APRILIA RSV mile Use & Maintenance Book page 100

ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK
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The front fork is adjusted by the factory to
be suitable for most commonly encounte-
red competition conditions. However, it is
possible to adjust the fork setting to your
preference, and to accommodate the full
range of operating conditions that the vehi-
cle is intended to be used for.
When adjusting the front fork, always
start from the most rigid setting. This is
the fully clockwise position of the adjust-
er screws (1) and (2).
Do not force the rotation of the adjuster
screws (1) and (2) beyond the end of the
stroke in either direction, in order to avoid
damaging the damping mechanism.
Use the number of clicks of the adjuster
screws (1) and (2) as reference marks for
the adjustment of hydraulic damping on
extension and compression.
Turn the adjuster screws (1) and (2) one
click at a time and turn the adjusting nut
(3) one turn at a time.
Make sure that the spring pre-load and
hydraulic damping, both on extension
and compression, is the same for both
sides. A different setting on each side
will result in instability.
When the spring pre-load is increased, you
must also increase the hydraulic damping,
both on extension and compression, to
avoid unsteady shock action while riding.
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The competition adjustment must be used
in organized racing or circular course
competitive event, under the auspices of a
recognized sanctioning body or by permit
Front suspension
Adjustment of the hydraulic dam-
ping on extension, screw (1).
Adjustment of the hydraulic
damping on compression,
screw (2).
Spring preload, nut (3).
Height (A) of fork tubes in fork
head (*e).
(*a) = Fully clockwise position.
(*c) = Fully counterclockwise position.
(*e) = This type of adjustment should be carried out only by your Local aprilia Dealer.
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RSV mille R
issued by the local governmental authority
having jurisdiction.
It is strictly forbidden to use the competi-
tion adjustment while riding the vehicle on
public streets, roads, or highways.
Standard adjustment
from completely closed (*a),
unscrew (*b) 12 clicks.
from completely open (*c),
screw (*d) 8 turns.
4 reference notches.
(*b) = Counterclockwise rotation.
(*d) = Clockwise rotation.
Adjustment for
competition use
from completely closed (*a),
unscrew (*b) 8 – 10 clicks.
from completely open (*c),
screw (*d) 6 – 9 turns.