GAS GAS EC 350F, Owner'S Manual

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11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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11.10 Adjusting the riding sag
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 48)
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Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 56)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65 … 75 kg
(143 … 165 lb.) 39 N/mm (223 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75 … 85 kg
(165 … 187 lb.) 42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85 … 95 kg
(187 … 209 lb.) 45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing
the spring preload.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber. ( p. 58)
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Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. ( p. 83)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 48)
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 42)
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 42)
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 41)
11.11 Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the fork.
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As with the shock absorber, smaller differences in the rider's weight
can be compensated by the spring preload.
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However, if the fork frequently bottoms out (hard end stop on com-
pression), harder springs must be fitted to avoid damage to the fork
and frame.
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If the fork feels unusually hard after extended periods of operation,
the fork legs need to be bled.