Suzuki RM85L - Page 57

4-10 MACHINE TUNING
• Refill specified front fork oil up to the top level of the outer
tube again. Move the outer tube up and down several strokes
until no more bubbles come out from the oil.
• Keep the front fork vertically and wait 5 – 6 minutes.
NOTE:
* Always keep oil level over the cartridge top end, or air may
enter the cartridge during this procedure.
* Take extream attention to pump out air completely.
• Hold the front fork vertically and adjust fork oil level with the
special tool.
NOTE:
When adjusting the fork oil level, compress the outer tube fully
without the fork spring.
 09943-74111: Front fork oil level gauge
 99000-99001-SS5: SUZUKI FORK OIL SS-05
or an equivalent fork oil

NOTE:
* Be sure to adjust the fork oil level within the above-mentioned range, the front fork performance will deteri-
orate.
* The oil level should be increased or decreased by 3 mm (0.12 in) at a time.
* Make sure that the oil level is the same as both fork legs.
• Pull up the inner rod with the special tool.
 09940-52841: Inner rod holder
• Install the fork spring.
SPRING
STANDARD OIL
LEVEL
OIL LEVEL
ADJUSTABLE RANGE
STANDARD SPRING:
2.8 N/m (0.28 kgf/mm)
124 mm
(4.88 in)
114 – 147 mm
(4.49 – 5.79 in)
SOFTER SPRING:
2.6 N/m (0.26 kgf/mm)
OPTIONAL SPRING:
51171-03B30
120 mm
(4.72 in)
110 – 144 mm
(4.33 – 5.67 in)
STIFFER SPRING:
3.0 N/m (0.30 kgf/mm)
OPTIONAL SPRING:
51171-03B60
130 mm
(5.12 in)
117 – 148 mm
(4.60 – 5.83 in)