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10.7
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
10.8
Adjusting the riding sag
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.)
(All RACING models)
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Loosen retaining ring
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Adjust the spring preload by turning adjusting ring
Guideline
Spring preload
Info
Turn counterclockwise to increase the spring preload.
Turning clockwise reduces the spring preload.
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The necessary tools are included.
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Hold adjusting ring
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Measure dimension
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing full
protective clothing, sits on the seat in a normal riding position (feet
on footrests) and bounces up and down a few times.
The rear wheel suspension levels out.
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Another person again measures the distance between the rear axle
and the rear fender using the sag gage.
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Note the value as dimension
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements
C
and
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Check riding sag.
Guideline
Riding sag (All RACING models)
Riding sag (TXT GP 125)
Riding sag (TXT GP
250/280/300)
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If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Turn tap handle of the fuel tap to the OFF position.
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Remove the fuel tank.
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Remove the air filter box.
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Remove main silencer. (
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
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7.5 mm (0.295 in)
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and tighten retaining ring
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of rear wheel unloaded. (
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70 ... 75 mm (2.76 ... 2.95 in)
70 ... 75 mm (2.76 ... 2.95 in)
70 ... 75 mm (2.76 ... 2.95 in)
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