Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber - APRILIA PEGASO 650 IE - PART2 02-2001 Manual

The rear suspension consists of a spring-
shock absorber unit, fixed to the frame by
means of a uni-ball and to the rear fork by
means of lever systems.
For the setting of the vehicle attitude,
the shock absorber is provided:
– with a screw adjuster (1) for the adjust-
ment of the hydraulic braking with ex-
tended shock absorber;
– an adjusting ring nut (2) and a locking
ring nut (3) for the adjustment of the
spring preload.
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use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER
Check and if necessary adjust the rear
shock absorber every 12000 km (7500 mi).
The standard setting of the rear shock ab-
sorber is adjusted so that it is suitable for
most driving conditions.
The standard adjustment, set by the manu-
facturer, is suitable for a rider weighing ap-
proximately 70 kg.
If your weight and needs are different, for
example in case of ride with passenger
and full load, it is advisable to contact an
aprilia Official Dealer.
According to the conditions of use of the
vehicle, it is possible to adjust the hydraulic
braking with extended shock absorber by
adjusting the screw (1); for the adjustment,
keep to the following indications:
Uneven or irregular road surface –
HARD adjustment:
Turn the screw (1) to the right (clock-
wise).
Normal or regular road surface – SOFT
adjustment:
Turn the screw (1) to the left (anticlock-
wise).
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CAUTION
Adjust the spring preload and the hy-
draulic braking with extended shock ab-
sorber according to the conditions of
use of the vehicle.
When the spring preload is increased, it
is necessary to increase also the hy-
draulic braking with extended shock ab-
sorber, in order to avoid sudden jerks
while riding.
If necessary, contact an
Dealer.
Test the vehicle repeatedly on the road,
until obtaining the optimal adjustment.
Official