I agree Avo there should be a small amount of play, but not that much from a brand new bike that hasn't been power washed yet.
We do occasionally power wash our bikes and always inspect, clean and re-grease the complete linkage before the next ride (I used to race motocross.....so learnt the hard way!).
The movement appears to be coming from both dog bones where they attach to the frame.
The only quality issue we've had on my son's 2012 125 is with the rear shock linkage.
We noticed play after the very first ride, so checked shock mounts and re-greased all bearings, but the play was still there and has got progressively worse after every ride.
We've cleaned, checked and re-greased complete linkage 6 times now since December 25th.
Gas Gas UK say 5-10mm of play is acceptable.
Has anybody else had this problem on their new Gas Gas?
Unfortunately not (carb issue), had the same problem a couple of years back with my son's TY80......had to bite the bullet and purchase a complete new carburetor from Birkettmotosport (birkettmotosportukltd.co.uk).
I'll strip the master cylinder tonight and see if there is a blockage/obstruction.....seems strange on a nearly new bike.....but I can't think of anything else that could be causing it.
I am in the process of replacing the mains/crank bearings and seals on my 2004 Sherco 2.9. And I am having real trouble with the new crank seal on the primary gear side.
When I try to reinstall the crank assembly into the clutch side crankcase (having oiled the seal surface which will be in contact with the crank shaft), the crank shaft on that side distorts and pushes the middle of the seal outwards. I can't seem to push the middle of the seal back into the correct position/shape and feel that if I eventually do, the force needed will damage the new seal.
The seal is the correct size - as supplied by MRS.
Has anyone ever encountered this problem and if so, could you tell me the fix?
Gas Gas Formula Brake And Clutch Master Cylinder Fault
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Try regularly lubing the piston on the master cylinders (especially after washing the bike) with WD40, as they are more exposed than the AJPs.