APRILIA RSV MILLE R TUONO - 2002 Manual page 112

damage. Set the same spring preload
and hydraulic damping for both legs: a
different setting of the legs decreases
the stability of the vehicle while riding.
When the spring preload is increased, it
is necessary to increase also the
hydraulic damping, in order to avoid
sudden jerks while riding.
For the adjustment of the fork:
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see p. 112 (FORK );
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– ( ) see p.113 ("R" FORK w (W
m)).
FORK 
The standard setting of the front fork is
such as to satisfy most driving conditions
at low and high speed, either with reduced
load and full load.
However, it is also possible to adjust the
setting according to the intended use of the
vehicle.
For the adjustment, always start from
t h e m o s t r i g i d s e t t i n g [ c o m p l e t e
clockwise rotation of the adjusters (1-
2)]. Use the notches (1-2) provided on
the adjusters as reference marks for the
a d j u s t m e n t o f t h e
compression and rebound damping.
Gradually rotate the adjusters (1-2)
giving 1/8 turn per time.
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use and maintenance RSV mille TUONO
The adjustments for the use of the vehicle
on racetracks must be carried out
exclusively in case of organized races or
events that take place on isolated circuits,
away from public roads and with the
Front suspension
Hydraulic rebound adjustment,
screw (1)
Hydraulic compression
adjustment, screw (2)
Spring preload, nut (3)
h y d r a u l i c
Protrusion of the rods (A) (***) from
the upper plate (plug excluded)
(*) = clockwise
(**) = anticlockwise
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consent of the competent authorities.
It is strictly prohibited to carry out
adjustments for the use of the vehicle
on racetracks and then ride it on roads
or motorways.
Standard adjustment
from completely closed (*)
open (**)
1.25 turns
from completely closed (*)
(H) open (**) (S)
1 turns
from completely closed (*)
open (**)
4 – 5 reference notches
2 reference notches
(***) = Have this type of adjustment carried
out exclusively by an aprilia Official
Dealer.
Adjustment range
from completely closed (*)
open (**)
0.5 – 1.5 turn
from completely closed (*)
(H) open (**) (S)
0.5 – 2 turn
from completely closed (*)
open (**)
3 – 5 reference notches
2 – 4 reference notches