Changing The Fork Fluid (Rsv Fact) - APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Workshop Manual

CYCLE PARTS
5.2.10.

CHANGING THE FORK FLUID (RSV FACT)

NOTE The same internal components are used in both fork
legs. The procedures described below apply to both fork
legs.
•
Remove the stanchion tube-slider assembly.
•
Clean stanchion and slider thoroughly.
NOTE Make sure to have the special tools A (no.8140424)
and B (no.8140149) and a container having a capacity
3
greater than 33.56 in (550 cm
proceeding.
•
Place the stanchion-and-slider assembly in a vice.
Position the two shells of the special tool (B) to the vice
jaws to protect the stanchion-and-slider assembly.
•
Turn the top adjuster screw (1) fully counterclockwise
to reduce rebound damping force.
•
Turn the spring
counterclockwise.
•
Release the top cap (3) from the slider using the
special tool (A).
•
Push down the spacer tube (4) and fit a wrench to the
nut to lock out damping cylinder rotation.
•
Release and remove the top cap (3) while holding the
damping cylinder with the wrench.
•
Remove the spacer tube (4).
5 - 56
3
) ready at hand before
preload top nut (2)
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