GAS GAS MC 85 2023, Owner'S Manual

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PREPARING FOR USE 7
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Warning
Risk of injury People who act without authorization may not be familiar with the vehicle.
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Do not leave the vehicle unattended if the engine is running.
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Protect the vehicle against access by unauthorized persons.
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When using your motorcycle, remember that others may feel disturbed by excessive noise.
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Make sure that the pre-sales inspection work has been carried out by an authorized GASGAS Motorcycles workshop.
You will receive a delivery certificate when the vehicle is handed over.
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Carefully read the entire Owner's Manual together with your child before going for the first ride.
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Pay particular attention to the safety instructions and risks of injury.
Explain to your child the techniques of riding and falling, e.g. how shifting weight can influence handling charac-
teristics.
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Familiarize your child with the controls.
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Adjust the basic position of the clutch lever. ( p. 64)
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Adjust the free travel of the handbrake lever. ( p. 68)
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever. ( p. 74)
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Before using the vehicle for the first time, ensure that the basic settings of the chassis are suitable for the weight of
your child.
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Allow your child to become accustomed to the handling of the motorcycle on suitable terrain, preferably on a large,
open meadow.
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To give your child a feeling for the brake system, you should push your child at first. Do not start the engine
until your child is able to apply the necessary front brake pressure.
Initially, let your child ride to another person who can help your child stop and turn.
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Erect obstacles for your child to navigate around to accustom your child to handling the vehicle.
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Your child should also try to ride as slowly as possible and in a standing position to get a better feeling for the motorcy-
cle.
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Do not let your child ride on terrain that exceed your child's capabilities and experience.
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Your child should hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep his or her feet on the footrests when riding.
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Make sure the maximum permissible weight of the rider is not exceeded.
Guideline
Maximum rider weight 75 kg (165 lb.)
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Check the spoke tension. ( p. 83)
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The spoke tension must be checked after half an hour of operation.
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Run the engine in. ( p. 20)