Rear Suspension Tuning; Compression Damping Force Adjustment; Rebound Damping Force Adjustment - Suzuki RM125 Owner's Service Manual

4-16 MACHINE TUNING

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. (1-5)
* Inspect the following items before attempting adjustment.
* Rear shock absorber damage and oil leakage. (2-20)
* Swingarm and links tighteness. (2-20)
* Tire pressure. (2-21)
* Tire and wheel damage. (2-20)
* Spoke nipple tension and rim lock tightness. (2-21)
COMPRESSION DAMPING FORCE ADJUST-
MENT
NOTE:
To set the adjuster, you must gently turn the adjuster screw or
bolt clockwise until it stops, then back it out the recommended
number of turns. Do not force the adjuster screw or bolt past the
stopped position, or you may damage the adjuster.
Low-side
• Turn the adjuster screw 1 clockwise until it stops (full hard
position).
• Turn the adjuster screw 1 counterclockwise about 10th clicks
where the punch mark A aligns with C.
 Standard setting: (Lo-side) 10 clicks turn back
High-side
• Turn the adjuster bolt 2 clockwise until it stops (full hard posi-
tion).
• Turn the adjuster bolt 2 counterclockwise about 2 turns
where the punch mark B aligns with C.
 Standard setting: (Hi-side) 2 turns out

REBOUND DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTMENT

NOTE:
To set the adjuster, you must gently turn the adjuster screw
clockwise until it stops, then back it out the recommended num-
ber of turns. Do not force the adjuster screw past the stopped
position, or you may damage the adjuster.
• Turn the adjuster screw 1 clockwise until it stops (full hard
position).
• Turn the adjuster screw 1 counterclockwise about 12th clicks
where the punch mark A aligns with B.
 Standard setting: 12 clicks turn back
Soft
Hard
Hard
Soft