GAS GAS ENDURO 4T EC 2014 Owner's Manual page 66

Owner´s manual
Suspension setting
Rebound
• If the motorcycle feels unstable or soft, easily losses the path or oscillates
widely, although the speed and the obstacles are small. You must tighten
the adjustment in rebound in both the fork and the shock. The failure to
correct may be indicative of a too soft or fatigued spring, and low SAE or
insufficient oil level.
• If the motorcycle feels stiff and with short suspension travel, along with
lack of rear wheel traction and high impact of the irregularities, should
soften the adjustment in rebound of both the fork and the shock. If this
fails to correct, may be indicative of a too hard spring or excessive oil level
in the fork.
WARNING
Make only one adjustment at a time and test the effect on the motorcycle.
The suspension setting adjustment is very critical, because if not done properly
can keep even the best rider far from a full performance on the motorcycle. Check
the suspension according to the driver and terrain conditions.
When tuning the suspension do not forget:
• If the bike is new, get used to the suspension for at least an hour of riding
before making any changes.
• Factors to consider are the rider's weight, ability of the rider and terrain
conditions.
• If you have problems, try changing your position on the bike to reduce it.
• You must adjust the suspension to the strengths of the rider. If you are fast
on turns, adjust the suspension at this point.
• Make changes in small increments as it is very easy to miss.
• The front and rear suspension must be balanced.
• When evaluating the suspension, the rider must take conscioussnes and
recognize the effects of the change. A rider position and / or fatigue may
incorrectly view on settings.
• When the proper change for a particular terrain is found it should be writ-
ten down for reference when returning to a similar terrain.
• Lubricate swingarm bearings, rods, rocker and joints before making chan-
ges to prevent excessive friction affecting the operation of the suspension.
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