APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Use And Maintenance Book

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use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY
FRONT BRAKE CALLIPERS
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Read page 61 (MAINTENANCE)
carefully.
WARNING
A dirty disk will soil the pads, leading to
loss of braking efficiency. Dirty pads
must be replaced, whereas dirty disks
may be cleaned with a high-quality
degreaser.
CAUTION
Use great care during removal and
refitting procedures to avoid damaging
the brake lines, brake disks and brake
pads.
NOTE To remove the front brake
callipers, it is necessary to use the suitable
front J and rear J wheel stands.
REMOVAL
◆ Place the vehicle on the front wheel
stand, see page 71 (PLACING THE
VEHICLE ON THE FRONT WHEEL
STAND J).
CAUTION
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
◆ Rotate the wheel manually. Set it so that
the brake calliper can be reached
through the space between two rim
spokes.
◆ Have someone keep the handlebar
steady in the direction of travel, with the
steering locked.
Torque wrench setting for the brake
calliper bolts (1): 50 Nm (5 kgm).
[Unscrew and remove the two brake
calliper bolts (1).
CAUTION
Do not operate the brake lever when the
callipers are not in place, or the pistons
might fall out leading to brake fluid
spillage.
In the event of brake fluid spillage,
contact your
aprilia Official dealer to
have the vehicle serviced properly.
[Withdraw the brake calliper (2) from
the disk, leaving it attached to the hose
(3).
Remove the other brake calliper as
follows:
◆ Repeat the operations marked with ★.
REASSEMBLY
CAUTION
Proceed with care to avoid damage to
the brake pads.
[Locate the brake calliper (2) to the disk
so as to align the calliper mounting holes
and the carrier holes.
WARNING
Refit the brake calliper using two new
bolts (1) of the same type as those fitted
originally.
[Fit the two calliper mounting bolts (1)
and tighten.
Torque wrench setting for the calliper
mounting bolts: 50 Nm (5 kgm).
Refit the other brake calliper as follows:
◆ Repeat the operations marked with ★.
◆ Remove the front wheel stand J, see
page 71 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON
THE FRONT WHEEL STAND J).
CAUTION
After reassembly, work the front brake
lever repeatedly and check for proper
operation of the brake.

APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Specifications

General

Engine Type	V-Twin, 4-stroke
Displacement	998 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Max Power	143 hp (107 kW) @ 10, 000 rpm
Max Torque	107 Nm at 7500 rpm
Front Suspension	Öhlins upside-down fork
Rear Suspension	Öhlins monoshock
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs
Rear Brakes	Single 220 mm disc
Dry Weight	185 kg
Fuel Capacity	18 liters
Frame	Aluminum twin spar