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use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY
PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
FRONT WHEEL STAND J
◆ Place the vehicle on the rear wheel
stand, see page 70 (FITTING THE PINS
FOR THE REAR WHEEL STAND J).
◆ Slide both lugs of the stand (12) into the
holes (13) at the bottom ends of the front
fork.
◆ Place one foot on the front end of the
stand (14).
◆ Push down on the stand (14).
CAUTION
Make sure the vehicle is stable.
FRONT WHEEL
CAUTION
Removing and refitting the front wheel
may prove difficult for unskilled
operators.
If necessary, contact your
aprilia
Official dealer.
If you wish to perform these operations
yourself, keep to the following
instructions.
Read page 61 (MAINTENANCE) carefully.
Use great care when removing the
wheel to avoid damaging the brake
lines, brake disks and brake pads.
WARNING
Riding with damaged disks will put your
safety, that of other persons and the
vehicle at risk.
Check the wheel rim for damage and
have it replaced if damaged.
REMOVAL
◆ Remove the front brake callipers, see
page 74 (FRONT BRAKE CALLIPERS
T ) and 75 (FRONT BRAKE
CALLIPERS) .
◆ Place a support (1) under the tyre to hold
the wheel in place once released.
CAUTION
Make sure the vehicle is stable.
◆ Have an assistant hold the handlebar
steady in position as in forward travel so
that the steering cannot move.
Torque wrench setting for wheel hub
nut (2): 80 Nm (8.0 kgm).
◆ Undo and remove the wheel hub nut (2)
and collect the washer (3).
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