Suzuki RM85 User Manual

16-8 FRONT FORK AND STEERING
• Attach the stopper ring 7 securely to the stopper ring groove
of the outer tube.
• Attach the dust seal 8.
NOTE:
After attaching the dust seal, make sure that there are no cracks
around the circumference of the seal. Cracks could allow water,
mud and the like to enter and cause an oil leak.
• Install the damper rod into the front fork.
• Apply THREAD LOCK SUPER “1322” to the front fork center
bolt.
 99000-32110: THREAD LOCK SUPER “1322”
• Apply fork oil to the O-rings.
• Tighten the front fork center bolt to the special torque with the
special tool.
 Front fork center bolt: 55 N·m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
 09940-30250: Front fork assembling tool
• Install the spring guide 1, lock-nut 2 onto the inner rod.
CAUTION
Use of grease as a substitute fork oil when installing
the oil seal can result in an oil leak. Applying grease to
the dust seal and oil seal can cause dirt to accumulate
and damage the dust seal lip and oil seal lip.
Use only a thin coat of fork oil on the oil seal.

Suzuki RM85 Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-stroke, liquid-cooled, single cylinder
Displacement	84.7cc
Bore x Stroke	48.0 mm x 46.8 mm
Ignition	CDI
Transmission	6-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Front Brakes	Single hydraulic disc
Rear Brakes	Single hydraulic disc
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Front Suspension	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Tire	70/100-17
Rear Tire	90/100-14
Overall Width	765 mm
Overall Height	1, 110 mm
Wheelbase	1, 240 mm (48.8 in.)
Curb Weight	73 kg (161 lbs.)
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.5 L