Refitting The Front Wheel - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

Cycle parts

REFITTING THE FRONT WHEEL

CAUTION
When refitting the front wheel, take care not to
damage the brake line, the disc and the pads.
Position the wheel between the fork rods.
Insert axle (1) from the right side of the vehicle.
Insert the spacer (2) between the hub and the left fork
rod.
Insert the spacer between the hub and the left fork
rod.
Screw and tighten the wheel pin (1).
NOTE
Perform these operations also on the vehicle
r.h. side.
Carefully refit the brake caliper to brake disc (4).
Tighten the two screws (5).
While pulling the front brake lever, repeatedly stroke
the fork by pressing down on the handlebar.
This will allow the fork rods (1) to settle appropriately .
Tighten axle clamp screw (3).
CAUTION
After refitting the parts, repeatedly pull the front
brake lever and check the operation of the braking
system
Check the wheel centering and balancing, see
(WHEELS/TYRES).
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Release 00 2002-09
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