APRILIA SCARABEO User Manual

Shock absorber adjustment (03_02, 03_03)
Check oil and oil seal of front suspension following the instructions on the scheduled
maintenance table.
CAUTION
TO HAVE THE FRONT SUSPENSION OIL CHANGED TAKE YOUR MOTORCY-
CLE TO AN Official Aprilia Dealer WHO WILL PROVIDE A PRECISE AND
PROMPT SERVICE.
03_02
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Turn the adjustment ring nut «1» (shock absorber spring preloading adjust-
ment).
NOTE
CARRY OUT THE ADJUSTMENT ON BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS.
03_03
Turn the ring nut in direction A: Increase spring preloading. The vehicle suspension
is very hard. To be used on roads with even or ordinary surfaces and when riding with
passenger.
Turn the ring nut in direction B: Decrease spring preloading. The motorcycle suspen-
sion is very soft. To be used on uneven roads and when riding without passenger.
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APRILIA SCARABEO Specifications

General

Transmission	Automatic CVT
Front Brake	Disc
Engine	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	125 cc
Cooling	Liquid-cooled
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Brake	Disc