Suzuki Boulevard M50 User Manual

8-8 CHASSIS
INSPECTION
WHEEL BEARINGS
Inspect the play of the wheel bearings by finger while they are in
the wheel. Rotate the inner race by finger to inspect for abnor-
mal noise and smooth rotation.
Replace the bearing in the following procedure if there is any-
thing unusual.
WHEEL BEARINGS REMOVAL
• Remove the wheel bearings by with the special tool A or B.
 09921-20240: A Bearing remover set (17 mm)
or 09941-50111: B Wheel bearing remover

FRONT WHEEL
Make sure that the wheel runout (axial and radial) does not
exceed the service limit when checked as shown. An excessive
amount of runout is usually due to worn or loose wheel bearings
and can be corrected by replacing the bearings. If bearing
replacement fails to reduce the runout, replace the wheel with a
new one.
 Wheel rim runout (axial and radial)
Service Limit: 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
The removed bearings should be replaced with new
ones.
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)