Rear Suspension Spring Preload Adjustment; Checking The Steering - APRILIA ATLANTIC 125 - MANUEL 2 Manual

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REAR SUSPENSION SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
The rear suspension is managed by a
shock absorber that controls compression
and rebound damping. The shock absorber
is connected to the engine through silent-
block fixings.
Factory setting is designed to suit riders
weighing about 70 Kg. Turn the ring nut (1)
to change setting so as to meet individual
requirements (see chart).
use and maintenance Atlantic 125/250
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REAR SUSPENSION SPRING PRELOAD
SETTING CHART
Adjusting Rotate
ring nut (arrow A)
Effect
R e d u c e s
spring preload
Recommend
Riding solo
ed when
Rotate
(arrow B)
I n c r e a s e s
spring preload
C a r r y i n g a
passenger

CHECKING THE STEERING

R e a d p a g e 3 6 ( M A I N T E N A N C E )
carefully.
Check the steering for play from time to
time.
Check as follows:
◆
Place the vehicle on the centre stand.
NOTE
Provide a support of adequate
height and width to support the vehicle
safely.
◆
Place the support under the vehicle. Put
some padding on the support to avoid
damage. The support must prevent the
vehicle from falling, while the front wheel
should be able to move freely.