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APRILIA RSV4 Factory a-PRC 2009 Service Station Manual page 447

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RSV4 Factory a-PRC
Install the rear wheel and the exhaust system.
Fit the pinion casing.
Adjust the chain tension
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.
CLEARANCE CHECK
To check clearance:
Shut off the engine.
Rest the vehicle on its stand.
Engage neutral gear.
Check that the vertical oscillation at a
point between the pinion and the
sprocket on the lower branch of the
chain is around 30 mm (1,18 in).
Move the vehicle forward so as to
check vertical oscillation in other posi-
tions too. clearance should remain
constant at all wheel rotation phases.
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION
GET A SPECIFIC REAR SERVICE STAND (OPT) TO AD-
JUST THE CHAIN.
If you need to adjust chain tension after the check:
Place the vehicle on its rear service
stand (OPT).
Loosen the nut (1) completely.
Loosen both lock nuts (4).
Actuate on the adjuster screws (5) and
adjust the chain clearance checking
that the references (2-3) match on both
sides of the vehicle.
Chassis
CHAS - 447

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