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The standard setting of the front fork is adjusted so as to satisfy all main high and low
speed riding conditions, both with reduced and full vehicle load. It is at any rate pos-
sible to insert personal settings, depending on vehicle usage.
Standard adjustment of SXV front suspension:
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Rebound damping adjustment, screw «1»: open (**) 10 clicks from fully
closed (*);
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Compression damping adjustment, screw «2»: open (**) 10 clicks from fully
closed (*) «H»;
•
Stem «A» protrusion (***) from top plate (excluding cover): to the rim.
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(*)= Clockwise
(**)= Anticlockwise
(***)= Only use an Official aprilia Dealer for this type of adjustment
CAUTION
TO COUNT THE NUMBER OF CLICKS AND/OR TURNS FOR ADJUSTER
SCREWS (1 -2) ALWAYS START FROM THE STIFFEST SETTING (ADJUSTER
SCREW TURNED FULLY CLOCKWISE).
CAUTION
SPORT SETTINGS MAY BE USED ONLY FOR OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS TO BE
CARRIED OUT ON TRACKS, AWAY FROM NORMAL ROAD TRAFFIC AND WITH
THE AUTHORISATION OF THE RELEVANT AUTHORITIES. USING SPORT SET-
TINGS AND RIDING THE VEHICLE ON ROADS AND MOTORWAYS WITH THESE
SETTINGS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
Running in
Engine running-in is essential to preserving engine life and performance over time.
Twisty roads and gradients are ideal to run in engine, brakes and suspensions effec-
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