Checking The Oil Level; Removing The Whole Fork - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

Cycle parts

CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL

If fork "end of travel" is found, the level of the rod oil
must be checked.
Remove the front shield, see (REMOVING THE
FRONT SHIELD).
NOTE
To facilitate removal of the two seal plugs (3),
they must both be removed at the same time.
Remove the snap ring (1).
Remove the plastic cap (2).
Gently pump the fork until the two seal plugs (3) and
O-rings (4) come out.
NOTE
Ensure that the O-rings are in proper working
order and if not, replace.
NOTE
Check the position of the spring (5) (coils with
smaller diameter closer together at the top).
CAUTION
The spring is immersed in oil.
Avoid drips when removing.
Slide out the spring (5).
Bring the fork to the end of its travel, insert a cali-
brated rod (measuring rule) into one of the two rods,
and make sure that there are 3.34 in (85 mm) of air
between the top rim of the rod and the oil level.
If necessary, top up the fork oil, see (LUBRICANT
CHART).
Repeat this operation for the second rod.

REMOVING THE WHOLE FORK

To remove the whole fork (for replacement) follow the
instructions, see (DISASSEMBLING).
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Release 00 2002-09
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