APRILIA CAPONORD Manual page 64

The system works independently via a dedicated ECU; no adjustments are necessary,
except for the preload of the rear single shock absorber.
With the motorcycle off, the suspensions are rigid, because they are not being oper-
ated.
The preload of the rear shock absorber can be manually adjusted on four levels, plus
a fifth so-called automatic one. With key-on, the level set on the instrument panel
before the last key-off is maintained. The automatic level is highlighted on the display
of the instrument panel by symbols, a helmet and suitcase that slowly scroll in se-
quence.
The automatic level independently adjusts the preload based on the vehicle load, so
as to maintain the height steady as much as possible.
The system works in two phases:
1) With the vehicle at a standstill, the engine running, gear in idle, crutch closed, the
system performs a first overall preload adjustment if certain signal constance condi-
tions are met.
2) With the vehicle moving, the system continuously monitors various signals coming
from the vehicle and if certain signal constance conditions are met, it acts on the
preload to find the ideal position.
If the system has already reached the ideal position, it will make no further adjust-
ments.
An automatic adjustment of the preload is highlighted on the digital display by symbols,
a helmet and suitcase, that scroll quickly in sequence, to then return to slow scrolling
when the system has completed the adjustment.
Depending on the type of fault, the suspensions may work in either medium or maxi-
mum damping.
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