pressure.
Riding the motorcycle with abnormal gas pressure
can damage the rear shock absorber unit. Low gas
pressure can result in oil leakage. Abnormal gas pres-
sure cannot provide normal rear shock absorber unit
performance.
Be sure to fill the rear shock absorber unit to the spec-
ified pressure.
18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 lb-ft)
 WARNING
 WARNING
CAUTION