APRILIA RSV MILLE - 2002 Manual page 84

and hydraulic braking for both rods: a
different setting of the rods decreases
the stability of the vehicle while riding.
When the spring preload is increased, it
is necessary to increase also the
hydraulic braking, in order to avoid sud-
den jerks while riding.
For the adjustment of the fork:
– " see p. 84 (FORK ");
– # (" %) see p. 85 ["R" FORK #
(" %)].
FORK "
The standard setting of the front fork is
such as to satisfy most driving conditions
at low and high speed, either with reduced
load and full load.
However, it is also possible to adjust the
setting according to the intended use of the
vehicle.
For the adjustment, always start from
t h e m o s t r i g i d s e t t i n g [ c o m p l e t e
clockwise rotation of the adjusters (1-
2)]. Use the notches (1-2) provided on
the adjusters as reference marks for the
adjustment of the hydraulic braking
with compressed and extended shock
absorber.
Gradually rotate the adjusters (1-2) gi-
ving 1/8 turn per time.
Test the vehicle repeatedly on the road,
until obtaining the optimal adjustment
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The adjustments for the use of the vehicle
on racetracks must be carried out exclu-
sively in case of organized races or
events that take place on isolated circuits,
Front suspension
Hydraulic adjustment with
extended shock absor-
ber, screw (1)
Hydraulic adjustment with
compressed shock ab-
sorber, screw (2)
Spring preload, nut (3)
Protrusion of the rods (A)
(***) from the upper plate
(plug excluded)
(*) = clockwise
(**) = anticlockwise
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away from public roads and with the con-
sent of the competent authorities.
It is strictly prohibited to carry out ad-
justments for the use of the vehicle on
racetracks and then ride it on roads or
motorways.
Standard adjustment
from completely closed (*)
open (**) 1.25 turns
from completely closed (*)
(H) open (**) (S) 1 turns
from completely closed (*) open (**) 4 – 5 reference notches
4 reference notches
(***) = Have this type of adjustment car-
ried out exclusively by an aprilia
Official Dealer
Adjustment for racetrack
use
from completely closed (*)
open (**) 0.5 – 1 turn
from completely closed (*) (H)
open (**) (S) 0.5 – 1 turn