Rear Suspension Adjustment; Checking The Steering - APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 Manual

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REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT

The rear suspension is managed by two shock
absorbers that control compression and
rebound damping. The shock absorbers are
connected to the engine through silent
blocks.
Factory setting is designed to suit riders
weighing about 70 Kg. Turn the ring nut (1)
using the supplied lockring wrench to change
setting so as to meet individual requirements
(see chart).
CAUTION
Both shock absorbers must be set to the
same setting.
REAR SUSPENSION SPRING PRELOAD
SETTING CHART
Adjusting Rotate
ring nut (arrow A)
Increases
Effect
spring
preload
Stiffer
Vehicle
setting
Road Smooth or
surface normal
Recomm. Carrying a
when passenger

CHECKING THE STEERING

Read page 40 (MAINTENANCE) carefully.
Check the steering for play from time to time.
Rotate
(arrow B)
Check as follows:
Reduces Place the vehicle on the centre stand.
◆
spring
preload NOTE
Provide a support of adequate height
and width to support the vehicle safely.
Softer ◆ Place the support under the vehicle. Put
some padding on the support to avoid
damage. The support must prevent the
Uneven vehicle from falling, while the front wheel
should be able to move freely.
Riding solo
use and maintenance Atlantic 500
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