Removing The Shock Absorber; Installing The Shock Absorber - GAS GAS MC-E 5 Owner's Manual

13.18

Removing the shock absorber

13.19

Installing the shock absorber

Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension setting may seriously alter the handling characteristic.
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Make sure your child rides slowly to start with after making adjustments in order that he or she can assess the
new handling characteristic.
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Position front fender. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, fender
M01851-11
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Note the installation position of the shock absorber.
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1
Pull brake line
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Remove screw
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Remove screw
remove the shock absorber.
M01852-10
Main work
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Push splash protector
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Mount the shock absorber with screw
Guideline
If necessary, observe the installation position noted during
removal.
Screw, top shock
absorber
M01852-11
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Lift the link fork, mount screw
Guideline
Screw, bottom
shock absorber
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Attach brake line
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13
M6 6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
p. 42)
out of the holder.
2
and lower the link fork carefully.
3 4
, push splash protector
1
to the side.
2
.
M10 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
3
and tighten it.
M10 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
4
to the holder.
2
.
to the side, and
Loctite ® 243™
Loctite ® 243™
p. 42)
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