GAS GAS MC 450F 2021, Owner'S Manual

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13 WHEELS, TIRES
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13.2 Installing the front wheel
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
H00935-10
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
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Change front wheel bearing.
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Clean and grease shaft seal rings
1
and contact surfaces
A
of the
spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 131)
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Insert the spacers.
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Clean and grease the wheel spindle.
Long-life grease ( p. 131)
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Position the front wheel and insert the wheel spindle.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
A00839-11
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Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel
spindle M20x1.5 35 Nm (25.8 lbf ft)
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Operate the hand brake lever several times until the brake linings
are seated correctly against the brake disc.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 44)
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Operate the front brake and compress the fork a few times firmly.
The fork legs straighten.
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Tighten screws
3
.
Guideline
Screw, fork stub M8 15 Nm (11.1 lbf ft)
13.3 Removing the rear wheel
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 44)