User manual GAS GAS MC 2005

[. . . ] MANUAL DEL USUARIO SERVICE MANUAL MANUEL D'ENTRETIEN LIBRETTO USO E MANUTENZIONE Foreword GAS GAS thanks you for the trust you have placed in us. By choosing the new GAS GAS EC / MC / SM 2005 you have become part of the great GAS GAS family and, as a user of the number one manufacturer of off-road motorbikes, 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 / MC / SM 2005 is a motorcycle conceived for the practice of high-competition. 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 motorcycles of the highest level, GAS GAS unique motorcycles which count on important key factors: reliability, high features and a good stability. [. . . ] - Remove the subframe with the air cleaner box. (B) (A). - After adjustment, move the spring up and down to make sure that the spring is fully seated. 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. (B) (A) (A). Air cleaner box. EC / MC / SM 2005 -100- WARNING Improper installation of the rear shock absorber spring may cause the spring and any of its related parts to be ejected at high velocity. The installation of these parts should be performed by an authorized dealer. WHEELS Tires - Tire pressure affects traction, and tire life. - Adjust the tire pressure to match road conditions and rider's preference, but do not stray too far from the recommended pressure. NOTE Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold before riding. Road conditions - When the road is wet, muddy, sandy or slippery, reduce the tire pressure. - On gravel roads or hard terrain, increase the tire pressure. Spokes and wheel rims The spokes on both wheels must be tightened evenly and should not be allowed to have free play. Unevenly tightened or loose spokes will cause wheel rim runout, the other spokes will be stressed and might break. Wheel rim runout Place a dial indicator at the rim side, and spin the wheel by hand to measure the axial runout. Place the dial indicator at the inner circumference of the wheel and spin the wheel, the difference between the highest and lowest quantities is the runout. If the runout is not excesive it can be corrected tightening or loosening some spokes with the spoke adjusting wrench (B). If the wheel rim is curved or bent it must be replaced. NOTE A welded area on the rim may indicate excessive runout. Disregard this when measuring rim runout. (A). Spoke adjusting wrench. EC / MC / SM 2005 -101- CLEANING 1- Preparation for washing Before washing the motorcycle, precautions must be taken to prevent water from entering the following parts of the motorcycle. [. . . ] Those claims under Warranty for defects not brought to the attention of a GG authorised dealer before the end of the Warranty Period will be excluded. Obligation of the purchaser GG will have the right to reject any claims under Warranty in the event that: a) The purchaser has failed to submit the vehicle to any of the inspections and/or maintenance work required in the Users' Manual, or has exceeded the date set for such inspections or maintenance work. Also excluded from guarantee are those faults that appeared prior to the dates established for an inspection or maintenance work where the latter was not carried out, or was carried out later than the date established. b) An inspection, maintenance or repair has been performed on the vehicle by third parties not recognised or authorised by GG. [. . . ]