GAS GAS EC - 2006 User Manual

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-32-To check the steering adjustment use a stand under the chassis,and lift the motorcycle off the ground. Move the handlebar lightly toeither side; if the handlebar continues moving under its ownmomentum, the steering is not too tight. Squatting in front of themotorcycle, grasp the lower end of the front fork (at the axle), andpush and pull the fork (as shown on the previous photo); if free playis felt, the steering is too loose.If the steering needs adjustment- Use a stand or a special support to stabilize the motorcycle.- Raise the front wheel off the ground.- Remove the handlebar (A) by loosening the handlebar holderscrews and removing the upper holders.- Loosen the steering stem nut (B).- Loosen the screws of the suspension top bridge (C) and removeit.- Turn the steering adjustment nut with the special wrench to obtainthe proper adjustment.- Install the suspension top bridge (D).- Tighten the steering stem nut, and front fork washers and screws.Steering nut: 44 Nm (4.5 Kgm).Suspension top bridge: 22 Nm (2.25 Kgm).- Check the steering again, and readjust if necessary.- Install the removed parts.STEERING BLOCKAGEAs indicated by its name, this mechanism allows us to lock thehandlebar. Is located in the steering pipe.You have to turn the handlebar completely to the right, next insertthe key, turn left, press, turn right and remove the key.(A). Steering lock.(A)(D) (B)(C)(A)