TUNING THE CHASSIS 11
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11.1
Checking the basic chassis setting with the rider's weight
Info
When adjusting the basic chassis setting, first adjust the shock absorber and then the fork.
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For optimal motorcycle riding characteristics and to avoid damage
to forks, shock absorbers, link fork and frame, the basic settings of
the suspension components must match the rider's weight.
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As delivered, GASGAS offroad motorcycles are adjusted for an aver-
age rider's weight (with full protective clothing).
Guideline
Standard rider weight
75 … 85 kg (165 … 187 lb.)
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If the rider's weight is above or below this range, the basic setting of
the suspension components must be adjusted accordingly.
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Small weight differences can be compensated by adjusting the
spring preload, but in the case of large weight differences, the
springs must be replaced.
11.2
Compression damping of the shock absorber
The compression damping of the shock absorber is divided into two ranges: high-speed and low-speed.
High-speed and low-speed refer to the compression speed of the rear wheel suspension and not to the vehicle speed.
The high-speed compression adjuster has an effect, for example, when landing after a jump: the rear wheel suspension
compresses quickly.
The low-speed compression adjuster has an effect, for example, when riding over long ground swells: the rear wheel sus-
pension compresses slowly.
These two ranges can be adjusted separately, although the transition between high-speed and low-speed is gradual. Thus,
modifications in the high-speed range affect the compression damping in the low-speed range and vice versa.
11.3
Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Risk of injury
Parts of the shock absorber will move around if the shock absorber is detached incorrectly.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
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Please follow the description provided. (Your authorized GASGAS Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
The effect of the low-speed compression adjuster can be seen in slow to normal compression of the shock
absorber.
