Preparation for competition. GAS GAS EC FSE 400, EC FSE 450, FSE 400 - 2004, FSE 450 - 2004

PREPARATION FOR COMPETITION

(1). Check:

1. Front axle shaft and nut, or axle clamp nut tightness

2. Front fork clamp bolt tightness

3. Handlebar clamp bolt tightness

4. Throttle grip screw tightness

5. Throttle grip operation

6. Front and rear brake hose installation

7. Front and rear brake fluid level

8. Front and rear brake disc and caliper installation

9. Front and rear brake function

10. Fuel tank installation

11. Shift pedal bolt tightness

12. Engine mounting bolt tightness

13. Engine sprocket installation

14. Brake pedal bolt tightness

15. Transmission oil level

16. Carburetor clamp screw tightness

17. Carburetor top cap tightness

18. Linkage tie rod mounting bolt tightness

19. Linkage rocker arm mounting bolt tightness

20. Rear shock absorber bolt tightness

21. Swing arm pivot shaft nut tightness

22. Rear axle shaft nut tightness

23. Rear sprocket bolts or nuts tightness

24. Rear brake pedal operation

25. Seat installation

26. Front and rear wheel sproke tightness

27. Front and rear tire air pressure

28. Drive chain slack

29. Coolant level

(2). After first race maintenance

1. Air cleaner element

2. Drive chain slack

3. Rear sprocket nuts

4. Sprockets

5. Front and rear tire air pressure

6. Front and rear axle shaft nuts

7. Pivot shaft nut

8. Muffler, silencer bolts or nuts

9. Front, rear fender mounting bolts or nuts

10. Fuel tank, seat mounting bolts or nuts

11. Front and rear brakes

12. Steering play

13. Fuel tank fill

14. Coolant level check

(3) Maintenance notice for after riding on dusty course

If dirt or dust gets through into the engine, the crankshaft big end will wear excessively. After riding, inspect the crankshaft big end. If the crankshaft big end is worn past the service limit, replace the crankshaft big end with a new one.

(4) Maintenance notice for after riding in rain on muddy course

1. Apply grease to swing arm pivot and rear suspension system

2. Inspect the drive chain and rear sprocket wear

3. Clean the air cleaner element

4. Check the cylinder and crankshaft big end bearing

5. Grease the throttle grip and cable

(5) Suggest spare parts

Look service manual

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