Suzuki RMX450Z Service Manual

Steering / Handlebar: 6B-8
Installation
Install the steering in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
• Temporarily install the handlebar holders (1).
NOTE
Make sure that the notch make “A” on the
handlebar holder faces backward.
Bearing
Apply grease to the steering stem bearings before
remounting the steering stem.
: Grease 99000–25010 (SUZUKI SUPER
GREASE “A” or equivalent)
Steering stem nut
• Install the washer (1).
• Tighten the steering stem nut (2) to the 45 N⋅m (4.5
kgf-m, 32.5 lbf-ft) using the special tools.
Special tool
(A): 09940–14911 (Steering stem nut socket
wrench)
(B): 09940–14960 (Steering stem nut socket
wrench)
• Turn the steering stem lower bracket several times to
the left and right so that the taper roller bearings seat
properly.
• Loosen the steering stem nut (2) 1/4 – 1/2 turn “b”.
Tightening torque
Steering stem nut (a): 45 N⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lbf-
ft) then turn back 1/4 – 1/2
Steering stem upper bracket
Install the front forks and steering stem upper bracket in
the following steps:
1) Install the steering stem upper bracket, washer (1)
and steering stem head nut (2).
NOTE
The conical curve side of washer (1) faces
upward.
2) Install the front forks. Refer to “Front Fork Removal
and Installation” in Section 2B (Page 2B-2).
FWD
FWD
FWD
1
1
“A”
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(A)
(B)
2
1
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(a)
2
“b”
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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