GAS GAS MC 85 2023, Owner'S Manual

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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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S04328-11
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Clean and grease the wheel spindle.
Long-life grease ( p. 119)
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Position the front wheel.
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Insert the wheel spindle.
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Mount and tighten screw
bk
.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel
spindle
M20x1.5 35 Nm (25.8 lbf ft)
S04329-11
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Position the brake caliper.
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Mount and tighten screws
bl
.
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
M8 25 Nm (18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 243™
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Position the brake line and the clamp. Mount and tighten
screws
bm
.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 41)
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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
bn
.
Guideline
Screw, fork stub M8 15 Nm (11.1 lbf ft)
Finishing work
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Install front fender. ( p. 51)
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Install the start number plate. ( p. 50)
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Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables, and brake and clutch
lines can move freely and are routed correctly.
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Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 48)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 41)
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Position the handlebar cushion and secure with a cable tie.
11.11 Checking the steering head bearing play
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and damages com-
ponents.
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Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized GASGAS Motorcycles workshop will
be glad to help.)
Info
If the vehicle is operated for a lengthy period with play in the steering head bearing, the bearings and the bearing
seats in the frame can become damaged over time.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 41)