APRILIA RSV MILLE - REGULAR SERVICE Manual page 26

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, metal ring (1)
Adjustment with
compressed shock
absorber, knob (2)
To avoid affecting the operation of the
shock absorber, neither remove the
screw (7), nor adjust the underlying
membrane, since this may cause nitro-
gen to flow out, with consequent risk of
accidents.
Official
Standard Adjustment for
adjustment racetrack use
322 ± 1 mm 322 ± 1 mm
137 mm 134 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 12 clicks giving 7-15 clicks
use and maintenance RSV mille - RSV mille R
CAUTION
Possible
adjustments
from 319 to 325
mm
from 134 to 138
mm
completely open:
25 clicks
completely open:
25 clicks
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