Suzuki Boulevard M50 User Manual

CHASSIS 8-27
INSPECTION AND DISASSEMBLY
Inspect the removed parts for the following abnormalities.
* Handlebars distortion
* Race wear and brinelling
* Bearing wear or damage
* Abnormal noise of bearing
If any abnormal points are found, replace defective parts with
the new ones.
• Remove the steering stem lower bearing inner race with a
chisel.
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• Drive out the steering stem bearing outer races (upper and
lower) using the steel rod.
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REASSEMBLY AND REMOUNTING
Reassemble and remount the steering stem in the reverse order
of removal and disassembly. Pay attention to the following
points:
OUTER RACE
• Press in the upper and lower bearing outer races with the
special tools.
 09941-34513: Steering outer race installer set
INNER RACE
• Press in the lower bearing inner race with the special tool.
 09941-74911: Steering bearing installer
The removed bearing outer race must be replaced with
a new one.
The removed bearing outer race must be replaced with
a new one.
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)