Suzuki RM-Z250 - Machine Tuning

3-6 MACHINE TUNING
OIL CHANGE
(Only for outer tube oil chamber)
• Remove the front forks. (4-72)
• Thoroughly clean the fork before disassembly.
• Clamp the outer tube with a vise. Protect the outer tube with a
rag when using a vise. (4-73)
• Loosen and remove the fork cap bolt (sub-tank) from the outer
tube and slowly slide down the outer tube. (4-73)
 09941-53630: Front fork cap socket wrench (50 mm)
• Hold the front fork inverted position for more than 20 minutes
to allow the fork oil to fully drain.
• Remove the air bleeder valve 1.
• Force out the remaining oil (discharged oil) completely with
compressed air.
• Tighten the air bleeder valve 1.
NOTE:
Replace the O-ring with a new one.
 Front fork air bleeder valve: 1.3 N·m (0.13 kgf-m, 1.0 lbf-ft)
• Slide down the outer tube.
• Pour the specified amount of fork oil into the outer tube.
 FORK OIL SS-19 or equivalent
NOTICE
Scratches or other damage on the inner tube or on the
oil seal lip will cause oil leak.
Use a mild detergent or car wash soap and sponge out
dirt with plenty of water.