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13 WHEELS, TIRES
13.5
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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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Position chain adjuster
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Make sure that chain adjusters
5
screws
.
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Check the chain tension. (
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4
Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm
(1.26 in)) enables different secondary ratios with the same
chain length.
Chain adjusters
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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.
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Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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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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3
4
. Mount nut
, but do not tighten it yet.
3
are fitted correctly on adjusting
p. 77)
.
M25x1.5
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
3
can be turned by 180°.
p. 49)
p. 49)
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