Inspecting The Front And Rear Suspensions; Front Suspension - APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Manual

INSPECTING THE FRONT
AND REAR SUSPENSIONS
CAUTION
The front fork oil change operation should
be entrusted to your Local aprilia
Dealer.
Carefully read page 80 (MAINTENANCE).
WARNING
Halve service intervals when the vehicle is
used in rainy or dusty conditions, on
rough roads or for racing.
NOTE
Halve maintenance intervals if
the vehicle is used in rainy or dusty
conditions, on rough roads or for racing.
Have the front fork oil changed after the
first 625 mi (1000 km) and every 6,250 mi
(10,000 km) afterwards.
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use and maintenance RSV 1000 R
Carry out the following checks after the first
625 mi (1,000 km) and every 6,250 mi
(10,000 km) afterwards:
u Apply the front brake lever and push up and
down on the handlebar repeatedly, pushing
the fork up and down.
The fork must move smoothly and easily,
there must be no trace of oil on the fork
tubes.
u Check the torque of all the fasteners on the
front fork and inspect the entire front fork to
make sure that it is in good condition
without leaks or damage. Repeat for the
rear suspension and swinging arm.
Do not ride your vehicle if either
suspension is damaged in any way,
contact your Local aprilia Dealer.
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CAUTION

FRONT SUSPENSION

u Every 6,250 mi (10,000 Km) check, clean,
lubricate and have the fork oil seals changed,
if necessary, by contacting a Local aprilia
Dealer.
T h e m a i n c o m p o n e n t s o f t h e f r o n t
suspension are the two hydraulic fork legs,
connected to the frame through the
steering tube, by the triple clamp and fork
head. To allow adjustment of the vehicle
attitude, each fork tube is provided with an
upper screw (1) for the adjustment of the
hydraulic damping on extension, a lower
screw (2) for the adjus tment of the
hydraulic damping on compression, and an
upper nut (3) for adjustment of the spring
pre-load.
The height of each fork tube in the triple
clamp and fork head can also be adjusted.
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK
The front fork is adjusted by the factory to
b e s u i t a b l e f o r m o s t c o m m o n l y
encountered competition conditions.
However, it is possible to adjust the fork
s e t t i n g t o y o u r p r e f e r e n c e , a n d t o
accommodate the full range of operating
conditions that the vehicle is intended to be
used for.
CAUTION
When adjusting the front fork, always
start from the most rigid setting. This is
the fully clockwise position of the
adjuster screws (1) and (2).