Checking The Steering; Checking; The Engine Fulcrum Axis - APRILIA LEONARDO 150 - 2006 Manual

CHECKING THE STEERING

Carefully read p. 39 (MAINTENANCE).
Occasionally check the steering slack.
To check the steering:
Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
NOTE
Prepare a support whose height
should be:
! "
√ 235 mm
#
√ 185 mm
300
The support base must measure 200 x 200
mm.
Place the support under the vehicle and
a spongy cloth between them, so that the
front wheel can move freely and the
vehicle cannot fall down.
!
CAUTION
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
Shake the fork in the riding direction (see
figure).
!
CAUTION
Do not shake the fork excessively,
o t h e r w i s e y o u m a y
consideration the movement of the
stand, thus observing an incorrect
slack.
Repeat the previous operation more
than once.
If you find that there is a considerable
slack, contact your aprilia Official Dealer
t o r e s t o r e t h e o p t i m a l s t e e r i n g
conditions.

CHECKING

THE ENGINE FULCRUM AXIS

Carefully read p. 39 (MAINTENANCE).
Periodically check the slack existing
between the engine pin bushings.
To carry out this operation, proceed as
follows:
t a k e i n
Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
Shake the wheel transversally with
respect to the riding direction.
If any slack should be noticed, contact
your aprilia Official Dealer, to restore the
optimal operating conditions.
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