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. With your skills at the commands of this motorbike, an adequate preparation and the indispensable servicing for this GAS GAS to be highly reliable, you will be able to enjoy the most comfortable and rewarding enduro practice. [. . . ] Adjuster knobs. EC 2003 -92- Stand oil level CAUTION The left and right fork tubes must bealigned (level) at the top clamps. Compression Dampening Adjustment - To adjust, turn the knob located at the top of the fork. Oil level Adjustment - Using the stand under the frame, stabilize the motorcycle. - Place a stand or block under the engine so that the front wheel is raised off the ground. - Put the oil level gauge on the top of the fork tube, and measure the distance from the top of the fork tube to the oil level. Adjust the oil level as required within the adjustable range using the following oil: Recomended oil MARZOCCHI SAE 7´5 WP. Lock nut wrench Fork Springs Different fork springs are available to achieve suitable front fork action in accordance with the rider´s weight and track conditions. Fork Clamp Position Adjustment Steering qualities are greatly affected by the fork clamp position (the amount of the outer tube projecting above the steering stem head). When the fork tube height is smaller, the front end becomes lighter due to change in weight bias. When the height is greater, the results are opposite. Be sure the front tire doesn´t rub the fender when the fork tubes compress fully. CAUTION The outer tubes, both right and left, should be adjusted evenly. EC 2003 -94- (A). - At this time, the fork oil comes out of the push rod hole, let it overflow until it stops. - Pull down the fork spring and insert the spring holder (5) (special tool) under the push rod nut or piston holder. - Install the top cap bolt (3) on the top of the fork tube and tighten it to 29 N-m. - Install removed parts. Shock Rebound Dampening Adjustment Rear shock Absorber o adjust shock rebound dampening, turn the rebound dampening adjuster on the rear shock absorber lower end until you feel a click. 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). [. . . ] Obligation of the purchaser GG shall be entitled to refuse to accept warranty claims if and to the extent that: a) The purchaser has failed to subject the vehicle to any of the inspections and/or maintenance work prescribed in the operating manual or has exceeded the date stated for such inspections or maintenance work, also excluding from the warranty defects that appeared before the prescribed date of such inspection or maintenance work performed not at all or performed only after the prescribed date. b) Inspection, maintenance work and repair work on the vehicle has been performed by a party neither recognized nor licensed by GG; c) Any maintenance or repair work has been performed on the vehicle in violation of the technical requirements, specifications and instructions indicated by the manufacturer. d) Spare parts not released for use by GG have been used to perform maintenance or repair work on the vehicle, or if and to the extent that the vehicle has been operated using other fuels, lubricants or operating fluids (including but not limited to cleaning agents) than those expressly stated in the specifications in the operating manual; e) The vehicle has been altered or modified in any way or equipped with other components than those expressly released by GG as admissible vehicle components. f) The vehicle has been stored or transported in a way that does not meet the corresponding technical requirements. 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