APRILIA RSV 1000 R - 2003 Manual page 116

ADJUSTMENT
N O T E
T o a d j u s t t h e c h a i n i t i s
necessary to use the appropriate rear
support stand .
To adjust the chain tension:
Place the vehicle on the appropriate rear
s u p p o r t s t a n d , s e e p . 1 0 7
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
REAR SUPPORT STAND)
Wheel nut (1) tightening torque:
86.80 ftlb (120 Nm).
Loosen the nut (1) several turns.
NOTE
In order to make wheel centering
in the swinging arm easier, there are
reference marks (2) and (3) on the swing
arm. See illustration above.
Loosen the two lock nuts (4).
Adjust the tension adjusters (5) to obtain
the appropriate chain play, ensuring that
the edge of tension adjuster is in the
s a m e p o s i t i o n w i t h r e g a r d t o t h e
reference marks (2) and (3) on each side
of your vehicle.
Tighten the two lock nuts (4).
Tighten the nut (1).
Wheel nut (1) tightening torque:
86.80 ftlb (120 Nm).
Check the chain play again, see p. 115
(CHECKING THE PLAY).
CHECKING THE WEAR OF THE CHAIN
AND SPROCKETS
In addition to the check, see p. 115
(CHECKING THE PLAY), every 6,250 mi
( 1 0 , 0 0 0 k m ) i n s p e c t t h e c h a i n a n d
sprockets to make sure that there are no:
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– damaged rollers;
– loose pins;
– dry, rusty, crushed or seized links;
– excessive wear;
– missing O rings;
– sprocket or teeth excessively worn or
damaged.
You may check the wear of the chain and
sprocket by grasping the chain where it
touches the rear sprocket, and pulling it
.
away from the sprocket as far as you can.
If you are able to pull the chain far enough
away from the sprocket so that you can
see light between the side plates of the
chain and the sprocket teeth, the chain and
sprocket are worn out and should be
replaced.
NOTE
a n d t h e c h a i n w h e n a n y o f t h e s e
components are replaced.
If chain rollers are damaged, the pins
and/or the O rings are loose or missing,
both sprockets as well as the chain
must be replaced.
L u b r i c a t e t h e c h a i n f r e q u e n t l y ,
especially if it is rusty or dry to the
touch. If, after lubricating the chain, it
still has links which cannot be turned
easily, the chain must be replaced.
Check the wear of U-shaped chain guide
(6).
Finally, check the wear of the swinging
arm protection shoe (7).
CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
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Always replace both sprockets
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
The drive chain is provided with O-rings
between the link rollers and side plates,
in order to retain the lubrication and to
exclude dirt and grit.
Carry out chain adjustment, lubrication,
cleaning and replacement with great
care. Remember to keep your fingers
clear of the chain and sprocket.
Never wash the chain with water jets,
steam jets, high-pressure water jets and
highly inflammable solvents.
Wash the chain with a non-flammable
solvent. If your chain rusts quickly,
lubricate it more often.
Lubricate the chain every 625 mi (1,000
km) or whenever it appears dry.
After washing the chain and letting it dry,
lubricate it exclusively with spray grease
for chains provided with sealing rings, see
p. 150 (LUBRICANT CHART).
CAUTION
Make sure that the chain lubricant you
use is appropriate for O-ring chains.
There are some lubricants available
which contain substances which will
destroy the O-rings in your chain. If you
have any question, contact your Local
aprilia Dealer.
N O T E
D o n o t u s e t h e v e h i c l e
immediately after lubricating the chain,
g i v e t h e l u b r i c an t a c h a n c e t o d r y ,
otherwise the chain will spray the lubricant
all over you and your vehicle.