Suzuki RM-Z250 - Front Fork Tuning; Compression Damping Force Adjustment; Rebound Damping Force Adjustment

4-10 MACHINE TUNING
FRONT FORK TUNING
The front fork compression and rebound damping force, and oil
level 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.
* Inspect the following items before attempting adjustment.
* Front fork air pressure adjustment. (!2-33)
* Front fork damage and oil leakage. (!2-33)
* Tire pressure. (! 2-34)
* Tire and wheel damage. (!2-33)
* Spoke nipple tension and rim lock tightness. (!2-34)
* Steering movement. (!2-34)
COMPRESSION DAMPING FORCE
ADJUSTMENT
• Turn the adjust screw clockwise until it stops (full hard posi-
tion).
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 adjust screw

1 counterclockwise and the 7 click is
the standard position.
" Compression damping force adjuster
Standard setting: 7 clicks turn back
REBOUND DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTMENT
• Turn the adjuster screw clockwise until it stops (full hard posi-
tion).
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 adjust screw

1 counterclockwise and the 14 click is
the standard position.
" Rebound damping force adjuster
Standard setting: 14 clicks turn back
Hard
Soft
Hard
Soft
Soft
Soft