Suzuki Boulevard M50 User Manual

CHASSIS 8-49
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL
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GAS PRESSURE RELEASE
• Mark the drill hole with a center punch.
• Cover the rear shock absorber with a transparent plastic bag
1.
• Hold the rear shock absorber 2 with a vice.
• Mark a hole with a 3 mm drill.
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SUSPENSION SETTING
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring pre-load as
follows.
The rear shock unit contains high-pressure nitrogen
gas. Mishandling can cause explosion.
* Keep away from fire and heat. High gas pressure
caused by heat can cause an explosion.
* Release gas pressure before disposing.
10 mm
Mark the
drill hole.
Wear eye protection to protect your eyes from
released gas and metal chips.
Spring pre-load adjuster 3rd
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)