GAS GAS EC 350F, Owner'S Manual

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12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Install the front wheel. ( p. 90)
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Install the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 101)
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Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables, and brake and clutch
lines can move freely and are routed correctly.
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Check the steering head bearing for play. ( p. 54)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 48)
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Check the headlight setting. ( p. 103)
12.11 Checking the steering head bearing play
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and damages com-
ponents.
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Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized GASGAS Motorcycles workshop will
be glad to help.)
Info
If the vehicle is operated for a lengthy period with play in the steering head bearing, the bearings and the bearing
seats in the frame can become damaged over time.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 48)
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Main work
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the fork
legs to and fro in the direction of travel.
Play should not be detectable on the steering head bearing.
» If there is detectable play:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play. ( p. 54)
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
It must be possible to move the handlebar easily over the entire
steering range. There should be no detectable detent positions.
» If detent positions are detected:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play. ( p. 54)
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Check the steering head bearing and replace if necessary.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 48)
12.12 Adjusting the steering head bearing play
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 48)