Reassembling The Rear Fork - APRILIA RSV mille Workshop Manual

RSV mille

7.9.7 REASSEMBLING THE REAR FORK

Carefully read 0.5.1 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATIONS) and 2.30.1 (ADJUSTING THE REAR
FORK).
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Smear a film of grease over the entire length of the fork
pin, see 1.6 (LUBRICANT CHART).
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Insert the adjuster ring (1) in its slot and screw it on by
hand.
NOTE
The adjuster ring (1) must not stick out from the
inside edge of the frame.
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Place the driving chain (2) on the front (left) part of the
fork and fasten it in place with adhesive tape.
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CAUTION
Position a wooden support (3) under the front part of
the rear fork, to prevent it from lowering and hold it in
its position.
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Support the rear part of the rear fork with the rear sup-
port stand (4).
NOTE
Put a shim (5) under the support base of the
rear support stand (4), in order to place it in operating po-
sition (hooked to the two pins on the rear fork).
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Support the fork from the front. Adjust its position so
that the holes are aligned, at the same time pushing the
pin (6) all the way in.
NOTE
Make sure that the hex head of the pin (6) is cor-
rectly inserted in the hexagonal slot on the adjuster bush
(7).
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Fit the lock ring (8) and screw it on by hand a few turns.
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Place the washer (9) and nut (10) on the pin, tightening
them by hand.
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Now go ahead and adjust the rear fork, see 2.30.1 (AD-
JUSTING THE REAR FORK).
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Remove the adhesive tape, releasing the chain (2).
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Refit the chain (2) on the drive pinion (11).
NOTE
Apply Anti-Seize LOCTITE
ing of the drive pinion (11).
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Insert the pinion (11), complete with chain, on the shaft.
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