GAS GAS EC 125 - 2003 Service Manual page 34

(A)
(A). Compression dampening adjuster
Adjusting the spring
- Remove the seat, right and left side number plates.
- Loosen the air cleaner duct clamp screw.
- Remove the silencer.
- Remove the rear subframe with the air cleaner box.
(A)
(B)
(A). Rear subframe.
(B). Air cleaner box.
Suspension spring
The standard spring is a 4.0.
The standard spring preload length is 258 mm
(A)
- Tighten the locknut (ring) securely.
- After adjustment, move the spring up and down to make sure that
the spring is seated.
- Install the parts removed.
Rear Shock Absorber Spring Replacement
In addigtion to the standard spring, harder and softer springs are
available. If the standard spring is improper for your purpose, select
a proper one according to the rider´s weight or course conditions.
- Using the harder spring:The spring rate is higher.
- Using the softer spring:The spring rate is lower.
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(C)
(B)
(A). Adjusting
(B). Spring
(C). Lock nut (ring)
NOTE
Look at page 106.