Removing The Complete Rear Wheel - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Body work
CAUTION
Never touch the rear brake pedal after removing
the wheel. If you do, the caliper pistons may be
pushed out of their seats, and brake fluid will be
spilled.
Should you accidentally do this, take your motor-
cycle to your Local aprilia Delear who will know
how to repair this damage.
DISASSEMBLING THE REAR WHEEL
Read carefully (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
Remove the wheel (REMOVING THE COMPLETE
REAR WHEEL).
Follow the procedure described in the (DISASSEM-
BLING THE FRONT WHEEL) chapter.
In addition, disassemble the crown gear (CROWN
GEAR).
CHECKING THE COMPONENTS
See the (CHECKING THE COMPONENTS) chapter.
CROWN GEAR
Check the state of the teeth on the rear sprocket (1)
and front sprocket.
If there are signs of excessive wear, replace the rear
sprocket, front sprocket and chain (REMOVING THE
DRIVE CHAIN).
CAUTION
All three parts must be replaced together, to avoid
the premature wear of the new components.
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Release 00 2001-03
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RS 50