APRILIA RSV mile Use & Maintenance Book page 99

the vehicle 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
stroke in both directions, in order to
avoid any damage.
Use the notches (4) and (5) provided on
the adjusters as reference marks for the
adjustment of hydraulic damping on ex-
tension and hydraulic damping on com-
pression.
Use the notches (6) provided on the ad-
justing nut (3) as reference marks for the
adjustment of the spring preload.
Turn the adjuster screws (1) and (2) 1/8
turn at a time and turn the adjusting nut
(3) one notch at a time.
Make sure that the spring preload and hy-
draulic damping, both on extension and
compression, is the same for both sides.
Different damping settings, extension or
compression, or spring preload settings
on opposite sides of the vehicle will re-
sult in an unstable condition wich can
lead to a crash and subsequent serious
injury or even death.
When the spring preload is increased, it
is necessary to also increase the hydrau-
lic damping, both on extension and com-
pression, to avoid a jerky unsteady
shock action while riding.
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 dam-
ping on compression, screw (2).
Spring preload, nut (3).
Height (A) of fork tubes in fork
head (*c).
(*a) = Fully clockwise position.
(*c) = This type of adjustment should be carried out only by your Local aprilia Dealer.
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),
open (*b)
1.25 turns.
from completely closed (*a)
(H), open (*b) (S) 1 turn.
from completely closed (*a), open (*b)
4 – 5 reference notches.
3 reference notches.
(*b) = Counterclockwise rotation.
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Adjustment for
competition use
from completely closed (*a),
open (*b)
0.5 – 1 turn.
from completely closed (*a)
(H), open (*b) (S)
0.5 – 1 turn.
4 reference notches.
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