GAS GAS F0001U1, Owner'S Manual

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13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Guideline
Screw, brake line
clamp on fork
protector EJOT PT ®
K60x20
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AL
2 Nm (1.5 lbf ft)
Finishing work
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Install front fender. ( p. 50)
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Install the start number plate. ( p. 50)
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Check that the cable and brake line are routed correctly.
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Install the front wheel. ( p. 73)
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Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 48)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 42)
13.11 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. 42)
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 the steering head bearing play. ( p. 49)
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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 the steering head bearing play. ( p. 49)
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Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 42)