GAS GAS MC 85 2023, 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
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intended use....................... 6
2.2 Misuse............................................................ 6
2.3 Safety advice.................................................. 6
2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols ......................... 6
2.5 Tampering warning ....................................... 6
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 warranty, 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 part number ........................................ 12
5.5 Shock absorber article number................... 13
6 CONTROLS.................................................................. 14
6.1 Clutch lever.................................................. 14
6.2 Hand brake lever ......................................... 14
6.3 Throttle grip................................................. 14
6.4 Stop button.................................................. 14
6.5 Opening the fuel tank filler cap................... 15
6.6 Closing the fuel tank filler cap..................... 15
6.7 Fuel tap........................................................ 16
6.8 Choke........................................................... 16
6.9 Shift lever..................................................... 16
6.10 Kick starter lever.......................................... 17
6.11 Foot brake lever .......................................... 17
6.12 Plug-in stand................................................ 17
7 PREPARING FOR USE ................................................. 18
7.1 Advice on preparing for first use ................ 18
7.2 Running in the engine ................................. 20
7.3 Preparing the vehicle for difficult
operating conditions ................................... 20
7.4 Preparing the vehicle for rides on dry
sand ............................................................. 20
7.5 Preparing the vehicle for rides on wet
sand ............................................................. 22
7.6 Preparing the vehicle for rides on wet
and muddy circuits...................................... 22
7.7 Preparing vehicle for high temperatures
or slow riding............................................... 23
7.8 Preparing the vehicle for low
temperatures or snow ................................ 23
8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................. 24
8.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use............................... 24
8.2 Starting the vehicle ..................................... 24
8.3 Starting off................................................... 25
8.4 Shifting, riding ............................................. 25
8.5 Braking......................................................... 26
8.6 Stopping, parking......................................... 26
8.7 Transporting ................................................ 27
8.8 Refueling...................................................... 27
9 SERVICE SCHEDULE.................................................... 29
9.1 Additional information................................ 29
9.2 Required work ............................................. 29
9.3 Recommended work ................................... 30
10 TUNING THE CHASSIS ................................................ 31
10.1 Checking the basic chassis setting with
rider's weight............................................... 31
10.2 Air suspension XACT 5543........................... 31
10.3 Compression damping of the shock
absorber ...................................................... 32
10.4 Adjusting the low-speed compression
damping of the shock absorber .................. 32
10.5 Adjusting the high-speed compression
damping of the shock absorber .................. 32
10.6 Adjusting the rebound damping of the
shock absorber ............................................ 33
10.7 Measuring the dimension of the rear
wheel unloaded........................................... 33
10.8 Checking the static sag of the shock
absorber ...................................................... 34
10.9 Checking the riding sag of the shock
absorber ...................................................... 35
10.10 Adjusting the spring preload of the
shock absorber ........................................ 35
10.11 Adjusting the riding sag ........................... 36
10.12 Checking the basic setting of the fork ........ 37
10.13 Adjusting the fork air pressure.................... 37
10.14 Adjusting the compression damping of
the fork ........................................................ 39
10.15 Adjusting the rebound damping of the
fork............................................................... 39
10.16 Handlebar position...................................... 40
10.17 Adjusting the handlebar position ........... 40
11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS .............................. 41
11.1 Raising the motorcycle with a lift stand ..... 41
11.2 Removing the motorcycle from the lift
stand ............................................................ 41