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Summary of Contents for APRILIA RXV 450 - UPGRADE BOOK
- Page 1 UPGRADE BOOK APRILIA RXV 450 Replica MERRIMAN MY 08 ENGLISH VERSION...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SPECIFICATION OVERVIEW TABLE VEHICLE START-UP CHANGING ECU MAPPING HEADLIGHT FOOTPEG GUARDS ENGINE GUARD REAR MONO SHOCK ABSORBER SLIPPER CLUTCH... -
Page 3: Specification Overview Table
SPECIFICATION OVERVIEW TABLE FRONT FORK Type Marzocchi Shiver 50 Travel 300 mm Standard setting of compression damping 15 clicks out from fully in Standard setting of rebound damping 15 clicks out from fully in Steering angle 27° Fork offset 20 mm REAR SHOCK ABSORBER Type Sachs racing mono-shock... -
Page 4: Vehicle Start-Up
VEHICLE START-UP Switch on the electric system using the ON/OFF button on the left side of the vehicle, before the radiator. Start the engine using the starter button on the right side of the handlebar. To stop the engine, press the stop button on the left side of the handlebar. -
Page 5: Changing Ecu Mapping
CHANGING ECU MAPPING When you replace the standard exhaust with the supplied exhaust and update ECU mappings, you may choose between two different ECU mappings. Mappings may be changed while running. Operate the button on the left side of the handlebar to choose between the HARD and SOFT mode. -
Page 6: Footpeg Guards
FOOTPEG GUARDS This vehicle is equipped with metal guards under the rider footpegs. Their purpose is to keep out any debris which may prevent the footpegs from folding out in the event of accidental closing. To install/remove the guards, bend their ends. ENGINE GUARD ENGINE GUARD REMOVAL Loosen and remove the two screws. -
Page 7: Rear Mono Shock Absorber
REAR MONO SHOCK ABSORBER DAMPING ADJUSTMENT To set compression damping, turn the golden screw inside the light blue knob. To set the kick-in threshold for the bypass valve (high-speed compression damping), turn the light blue knob. To set rebound damping, turn the indicated screw. - Page 8 RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT There are three ride height settings available. Ride height is adjusted by changing or rotating the bush shown in the picture into the desired position. There are two bushes available: Mean height bush Eccentric bush for maximum or minimum height (de-pending on mounting position)
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Page 9: Slipper Clutch
SLIPPER CLUTCH WARNINGA SPECIAL TOOL IS REQUIRED TO REFIT THE CLUTCH. TO BUILD YOUR OWN TOOL, SEE TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AT WWW.SERVICEAPRILIA.COM (OFF-ROAD SECTION). REMOVING THE CLUTCH FROM THE ENGINE Remove the engine guard. Remove the rear brake lever. Remove the clutch casing. Install the three service sleeves. - Page 10 Remove the pressure plate. Make sure to collect the washer located on the inside of the pressure plate. Remove the stud (1). Bend the tab of the safety washer. Unscrew and remove the nut (2). Withdraw the clutch plate pack. WARNING Use the appropriate special tool for removal and reassembly procedures.
- Page 11 Fit shim and Belleville washer with the concave side facing up to the mobile hub. Place the mobile hub into the clutch housing. This will facilitate plate installation and positioning. Insert the clutch plates; install the plate with the smaller friction surface first. Position the three springs into their seats in the fixed hub.
- Page 12 Remove the mobile hub complete with plates from the housing. Ensure the plates do not rotate relative to one another. Turn over the mobile hub complete with plates so as to bring mark 1 in view. Insert the mobile hub complete with plates into the fixed hub so as to line up mark 1 with mark 2.
- Page 13 AVAILABLE ADJUSTMENTS Clutch stiffness can be adjusted by modifying spring preload. Spring preload may be changed by adding one washer for each spring. The kit supplied with the vehicle includes three types of washers: A – n.3 1.5-mm washers to add preload B –...