Drive Chain - APRILIA TUONO 1000 - 2006 Manual

Move the wheel as far forward as
possible, to fit the drive chain (8) on the
rear sprocket (9).
Fit the right (6) and left (7) chain
t i g h t e n e r s i n t h e i r s e a t s o n t h e
swingarm.
Apply a thin film of lubricating grease,
see page 141 (LUBRICANT CHART), to
the rear axle (5).
Pull the rear wheel backwards until the
bearing holes are lined up with the holes
in the swingarm.
Rotate the torque plate (12), complete
with brake caliper (13), with the stop pin
( 1 7 ) i n p r o p e r p o s i t i o n u n t i l i t i s
appropriately aligned with the holes in
the swingarm.
NOTE
To facilitate the insertion of the
axle (5), slightly lift the wheel.
Fit the axle (5) completely through the
wheel from the left side.
NOTE
Make sure that the axle (5) is
pushed all the way home with the head in
the appropriate seat on the left chain
tightener.
Fit the washer (4) and tighten the wheel
nut (3) finger tight.
Remove the support (2) from under the
rear tire.
Check the chain tension, see page 105

(DRIVE CHAIN).

Tighten the wheel nut (3).
Wheel nut (3) tightening torque setting:
86.80 ftlb (120 Nm).
Make sure that the
components are neither dirty nor oily:
– tire;
– wheel;
– brake disc.
WARNING
After servicing the brakes, always
check that they operate correctly. If the
stroke of the lever or pedal is excessive,
or if you detect that the effectiveness of
the brakes is reduced in any way, have
your vehicle serviced by your Local
aprilia Dealer. It may be necessary to
have your dealer bleed the system, or
there may be some other problem with
the brake system.
Ne ver r i de your ve hic l e in tr affic
immediately after servicing the brakes.
Always apply the brake pedal or lever
several times before riding your vehicle.
Then, try your vehicle in a parking lot or
other safe area with little traffic to make
su r e t h a t t h e b ra k es a r e w o rk i n g
p r o p e r l y . F a i l u r e t o o b s e r v e t h i s
warning can lead to a serious accident,
which can result in serious injury or
death.
Have the tightening torque settings,
centering and balancing of the wheel
checked by your Local aprilia Dealer.
These are critical safety operations, and
failure to observe this warning could
lead to an upset, which can result in
serious injury or death.
following
DRIVE CHAIN
C a r e f u l l y
(MAINTENANCE).
Every 300 mi (500 km) check the condition,
wear, play (tension) and lubrication of the
drive chain.
The vehicle is equipped with an endless
chain. There is no master link.
An excessively loose chain may cause
noise or make the chain rattle, with
consequent wear of the shoe and of the
chain guide plate. Do not ride your vehicle
with an improperly adjusted chain, see
page 106 (ADJUSTMENT). To inspect the
condition of the chain, grasp the chain
where it goes around the sprocket and try
to pull it away from the sprocket. If you can
move it more than one-eighth of an inch
away from the sprocket, the chain is worn
out and the chain and both front and rear
sprockets must be replaced. See your
Local aprilia Dealer.
use and maintenance TUONO 1000
25 mm 25 mm
0,98 inch 0,98 inch
r e a d p a g e 7 9
WARNING
105
USA