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REAR SUSPENSION TUNING
Rear Suspension Label
NOTE: Ask your Suzuki dealer to
dispose of the rear suspension
unit.
With the rear suspension of the
RM-Z450, compression and
rebound damping force can be
adjusted in accordance with
course conditions and rider pref-
erences. In order to ensure effi-
cient setting work, first check the
items below to determine whether
there are any suspension abnor-
malities.
• Rear shock absorber damage
and oil leakage (
6-42)
• Swingarm and links tightness
(
6-42)
• Tire pressure (
6-39)
• Tire and wheel damages
(
6-39)
• Spoke nipple tension and rim
lock tightness (
6-41)
NOTE:
• Perform settings based on the
feeling of running under stan-
dard setting.
• If you lose a sense of the set-
ting orientation for some rea-
son, return to standard setting
and re-start adjustment.
 WARNING
This unit contains high-pres-
sure nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause explo-
sion.
• Keep away from fire and heat.
• Read owner’s manual for
more information.