Replacing The Throttle Valve Control Lever - APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Workshop Manual

FUEL SYSTEM
3.3.5. REPLACING THE THROTTLE VALVE CON-
TROL LEVER
DISASSEMBLY
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Partially remove the fuel tank.
•
Remove the air filter casing.
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Unscrew and remove the M8x1 nut (1) and remove the
spring washer.
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Slide out the control lever (2) and retrieve the two
bushes (3) and the torsion spring (4).
•
Remove the control lever (2) from the tie rod of the ball
joint (5).
ASSEMBLY
• Fit the two bushes (3) and torsion spring (4) on the
throttle body.
• Fit the throttle valve control lever (2) on the throttle
valve spindle.
NOTE Spray a temporary lubricant on the spring (4).
CAUTION
Make sure the ends of the torsion spring (4) are
hooked on the throttle body and throttle valve
control lever (2).
• Fit the spring washer.
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NOTE Apply LOCTITE 243 on the thread of the nut (1).
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Screw the M8x1 nut (1) and tighten it.
NOTE Once assembly is complete, make sure the levers
rotate freely.
The throttle valve control lever (2) must be returned to its
original position by the torsion spring.
Check for end play on the throttle valve control shaft and ad-
just as necessary.
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