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Suzuki RMX450Z Service Manual

Suzuki RMX450Z
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Front Suspension: 2B-10
16) Temporarily tighten the fork cap bolt (6) (sub-tank).
17) Clamp the axle holder with a vise. Protect the axle
holder with a rag when using a vise.
WARNING
!
Clamping the axle holder too tight can
damage it which will affect riding stability.
Do not clamp the axle holder too tight.
Compress the outer tube by hands and install the
special tool between the axle holder bottom and
lock-nut.
Special tool
(B): 09910–20115 (Piston holder)
18) Insert the push rod into the inner rod (7).
19) Apply fork oil to the new O-ring (8).
: Fork Oil (FORK OIL SS-19 or equivalent)
20) Insert the projection “B” of center bolt into the push
rod “C”.
21) Slowly tighten the center bolt (9) until resistance is
felt and check the clearance between the lock-nut (4)
and center bolt (9) to provide 1 mm (0.04 in) and
more.
22) Turn the lock-nut (4) counterclockwise until it
contacts with the center bolt (9).
With the lock-nut held immovable using a wrench,
tighten the lock-nut (4) center bolt (9) to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Lock-nut/center bolt (b): 22 N·m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.0
lbf-ft)
With the outer tube compressed by hands, remove
the special tool.
23) Tighten the center bolt (9) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Center bolt (c): 69 N·m (6.9 kgf-m, 50.0 lbf-ft)
6
IA02J1220040-01
(B)
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8
7
“C”
“B”
IA02J1220042-01
“c”: 1 mm (0.04 in) and more
“c”
4
9
IA02J1220043-02
4
(b)
9
IA02J1220044-02
(c)
9
IA02J1220045-01

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Suzuki RMX450Z Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement449cc
Compression Ratio12.5:1
Fuel SystemFuel injection
StarterElectric
Transmission5-speed constant mesh
Final DriveChain
Front SuspensionInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear SuspensionLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore x Stroke96.0 mm x 62.1 mm
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Front Tire80/100-21
Fuel Tank Capacity6.2 L (1.6 US gal)
Overall Length2185 mm (86.0 in)
Ground Clearance325mm
Seat Height955mm
Wheelbase1, 480mm

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