Suzuki RM-Z450, Manual

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After the sag measurement has been set 105 mm (4.1 in), test ride the
motorcycle and adjust the suspension for the rider and track conditions
referring to the guide below.
NOTE: When adjusting the damping force setting, attempt turning the
adjuster 1/4 to 1/2 turn stops at a time for each adjustment.
Symptom Section Adjustment Procedure
Feels too hard overall • Jump
• Series of bumps
1. Adjust the compression damping force to a softer
setting. (See note below.)
2. Adjust the rebound damping force to a softer
setting. (See note below.)
3. Change the spring with an optional softer one.
(

3-19)
Kicks up • Medium to large
bumps
1. Adjust the rebound damping force to harder
settings. (See note below.)
2. Adjust the compression damping force to a harder
setting. (See note below.)
Bottom feeling or
feels too soft and
unstable • Jump
• Large bump
• Series of bumps 1. Adjust the compression damping force to harder
settings. (See note below.)
2. Adjust the rebound damping force to a harder
setting. (See note below.)
3. Change the spring with an optional stiffer one.
(

3-19)
Feels harsh and hits
bumps too harshly • Jump
• Large bump
• Series of bumps 1. Adjust the compression damping force to a softer
setting. (See note below.)
2. Adjust the rebound damping force to a softer
setting. (See note below.)
3. If the suspension feels bottom even with the above
adjustment, change the spring with an optional
stiffer one. (

3-19)
Provides poor
traction • Accelerating
• Series of small
bumps
1. Adjust the compression damping force to a softer
setting. (See note below.)
2. If traction feeling does not improve after adjusting
above mention, adjust the rebound damping force
to a softer setting. (See note below.)
3. If the suspension feels bottom even with the above
adjustment, change the spring with an optional
stiffer one. (

3-19)
Tends to sink front
than rear • Decelerating or
braking
1. Adjust the compression damping force to a softer
setting. (See note below.)
2. Adjust the rebound damping force to a harder
setting. (See note below.)