Drive Chain - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Periodic Maintenance Operations
Reposition fork upper plate (5).
Place washer (2) on the head tube and then screw in
and tighten head tube plug (1).
Tightening torque for head tube plug (1):
80 Nm (8.0 kgm) [59 ft-lb]
Screw in and tighten screws (3).
Tightening torque for screws (3):
24 Nm (2.4 kgm) [17.7 ft-lb]
Screw in and tighten fork plugs (4).
Tightening torque for fork plugs (4):
5 Nm (0.5 kgm) [3.7 ft-lb]
WARNING
At the end of the operation, to avoid damaging the
sliding seats and losing manoeuvrability, check
that the handlebars rotate smoothly.

DRIVE CHAIN

Carefully read the PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE.
The vehicle is equipped with a chain with ring link
joint.
In case of disassembly and reassembly of the chain,
make sure that the clip (6) of the ring link joint has its
open side opposite the travelling direction (see figure).
WARNING
An excessive slackening of the chain can cause it
to come off of the sprockets, which often results
in accidents or serious damage to the vehicle.
Periodically check the slack and adjust it if neces-
sary, see (ADJUSTMENT).
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