Suzuki RMX450Z Service Manual

2C-14 Rear Suspension:
Rear Suspension Adjustment
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Compression Damping Force Adjustment
NOTE
To set the adjuster, you must gently turn the
adjust screw or bolt clockwise until it stops,
then back it out the recommended number of
turns. Do not force the adjust screw or bolt
past the stopped position, or you may
damage the adjuster.
Low-side
• Turn the adjust screw (1) clockwise until it stops (full
hard position).
• Turn the adjust screw (1) counterclockwise about 10
clicks.
Standard setting (Low-side)
10 clicks turn back
High-side
• Turn the adjust bolt (2) clockwise until it stops (full
hard position).
• Turn the adjust bolt (2) counterclockwise about 2 turns
until the two punch marks (“A”, “B”) align.
Standard setting (High-side)
2 turns back
Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
NOTE
To set the adjuster, you must gently turn the
adjust screw clockwise until it stops, then
back it out the recommended number of
turns. Do not force the adjust screw past the
stopped position, or you may damage the
adjuster.
• Turn the adjust screw (1) clockwise until it stops (full
hard position).
• Turn the adjust screw (1) counterclockwise about 13
clicks until the two punch marks align.
Standard setting
13 clicks turn back
“a”: Soft “b”: Hard
“a”: Soft “b”: Hard
“a”
“b”
1
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“a” “b”
2
“A”
“B”
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“a”: Soft “b”: Hard
1
“a”
“b”
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Suzuki RMX450Z Specifications

General

Displacement	449cc
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Starter	Electric
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore x Stroke	96.0 mm x 62.1 mm
Front Brakes	Single disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Front Tire	80/100-21
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.2 L (1.6 US gal)
Overall Length	2185 mm (86.0 in)
Ground Clearance	325mm
Seat Height	955mm
Wheelbase	1, 480mm