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use and maintenance RSV mille ! - RSV mille R !
INSPECTING THE FRONT AND
REAR SUSPENSIONS
Carefully read p. 59 (MAINTENANCE).
NOTE Have the front fork oil changed by
an aprilia Official Dealer, who will ensu-
re you prompt and accurate servicing.
NOTE Perform the maintenance opera-
tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle
is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven
surfaces or on racetracks.
Have the front fork oil changed after the first
7500 km and successively every 22500 km .
With “R” front fork # (
"
%
), have the
oil changed every 10000 km.
Carry out the following checks after the first
1000 km and successively every 15000
km:
◆ With pulled front brake lever, press the
handlebar repeatedly, thrusting the fork
downwards. The stroke must be gentle
and there must be no trace of oil on the
rods.
◆ Check the fastening of all the componen-
ts and the functionality of the front and
rear suspension joints.
If you notice irregularities in the opera-
tion or if the help of a qualified techni-
cian is necessary, contact your aprilia
Official Dealer.
FRONT SUSPENSION
\ Have the fork oil seals changed by
a aprilia Official Dealer after the first
30000 km and successively every 22500
km.
] Every 7500 km (4690 mi) check,
clean, lubricate and change, if neces-
sary, the fork oil seals, contact a aprilia
Official Dealer
The front suspension consists of an
hydraulic fork connected to the steering co-
lumn by means of two plates.
For the setting of the vehicle attitude, each
rod of the fork is provided with an upper
screw (1) for the adjustment of the hydrau-
lic braking with extended shock absorber, a
lower screw (2) for the adjustment of the
hydraulic braking with compressed shock
absorber and an upper nut (3) for the adju-
stment of the spring preload.
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK
Do not force the rotation of the adju-
sters (1-2) beyond the end of stroke in
both directions, in order to avoid any
damage. Set the same spring preload
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