APRILIA RSV MILLE - REGULAR SERVICE Manual page 24

CAUTION
Adjust the spring preload and the hy-
draulic braking with extended shock ab-
sorber according to the conditions of
use of the vehicle.
When the spring preload is increased, it
is necessary to increase also the hy-
draulic braking with extended shock ab-
sorber, in order to avoid sudden jerks
while riding.
If necessary, contact an
Dealer.
Rear
suspension
Shock absorber distance
between centers (A)
Spring length
(preloaded) (B)
Adjustment with extended
shock absorber, screw (1)
Adjustment with
compressed shock
absorber, knob (2)
To avoid affecting the operation of the
shock absorber, neither remove the
plug (7), nor adjust the underlying
valve, since this may cause nitrogen to
flow out, with consequent risk of acci-
dents.
Official
Standard Adjustment for
adjustment racetrack use
322 ± 1 mm 322 ± 1 mm
130 mm 128 mm
from completely from completely
closed, open closed, open
giving 14 clicks giving 7-9 clicks
from completely from completely
closed, open closed, open
giving 35-45 clicks giving 20-30 clicks
use and maintenance RSV mille - RSV mille R
CAUTION
Possible
adjustments
from 320 to 327
mm
from 128 to 132
mm
completely open:
25 clicks
completely open:
45 clicks
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