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use and maintenance RS 50
FRONT WHEEL
WARNING
The disassembly and reassembly of the
front wheel may be difficult for unskilled
operators. If necessary, contact an
aprilia Official Dealer.
If you want to perform these operations
personally, keep to the following in-
structions.
Carefully read p. 39 (MAINTENANCE).
While disassembling and reassembling
the wheel, be careful not to damage the
brake pipes, the discs and the pads.
NOTE To remove the front wheel it is
necessary to use the appropriate front and
rear support stands
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DISASSEMBLY
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Position the vehicle on the appropriate
rear support stand, see p. 43 (POSI-
TIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR
SUPPORT STAND
-).
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Position the vehicle on the appropriate
front support stand, see p. 42 (POSI-
TIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE
FRONT SUPPORT STAND
-).
WARNING
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
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Have someone keep the handlebar
steady in running position, so that the
steering is locked.
Brake caliper screw (1) driving torque:
22 Nm (2.2 kgm).
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Unscrew and remove the two screws (1)
that fasten the front brake caliper (2).
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Withdraw the brake caliper (2) from the
disc, leaving it attached to the pipe (3).
CAUTION
Never pull the front brake lever after re-
moving the brake caliper, otherwise the
caliper pistons may go out of their
seats, thus causing the outflow of the
brake fluid. In this case consult your
aprilia Official Dealer, who will carry
out the proper maintenance operation.
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Put a support (4) under the tyre, in such
a way as to keep the wheel in its position
after loosening it.
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Lock the wheel pin (5) by means of a
spanner.
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Unscrew and remove the nut (6), taking
the washer (7).
Wheel nut driving torque (6): 80 Nm (8 kgm).
◆
Loosen the screw (8) of the wheel pin
clamp.
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