Suzuki RMX450Z Service Manual

Steering / Handlebar: 6B-10
3) Remove the steering stem lower bearing and inner
race using a chisel.
4) Remove the steering stem upper and lower bearing
races using the steel rod.
Installation
Install the steering stem bearings in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
CAUTION
!
The removed bearings and races should be
replaced with new ones.
Outer race
Press in the upper and lower outer races using the
special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09941–34513 (Bearing installer)
(B): 09913–70210 (Bearing installing set (10 –
75 Φ))
Inner race
• Press in the lower bearing inner race using the special
tool.
Special tool
(A): 09925–18011 (Bearing installer)
• Install the steering. Refer to “Steering Removal and
Installation” (Page 6B-7).
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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