Suzuki DL650/AK7DL650/AK8 User Manual

SERVICING INFORMATION 9-11
CHASSIS
HEAVY STEERING
WOBBLY HANDLEBARS
WOBBLY FRONT WHEEL
FRONT SUSPENSION TOO SOFT
FRONT SUSPENSION TOO STIFF
NOISY FRONT SUSPENSION
WOBBLY REAR WHEEL
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Overtightened steering stem nut.
• Broken bearing in steering stem.
• Distorted steering stem.
• Not enough pressure in tires.
Adjust.
Replace.
Replace.
Adjust.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Loss of balance between right and left front forks.
• Distorted front fork.
• Distorted front axle or crooked tire.
• Loose steering stem nut.
• Worn or incorrect tire or wrong tire pressure.
• Worn bearing/race in steering stem.
Adjust.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Adjust.
Adjust or replace.
Replace.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Distorted wheel rim.
• Worn front wheel bearings.
• Defective or incorrect tire.
• Loose axle or axle pinch bolt.
• Incorrect front fork oil level.
• Incorrect front wheel weight balance.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Retighten.
Adjust.
Adjust.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Weakened springs.
• Not enough fork oil.
• Wrong viscous fork oil.
• Improperly set front fork spring adjuster.
Replace.
Replenish.
Replace.
Adjust.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Too viscous fork oil.
• Too much fork oil.
• Improperly set front fork spring adjuster.
• Bent front axle.
Replace.
Drain excess oil.
Adjust.
Replace.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Not enough fork oil.
• Loose bolts on suspension.
Replenish.
Retighten.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Distorted wheel rim.
• Worn rear wheel bearing or swingarm bearings.
• Defective or incorrect tire.
• Worn swingarm and rear suspensions.
• Loose nuts or bolts on rear suspensions.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Retighten.
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Suzuki DL650/AK7DL650/AK8 Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	DL650/AK7DL650/AK8
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English