GAS GAS EC ROOKIE - 2005 Service Manual

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FRONT SUSPENSIONThe front suspension, featuring state-of-the-art technology anddesign, includes an inverted hydraulic fork with 32mm-diameter rods.Each rod has its own purpose and effect, as, whilst one of them actsmechanically through compression springs, the other one onlyoperates hydraulically.Oil supply per rod- Right-hand fork...175 cc.- Left-hand fork.....150 cc.Hydraulic oil SAE 5- Pull the hydraulic-system rod (D) slowly.- The fork oil will now issue through the hole in the hydraulic-systemrod; keep it raised until it stops.- Insert the suspension spring (1) into the fork tube.-23-- Press the suspension spring and insert the key (5) into the locknut(2) locking the cap (3).- Fit the suspension cap onto the fork rod and tighten to 29 N-m.- Fit the other fork.- Fit the disassembled components.REAR SUSPENSION(D)(1). Spring.(2). Locknut.(3). Suspension cap.(4). Cap wrench.(5). Locknut wrench.The rear suspension, which is of theswivelling type and features a hydraulicshock absorber, requires no moreattention than checking its wear andthe play on the swivelling arm. Shouldthe silent blocks securing the shockabsorber loose their shape, for anyreason whatsoever, replace the shockabsorber to prevent damaging thechassis geometry.