GAS GAS EX 250 2023, Owner'S Manual

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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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11.12 Adjusting steering head bearing play
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 43)
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Remove the handlebar cushion.
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Main work
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Loosen screws
1
.
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Remove screw
2
.
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Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to
avoid stresses.
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Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
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Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top steer-
ing stem
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 243™
Finishing work
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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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Mount the handlebar cushion.
11.13 Lubricating the steering head bearing
H02387-01
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Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 46)
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Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 47)
Info
The steering head bearing is cleaned and lubricated in the
course of removal and installation.
11.14 Removing the start number plate
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Remove screw
1
.
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Disconnect the brake line at the start number plate. Take off the
start number plate.