GAS GAS EC250E 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s manual
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Maintenance
30.-FRONT SUSPENSION
Front suspension air purge
To purge air from the front suspension follow these steps:
1. Place the bike on a stand or support. The front fork must be fully extended.
2. Remove purge bolts (1).
3. When purging is complete, replace the purge bolts.
Changing the fork spring
In case you need to change the front fork spring, follow these steps:
4. Place the bike on a stand or support. The front fork must be fully extended.
5. Remove the axle and the front wheel.
6. Remove the handlebar by loosening the handlebar clamps (2) and remo-
ving the upper fl anges.
7. Release the hooks (3) of the front mask.
8. Protect the mul ti func ti on gauge with a paper.
9. Loosen the cap of the fork (4).
10. Separate hydraulic rod from the cap (5).
11. Remove the spring (6).
Replace the spring and follow the steps in reverse order to mount it.
WARNING
Try that at any ti me the brake and clutch fl uid tanks are le ft in ver ti cal posi ti on,
otherwise, you may need to re-bleed both systems.
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