Adjusting The Front Fork - APRILIA RSV MILLE SPORT - PART 3 1999 Manual

Carefully read p. 51 (MAINTENANCE).
NOTE
Have the front fork oil changed by
an aprilia Official Dealer, who will ensure
you prompt and accurate servicing.
Have the front fork oil changed every
10000 km (6250 mi).
Every 7500 km (4687 mi), carry out the fol-
lowing checking operations:
N
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.
N
Check the fastening of all the compo-
nents and the functionality of the front
and rear suspension joints.
CAUTION
If you notice irregularities in the opera-
tion or if the help of a qualified techni-
cian is necessary, contact your
Official Dealer.
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use and maintenance RSV mille Sport Production
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.
NOTE
It is possible to adjust the attitude
of the vehicle, by changing the height of its
front part.
For this type of adjustment, contact an
aprilia Official Dealer.

ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK

The standard setting of the front fork is ad-
justed in such a way as to be suitable for
racetrack riding.
However, it is also possible to adjust the
setting according to the intended use of the
vehicle.