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Suzuki RMX450Z Service Manual

Suzuki RMX450Z
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Maintenance and Lubrication: 0B-24
Air Bleeding from Brake Fluid Circuit
Refer to “Air Bleeding from Brake Fluid Circuit” in
Section 4A (Page 4A-3).
Front Fork Inspection
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Inspect front fork
Initially at 150 km (100 miles, 1 month) and every 1
000 km (600 miles, 6 months) thereafter
Front Fork Visual Inspection
Inspect the front forks for oil leakage, scoring or
scratches on the outer surface of the inner tubes.
Replace the defective parts, if necessary. Refer to “Front
Fork Disassembly” in Section 2B (Page 2B-3) and “Front
Fork Assembly” in Section 2B (Page 2B-7).
Front Fork Air Pressure Adjustment
1) Place a stand under the chassis tube to lift the front
wheel off the ground.
2) Remove the left and right air bleeder valves (1) and
equalize the air pressure in the front forks to
atmospheric pressure.
3) Tighten the air bleeder valves to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Front fork air bleeder valve : 1.3 N·m (0.13 kgf-
m, 1.0 lbf-ft)
Rear Suspension Inspection
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Inspect rear suspension
Initially at 150 km (100 miles, 1 month) and every 1
000 km (600 miles, 6 month) thereafter
Inspect the rear shock absorber for oil leakage and
check that there is no play in the swingarm.
Replace any defective parts, if necessary. Refer to “Rear
Shock Absorber Removal and Installation” in Section 2C
(Page 2C-5), “Cushion Lever Removal and Installation”
in Section 2C (Page 2C-15) and “Swingarm Removal
and Installation” in Section 2C (Page 2C-20).
Wheel and Tire Inspection
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Inspect tires
Initially at 150 km (100 miles, 1 month) and every 1
000 km (600 miles, 6 month) thereafter
Wheel Rim and Tire Inspection
1) Inspect the wheels, tires and wheel bearings for
damage. Replace the defective parts, if necessary.
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Suzuki RMX450Z Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement449cc
Compression Ratio12.5:1
Fuel SystemFuel injection
StarterElectric
Transmission5-speed constant mesh
Final DriveChain
Front SuspensionInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear SuspensionLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore x Stroke96.0 mm x 62.1 mm
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Front Tire80/100-21
Fuel Tank Capacity6.2 L (1.6 US gal)
Overall Length2185 mm (86.0 in)
Ground Clearance325mm
Seat Height955mm
Wheelbase1, 480mm

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