APRILIA RSV MILLE R TUONO - 2002 Manual page 116

Adjust the spring preload and the
hydraulic rebound damping according
to the conditions of use of the vehicle.
When the spring preload is increased, it
is necessary to increase also the
hydraulic rebound damping, in order to
avoid sudden jerks while riding.
If necessary, contact an aprilia official
Deler.
 I n o r d e r n o t t o a f f e c t t h e
functionality of the shock absorber, do
not loosen or remove the screw (7),
since this may cause an emission of
nitrogen with the consequent risk of
accidents.
Rear suspension
Shock absorber distance
between centers (A)
Spring length (preloaded)
(B)
Rebound adjustment, ring nut
(1)
Compression adjustment,
knob (2)
(*) = clockwise
(**) = anticlockwise
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 (   ) I n o r d e r t o a v o i d
compromising the operation of the
shock absorber, neither loosen the
screw (8), nor work on the underlying
membrane, since this may cause an
emission of nitrogen with consequent
risk of accident.
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 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
321 ±1.5 mm
147 mm
from completely closed (*)
open (**)
20 clicks
from completely closed (*)
open (**)
12 clicks
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- RSV mille R TUONO
Adjustment range
from 320 to 323 mm
from 143 to 149 mm
from completely closed (*)
open (**)
10 – 20 clicks
from completely closed (*)
open (**)
5 – 15 clicks