Rear Suspension - APRILIA RSV MILLE - 2002 Manual

REAR SUSPENSION

The rear suspension consists of a spring-
shock absorber unit, fixed to the frame by
means of a uni-ball and to the rear fork by
means of lever systems.
For the adjustment of the setting, the shock
absorber is provided with a ring nut adju-
ster (1) for the hydraulic braking with ex-
tended shock absorber, with a knob adju-
ster (2) for the hydraulic braking with
compressed shock absorber, with a ring
nut for the spring preload (3) and with a
locking ring nut (4).
NOTE
It is possible to adjust the height
of the rear part of the vehicle, to personali-
ze the attitude of the vehicle itself.
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK AB-
SORBER
NOTE
Perform the maintenance opera-
tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle
is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven
surfaces or on racetracks.
Check and if necessary adjust the rear
shock absorber every 15000 km.
The standard setting of the rear shock ab-
sorber is adjusted in such a way as to be
suitable for racetrack riding.
However, it is possible to adjust the setting
according to how the vehicle is going to be
used.
To calculate the number of clicks of the
adjusters (1-2), always start from the
most rigid setting (complete clockwise
rotation of the adjuster).
Do not force the rotation of the adju-
sters (1-2) beyond the end of stroke in
both directions, in order to avoid any
damage.
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Unscrew the lock metal ring (4) by me-
ans of the appropriate spanner.
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Adjust the preload of the spring (B)
through the adjusting ring nut (3) (see
table).
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After the adjustment, tighten the metal
ring (4).
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Adjust the metal ring (1) to adjust the
hydraulic braking with extended shock
absorber (see table).
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Adjust the knob (2) to adjust the hydrau-
lic braking with compressed shock ab-
sorber (see table).
To vary the attitude of the vehicle, pro-
ceed as follows:
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Moderately loosen the lock nut (5).
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Adjust the shock absorber length (distan-
ce between centres) (6) through the
adjuster (A) (see table).
The lock nut (5) must be tightened with
the indicated driving torque.
◆
After the adjustment, tighten the lock nut
(5).
Driving torque lock nut (5): 40 Nm (4
kgm).
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