APRILIA Pegaso 650 I.E. User Manual

SERVICE AND SETTING UP
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Pegaso 650 I.E.
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aCAUTION
Adjust the spring preload and the hydraulic braking
with extended shock absorber according to the con-
ditions of use of the vehicle.
When the spring preload is increased, it is necessary
to increase also the hydraulic braking with extended
shock absorber, in order to avoid sudden jerks while
riding.
aWARNING
If the vehicle attitude is set for full-load riding, it is ad-
visable not to rotate the screw (1) leftwards (anti-
clockwise), in order to avoid sudden jerks while rid-
ing.
Gradually turn the screw adjuster (1) giving 2 – 3
clicks per time, and the adjusting ring nut (2) giving
one turn per time.
◆ Put back the rear shock absorber, see 7.10.1 (REMOV-
ING THE SHOCK ABSORBER).
Test the vehicle repeatedly on the road, until obtain-
ing the optimal adjustment.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT TABLE
Screw adjuster (1) By screwing it (clockwise) (H) By unscrewing it (anticlockwise) (S)
Function Increase of the hydraulic braking with
extended shock absorber
Decrease of the hydraulic braking with
extended shock absorber
Attitude The vehicle is more rigid The vehicle is less rigid
Recommended kind of road Roads with uneven surface Smooth or normal roads
Note Ride with passenger and luggage, if
any.
Drive without passenger
Adjusting ring nut (2) By screwing it By unscrewing it
Function Spring preload increase Spring preload decrease
Attitude The vehicle is more rigid The vehicle is less rigid
Recommended kind of road Smooth or normal roads Roads with uneven surface
Note Ride with passenger and luggage, if
any.
Drive without passenger
Release 00/2002-02
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APRILIA Pegaso 650 I.E. Specifications

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Brand	APRILIA
Model	Pegaso 650 I.E.
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English