GAS GAS EC - 2004 Service Manual page 34

CAUTION
The left and right fork tubes must bealigned (level) at the top clamps.
(see the illustration).
Compression Dampening Adjustment
- To adjust, turn the knob located at the top of the fork. Adjust to
rider preferance.
Oil level Adjustment
- Using the stand under the frame, stabilize the motorcycle.
- Place a stand or block under the engine so that the front wheel is
raised off the ground.
- Remove the front fender and front disc cover.
- Unbolt the brake hose holder mounting bolts.
- Remove the front fork protectors.
- Remove the handlebar clamp bolts and remove the handlebar.
- Remove the top clamps of the forklegs.
- Let the forks completely compress.
- Raise the fork springs from the fork.
- Grasp the top casps and loosen the clck nuts on the caps.
- Remove the caps from the fork legs.
- Remove the fork springs.
- Put the oil level gauge on the top of the fork tube, and measure
the distance from the top of the fork tube to the oil level.
Stand oil level
Adjust the oil level as required within the adjustable range using the
following oil:
Recomended oil
93
EC 2004 - -
Marzocchi: 110 mm.
WP: 120 mm.
Öhlins: 110 mm.
(A). Draining Oil.
(B). Filling oil.
MARZOCCHI SAE 7´5
WP. SAE 5
ÖHLINS 5 - 7'5