Rear Wheel - APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Manual

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u Loosen the two axle clamp screws (8) (left
side), using the appropriate Allen wrench.
u Remove the support (4) from under the
front tire.
u Replace the left and right front brake caliper
(3), see page 116 (REMOVING THE
FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS).
u Apply the front brake lever, and then push
down on the handlebars, compressing the
fork springs several times. This will align the
fork tubes.
u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page 77
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
u Tighten the two axle clamp screws (8) (left
side), using the appropriate Allen wrench.
Axle clamp screw (8) tightening torque:
8.7 ftlb (12 Nm).
u Ensure that the following components
are neither dirty nor oily:
– tire; wheel; brake discs.
WARNING
After servicing the brakes, always check
that they operate correctly. If the stroke of
the lever or pedal is excessive, or if you
detect that the effectiveness of the brakes
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is reduced in any way, have your vehicle
serviced by your Local aprilia Dealer. It
may be necessary to have your dealer
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bleed the system, or there may be some
other problem with the brake system.
Never ride your vehicle in traf fic
immediately after servicing the brakes.
Always apply the brake pedal or lever
several times before riding your vehicle.
Then, try your vehicle in a parking lot or
other safe area with little traffic to ensure
that the brakes are working properly.
Failure to observe this warning can lead to
a serious accident with subsequent
serious injury or death. Have the
tightening torques, centering and
balancing of the wheel checked by your
Local aprilia Dealer.
These are critical safety operations, and
failure to observe this warning could
lead to an upset with subsequent
serious injury or death.
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REAR WHEEL

WARNING
The disassembly and reassembly of the
rear wheel can be difficult for those
unfamiliar with vehicle maintenance. You
may wish to have your Local aprilia
Dealer carry out these operations. If you
wish to perform these operations yourself,
carefully read page 80 (MAINTENANCE).
While disassembling and reassembling
the wheel, pay extra care not to damage
the brake lines, discs or pads. Before
carrying out the following operations, let
the engine and the exhaust silencer cool
down until they reach room temperature.
Failure to observe this warning can lead to
serious burns.
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