GAS GAS FSE 450 Service Manual

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To check the steering adjustment, lift the bike off the ground usinga stand underneath the chassis. Push the handlebar lightly to eitherside; if it continues moving under its own momentum, the steeringis not too tight. Squatting in front of the motorcycle, grasp the lowerends of the front fork at the axle, and push and pull the bottom endof the front fork back and forth; if play is felt, the steering is too loose.If the steering needs adjustment- Using the stand under the frame, stabilize the motorcycle.- Place a stand or block under the engine to raise the front wheeloff the ground.- Remove the handlebar by loosening the handlebar clamp bolts(A).- Loosen the steering stem bolt (B).- Loosen the bolts for the upper suspension plate and remove it (C).- Rotate the steering adjustment bolt using the special spanner inorder to obtain the appropriate adjustment.-32-- Install the upper suspension plate (D).- Tighten the steering stem nut (B), the washers and bolts on thefront forks to the correct torque.Steering head nut: 44 Nm (4.5 Kgm)Suspension plate bolts: 22 Nm (2.25 Kgm)- Recheck the steering and readjust if necessary.- Refit all removed parts.STEERING LOCKThis mechanism allows us to lock the steering. It is located on thesteering tube.The handlebars must be turned to the right completely, then insertthe key, rotate left, press, rotate right and take the key out.(A). Steering lock.(D) (B) (A)(A)(C)