GAS GAS EX 250 2023, Owner'S Manual

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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
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I01080-10
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Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws
9
.
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
M8 25 Nm (18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 243™
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Position the brake line and the clamp. Mount and tighten
screws
bk
.
Finishing work
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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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Install front fender. ( p. 51)
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Install the front wheel. ( p. 85)
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Check the steering head bearing for play. ( p. 49)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 43)
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Install the start number plate. ( p. 51)
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
11.11 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. 43)
H01167-01
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 steering head bearing play. ( p. 50)
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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 steering head bearing play. ( p. 50)
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Check the steering head bearing and change if necessary.
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Check the steering stop bolts for correct adjustment and locking.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 43)