User manual GAS GAS FSE 450

[. . . ] MANUAL DEL USUARIO MANUAL DEL USUARIO SERVICE MANUAL SERVICE MANUAL MANUEL D'ENTRETIEN MANUEL D'ENTRETIEN LIBRETTO D´USO LIBRETTO D´USO USER MANUAL USER MANUAL ENGLISH Foreword GAS GAS thanks you for your confidence. By choosing the new GAS GAS FSE / FSE SM 2005 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 FSE / FSE SM 2005 is a bike conceived for highly competitive performance. In fact this bike is the fruit of many years of competition and experimentation in these demanding disciplines; many great trial riders have contributed their expertise and achievements to the essential data we have used to create these high-quality, exclusive motorcycles incorporating key features such as reliability, high performance and stability. [. . . ] Different springs can be used depending on the weight of the driver and the track conditions. Suspension plate position Ensure that the tyre does not touch the mudguard when the forks are fully compressed. There should be at least 5 mm clearance. CAUTION The right and left suspension rods must be adjusted equally. -35- Extension adjustment To adjust this, rotate the control on the rear of the shock by hand until noting a click. Fork tube height REAR SUSPENSION The rear suspension is made up of a shock absorber, swing arm, tie rods and rocker arm. In general the operating characteristics of the single shock are similar to the front fork however this is characterized as well as by the shock, the articulated quadrangle composed of the rods and rocker arm. 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. Rebound adjustment Compression adjustment To adjust, rotate the control on the gas reservoir using the point of a screwdriver until noticing a «click». (Anti-clockwise from the completely closed position). -36- (A) Suspension spring The standard spring is a 4. 0. The length of the preloaded spring with the shock in rest position is 258 mm. (A) (A). - Remove the sub chassis with the air filter housing. (B) - Tighten the counter nut correctly. - Following the adjustment, move the spring up and down to ensure that this is correctly in place. Rear shock absorber spring replacement (B) (A) Stiffer or softer springs are available. If the standard spring is unsuitable for your purpose, select a proper one according to the rider's weight and course conditions. Filter housing. -37- NOTE See the adjustments page 47. WARNING Improper removal of the spring from the rear shock absorber body may cause the spring and associated parts to be ejected at high velocity. Removal and installation of spring should be performed by an official distributor. Adjust the tire pressure to suit track conditions and rider preference, but do not deviate excessively from the recommended pressure. NOTE Tyre pressure should be tested when the tyre is cold before driving. Track conditions - When the track is wet, muddy, sandy or slippery, reduce the tyre pressure. Spokes and rims The spokes on both wheels must all be tightened securely and evenly and not be allowed to loosen, Unevenly tightened or loose spokes will cause the rim to warp, hasten nipple and overall spoke fatigue, and may result in spoke breakage. Centring the rim Put a quadrant gauge next to the rim and rotate the wheel to measure the axial centring. Put the dial on the inside of the rim circumference, rotate the wheel and the difference between the largest and smallest measurement is the centring measurement. [. . . ] If the last day of this period is a Sunday or an official holiday, the Warranty period will be extended such that the last day of the period covered will be the first working day after the Sunday or official holiday. 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. -63- 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. [. . . ]