Suzuki RM85, Owner'S Service Manual

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MACHINE TUNING 4-15
NOTE:
When adjusting the damping setting, attempt turning the adjuster 1/4 to 1/2 turn at a time for each adjust-
ment.
SYMPTOM SECTION ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
Bottoms • Jump
• Large bump 1. Adjust the compression damping to a harder
(H) setting. (See note below.)
2. Adjust the sag to a smaller measurement.
(closer to 85 mm)
3. Replace the spring with an optional stiffer one.
Kicks up • Medium to large bumps
• Small to medium
bumps
• Decelerating or braking
1. Adjust the rebound damping to a harder (H) set-
ting. (See note below.)
2. Adjust the sag to a larger measurement. (closer
to 95 mm)
3. Replace the spring with an optional softer one.
Hits bumps too harshly • Jump
• Large bump
• Series of medium
bumps
1. Adjust the compression damping to a softer (S)
setting. (See note below.)
2. Adjust the sag to a larger measurement. (closer
to 95 mm)
3. Replace the spring with an optional softer one.
Feels harsh and tends to
sink • Series of medium
bumps
• Series of small bumps
1. Adjust the rebound damping to a softer (S) set-
ting. (See note below.)
Feels too soft and
unstable • Series of medium
bumps
• Series of small bumps
1. Adjust the rebound damping to a harder (H) set-
ting.
Provides poor traction • Accelerating
• Series of small bumps 1. Adjust the compression and rebound damping
to a softer setting, one at a time alternatively
until the optimum settings are obtained.
2. Replace the spring with an optional softer one.