APRILIA PEGASO 650 STRADA-TRAIL Manual page 71

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER
Check and if necessary adjust the rear
shock absorber every 20000 km (12500
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 Authorised Dealer.
According to the conditions of use of the
vehicle, it is possible to adjust the hydraulic
rebound damping by adjusting the screw
(1); for the adjustment, keep to the
following indications:
Uneven or irregular road surface –
HARD adjustment:
u Turn the screw (1)
(clockwise).
Normal or regular road surface – SOFT
adjustment:
u Turn the screw (1)
(anticlockwise).
Adjust the spring preload and the
hydraulic rebound damping according
to the conditions of use of the vehicle.
When the spring preload is increased, it
is necessary to increase also the
h y d r a u l i c r e b o u n d d a m p i n g w i t h
extended shock absorber, in order to
avoid sudden jerks while riding.
I f n e c e s s a r y , c o n t a c t a n a p r i l i a
Authorised Dealer.
Test the vehicle repeatedly on the road,
until obtaining the optimal adjustment.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT TABLE
Rear shock absorber
to the right
Rider only (SOFT setting)
Rider + Luggage or Rider
+ Passenger (MEDIUM
setting)
to the left
Rider + Passenger +
Luggage (HARD setting)
CAUTION
Shock
absorber
preload
(notches
from fully
unloaded)
3
9
9
Hydraulic Front/rear
damping tyre pressure
(clicks from (STRADA
version)
fully closed/
turns)
13 (1 turn) 1.8/2.0
5 (1/2 turn) 1.9/2.2
3 (1/4 turn) 1.9/2.2
use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E. STRADA - TRAIL
1
Front/rear
tyre pressure
(TRAIL
version)
1.9/2.1
1.9/2.3
1.9/2.3
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