Rear Suspension Spring Preload; Adjustment; Checking The Steering - APRILIA SCARABEO 500 - 2002 Manual

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REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
The rear suspension is managed by two
shock absorbers that control compression
a n d r e b o u n d d a m p i n g . T h e s h o c k
absorbers are connected to the engine
through silent blocks.
Factory setting is designed to suit riders
weighing about 70 Kg. Turn the ring nut (1)
using the supplied lockring wrench to
change setting so as to meet individual
requirements (see chart).
CAUTION
Both shock absorbers must be set to
the same setting.

REAR SUSPENSION SPRING PRELOAD

SETTING CHART
Adjusting Rotate
ring nut (arrow A)
Effect I n c r e a s e s
spring preload
V e h i c l e Stiffer
setting
Road surface S m o o t h o r
normal
Recomm. Riding solo
when

CHECKING THE STEERING

R e a d p a g e 4 1 ( M A I N T E N A N C E )
carefully.
Rotate
(arrow B)
Check the steering for play from time to
time.
R e d u c e s
spring preload
Check as follows:
◆
Softer
Place the vehicle on the centre stand.
NOTE
Uneven
height and width to support the vehicle
safely.
C a r r y i n g a
◆
Place the support under the vehicle. Put
passenger
some padding on the support to avoid
damage. The support must prevent the
vehicle from falling, while the front wheel
should be able to move freely.
Provide a support of adequate
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