Rear Suspension - APRILIA RSV MILLE R TUONO - 2003 Manual

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 rear
swinging arm by means of lever systems.
For the adjustment of the setting, the shock
absorber is provided with a ring nut
adjuster (1) for the hydraulic rebound
damping, with a knob adjuster (2) for the
hydraulic compression damping, with a
ring nut for the spring preload (3) and with
a locking ring nut (4).
NOTE
It is possible to adjust the height
o f t h e r e a r p a r t o f t h e v e h i c l e , t o
personalize the attitude of the vehicle itself.
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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
N O T E
P e r f o r m t h e m a i n t e n a n c e
o p e r a t i o n s w i t h h a l f t h e f r e q u e n c y
indicated if the vehicle is used in rainy or
dusty areas, on uneven surfaces or on
racetracks.
Check and if necessary adjust the rear
shock absorber every 9375 mi (15000 km).
The standard setting of the rear shock
absorber is adjusted in such a way as to be
suitable for racetrack riding.
However, it is possible to adjust the setting
according to how the vehicle is going to be
used.
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To calculate the number of clicks of the
adjusters (1-2), always start from the
most rigid setting (complete clockwise
rotation of the adjuster).
D o n o t f o r c e t h e r o t a t i o n o f t h e
adjusters (1-2) beyond the end of stroke
in both directions, in order to avoid any
damage.
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Unscrew the locking ring nut (4) by
means of the appropriate spanner.
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Adjust the preload of the spring (B)
through the adjusting ring nut (3) (see
table).
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After the adjustment, tighten the metal
ring (4).
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Adjust the ring nut (1) to adjust the
hydraulic rebound damping (see table).
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Adjust the knob (2) to adjust the hydraulic
compression damping (see table).
To vary the attitude of the vehicle,
proceed as follows:
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Moderately loosen the lock nut (5).
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Adjust the shock absorber length (A)
(distance between centers) through the
adjuster (6) (see table).
The lock nut (5) must be tightened with
the indicated driving torque.
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After the adjustment, tighten the lock nut
(5).
Lock nut (5) driving torque: 28.930 Ftlb
(40 Nm).