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use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 RFACT
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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
LEVER AND THE GEAR SHIFT
LEVER
The control levers is adjusted to fit most
riders during manufacture.
If you wish to adjust the levers:
u Place the vehicle on the stand, see
page 77 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).
u Loosen the screw (1).
u Rotate the eccentric (2) to adjust the
position of the pedal (3) to your
satisfaction.
u Tighten the screw (1) snugly, insuring
that the eccentric is firmly clamped in the
lever.
NOTE If it is necessary to further adjust
the shift lever, contact your Official aprilia
dealer.
ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE
OF THE REAR BRAKE LEVER
The clearance of the rear brake lever (4) is
adjusted to fit most riders during
manufacture.
If you wish to adjust the clearance of the
rear brake lever (4):
u Loosen the lock nut (5) on the master
cylinder push rod (6) and run it as far
towards the master cylinder as it will go
on the threads of the push rod.
u Screw the master cylinder push rod (6)
out of the clevis until it just contacts the
master cylinder piston.
u Then, screw the push rod into the clevis
to obtain a minimum clearance of 0.02 –
0.04 in (0.5 – 1 mm) between the master
cylinder push rod and the master
cylinder piston.
u Lock the push rod in position with the
lock nut (5).
CAUTION
Be sure there is the specified clearance
between the master cylinder push rod and
the master cylinder piston.
CAUTION
If this caution is not observed, the brake
will remain slightly applied, with
subsequent brake overheating and wear
of pads and discs. Clearance between the
push rod and the piston 0.02 – 0.04 in (0.5
– 1 mm).
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