APRILIA RSV 1000 R - 2003 Manual page 104

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Hold the adjuster (6) with the appropriate
Allen wrench and tighten the lock nut (5), by
means of the appropriate Allen wrench, to
its appropriate tightening torque.
Lock nut (5) tightening torque: 28.93 ftlb
(40 Nm).
CAUTION
Adjust the spring preload and the
extension damping according to your
preference, and how the vehicle is used.
When the spring preload is increased, it is
necessary to also increase the extension
damping to avoid unsteady shock action.
If necessary, contact your Local aprilia
Dealer.
CAUTION
Never loosen, or remove the screw
RSV R
(7). This may cause nitrogen to escape
which will destroy the function of the
shock absorber and could upset the
handling of your vehicle, leading to an
Rear suspension
Shock absorber distance
between centers (A)
Spring length (preloaded) (B)
Rebound damping, ring nut (1)
Compression damping, screw (2)
for or knob (2) for
RSV R
(*) = clockwise
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use and maintenance RSV 1000 R
accident with subsequent injury or even
death.
(
RSV R
(8) or attempt to adjust the membrane
covered by it. This may cause nitrogen
t o e s c a p e w h i c h w i l l d e s t r o y t h e
function of the shock absorber and
c ou ld up s e t t he han dl i ng of y o ur
vehicle, leading to an accident with
subsequent injury or even death.
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 governmental authority
having jurisdiction.
It is strictly forb idd en to use the
competition adjustment while riding the
vehicle on public streets, roads, or
highways.
Standard setting
313 ±1.5 mm
149 mm
RSV R
145 mm
Tighten fully (*) and then slacken (**):
Tighten fully (*) and then
slacken (**)
by 20 click positions
Tighten fully (*) and then
Tighten fully (*) and then slacken (**)
slacken (**)
by 1.5 turns giri
RSV R
by 12 click positions
(**) = counterclockwise
- RSV 1000 RFACT
USA USA
) Never loosen the screw
WARNING
Racing setting
310 to 317 mm
151 mm
RSV R
147 mm
by 12 - 16 click positions
RSV R
by 13 - 16 click positions
by 1-2 turns
RSV R
by 8-14 click positions