APRILIA RSV4 RR Service Station Manual page 426

Suspensions
A BENT STEM SHOULD NEVER BE STRAIGHTENED SINCE ITS STRUCTURE WOULD BE WEAK-
ENED MAKING THE VEHICLE DANGEROUS TO USE.
Characteristic
Bending limit:
0.2 mm (0.00787 in)
Sleeve
Check that there are no damages and/or cracks; otherwise, replace it.
Spring
Check that the spring is in good conditions. Check that the spring length is within the limit value.
Replace the spring if its length does not fall within the limit values.
SPRING MINIMUM LENGTH WHEN UNLOADED: 265 mm (10.4 in)
Check that the following components are in good
conditions:
•
upper bushing;
•
lower bushing;
•
plunger.
If there is evidence of excessive wear or damage,
replace the component concerned.
CAUTION
REMOVE ANY IMPURITIES FROM THE BUSHINGS, BEING
CAREFUL NOT TO SCRATCH THEIR SURFACES.
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