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use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 RFACT
USA USA
Do not force the rotation of the adjuster
screws (1) and (2) beyond the end of the
stroke in either direction, in order to
avoid damaging the damping
mechanism.
Use the number of clicks of the adjuster
screws (1) and (2) as reference marks
for the adjustment of hydraulic damping
on extension and compression.
Turn the adjuster screws (1) and (2) one
click at a time and turn the adjusting nut
(3) one turn at a time.
Make sure that the spring pre-load and
hydraulic damping, both on extension
and compression, is the same for both
sides. A different setting on each side
will result in instability.
When the spring pre-load is increased,
you must also increase the hydraulic
damping, both on extension and
compression, to avoid unsteady shock
action while riding.
WARNING
The competition adjustment must be
used in organized racing or circular
course competitive event, under the
auspices of a recognized sanctioning
body or by permit issued by the local
governmental authority having
jurisdiction.
It is strictly forbidden to use the
competition adjustment while riding the
vehicle on public streets, roads, or
highways.
(*a) = Fully clockwise position.
(*c) = Fully counterclockwise position.
(*b) = Counterclockwise rotation.
(*d) = Clockwise rotation.
(*e) = This type of adjustment should be carried out only by your Local aprilia Dealer.
Front
suspension
Standard
adjustment
Adjustment for
competition use
Adjustment of the hydraulic
damping on extension, screw (1).
from completely closed (*a),
unscrew (*b) 12 clicks.
from completely closed (*a),
unscrew (*b) 8 – 10 clicks.
Adjustment of the hydraulic
damping on compression, screw
(2).
Spring preload, nut (3).
from completely open (*c),
screw (*d) 8 turns.
from completely open (*c),
screw (*d) 6 – 9 turns.
Height (A) of fork tubes in fork
head (*e).
3 reference notches. 4 reference notches.
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