Checking The Tire Condition - GAS GAS MC50 2021 Owner's Manual

13 WHEELS, TIRES
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Checking the tire condition

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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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Clean and grease the wheel spindle.
Long-life grease (
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Position rear wheel and mount the chain.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
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Insert wheel spindle
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Position chain adjuster
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Make sure that chain adjusters
5
screws .
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Make sure that the markings on the left and right chain
3
adjusters are in the same position relative to reference
B
marks . The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
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The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters enables
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different secondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
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Check the chain tension. (
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4
Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
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Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in
contact with the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
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.
» If the tires have cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
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Change the tires.
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p. 110)
2
.
3 4
. Mount nut , but do not tighten it yet.
3
are fitted correctly on adjusting
3
can be turned by 180°.
p. 55)
.
M12x1 40 Nm (29.5 lbf ft)
p. 37)