13 WHEELS, TIRES
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– Clean and grease the wheel spindle.
Long-life grease ( p. 110)
– Position rear wheel and mount the chain.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
–
Insert wheel spindle
2
.
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–
Position chain adjuster
3
. Mount nut
4
, but do not tighten it yet.
–
Make sure that chain adjusters
3
are fitted correctly on adjusting
screws
5
.
– Make sure that the markings on the left and right chain
adjusters
3
are in the same position relative to reference
marks
B
. The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
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The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters enables
different secondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
3
can be turned by 180°.
–
Check the chain tension. ( p. 55)
–
Tighten nut
4
.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle M12x1 40 Nm (29.5 lbf ft)
– Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in
contact with the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 37)
13.5 Checking the tire condition
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Only mount tires approved and/or recommended by GASGAS Motorcycles.
Other tires could have a negative effect on handling characteristics.
The type, condition, and pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling characteristic of the motorcy-
cle.
The tires mounted on the front and rear wheels must have a similar profile.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
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– Check the front and rear tires for cuts, embedded objects, and other
damage.
» If the tires have cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
– Change the tires.
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