Rear Suspension - APRILIA PEGASO 650 IE - 2004 Manual

REAR SUSPENSION

The rear suspension consists of a spring-
shock absorber unit, fixed to the frame by
means of a uni-ball and to the rear fork by
means of lever systems.
For the setting of the vehicle attitude,
the shock absorber is provided:
– w i t h a s c r e w a d j u s t e r ( 1 ) f o r t h e
adjustment of the hydraulic braking with
extended shock absorber;
– an adjusting ring nut (2) and a locking
ring nut (3) for the adjustment of the
spring preload.
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER
Check and if necessary adjust the rear
shock absorber every 12000 km (7500 mi).
The standard setting of the rear shock
absorber is adjusted so that it is suitable for
most driving conditions.
The standard adjustment, set by the
manufacturer, is suitable for a rider
weighing approximately 70 kg.
If your weight and needs are different, for
example in case of ride with passenger
and full load, it is advisable to contact an
aprilia Official Dealer.
According to the conditions of use of the
vehicle, it is possible to adjust the hydraulic
braking with extended shock absorber by
adjusting the screw (1); for the adjustment,
keep to the following indications:
Uneven or irregular road surface –
HARD adjustment:
Turn the screw (1)
u
(clockwise).
Normal or regular road surface – SOFT
adjustment:
u Turn the screw (1)
(anticlockwise).
Adjust the spring preload and the
hydraulic braking with extended shock
absorber according to the conditions of
use of the vehicle.
When the spring preload is increased, it
is necessary to increase also the
hydraulic braking with extended shock
to the right absorber, in order to avoid sudden jerks
while riding.
If necessary, contact an aprilia Official
Dealer.
Test the vehicle repeatedly on the road,
to the left
until obtaining the optimal adjustment.
CAUTION
use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E. 69