APRILIA TUONO 1000 - 2006 Manual page 96

CAUTION
Before adjusting, first set the rear shock
absorber to the stiffest setting [turn the
adjusters (1) fully clockwise].
Do not force the adjusters (1) beyond
their limit stops in either direction, or
the threads may strip.
u Loosen the locking ring nut (3) with an
appropriate wrench.
u Adjust spring preload (A) with the
adjusting ring nut (2) (see table).
u When finished, tighten the ring nut (3).
u Work the screw (1) to set shock
absorber rebound damping (see table).
CAUTION
S e t s p r i n g p r e l o a d a n d r e b o u n d
damping according to vehicle usage.
When you increase spring preload, you
will have to increase rebound damping
a c c o r d i n g l y t o a v o i d u n e x p e c t e d
jerking when riding.
If necessary, contact your Local aprilia
Dealer.
96 use and maintenance TUONO 1000
Racing settings may only be used
during official competitions or sports
events authorized by the competent
authorities and taking place in closed
circuits or, anyway, away from public
roads.
It is strictly prohibited to carry out
adjustments for the use of the vehicle
on racetracks and then ride it on roads
or highways.
F R O N T
SUSPENSION
S p r i n g l e n g t h
(preloaded) (A)
R e b o u n d
a d j u s t m e n t ,
screw (1)
For racing we recommend to fit the
Ö h l i n s
suspension unit
contact an Local aprilia Dealer.
USA
WARNING
Standard setting
147 mm
tighten fully (*) and
then slacken (**) by 25
click positions
m u l t i - a d j u s t a b l e r e a r
. For purchase
A
3
2