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13 WHEELS, TIRES
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Checking the tire condition
Info
Only mount tires approved and/or recommended by GASGAS Motorcycles.
Other tires could have a negative effect on handling characteristics.
The type, condition, and pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling characteristic of the motorcy-
cle.
The tires mounted on the front and rear wheels must have a similar profile.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
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Make sure that eccentrics
6
link fork
.
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Adjust the chain tension. (
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4
Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, rear wheel spin-
dle
E01388-10
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the front and rear tires for cuts, embedded objects, and other
damage.
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If the tires have cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
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Change the tires.
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Check tread depth.
Info
Adhere to the legally required minimum tread depth.
400602-10
Minimum tread depth
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If the tread depth is less than the minimum tread depth:
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Change the tires.
3
are fitted correctly to the screws of
p. 56)
.
M10
50 Nm (36.9 lbf ft)
p. 38)
≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
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