Placing The Vehicle On The Front Support Stand; Front Wheel - APRILIA TUONO 1000 - 2006 Manual

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PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
FRONT SUPPORT STAND
Place the vehicle on the appropriate rear
s u p p o r t s t a n d , s e e p a g e 9 9
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
REAR SUPPORT STAND) .
Lift the front part of the stand (1) and
insert each of its ends (2) into the holes
(3) in the bottom of the front fork.
Rest one foot on the front part of the
stand (1).
Push the stand (1) downwards until it
reaches the end of its stroke (see figure).
WARNING
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
If it falls over, it may cause damage to
bystanders and other property, as well
as being damaged itself.
100 use and maintenance TUONO 1000

FRONT WHEEL

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The disassembly and reassembly of the
front wheel can be difficult for those
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unfamiliar with vehicle maintenance.
You may wish to have your Local
a p r i l i a D e a l e r c a r r y o u t t h e s e
operations.
If you wish to perform these operations
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(MAINTENANCE).
While disassembling and reassembling
the wheel, pay extra care not to damage
the brake lines, discs or pads.
Before carrying out the following
operations, let the engine and the
exhaust silencer cool down until they
reach room temperature.
Failure to observe this warning can lead
to serious burns.
Riding with damaged rims in dangerous
for the rider, the vehicle and other people.
Check the conditions of the rim and have
it replaced if it is damaged.
Have the rim replaced by your Local
a p r i l i a Dealer. You must use the
appropriate front and rear support stands
(1) (2) to remove the front wheel.
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WARNING
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DISASSEMBLY
Remove the front brake calipers, see
page 114 (REMOVING THE FRONT
BRAKE CALIPERS) .
Place a support (1) under the tire to hold
the wheel in place once released.
CAUTION
Never touch the front brake lever after
removing the brake calipers from the
discs. If you do, the caliper pistons may
be pushed out of their seats, and brake
fluid will be spilled.
Should you accidentally do this, take
your vehicle to your Local aprilia
Dealer who will know how to repair this
damage.
Place a support (1) under the front tire,
so as to keep the wheel in its position
after loosening it.