Suzuki DR650SE - Final Inspection and Adjustment

FINAL INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
After installing the rear suspension and wheel, the follow-
ing adjustments are required before driving.
* Drive chain ........................................... Page 2- 9.
* Rear brake pedal height .......................... Page 2-11.
* Tire pressure ......................................... Page 2-13.
SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRE-LOAD
ADJUSTMENT
Spring pre-load is adjustable by changing the spring adjuster
ring position
after removing the shock absorber. Turning the
spring adjuster ring counterclockwise or clockwise as viewed
from for increase or decrease the spring pre-load after
loosening the adjuster lock ring. The standard set length is
247.5 mm.
After adjusting the pre-load, tighten the spring adjuster lock
ring securely.
~ 09910-60611: Universal clamp wrench
IA CAUTION I
Do not set the spring to the length less than 238.5 mm
(9.4 in).
SPRING SETTING TABLE
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Spring pre-set length
Softest
253.5 mm (10.0 in)
Standard 247.5 mm (9.7 in)
Stiffest 238.5 mm (9.4 in)
SHOCK ABSORBER DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTMENT
Fully turn the damping force adjuster clockwise. It is at
stiffest position and turn it out to the standard setting po-
sition.
STD position: 8 clicks turns out
CHASSIS 5·46