Suzuki RM85 User Manual

REAR SUSPENSION 17-13
SWINGARM REASSEMBLY
• Reassemble the following parts into the swingarm.
1 Spacer
2 Dust seal
3 Washer
• Apply grease to the dust seals, bearings and spacers.
• Install the swingarm to the frame.
• Tighten the swingarm pivot nut 4 to the specified torque.
 Swingarm pivot nut: 58 N·m (5.8 kgf-m, 42.0 lb-ft)
• Tighten the rear cushion rod 5 nut to the specified torque.
 Rear cushion rod nut: 80 N·m (8.0 kgf-m, 58.0 lb-ft)
• Reassemble the chain guide.
• Reassemble the rear brake caliper. (15-8)
• Reassemble the rear wheel. (14-6)
• Adjust the drive chain slack. (2-13)
REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE
REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE REMOVAL
• Loosen the cushion lever bolt/nut.
• Loosen the cushion rod upper bolt/nut.
• Loosen the shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
• Remove the cushion lever assy.
58 N
.
m
(5.8 kgf-m, 42.0 lb-ft)
Frame
Engine
Swingarm
Frame

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