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I found in the 2006 owners manual that gasgas recommends 40-50 n-m for the upper and lower shock mounts. However I am not for sure about the dogbones (aluminum rods) that go from the lower shock mount to the swingarm. I also don't know the torque for the bolt that goes through the bearings that are actually mounted in the swingarm on the lower linkage. Does anybody have this info? Thanks.

I have a 2004 GasGas 280 Pro. Some have said there will be a little bit of play in your linkage before the shock initiates when you test it on a stand. I can lift my rear wheel about a 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) before the shock initiates. Is this normal? How much play is normal? Could someone with a newer bike check and let me know. I have just bought this bike and I know I have to replace the rear wheel bearings but really don't want to mess with the linkage unless I have to. Thanks.