Adjustment; Front Fork-Standard Setting (For Road Use Only); Front Fork-Racing Adjustment Range (Track Use Only) - APRILIA RSV4 R Service Station Manual

Suspensions
pos. Description
1 Calliper mounting bracket fixing
screws
2 Pumping member fixing screw
3 Sleeve top cap

Adjustment

Standard front fork setting is adjusted to suit most
high and low speed riding conditions, whether the
vehicle is partially or fully loaded.
However, the setting can be modified for specific
needs according to vehicle use.
RACING TRACK SETTINGS MUST BE DONE ONLY FOR
OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS OR SPORTS EVENTS WHICH
ARE, IN ALL CASES, AWAY FROM NORMAL ROAD TRAF-
FIC AND WITH THE AUTHORISATION OF THE RELEVANT
AUTHORITIES.
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO RIDE A VEHICLE SET FOR
RACING ON ROADS AND MOTORWAYS.
WHEN COUNTING THE NUMBER OF CLICKS AND/OR
TURNS OF ADJUSTMENT SCREWS (1 - 2), ALWAYS
START FROM THE STIFFEST SETTING (ADJUSTER
SCREW TURNED FULLY CLOCKWISE). WHEN COUNTING
THE NUMBER OF CLICKS AND/OR TURNS OF ADJUST-
MENT SCREW (3), ALWAYS START FROM THE SOFTEST
SETTING (ADJUSTER SCREW TURNED FULLY ANTI-
CLOCKWISE).
FRONT FORK - STANDARD
Specification
Rebound damping adjustment, screw (1)
Compression damping adjustment, screw (2)
Spring preloading, nut (3)
Stems (A) (***) protrusion from top plate (excluding cover)
Theoretical fork failure (motorcycle + rider 70kg - 154lb) (B)
FRONT FORK - RACING
Specification
Rebound damping adjustment, screw (1)
Compression damping adjustment, screw (2)
Spring preloading, nut (3)
Stems (A) (***) protrusion from top plate (excluding cover)
Theoretical fork failure (motorcycle + rider 70kg - 154lb) (B)
SUSP - 366
F
RONT FORK
Type Quantity
M8 2+2 22 Nm (16.23 lbf ft)
- 1+1 30 - 39 Nm (22.13 -
- 1+1 30 - 39 Nm (22.13 -
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SETTING FOR ROAD USE ONLY
Unscrew (**) 1.5 turns from fully closed (*)
Unscrew (**) 1 turn from fully closed (*)
Unscrew (**) 5 notches from fully closed (*)
3 notches/ 12 mm (3 notches/0.47 in)
33-35 +/- 1 mm (1.30-1.38 +/- 0.039 in)
(
ADJUSTMENT RANGE TRACK USE ONLY
Unscrew (**) 3/4 - 1 turn (*) from fully closed
Unscrew (**) 0.5 turn from fully closed (*)
Unscrew (**) 4 - 5 notches from fully closed (*)
3 notches/ 12 mm (3 notches/0.47 in)
35 +/- 1 mm (1.38 +/- 0.039 in)
RSV4 R
Torque Notes
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-
28.76 lbf ft)
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28.76 lbf ft)
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