APRILIA SHIVER 900 User Manual

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Operating from both ducts, turn the up-
per part of the intake duct anticlock-
wise and remove it.
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Remove the filter element.
COVER THE INTAKE DUCTS WITH A CLEAN CLOTH TO
PREVENT FOREIGN BODIES FROM ENTERING THE IN-
TAKE DUCTS. UPON REFITTING, BEFORE REPLACING
THE FILTER CASE COVER , MAKE SURE THAT THE
CLOTH OR OTHER OBJECTS ARE NOT LEFT INSIDE.
MAKE SURE THAT THE FILTER ELEMENT IS CORRECTLY
POSITIONED, SO NO UNFILTERED AIR CAN PASS. DO
NOT FORGET THAT THE EARLY USE OF THE PISTON AND
CYLINDER SEGMENTS CAN BE CAUSED BY A FAULTY
OR MISPLACED FILTER ELEMENT.
REFITTING
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When replacing, pay attention to the introduction of the intake ducts, making sure that the
bayonet plug is snapped after each duct is inserted and rotated.
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Check the correct positioning of the fil-
ter, making sure that the arrow printed
on it is directed toward the steering
clutch.
Checking the valve clearance
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Remove the fuel tank and the radiator.
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Disconnect the coils and remove the spark plugs.
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Remove the covers from the heads and measure the distance between the camshaft nose
cone and the valve tappets using a feeler gauge.
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make a note of the measurement
Characteristic
Intake valve clearance
0.10 - 0.15 mm (0.0039 - 0.0059 in)
Maintenance SHIVER 900
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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)