Suzuki Boulevard M50 User Manual

8-46 CHASSIS
• Tighten the cushion lever to the specified torque.
 Shock absorber mounting nut:
50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.0 lb-ft)
REMOUNTING
Remount the swingarm and shock absorber in the reverse order
of disassembly and removal, and pay attention to the following
points.
SWINGARM
• Before installing the swingarm, install the boot and the univer-
sal joint.
NOTE:
Make sure that the “UP” mark A on the boot faces up.
• Install the swingarm assembly, its pivot bearings and bolts
(1, 2).
NOTE:
Apply grease to the swingarm pivot bearings.
 99000-25030: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A” (USA)
99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A” (Others)
1: For left side swingarm pivot bolt
2: For right side swingarm pivot bolt
• Tighten the left side swingarm pivot bolt 1 to the specified
torque.
 Swingarm pivot bolt (left side):
100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Before tightening the left side swingarm pivot bolt 1, loosen the
right side one 2.
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)