APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Manual page 73

Start the two wheel spindle clamp bolts
u
(5) in their holes on the left side and
tighten just enough to prevent wheel
spindle (7) rotation.
Tighten the nut (2) to the specified
u
torque.
Torque wrench setting for wheel hub
nut (2): 80 Nm (8.0 kgm).
Tighten the two wheel spindle clamp
u
bolts (4) on the right side.
T o r q u e w r e n c h s e t t i n g f o r w h e e l
spindle clamp bolts: 12 Nm (1.2 kgm).
Slacken the two wheel spindle clamp
u
bolts (5) on the left side.
Refit the front brake callipers, see page
u
74 (FRONT BRAKE CALLIPERS).
Hold in the front brake lever and press
u
down on the handlebars repeatedly to
pump the front fork up and down.This will
allow the fork legs to seat properly.
Place the vehicle on the side stand, see
u
page 58 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).
Tighten the two wheel spindle clamp
u
bolts (5) on the left side.
T o r q u e w r e n c h s e t t i n g f o r w h e e l
spindle clamp bolts (5): 12 Nm (1.2
kgm).
Make sure the following components
u
have not become contaminated with
lubricants:
√ tyre;
√ wheel;
√ brake disks.
WARNING
After refitting the wheel, work the front
brake lever repeatedly and check for
proper operation of the brake.
We recommend having the vehicle
aprilia
inspected at an
make sure that all components are at
the correct torque and that the wheel is
properly centred and balanced. Failure
to do so could result in severe personal
injury.
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