APRILIA SXV / RXV 450 550 Use And Maintenance Book page 123

SXV / RXV 450 - 550
WARNING
Do not loosen screw (5) or disturb the
membrane underneath or the resulting nitrogen
loss will impair shock absorber operation
making the motorcycle unsafe to ride.
DANGER
Racing settings may only be used during
official competitions
authorized by the pertinent authorities and held
in closed circuits or, in any case, 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.
SXV Rear suspension
Shock absorber center distance (A)
Spring length (preloaded) (B)
Rebound adjustment, screw (1)
Compression adjustment, screw (2)
Bypass adjuster knob (6)
RXV Rear suspension
Shock absorber center distance (A)
Spring length (preloaded) (B)
Rebound adjustment, screw (1)
Compression adjustment, screw (2)
Bypass adjuster knob (6)
or sports events
Standard setting
457 ± 1.5 mm (18 ± 0.06 in)
245 mm (9.6 in.)
13 clicks
16 clicks
Fully open (-)
Standard setting
18.6 ± 0.06 in (473 ± 1.5 mm)
9.7 in. (247 mm)
23 clicks
Fully open
Fully open (-)
MAINTENANCE
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