GAS GAS FSE 450 Service Manual

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-38-Centring the rimPut a quadrant gauge next to the rim and rotate the wheel to measurethe axial centring.Put the dial on the inside of the rim circumference, rotate the wheeland the difference between the largest and smallest measurementis the centring measurement.If the wheel is slightly off-centre then this can be corrected byloosening certain spokes and tightening others in order to changethe rim position. If the rim is bent or crooked then it must be replaced.NOTEA soldered area on the rim may give an excessive reading.Ignore this while measuring the centring.(A). Spoke tightening toolWARNINGImproper removal of the spring from the rear shock absorber bodymay cause the spring and associated parts to be ejected at highvelocity. Always wear eye and face protection. Removal and installationof spring should be performed by an official distributor.WHEELSTyre. Tyre pressure affects traction, handling, and tyre life.. Adjust the tire pressure to suit track conditions and rider preference,but do not deviate excessively from the recommended pressure.NOTETyre pressure should be tested when the tyre is cold beforedriving.Track conditions- When the track is wet, muddy, sandy or slippery, reduce the tyrepressure.- When the track is stony or hard, increase the tyre pressure.Spokes and rimsThe spokes on both wheels must all be tightened securely andevenly and not be allowed to loosen, Unevenly tightened or loosespokes will cause the rim to warp, hasten nipple and overall spokefatigue, and may result in spoke breakage.