Notes On Maintenance; Checking Steering Bearing; Checking The Telescopic Fork And Shock Absorber - Sachs Bikes MadAss 50 Owner's Manual

NOTES ON MAINTENANCE

Checking the steering bearings
NOTE
The telescopic fork should not jam up when
turned and it should swing back lightly to
both end positions.
- Pull the hand brake to block the front
wheel brake.
- Hold the handlebar with both hands and
try to move the handle bar back and
forth.
If the fork column bearing shows noticeable
play, it must be adjusted by a specialised
SFM dealer.
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Checking the telescopic fork
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- Pull the hand brake to block the front
wheel brake.
- Now pump the fork girders several times
up and down using the handlebar.
- The suspension should respond perfect-
ly.
- Check the fork girders for oil leaks.
Checking the fastening of the handle-
bar
- Check all four handlebar fastenings (1)
for tight fi t.
Checking the shock absorber
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Check the fastenings (2) of the spring
strut for tight fi t.
- Check the spring strut for oil leaks.
NOTE
If damage to the telescopic fork or the
spring strut is found have the motorbike
examined by a professional SFM dealer.
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