GAS GAS PAMPERA 400 - 2006, User Manual

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To check the adjustment of the steering, raise the motorcycle off the
ground, by placing a support underneath the chassis. Push the
handlebar lightly to either side; if it continues moving under its own
momentum, the steering is not too tight. Squatting in front of the
motorcycle, grasp the lower ends of the front fork at the axle, and
push and pull the bottom end of the front fork back and forth; if play
is felt, the steering is too loose.
If the steering needs adjustment
- Using the stand under the frame, stabilize the motorcycle.
- Place a stand or block under the engine to raise the front wheel
off the ground.
Remove the handlebar by loosening the handlebar clamp bolts
(A) .
- Loosen the steering stem bolt (B) .
- Loosen the bolts for the upper suspension plate (C) and remove
it (D) .
- Rotate the steering adjustment bolt using the special spanner in
order to obtain the appropriate adjustment.
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- Install the upper suspension plate (D) .
- Tighten the steering stem nut (B) , the washers and bolts on the
front forks to the correct torque.
Steering nut: 44 Nm (4.5 Kgm)
Suspension plate bolts: 22 Nm (2.25 Kgm)
- Recheck the steering and readjust if necessary.
- Refit all removed parts.
STEERING LOCK
This mechanism allows us to lock the steering.
It is located on the steering tube.
The handlebars must be turned to the right completely, then insert
the key, rotate left, press, rotate right and take the key out.
(A). Steering lock.
(D)
(B) (A)
(A)
(C)