Removing The Side Stand - APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Manual

u Q Remove the two screws (1) that fasten
the front brake caliper (2).
CAUTION
Never touch the front brake lever after
removing the brake caliper from the
disc. If you do, the caliper pistons may
be pushed out of their seats, and brake
f l u i d w i l l b e s p i l l e d . S h o u l d y o u
accidentally do this, take your vehicle to
your Local aprilia Dealer who will know
how to repair this damage.
u Q Remove the brake caliper (2) from the
disc, leaving it attached to its line (3).
Operate on the second brake caliper:
u Repeat the operations marked with
REASSEMBLY
WARNING
Keep your fingers clear. Avoid getting
them caught between the wheel, the
caliper or the fork. Do not attempt to align
the holes in the caliper using your fingers.
Failure to obey this warning can cause
serious injury.
u Q Insert the brake caliper (2) over the disc
and place it so that its fastening holes and
the holes on the support are aligned.
WARNING
When reassembling the brake caliper,
replace the caliper screws (1) with two new
screws of the same type.
u Screw in the two bolts (1) by hand until they
rest on the caliper.
u Pull the brake lever to properly position the
caliper on the disc.
u Keep the brake lever pulled and tighten the
2 bolts (1) to the specified torque.
Brake caliper screw (1) tightening torque:
36.16 ftlb (50 Nm).
Operate on the second brake caliper:
u Repeat the operations marked with
u Remove the front support stand
page 102 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON
THE FRONT SUPPORT STAND) .
WARNING
After servicing the brakes, always check
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that they operate correctly. If the stroke of
the lever or pedal is excessive, or if you
detect that the effectiveness of the brakes
is reduced in any way, have your vehicle
serviced by your Local aprilia Dealer. It
may be necessary to have your dealer
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.
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REMOVING THE SIDE STAND

C a r e f u l l y
(MAINTENANCE).
It is advisable to remove the side stand if
the vehicle is to be used on closed course
competition. When removing the side
stand, you must remove the stand (1)
complete with:
– springs (2);
– support (3);
– safety switch (4).
WARNING
Failure to remove the side stand before
using your vehicle on closed course
competition can result in reduced
cornering clearance. This could lead to
a s e r i o u s c r a s h w i t h s u b s e q u e n t
serious injury or even death.
NOTE
Removing the safety switch (4)
disconnects the electrical circuit, and your
vehicle's engine will not run with the
transmission in gear.
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