Suzuki RM85, Owner'S Service Manual

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4-8 MACHINE TUNING
FRONT FORK TUNING
FRONT FORK
The front fork compression and rebound damping force, and oil
quantity are adjustable for rider’s preference, rider’s weight and
course condition.
NOTE:
* Break-in new front forks before attempting adjustment.
* Be sure to adjust both right and left front forks equally.
COMPRESSION DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTMENT
• Turn the adjuster screw
1
clockwise until it stops. It is the
stiffest position.
NOTE:
To set the adjuster, you must gently turn the adjuster screw
clockwise until it stops, then back it out the recommended num-
ber of turns. Do not force the adjuster screw past the stopped
position or you may damage the adjuster.
• Turn the adjuster screw out to the standard position.

Standard setting: 7 clicks out from the stiffest
position.
REBOUND DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTMENT
• Turn the adjuster screw
2
clockwise until it stops. It is the
stiffest position.
NOTE:
To set the adjuster, you must gently turn the adjuster screw
clockwise until it stops, then back it out the recommended num-
ber of turns. Do not force the adjuster screw past the stopped
position or you may damage the adjuster.
• Turn the adjuster screw out to the standard position.

Standard setting: 1 and 1/2 turns out from the stiffest
position
AIR PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
• Place a block under the chassis tube to lift the front wheel off
the ground.
• Remove the air bleed screw
3
and equalize the air pressure
in the front forks to atmospheric pressure.
• Re-fit the air bleed screw.