Inspecting The Front And Rear Suspensions; Adjusting The Rear Suspension; Adjustment Of The Rear Suspension Spring Preload - APRILIA LEONARDO 125 - 1999 Manual

Carefully read p. 39 (MAINTENANCE).
CAUTION
To h av e th e fr o nt s us pen si on o il
changed, contact your
Dealer, who will ensure you prompt and
accurate servicing.
Have the front suspension oil changed
every 30000 km (18750 mi) or every 4
years.
Carry out the following checks after the first
1000 km (625 mi) and successively every
6000 km (3750 mi):
With pulled front brake lever, push the
fork repeatedly downwards.
The stroke must be gentle and there
must be no trace of oil on the rods.
Check the fastening of all the compo-
nents and the functionality of the front
and rear suspension joints.
CAUTION
If you notice irregularities in the opera-
tion or if the help of a qualified techni-
cian is necessary, contact your
Official Dealer.
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use and maintenance Leonardo 125 - Leonardo 150 - Leonardo 250
Official
The rear suspension is constituted by a
pair of double-action shock absorbers
(braking with compressed/extended shock
absorber) fixed to the engine by means of
silent-blocks.
The shock absorbers are provided with a
metal ring with five positions, for the adjust-
ment of the spring preload. The standard
adjustment, set by the manufacturer, is
suitable for a driver weighing about 70 kg.
If your weight and needs are different, ad-
just the ring nut (1) with the appropriate
spanner provided in the tool kit, thus set-
ting the ideal travelling conditions (see ta-
ble).
Set both shock absorbers on the same
position.
CAUTION
ADJUSTMENT OF THE REAR
SUSPENSION SPRING PRELOAD
Adjusting Rotation
ring (arrow A)
Function Spring
preload
increase
Attitude The vehicle is
more rigid
Recom- Smooth or
mended normal roads
kind of road
Notes Drive with
passenger
Rotation
(arrow B)
Spring
preload
decrease
The vehicle is
less rigid
Roads with
uneven
surface
Drive without
passenger