Suzuki Boulevard M50 User Manual

4-6 SHAFT DRIVE
SECONDARY GEAR SHIMS ADJUSTMENT
BACKLASH
• Install the secondary drive bevel gear assembly with the
removed shims and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
 Secondary drive bevel gear bearing retainer bolt:
23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
When replacing the secondary drive and driven bevel gears,
install the removed shims to the secondary drive bevel gear
assembly and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
• Install the secondary driven bevel gear assembly with
removed shims, the driven bevel gear bearing and secondary
gear case.
NOTE:
Do not install the O-ring on the driven gear housing at this stage.
O-ring is installed after backlash and tooth contact are correct.
• Tighten the secondary bevel gear case bolts and secondary
driven bevel gear bolts to the specified torque.
 Secondary bevel gear case bolt:
22 N·m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.0 lb-ft)
Secondary driven bevel gear bolt:
23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
* Hollow portion A of the secondary driven bevel gear assembly
faces inside.
* It is not necessary to apply SUZUKI BOND “1207B” to the
matching surface at this stage.
SAMPLE

Suzuki Boulevard M50 Specifications

General

Compression Ratio	9.4:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Suspension	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Tire	130/90-16M/C 67H, tubeless
Rear Tire	170/80-15M/C 77H, tubeless
Ground Clearance	140 mm (5.5 in)
Seat Height	700 mm (27.6 in)
Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, V-twin
Bore x Stroke	83.0 mm x 74.4 mm
Rear Suspension	coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Single hydraulic disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 L (4.1 US gal)
Wheelbase	1, 655 mm (65.2 in)