Inspecting The Front And Rear Suspensions; Front Fork Adjustment; Adjusting The Front Fork - APRILIA RSV MILLE - PART 2 2000 Manual

Carefully read p. 59 (MAINTENANCE).
NOTE
Have the front fork oil changed by
an aprilia Official Dealer, who will ensure
you prompt and accurate servicing.
NOTE
Perform the maintenance opera-
tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle
is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven
surfaces or on racetracks.
Have the front fork oil changed after the first
7500 km (4687 mi) and successively every
22500 km (14000 mi).
With "R" front fork (
oil changed every 10000 km (6250 mi).
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Carry out the following checks after the first
1000 km (625 mi) and successively every
15000 km (9375 mi):
With pulled front brake lever, press the
handlebar repeatedly, thrusting the fork
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.
If you notice irregularities in the opera-
tion or if the help of a qualified techni-
), have the
cian is necessary, contact your
Official Dealer.
CAUTION
Have the fork oil seals changed by a aprilia
Official Dealer after the first 30000 km
(1875 mi) and successively every 22500
km (14000 mi).
The front suspension consists of an hy-
draulic fork connected to the steering col-
umn by means of two plates.
For the setting of the vehicle attitude, each
rod of the fork is provided with an upper
screw (1) for the adjustment of the hydrau-
lic braking with extended shock absorber, a
lower screw (2) for the adjustment of the
hydraulic braking with compressed shock
absorber and an upper nut (3) for the ad-
justment of the spring preload.

ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK

CAUTION
Do not force the rotation of the adjust-
ers (1-2) beyond the end of stroke in
both directions, in order to avoid any