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use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 RFACT
USA USA
Riding with damaged rims in dangerous
for the rider, the vehicle and other people.
Check the conditions of the rim and have
it replaced if it is damaged.
WARNING
Have the rim replaced by your Local
aprilia Dealer. You must use the
appropriate front and rear support stands
(1) (2) to remove the front wheel.
DISASSEMBLY
u Remove the left and right front brake
caliper (3), see page 116 (REMOVING
THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS).
CAUTION
Never touch the front brake lever after
removing the brake calipers from the
discs. If you do, the caliper pistons may
be pushed out of their seats, and brake
fluid will be spilled.
Should you accidentally do this, take
your vehicle to your Local aprilia
Dealer who will know how to repair this
damage.
u Place a support (4) under the front tire, in
such a way as to keep the wheel in its
position after loosening it.
WARNING
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
If it falls over, it may cause damage to
bystanders and other property, as well
as being damaged itself.
u Have a helper steady the handlebar in
the straight ahead position.
Wheel nut (5) tightening torque:
57.86 ftlb (80 Nm).
u Remove the wheel nut (5) and washer
(6).
Axle clamp screw (7) (8) tightening
torque: 8.7 ftlb (12 Nm).
u Loosen the two axle clamp screws (7)
(right side), using the appropriate Allen
wrench.
u Loosen the two axle clamp screws (8)
(left side), using the appropriate Allen
wrench.
NOTE Observe the arrangement of the
right spacer ring (9), in order to be able to
reassemble it correctly.
NOTE To facilitate the extraction of the
axle (10), slightly lift the wheel.
u Push the axle (10) partly out of the front
fork by tapping the threaded end with a
rubber hammer or wooden drift.
u Support the front wheel and remove the
axle (10) manually by pulling it from the
left side of the vehicle.
u Remove the wheel by pulling it forward.
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