User manual GAS GAS EC 125 2003 SERVICE MANUAL

[. . . ] SERVICE MANUAL SERVICE MANUAL Foreword GAS GAS thank you for your confidence By choosing the new GAS GAS EC 125/ 200/ 250/ 300 you have just entered the great GAS GAS family and, as a user of the number one off-road motorbike manufacturer, you deserve the distinguished treatment that we wish to offer to you both in our after-sale relationship and in the explanations that we provide in this manual. Our EC 125/ 200/ 250/ 300 is a bike conceived for the practice of high-competition enduro. It is actually the fruit of many years of competition and experimentation in this demanding discipline, as well as the many great successes achieved thanks to great trial riders who have contributed with their expertise to the basic data that have allowed us to create a high-level motorbike. Congratulations for making the right choice. [. . . ] The standard setting is: 25 ¨CLICKS¨. (Counterclockwise from fully closed). (1) (1). Fork tube height REAR SUSPENSION The rear suspension system of this motorcycle is single shock. It consist of a rear shock absorber, swing arm, tie rods and rocker arm. In general the operating characteristics of the single shock are similar to the front fork. But, in achieving progressive spring characteristics a linkage system is used. To suit various riding conditions, the spring preload of the shock absorber can be adjusted or the spring can be replaced with an optional one. Also the dampening force can be adjusted easily so changing oil viscosity is unnecessary. (A). Shock compression dampening adjustment To adjust schock compression dampening, turn the adjuster screw on the gas reservoir until you feel a (click). The total number of adjustments is: 60 ¨CLICKS¨. The standard setting is: 30 ¨CLICKS¨. (Counterclockwise from fully closed). EC 2003 -95- Suspension spring (A) The standard spring is a 4. 0. The standard spring preload length is 258 mm. (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 rear subframe with the air cleaner box. (A) (C) (B) (A). Lock nut (ring) - Tighten the locknut (ring) securely. - After adjustment, move the spring up and down to make sure that the spring is seated. 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. [. . . ] g) The vehicle has been used for competitions, races or attempts at any record whatsoever. Exclusion from warranty The following items shall be excluded from warranty: a) wear and tear parts including, without limitation, sparks plugs, batteries, fuel filters, oil filter elements, driving chains, engine sprockets, rear sprockets, air filters, brake discs, brake pads, clutch discs, lamps, fuses, carbon brushes, footrest rubbers, tires, tubes, cables and other rubber components. EC FSE 2003 -118- b) Lubricants (e. g. oil, grease, etc. ) and operating fluids (e. g. c) Inspection, adjusting and other periodical maintenance work as well as all kinds of cleaning work. [. . . ]