Adjusting The Rear Suspension; Checking The Steering - APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 - 02-2002 PART6 Manual

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ADJUSTING THE REAR SUSPEN-
SION
The rear suspension consists of a pair of
double-action shock absorbers (braking with
compressed/extended shock absorber) fas-
tened to the engine by means of silent-
blocks.
The standard adjustment, set by the manu-
facturer, is suitable for a driver weighing
about 70 kg. In case of different weights or
needs, adjust the ring nut (1) by means of
the appropriate spanner provided in the tool
kit, thus setting the ideal drive conditions (see
table).
CAUTION
Set both shock absorbers on the same
position.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE REAR SUSPEN-
SION SPRING PRELOAD
Adjusting Rotation
ring nut (arrow A)
Spring
Function
preload
increase
The vehicle
Attitude
is more rigid
Smooth or
Suggested
normal roads
kind of
road
Drive with
Notes
passenger

CHECKING THE STEERING

Carefully read page 40 (MAINTENANCE).
Rotation
It is necessary to check the steering slack
(arrow B)
occasionally.
Spring
To carry on the check:
preload
Position the vehicle on the central stand.
decrease
IMPORTANT
The vehicle
height and rest surface suitable to support
is less rigid
the vehicle safely.
Place the support under the vehicle and a
Uneven
spongy cloth between them, so that the
roads
front wheel can move freely and the vehi-
cle cannot fall down.
Drive
without
passenger
use and maintenance Atlantic 500
Provide for a support with
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