GAS GAS F0103TG, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ..................................... 5
1.1 Symbols used................................................. 5
1.2 Formats used................................................. 5
2 SAFETY ADVICE ............................................................ 6
2.1 Use definition
–
intended use....................... 6
2.2 Misuse............................................................ 6
2.3 Safety advice.................................................. 6
2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols ......................... 6
2.5 Tampering warning ....................................... 7
2.6 Safe operation ............................................... 7
2.7 Protective clothing ........................................ 7
2.8 Work rules ..................................................... 8
2.9 Environment.................................................. 8
2.10 Owner's Manual ............................................ 8
3 IMPORTANT NOTES ..................................................... 9
3.1 Manufacturer and implied warranty ............ 9
3.2 Fuel, auxiliary substances.............................. 9
3.3 Spare parts, accessories................................ 9
3.4 Service ........................................................... 9
3.5 Figures ........................................................... 9
3.6 Customer service........................................... 9
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE ...................................................... 10
4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example) .......... 10
4.2 View of vehicle, rear right (example).......... 11
5 SERIAL NUMBERS....................................................... 12
5.1 Vehicle identification number..................... 12
5.2 Type label .................................................... 12
5.3 Engine number ............................................ 12
5.4 Fork article number..................................... 12
6 CONTROLS.................................................................. 13
6.1 Clutch lever.................................................. 13
6.2 Hand brake lever ......................................... 13
6.3 Throttle grip................................................. 13
6.4 Magnetic switch (Option: Not
homologized)............................................... 13
6.5 Switch-off button (Option:
Homologized) .............................................. 14
6.6 Light switch (Option: Not homologized)..... 14
6.7 Light switch (Option: Homologized) ........... 14
6.8 Horn button (Option: Homologized) .......... 15
6.9 Turn signal switch (Option:
Homologized) .............................................. 15
6.10 Map switch (Option: Not homologized) ..... 15
6.11 Malfunction indicator lamp (Option:
Homologized) .............................................. 15
6.12 Steering lock (Option: Homologized).......... 16
6.13 Fuel tap........................................................ 16
6.14 Choke button (Option: Not
homologized)............................................... 16
6.15 Choke lever (Option: Homologized) ........... 16
6.16 Shift lever..................................................... 17
6.17 Kick starter lever.......................................... 17
6.18 Foot brake lever .......................................... 17
6.19 Side stand .................................................... 18
6.20 Locking the steering (Option:
Homologized) .............................................. 18
6.21 Unlocking the steering (Option:
Homologized) .............................................. 18
6.22 Opening the fuel tank filler cap................... 19
6.23 Closing the fuel tank filler cap..................... 19
6.24 Combination instrument (Option:
Homologized) .............................................. 20
7 PREPARING FOR USE ................................................. 21
7.1 Advice on preparing for first use ................ 21
7.2 Running in the engine ................................. 22
7.3 Preparing the vehicle for difficult
operating conditions ................................... 22
8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................. 23
8.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use............................... 23
8.2 Starting ........................................................ 23
8.3 Starting off................................................... 24
8.4 Shifting, riding ............................................. 24
8.5 Braking......................................................... 25
8.6 Stopping, parking......................................... 25
8.7 Transporting ................................................ 26
8.8 Refueling...................................................... 26
9 SERVICE SCHEDULE.................................................... 28
9.1 Additional information................................ 28
9.2 Required work ............................................. 28
9.3 Recommended work ................................... 29
10 TUNING THE CHASSIS ................................................ 30
10.1 Checking the basic chassis setting with
the rider's weight ........................................ 30
10.2 Adjusting the rebound damping of the
shock absorber ............................................ 30
10.3 Adjusting the compression damping of
the shock absorber (All GP models)............ 31
10.4 Measuring the dimension of the rear
wheel unloaded........................................... 31
10.5 Checking the static sag of the shock
absorber ...................................................... 32
10.6 Adjusting the spring preload of the
shock absorber ........................................ 32
10.7 Checking the riding sag of the shock
absorber ...................................................... 33
10.8 Adjusting the riding sag ........................... 33
10.9 Basic setting of the fork .............................. 35
10.10 Adjusting the rebound damping of the
fork............................................................... 35
10.11 Adjusting the spring preload of the fork..... 35
10.12 Adjusting fork fluid barrier.......................... 36
10.13 Adjusting the compression damping of
the fork (All GP models) .............................. 36