GAS GAS FSE 450 - 2006, User Manual

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Spring adjustment
- Remove the seat and the side covers.
- Loosen the bolt of the air filter conduit clamp.
- Remove the silencer.
- Remove the sub chassis with the air filter housing.
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(A). Sub chassis.
(B). Filter housing.
(A). Compression adjustment.
Suspension spring
The standard spring is a 5,4. The length of the preloaded spring with
the shock in rest position is 258 mm.
- Tighten the counter nut correctly.
- Following the adjustment, move the spring up and down to ensure
that this is correctly in place.
- Refit all removed parts.
Rear shock absorber spring replacement
Stiffer or softer springs are available. If the standard spring is
unsuitable for your purpose, select a proper one according to the
rider's weight and course conditions.
- Use of a stiffer spring: faster rebound.
- Use of a softer spring: slower rebound.
NOTE
See the adjustments page 47.
(A)
(C)
(B)
(A)
(A). Nut
(B). Spring.
(C). Counter nut.
(A)
(B)