Steering Damper; Rear Suspension - APRILIA RSV 1000 TUONO R Manual

STEERING DAMPER

The standard model is equipped with a
steering damper.
88 use and maintenance RSV 1000 TUONO R

REAR SUSPENSION

The rear suspension consists of a spring-
shock absorber unit, fixed to the frame by
means of a uni-ball and to the swinging
arm by means of lever systems.
The rear suspension is equipped with the
following adjusters: a screw (1) for
rebound, a ring nut (2) for adjusting the
spring preload and a locking ring nut (3).
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A D J U S T I N G T H E R E A R S H O C K
ABSORBER
NOTE
Halve maintenance intervals if
you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions,
on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle
is used in competitions.
Check and if necessary adjust the rear
shock absorber every 20000 km (12500
mi).
Factory setting is designed for racing.
However, rear suspension setting may be
m o d i f i e d t o s u i t s p e c i f i c n e e d s i n
accordance with vehicle usage.
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