GAS GAS EC - 2005 Service Manual page 38

hand as it is opened it will be softer. The normal standard measure
is two turns.
(A)
Spring adjustment
- Remove the seat and side covers.
- Loosen the air cleaner duct clamp screw.
- Remove the muffler.
- Remove the subframe with the air cleaner box.
(A). Low and high
compression adjuster.
(A)
(B)
(A). Subframe.
(B). Air cleaner box.
EC / MC / SM 2005 -
Suspension spring
The standard spring is 4,0. The spring length preloaded with the
shock absorber at rest is 258 mm
(C)
(A)
(B)
- Tighten the locknut securely.
- After adjustment, move the spring up and down to make sure that
the spring is fully seated.
- Install the parts removed.
Rear shock absorber spring replacement
Harder and softer springs are available. If the standard spring is not
adequate for your purpose, select a proper one according to the
rider´s weight and the road conditions.
- Using the harder spring:The rebound is quicker.
- Using the softer spring:The rebound is slower.
NOTE
Refer to the suspension adjustments on page 110.
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(A). Nut.
(B). Spring.
(C). Locknut.