APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY User Manual

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use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 RFACT
USA USA
To adjust the cable:
u Place the vehicle on the stand, see
page 77 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).
u Pull back the rubber boot (1).
u Loosen the lock nut (2).
u Rotate the adjuster (3) so as to obtain
the proper play.
u After the adjustment, tighten the lock nut
(2) and check the play again.
u Replace the rubber boot (1).
u Repeat the adjustment for the second
cable.
WARNING
Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, which is extremely
poisonous if inhaled.
Do not start the engine in closed or
badly-ventilated rooms.
Failure to observe this warning may
cause loss of consciousness or even
lead to death by asphyxia.
After you have adjusted the throttle,
rotate the handlebars full left and full
right with the engine idling. Check to
ensure that the idle speed is not
affected by this. Also check that the
throttle smoothly and fully closes when
released.
SPARK PLUGS
Carefully read page 80
(MAINTENANCE).
CAUTION
Halve service intervals when the vehicle
is used in rainy or dusty conditions, on
rough roads or for racing.
CAUTION
You must clean and/or replace, one by
one, all four spark plugs.
Clean the spark plugs every 6,250 mi
(10,000 km); replace them every 12,250 mi
(20,000 km).
If you use your vehicle for competition,
change the spark plugs every 3,125 mi
(5,000 km).
Periodically remove the spark plugs and
clean them carefully, removing carbon
deposits; replace them if necessary.
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APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Specifications

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Brand	APRILIA
Model	RSV 1000 R FACTORY
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English