Tightening Of Bolts And Nuts - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Periodic Maintenance Operations
RS 50

TIGHTENING OF BOLTS AND NUTS

Read through the section PRECAUTIONS AND
GENERAL INFORMATION.
Check the bolts and nuts after the first 1,500 km
(900 mi), and then every 7,500 km (4,500 mi) or 8
months.
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Carefully check all fastenings, and especially those
that are critical for safety, namely:
- handlebars
- front brake lever
- clutch lever
- fuel delivery pipe
- front fork on plates
- fork clips / front wheel spindle
- front wheel
- front brake line connections
- front brake discs
- front brake calipers
- engine
- pinion
- rear brake lever
- swing arm
- swing arm leverage
- rear shock absorber
- rear wheel
- rear brake disc
- rear brake caliper
- rear brake line connections
WARNING
Fastenings must be tightened with the prescribed
torques using LOCTITE(r) where appropriate (refer
to the FASTENINGS section).
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Release 00 2000-11