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Suzuki RMX450Z Service Manual

Suzuki RMX450Z
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2B-13 Front Suspension:
Turn the adjust screw (1) counterclockwise and the
8th click is the standard position.
Compression damping force adjuster
Standard setting: 8 clicks turn back
Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
Turn the adjuster screw clockwise until it stops (full
hard position).
NOTE
To set the adjuster, you must gently turn the
adjuster screw clockwise until it stops, then
back it out the recommended number of
turns. Do not force the adjuster screw past
the stopped position or you may damage the
adjuster.
Turn the adjust screw (1) counterclockwise and the
8th click is the standard position.
Rebound damping force adjuster
Standard setting: 8 clicks turn back
Oil Quantity Minor Adjustment
CAUTION
!
The fork oil quantity must be adjusted
equally on both fork legs to provide equal
performance. Operating the motorcycle with
the fork oil quantity unevenly adjusted can
cause handling instability. Never mix
different types of fork oil. Different oils may
cause chemical reaction and deteriorate.
Adding the fork oil
Remove the air bleeder valve (1).
Add the fork oil with a injector from the air bleed hole.
: Fork Oil (FORK OIL SS-19 or equivalent)
Apply fork oil to the O-ring (2) and tighten the air
bleeder valve (1) to the specified torque.
CAUTION
!
Replace the O-ring (2) with a new one.
: Fork Oil (FORK OIL SS-19 or equivalent)
Tightening torque
Air bleeder valve (a): 1.3 N·m (0.13 kgf-m, 1.0 lbf-
ft)
“a”: Soft “b”: Hard
“a”: Soft “b”: Hard
1
“a” “b”
IA02J1220055-02
1
“a” “b”
IA02J1220056-02
1
IA02J1220057-01
(a)
1
2
IA02J1220058-01

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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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