APRILIA SXV 450 2008 Manual page 39

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Using the relevant wrench, unscrew the locking ring nut «4» slightly.
Turn the adjustment ring nut «3» to adjust preloading of the «B» spring.
When the optimal adjustment level has been achieved, screw locking nut ring
«4» completely.
Turn the «1» screw to rebound damping.
Turn the «2» knob to adjust compression damping (see table).
CAUTION
03_05
SET SPRING PRELOAD AND REBOUND DAMPING BASED ON THE VEHICLE'S
USAGE CONDITIONS. IF YOU INCREASE THE SPRING PRELOAD, YOU ALSO
NEED TO INCREASE REBOUND DAMPING, IN ORDER TO AVOID SUDDEN
JERKS WHEN RIDING. SHOULD YOU NEED ANY ASSISTANCE, CONTACT AN
Official aprilia Dealer.
TO AVOID COMPROMISING THE SHOCK ABSORBER'S OPERATION, DO NOT
LOOSEN SCREW «5» AND DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE SEAL UNDERNEATH
IT, AS NITROGEN MAY COME OUT, WITH RESULTING RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
CAUTION
SPORT SETTINGS MAY BE USED ONLY FOR OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS TO BE
CARRIED OUT ON TRACKS, AWAY FROM NORMAL ROAD TRAFFIC AND WITH
THE AUTHORISATION OF THE RELEVANT AUTHORITIES. USING SPORT SET-
TINGS AND RIDING THE VEHICLE ON ROADS AND MOTORWAYS WITH THESE
SETTINGS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
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