Checking The Spoke Tension - GAS GAS MC 350F 2023 Owner's Manual

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Checking the spoke tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrectly tensioned spokes impair the handling characteristic and result in secondary dam-
age.
The spokes break due to being overloaded if they are too tightly tensioned. If the tension in the spokes is too low,
then lateral and radial run-out will form in the wheel. Other spokes will become looser as a result.
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Check spoke tension regularly, and in particular on a new vehicle. (Your authorized GASGAS Motorcycles work-
shop will be glad to help.)
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Strike each spoke briefly using a screwdriver blade.
Info
The frequency of the sound depends on the spoke length
and spoke diameter.
If spokes of the same length and diameter vibrate with a
different tone, this is an indication that the spoke tensions
differ.
You should hear a high note.
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» If the spoke tension differs:
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Correct the spoke tension.
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Check the spoke torque.
Guideline
Spoke nipple, front
wheel
Spoke nipple, rear
wheel
Torque wrench kit (58429094000)
M4.5 6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
M4.5 6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)