APRILIA RSV 1000 R Factory Use And Maintenance Book page 89

≈R FACTORY∆ FORK
Factory setting is designed for racing.
However, front suspension setting may be
m o d i f i e d t o s u i t s p e c i f i c n e e d s i n
accordance with vehicle usage.
CAUTION
Before adjusting, first set the fork to the
stiffest setting [turn the adjusters (1-2)
fully clockwise]. The notches on the
adjusters (1-2) provide convenient
r e f e r e n c e m a r k s w h e n s e t t i n g
compression and rebound damping.
Rotate the adjusters (1-2) gradually
changing setting by one notch at a time.
WARNING
Racing settings may only be used
during official competitions or sports
events authorised by the competent
authorities and taking place in closed
circuits or, anyway, away from public
roads.
Riding a vehicle with racing settings on
public roads and highways is forbidden
by the law.
( )
Front suspension
Hydraulic rebound damping,
screw (1)
Hydraulic compression damping,
screw (2)
Spring preload, nut (3)
Fork height (A) (***) over top yoke
(not including top cap)
(*) = clockwise
(**) = anticlockwise
(***) = Have this adjustment carried out exclusively by an
Standard setting Racing setting
Tighten fully (*) and Tighten fully (*) and then
then slacken (**) by 12
click positions
Slacken fully (**) and
then tighten (*) by
8 turns
4 notches in view
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slacken (**) by 8 - 10
click positions
Slacken fully (**) and
then tighten (*) by
6 - 9 turns
5 notches in view
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