Suzuki RM-Z250 Service Manual

MACHINE TUNING 4-13
REAR SUSPENSION TUNING PROCEDURE
• Adjust the rear suspension according to the rider’s weight and preference by referring to the table below.
• Measure the distance L1 from the seat bolt to the chain
adjuster lock-nut with the motorcycle on the stand and the
rear wheel lifted off the ground.
• Measure the distance L2 from the seat bolt to the chain
adjuster lock-nut with the motorcycle off the stand and riding
the motorcycle normally in full riding gear.
• Find the sag by subtracting L2 from L1. Standard sag range is
100 mm (3.94 in).
Spring Part No. Spring rate Marking paint Set-length adjustable range
Soft
62211-37FK0
53 N/mm
(5.3 kgf/mm)
Orange
248 – 263 mm
(9.76 – 10.35 in)
[at spring free length 265 mm
(10.43 in)]
62211-37FL0
55 N/mm
(5.5 kgf/mm)
Red × 2
Standard 62211-35G30
57 N/mm
(5.7 kgf/mm)
Pink × 2
Hard 62211-35G40
59 N/mm
(5.9 kgf/mm)
Blue
L1
When the sag mea-
sured is:
Adjustment procedure
Less than 100 mm
(3.94 in)
Reduce spring pre-set length by turning
the spring adjuster nut.
More than 100 mm
(3.94 in)
Increase spring pre-set length by turning
the spring adjuster nut.

Suzuki RM-Z250 Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	RM-Z250
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English