APRILIA RSV 1000 R - 2003 Manual page 101

ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK
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RSV R
The front fork is adjusted by the factory to be
suitable for most commonly encountered
competition conditions. However, it is possible
to adjust the fork setting to your preference,
and to accommodate the full range of
operating conditions that the vehicle is
intended to be used for.
CAUTION
When adjusting the front fork, always start
from the most rigid setting. This is the fully
clockwise position of the adjuster screws
(1) and (2).
Do not force the rotation of the adjuster
screws (1) and (2) beyond the end of the
stroke in either direction, in order to avoid
damaging the damping mechanism.
Use the number of clicks of the adjuster
screws (1) and (2) as reference marks for
the adjustment of hydraulic damping on
extension and compression.
Turn the adjuster screws (1) and (2) one
click at a time and turn the adjusting nut
(3) one turn at a time.
Make sure that the spring pre-load and
hydraulic damping, both on extension and
compression, is the same for both sides. A
different setting on each side will result in
instability.
When the spring pre-load is increased,
you must also increase the hydraulic
damping, both on extension and
compression, to avoid unsteady shock
action while riding.
RSV R
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WARNING
The competition adjustment must be
used in organized racing or circular
course competitive event, under the
auspices of a recognized sanctioning
body or by permit issued by the local
Front
suspension
A d j u s t m e n t o f t h e h y d r a u l i c
damping on extension, screw (1).
A d j u s t m e n t o f t h e h y d r a u l i c
damping on compression, screw
(2).
Spring preload, nut (3).
Height (A) of fork tubes in fork
head (*e).
(*a) = Fully clockwise position.
(*c) = Fully counterclockwise position.
(*e) = This type of adjustment should be carried out only by your Local aprilia Dealer.
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g o v e r n m e n t a l a u t h o r i t y h a v i n g
jurisdiction.
It is strictly forb idd en to use the
competition adjustment while riding the
vehicle on public streets, roads, or
highways.
Standard
adjustment
from completely closed (*a),
unscrew (*b) 12 clicks.
from completely open (*c),
screw (*d) 8 turns.
4 reference notches.
(*b) = Counterclockwise rotation.
(*d) = Clockwise rotation.
use and maintenance RSV 1000 R
Adjustment for
competition use
from completely closed (*a),
unscrew (*b) 8 – 10 clicks.
from completely open (*c),
screw (*d) 6 – 9 turns.
5 reference notches.
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