Front Fork Spring Replacement And Oil Level Adjustment - Suzuki RM85 Owner's Service Manual

FRONT FORK SPRING REPLACEMENT AND
OIL LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
• Remove the front forks, left and right. (16-3)
• Thoroughly clean the fork before disassembly.
Scratches or other damage on the inner tube or on the
oil seal lip will cause oil leak.
Avoid scratching or damaging the inner tube or the oil
seal. Use a mild detergent or car wash soap and
sponge out dirt with plenty of water.
• Drain fork oil. (16-4)
• Place the front fork vertically without spring.
• Compress it fully.
• Pour specified front fork oil up to the top level of the outer
tube.
• Move the inner rod slowly with the special tool more than ten
times until no more bubbles come out from the oil.
 09940-52841: Inner rod holder
NOTE:
Refill front fork oil up to the top of the outer tube to find bubbles
while bleeding air.
CAUTION
MACHINE TUNING 4-9