Rear Wheel - APRILIA SR 50 - 2001 Manual

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REAR WHEEL

WARNING
The disassembly and reassembly of the
rear wheel can be difficult for those
unfamiliar with vehicle maintenance. You
may wish to have your Local aprilia
Dealer carry out these operations.
If you wish to perform these operations
yourself, carefully read
(MAINTENANCE).
While disassembling and reassembling
the wheel, pay extra care not to damage
the brake lines, discs or pads.
DISASSEMBLY
Carefully read p. 55 (MAINTENANCE).
♦ Remove the exhaust silencer, see p. 67
(REMOVING THE EXHAUST SILENCER).
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NOTE
To unscrew the wheel nut (1), it is
necessary to lock the rotation of the wheel.
♦ Pull the rear brake lever (2) completely,
then put a small piece of cardboard (3) on
the grip and keep the rear brake lever
pulled by holding it against the grip by
means of a plastic band (4).
♦
Remove the cover (5).
♦ Unscrew and remove the wheel nut (1) and
the washer.
p. 55
NOTE
Upon reassembly, use a new
wheel nut. Do not reassemble your vehicle
using the old wheel nut. This wheel nut is
of a special type.
Wheel nut (1) tightening torque:
79.56 ftlb (110 Nm).
♦ Remove the plastic band (4) and the
cardboard (3).
♦
Release the rear brake lever (2).
♦
Remove the rear brake caliper (6), see p.
68 (REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE
CALIPER).
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♦
Withdraw the wheel.
WARNING
After servicing the brakes, always check
them for function. If the stroke of the lever
is excessive, or if you detect that the
effectiveness of the brakes is reduced in
any way, have your vehicle serviced by
your Local aprilia Dealer.
It may be necessary to have your dealer
bleed the system, or there may be some
other problem with the brake system.
Never ride your vehicle in traffic
immediately after servicing the brakes.
Always apply the brake pedal or lever
several times before riding your vehicle.
Then, try your vehicle in a parking lot or
other safe area with little traffic to ensure
that the brakes are working properly.
Failure to observe this warning can lead
to a serious accident with subsequent
serious injury or death.
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