APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY 2003 Workshop Manual page 199

CYCLE PARTS
"R FACTORY" FORK (RSV R OPT)
Factory setting is designed for racing.
However, front suspension setting may be modified to suit
specific needs in accordance with the vehicle's usage.
WARNING
Before adjusting, first set the fork to the stiff-
est setting [turn the adjusters (1-2) fully clock-
wise]. The notches on the adjusters (1-2)
provide convenient reference marks when set-
ting compression and rebound damping.
Rotate the adjusters (1-2) gradually changing
setting by one notch at a time.
CAUTION
Racing settings may only be used during offi-
cial competitions or sports events authorized
by the competent authorities and taking place
in closed circuits or, anyway, away from pub-
lic roads.
The law forbids riding a vehicle with racing
settings on public roads and highways.
Front suspension
Hydraulic rebound damping, screw (1)
Hydraulic compression
screw (2)
Spring preload, nut (3)
Fork height (A) (***) over top yoke (not
including top cap)
(*) clockwise
(**) counterclockwise
(***) Have this adjustment carried out exclusively by an Aprilia Official Dealer
5 - 54
Standard setting
Tighten fully (*) and then slacken
damping,
(**) by 12 click positions
Slacken fully (**) and then tighten (*)
by 8 turns
4 notches in view
RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY
Racing setting
Tighten fully (*) and then slacken
(**) by 8 - 10 click positions
Slacken fully (**) and then tighten (*)
by 6 - 9 turns
5 notches in view