APRILIA SHIVER 900 User Manual

If the scratches are deep, replace the stem.
Using a dial gauge, check than any bending of the stem is below the limit value.
If it is over the limit, replace the stem.
CAUTION
A BENT STEM SHOULD NEVER BE STRAIGHTENED SINCE ITS STRUCTURE WOULD BE WEAK-
ENED MAKING THE VEHICLE DANGEROUS TO USE.
Characteristic
Bending limit:
0.2 mm (0.00787 in)
Sleeve
Check for damage and/or cracks; if it is damaged, replace it.
Spring
Check the condition of the spring, making sure that the length is within the acceptable limits.
If not, replace the spring.
MINIMUM LENGTH OF FREE SPRING: ... mm (... in)
Check the condition of the following components:
•
slider bushing;
•
guide bushing;
•
plunger.
If there is evidence of excessive wear or damage, replace the component concerned.
CAUTION
REMOVE ANY IMPURITIES FROM THE BUSHINGS, BEING CAREFUL NOT TO SCRATCH THEIR
SURFACES.
Replace the following components with new ones:
•
Oil seal.
•
Dust guard.
•
- O-ring on the cap.
Reassembling the fork
CAUTION
THE STEMS ARE NOT THE SAME, THEREFORE THEY REQUIRE SEPARATE MOUNTING PRO-
CEDURES.
SHIVER 900 Suspensions
SUSP - 303

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)