Adjusting; To Check Clearance - APRILIA DORSODURO 1200 ABS - ATC Service Station Manual

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DORSODURO 1200 ABS - ATC
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Working from the left side, unscrew
and remove the nut and collect the
washer.
REMOVAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT WITH UTMOST
CAUTION.
SUPPORT THE SWINGARM FROM THE FRONT TO AVOID
ACCIDENTAL FALLS.
PLACE A WOODEN SUPPORT UNDER THE FRONT PART
OF THE REAR SWINGARM TO PREVENT IT FROM LOW-
ERING AND TO KEEP IT UPRIGHT.
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Working on the right side, unscrew and
remove the swingarm bolt.
UPON REMOVING THE REAR SWINGARM PAY ATTEN-
TION NOT TO JAM THE GEARING CHAIN.
See also
Removing the
rear wheel
Drive chain

Adjusting

The vehicle is fitted with an endless chain, without master link.
NOTE
CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AT HALF THE INTERVALS SPECIFIED IF THE VE-
HICLE IS USED IN PARTICULAR RAINY OR DUSTY CONDITIONS, OFF ROAD OR FOR TRACK
USE.

To check clearance:

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Shut off the engine.
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Rest the vehicle on its stand.
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Engage neutral gear.
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Check that the vertical oscillation at a
point between the pinion and the
sprocket on the lower branch of the
chain is approx. 25 - 30 mm (0.98 - 1.18
in).
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Chassis
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