APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY User Manual

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use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 RFACT
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REAR SUSPENSION
The rear suspension consists of a hydraulic
shock absorber - spring unit, which is
mounted to the frame with a uniball, and to the
swinging arm by means of a system of levers.
The ride height of the rear of the vehicle
can be set using the spring pre-load
adjusting ring nut (1) and locking ring nut
(2). The rear suspension can be tuned by
adjusting the extension damping with a ring
nut adjuster (3), the damping on
compression can be adjusted by a knob
(4).
NOTE It is possible to adjust the rear
ride height in order to suit your preference.
ADJUSTING
THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
NOTE Check and, if necessary, adjust the
rear shock absorber every 12,500 mi (20,000
km). If the vehicle is used in any kind of
competition or on unpaved roads, halve the
check interval.
The rear shock absorber’s factory setting
are satisfactory for most race tracks.
However, it is possible to tune the
suspension to your preference by using the
above mentioned adjustments.
CAUTION
When adjusting the rear shock absorber,
always start from the stiffest position.
This is the fully clockwise position of the
extension damper adjusting ring nut (3)
and the compression damper knob (4).
Do not rotate the extension damper
adjustment ring nut (3) beyond its limit,
this will damage the screw and destroy
your shock absorber.
Always make sure, when adjusting ring
nut (3), that it clicks in to an adjustment
notch, and is not at an intermediate
position between adjustment notches.
Working from the left side of the
vehicle:
u Loosen the locking ring nut (2) by means
of the appropriate spanner wrench.
u Adjust the ring nut (1) to adjust the
spring preload (A) (see table page 98).
After the adjustment:
u Hold the ring nut (1) from rotating with
the appropriate spanner wrench and
tighten the locking ring nut (2) by means
of the appropriate spanner wrench.
u Adjust the ring nut (3) to adjust the
hydraulic damping on extension (see
table on page 98).
u Adjust the knob (4) to adjust the
hydraulic damping on compression (see
table on page 98).
To change the rear ride height, proceed
as follows:
u Slightly loosen the lock nut (5).
u Turn the adjuster (6) to change the
overall length of the rear suspension
shock absorber (distance between
center lines) (B) (see table on page 98).
After the adjustment:
CAUTION
The lock nut (5) must be tightened to its
appropriate tightening torque.
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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