GAS GAS EC FSE 450, Service Manual

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(2). Following a day of competition
1. Clean the air filter
2. Adjust the chain tension / slack
3. Tighten the bolts of the rear sprocket
4. Tighten spokes
5. Check the tyre pressure
6. Tighten the front and rear axle nuts
7. Tighten the swinging arm nut
8. Tighten the nuts and bolts of the exhaust and silencer
9. Tighten the nuts and bolts of the mudguard support
10. Tighten the nuts and bolts of the tank seat
11. Check the brakes
12. Check steering play
13. Fill the tank
14. Check the coolant level
(3) After racing on dusty terrain
If dirt or dust gets through into the engine, the crankshaft will wear
excessively. After riding, inspect the crankshaft. If the crankshaft is
worn past the service limit, replace the crankshaft with a new one.
(4) Maintenance notice for after riding in rain on muddy course
1. Apply grease to swing arm pivot and rear suspension system.
2. Inspect the drive chain and rear sprocket for wear.
3. Clean the pinion and rear sprocket.
4. Check the piston-cylinder and crankshaft bearing.
5. Grease the throttle control and cable.
(5) Suggested spare parts
Consult the parts manual.
DURING COMPETITION
(1). Check
1. Tighten the front axle and disks
2. Tighten the front forks flange bolts
3. Tighten the handlebar clamp bolts
4. Tighten the throttle control bolts
5. Verify, grease the throttle control
6. Verify the front and rear brake lines
7. Front and rear brake fluid level
8. Front and rear brake disc and calliper installation
9. Front and rear brake operation
10. Fuel tank installation
11. Check cables
12. Engine mounting bolts
13. Engine pinion
14. Shift pedal bolt
15. Transmission oil level
16. Battery charge
17. Throttle housing
18. Rod mounting bolts
19. Rod bolts
20. Rear shock bolts
21. Tighten the swinging arm pivot nut
22. Tighten the rear axle nut
23. Tighten nut and bolt of rear sprocket
24. Operate rear brake pedal
25. Check seat
26. Tighten the spokes
27. Tyre air pressure
28. Tighten chain
29. Coolant Level