Inspecting The Front And Rear Suspensions; Front Suspension - APRILIA RSV mile Use & Maintenance Book

INSPECTING THE FRONT
AND REAR SUSPENSIONS
The front fork oil change operation
should be entrusted to your Local apri-
lia Dealer.
Carefully read p. 84 (MAINTENANCE).
Perform these maintenance operations
at one-half of the specified intervals, if
your vehicle is often used in rainy or
very dusty conditions, on unpaved
roads, or in any kind of competition.
Have the front fork oil changed after the
4,650 mi (7,500 km) and thereafter every
14,000 mi (22,500 km).
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With "R" front fork (
front fork oil changed every 6,250 mi
(10,000 km).
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Every 600 mi (1,000 km) and thereafter
every 9,350 mi (15,000 km), carry out
the following checking operations:
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Apply the front brake lever and push up
and down on the handlebar repeatedly,
pushing the fork up and down.
The fork must move smoothly and easily,
there must be no trace of oil on the fork
tubes.
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Check the torque of all the fasteners on
the front fork and inspect the entire front
fork to make sure that it is in good condi-
tion without leaks or damage. Repeat for
the rear suspension and swinging arm.
Do not ride your vehicle if either su-
spension is damaged in any way, con-
tact your Local aprilia Dealer.

FRONT SUSPENSION

), have the
J Have your Local aprilia Dealer
change the fork oil seals after the first
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RSV mille R
18,750 mi (30,000 km) and thereafter
every 14,000 mi (22,500 km).
K Every 7500 km (4690 mi) check, clean,
lubricate and have the fork oil seals changed,
if necessary, by contacting a Local aprilia
Dealer.
The main components of the front suspension
are the two hydraulic fork legs, connected to the
frame through the steering tube, by the triple
clamp and fork head. To allow for adjustment
of the vehicle attitude, each of the fork tubes is
provided with an upper screw for the adjust-
ment of the hydraulic damping on extension, a
lower screw (2) for the adjustment of the
hydraulic damping on compression, and an up-
per nut (3) for adjustment of the spring pre-load.
The height of each fork tube in the triple clamp
and fork head can also be adjusted.
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK
The front fork is adjusted at the factory to
suit most riding conditions for most riders.
However, it is possible to adjust the fork set-
ting to your preference, and to accommoda-
te the full range of operating conditions that
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