Drive Chain - APRILIA RSV 1000 TUONO R Manual

DRIVE CHAIN

C a r e f u l l y r e a d
(MAINTENANCE).
The vehicle is equipped with an endless
chain, in which a ring link joint is not used.
CAUTION
Exceeding slack in the chain may cause
the chain to rattle or knock, resulting in
a worn chain slider and guide.
Periodically check the slack and adjust
it if necessary, see next paragraph.
To change the chain, contact an aprilia
Authorised Dealer, who will ensure you
prompt and accurate servicing.
Incorrect maintenance may cause the
untimely wear of the chain and/or
damages to the front sprocket and/or
the rear sprocket.
NOTE
you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions,
on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle
is used in competitions.
CHAIN SLACK INSPECTION
To check the slack, proceed as follows:
u Stop the engine.
u Position the vehicle on the stand, see
page 56 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).
u Position the gear shift lever in neutral.
Check chain slack by measuring the
u
vertical movement of the chain lower
section, midway between the sprockets.
Movement should be approximately
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25 mm.
u Move the motorcycle forward, in such a
way as to check the vertical oscillation of
the chain even in other positions; the
slack must be constant in all the wheel
rotation phases.
If in some positions the slack is higher
than in others, this means that there are
crushed or seized links; in this case,
contact an aprilia Authorised Dealer.
To prevent the risk of seizures, lubricate
the chain frequently, see page 76
(CLEANING AND LUBRICATION).
Halve maintenance intervals if
CAUTION
5
4
2
If the slack is evenly distributed, but above
or below 25 mm, adjust it, see below.
CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
NOTE
To adjust chain slack, you will
need the rear wheel stand
to have it ready at hand.
If the chain needs adjusting after the
inspection, proceed as follows:
u Position the vehicle on the appropriate
r e a r s u p p o r t s t a n d , s e e p a g e 6 7
(POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE
REAR SUPPORT STAND)
u Loosen the nut (1) completely.
NOTE
Wheel centring is aided by fixed
reference marks (2-3) located inside the
seats of the chain sliders/tensioners fitted
to the swinging arm before the wheel shaft.
use and maintenance RSV 1000 TUONO R
1
. Make sure
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