Inspecting The Front Suspension; Front Suspension - APRILIA ETV mille Workshop Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

2.28 INSPECTING THE FRONT SUSPENSION

2.28.1 FRONT SUSPENSION

The front suspension is managed by a hydraulic fork,
which is held to the steering stem by two yokes.
Factory setting is designed to suit the broadest possible
range of riding conditions, meaning low and high speed,
whether riding solo or carrying a full load.
NOTE
Vehicle set-up may not be modified further.
Read 0.5.1 (GENERAL
INFORMATION) carefully.
Change front fork oil after the first 7500 km (4687 mi) and
every 22500 km (14000 mi) afterwards.
The following inspections should be performed every
7500 km (4687 mi):
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Keep the brake lever squeezed in and press down
repeatedly on the handlebars to compress the front
fork. The front fork should compress in a smooth
motion. Inspect the fork legs for any traces of oil.
If the front fork has a tendency to bottom out, oil should
be changed, see 7.7.1 (CHANGING FRONT FORK OIL).
Check the front fork for oil leaks and inspect the surface
of the fork legs for cracks or scoring.
Any damaged components should be repaired or √
where repair is not feasible √ renewed, see 7.7.3
(DISASSEMBLING THE
SLIDERS).
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Ensure that all parts are properly tightened and test the
front suspension for proper operation.
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