APRILIA SHIVER 900 User Manual

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Release the valve springs.
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Remove the valve spring fittings and
the springs.
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Remove the valves.
Checking the overhead camshaft
Check that the camshaft toothed wheel works
properly: if it is damaged or does not move
smoothly, replace both the timing chain and the
camshaft toothed wheel.
CAMSHAFT LOBES
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Check that they do not show blue col-
ouring, pitting or scratches; otherwise,
replace the camshaft and the relevant
toothed wheel.
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Use a micrometer to check the sizes
(a) and (b) of the camshaft lobes.
Camshaft lobes sizes:
Inlet
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a: 36.28 / 36.32 mm (1.4283 / 1.4299
in); Limit: 36.15 mm (1.4232 in);
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b: 28 mm (1.1023 in);
Outlet
Engine SHIVER 900
ENG - 240

APRILIA SHIVER 900 Specifications

General

Displacement	896.1 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Rear Brakes	240 mm disc, single-piston caliper
Engine Type	V-Twin, 4-stroke
Power	70 kW (95.2 hp) @ 8, 750 rpm
Torque	90 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Front Suspension	Inverted fork with adjustable preload and rebound damping
Rear Suspension	Aluminum swingarm with adjustable rebound and preload
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs, radial 4-piston calipers
ABS	Standard
Traction Control	Adjustable traction control
Ride Modes	Sport, Touring, Rain
Seat Height	810 mm
Wheelbase	1, 460 mm
Fuel Capacity	15 liters
Dry Weight	199 kg (439 lbs)