Suzuki RMX450Z Service Manual

Rear Suspension: 2C-7
4) Remove the needle roller bearing cage (4) with the
special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09921–20240 (Bearing remover set)
Spring
1) Loosen the lock-nut (1) with the special tool and turn
it fully to the end of the thread.
2) Turn the adjuster (2) as well as the lock-nut (1).
Special tool
(A): 09910–60611 (Universal clamp wrench)
3) Depress the spring seat (3) and remove the stopper
ring (4).
4) Remove the spring seat (3) and the spring (5) from
the rear shock absorber.
Damper Rod
1) Turn the rebound damping force adjuster and
compression adjuster to the softest position.
2) Drain the shock absorber oil and bleed out nitrogen
gas. Refer to “Rear Suspension Oil Replacement”
(Page 2C-11).
3) Vise the rear shock absorber unit in inverted
position.
4) Depress the bump rubber fully to protect the damper
rod.
5) Evenly hammer the stopper (1) with a screwdriver or
equivalent and remove it from the rear shock
absorber body.
(A)
4
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(A)
2
1
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5
3
4
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1
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Suzuki RMX450Z Specifications

General

Displacement	449cc
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Starter	Electric
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore x Stroke	96.0 mm x 62.1 mm
Front Brakes	Single disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Front Tire	80/100-21
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.2 L (1.6 US gal)
Overall Length	2185 mm (86.0 in)
Ground Clearance	325mm
Seat Height	955mm
Wheelbase	1, 480mm