BRAKE SYSTEM 12
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12.1
Checking the free travel of the hand brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents
The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake circuit.
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Set the free travel on the hand brake lever in accordance with the specification.
I01020-10
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Push the hand brake lever forward and check free travel
A
.
Free travel of hand brake lever
≥
3 mm (
≥
0.12 in)
» If the free travel does not match the specification:
–
Check brake system for damage.
12.2
Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever
I01021-10
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Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. (
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Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever to your hand size
by turning adjusting screw
1
.
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance
between the hand brake lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the
distance between the hand brake lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Only turn the adjusting screw by hand, and do not use force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding.
12.3
Checking the brake discs
Warning
Danger of accidents
Worn-out brake discs reduce the braking effect.
–
Make sure that worn-out brake discs are replaced immediately. (Your authorized GASGAS Motorcycles work-
shop will be glad to help.)
H00938-10
–
Check the front and rear brake disc thickness at multiple points for
the dimension
A
.
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the
contact surface of the brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limit
front
2.5 mm (0.098 in)
rear
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value:
