Suzuki RV125 - Chassis

7-6 SERVICING INFORMATION
CHASSIS
Complaint Symptom and possible causes Remedy
Steering is heavy. 1. Overtightened steering stem nut
2. Broken bearing in steering stem
3. Distorted steering stem
4. Low tire pressure
Adjust.
Replace.
Replace.
Regulate.
Handlebar wobbles. 1. Loss of balance between right and left front forks
2. Distorted front fork
3. Distorted front axle
4. Twisted tire
Adjust or replace.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Front wheel wobbles. 1. Distorted wheel rim
2. Worn front wheel bearing
3. Defective or incorrect tire
4. Loose front axle nut
5. Incorrect fork oil level
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Adjust.
Front suspension too
soft
1. Weak spring
2. Insufficient fork oil
3. Improper suspension setting
Replace.
Check level and add.
Adjust.
Front suspension too
stiff
1. Excessively viscous fork oil
2. Excessive fork oil
3. Improper suspension setting
Replace.
Check level and drain.
Adjust.
Front suspension too
noisy
1. Insufficient fork oil
2. Loose front suspension fastener
Check level and add.
Tighten.
Rear wheel wobbles. 1. Distorted wheel rim
2. Worn rear wheel bushing
3. Defective or incorrect tire
4. Worn swingarm bushing
5. Loose rear axle nut
6. Loose rear suspension fastener
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Tighten.
Rear suspension too
soft
1. Weak rear shock absorber spring
2. Rear shock absorber leaks oil
3. Improper suspension setting
Replace.
Replace.
Adjust.
Rear suspension too
stiff
1. Improper suspension setting
2. Bent rear shock absorber shaft
3. Worn swingarm bushing and rear suspension related
bushing
Adjust.
Replace.
Replace.
Rear suspension too
noisy
1. Loose rear suspension fastener
2. Worn swingarm bushing and rear suspension related
bushing
Tighten.
Replace.