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Suzuki RM85L - Front Fork Tuning: Damping and Oil Level

Suzuki RM85L
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4-8 MACHINE TUNING
FRONT FORK TUNING
FRONT FORK
The front fork compression and rebound damping force, and oil
quantity 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.
COMPRESSION DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTMENT
Turn the adjuster screw 1 clockwise until it stops. It is the
stiffest position.
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 adjuster screw out to the standard position.
Standard setting: 7 clicks out from the stiffest
position.
REBOUND DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTMENT
Turn the adjuster screw 2 clockwise until it stops. It is the
stiffest position.
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 adjuster screw out to the standard position.
Standard setting: 1 and 1/2 turns out from the stiffest
position
AIR PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
Place a block under the chassis tube to lift the front wheel off
the ground.
Remove the air bleed screw 3 and equalize the air pressure
in the front forks to atmospheric pressure.
Re-fit the air bleed screw.

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