Ohlins FG 012 User Manual

1Owners manualÖhlins motocross front forks FG 012 GasGasIncluding:Setting upyour bikeFine-tuningServicethe forkGeneralhandling set-upTechnical infoSpa

10Dismantling10Perform steps 4-7 "Changingsprings" on page 9.Loosen the bush head, on top of thecartridge tube, with tool 1797-01.Lift up th

1113Remove the seals and bushings andcheck them for wear and damage.Replace if necessary.CAUTION!When removing the oil seal andbushings use a small pl

12Notes19Fasten the fork leg, at the fork bottom,with soft jaws in a vice.Install the compression valve as-sembly in the fork bottom.Tightening torque

13Technical specificationsFork lengths and diametersFront fork Motorcycle Length (L) ØA ØBFG 012 GasGas 938 mm 53,9 mm 58,4mmRebound and compression a

14Spare partsPos. Part No. Pcs. DescriptionType/remarks1 02338-01 2 Nut2 02306-02 2 Top cap3 00438-17 2 O-ring4 02337-01 2 Spring support5 02319-01 Pr

15Spare partsPos. Part No. Pcs. Description Type/remarks1 02338-01 2 Lock nut2 01050-01 2 Screw3 00338-59 2 O-ring4 02306-02 2 Top cap5 01473-02 2 Cir

1607295-08 Teknisk Illustration AB, OM Motocross front fork FG 012 GasGas, 02 02. 200 ex.More infowww.ohlins.comThe ultimate suspension site.Find out

2ContentsSafety signals ... 2Introduction... 3Design ... 3B

3cated at the bottom of the fork leg,fig 1, the rebound adjuster at the top,fig 2.Spring preload is adjusted withwashers, fig 3, and optional springsa

4FSpring preload is adjusted with spacers,see “Preload adjustment“ on page 8.Maximum allowed spring preload is13 mm.If you need to preload the springs

5Checking front ride heightAPut your bike on a stand.Arrange the stand so that the front wheelis off the ground and the front fork fullyextended.Measu

6CAUTION!Adjust the oil level with the fork legfully compressed and no preloadwasher nor spring installed.NOTE!See mounting instruction for rec-ommend

7General handling set-upAFront end falls into the curves (over-steering) especially in sand.Steep front fork angle. Front end toolow in comparison to

8Preload adjustment1Put the bike on a stand and loosenthe screws in the fork top crown thathold the fork legs.NOTE!On most MX-bikes you have to takeof

9Changing springs4Loosen the screws that hold the forklegs in the upper fork crown.With the fork leg still tightened inthe lower fork crown unscrew th