APRILIA RSV 1000 R - 2003 Manual page 112

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Riding with damaged rims in dangerous
for the rider, the vehicle and other
people.
Check the conditions of the rim and
have it replaced if it is damaged.
WARNING
Have the rim replaced by your Local
aprilia Dealer.
NOTE
You must use the appropriate
rear support stand (1) to remove the rear
wheel.
DISASSEMBLY
Place the vehicle on the appropriate rear
support stand (1), see p. 107
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
REAR SUPPORT STAND)
Place a support (2) under the tire, in
such a way as to keep the wheel in its
position after loosening it.
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Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
If it falls over, it may cause injury to
bystanders and other property, as well as
being damaged itself.
Wheel nut (3) tightening torque:
86.80 ftlb (120 Nm).
Remove the wheel nut (5) and recover the
washer (4).
NOTE
axle (3), slightly lift the wheel.
Remove the axle (3) from the left side of the
vehicle.
NOTE
right (6) and left (7) chain tensioners in order
to be able to reassemble them correctly.
Remove the right (6) and left (7) chain
tensioners.
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Keep your fingers well away from the chain
and sprocket. You could easily lose a finger
if it is caught between these two parts.
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WARNING
To facilitate the extraction of the
Observe the arrangement of the
WARNING
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Use heavy work gloves while installing
the rear wheel. Never attempt to line the
rear wheel up using your fingers.
Failure to heed this warning can result
in serious personal injury.
Remove the drive chain (8) from the rear
sprocket (9) and lay it down outside of the
rear sprocket.
NOTE
Place the drive chain (8) outside of
the rear sprocket (9).
Move the wheel forward and pull the drive
chain (8) away from the rear sprocket (9).
CAUTION
Never touch the rear brake pedal after
removing the rear wheel. If you do, the
caliper pistons may be pushed out of their
seats, and brake fluid will be spilled.
Should you accidentally do this, take your
vehicle to your Local aprilia Dealer who
will know how to repair this damage.
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