APRILIA Pegaso 650 I.E., Service Manual

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SERVICE AND SETTING UP
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Pegaso 650 I.E.
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Carefully read 0.5.1 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATIONS).
2.24.1 FRONT SUSPENSION
The front suspension consists of an hydraulic fork con-
nected to the steering column by means of two plates.
The standard setting of the front fork is adjusted in such a
way as to be suitable for most driving conditions, at high
and low speed, for the transport of the rider with luggage.
For the maintenance intervals, see 2.1.1 (REGULAR
SERVICE INTERVALS CHART) under:
– Suspensions and attitude;
– Fork;
– Fork oil;
– Fork oil seals;
– Nut, bolt, screw tightening.
For the check, proceed as follows:
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With pulled front brake lever, press the handlebar re-
peatedly, thrusting the fork downwards.
The stroke must be gentle and there must be no trace
of oil on the rods.
If the fork reaches the end of stroke, this means that it is
necessary to check the oil level in the rods, see 7.8.1
(CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL).
Make sure the fork does not feature oil leaks and that the
outer surface of the tubes is not marked with scratches or
grooves.
If this is the case, replace all the damaged parts that can-
not be repaired, see 7.8.4 (DISASSEMBLING THE SLID-
ER-TUBE ASSEMBLIES).
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Check the fastening of all the components and the
functionality of the front suspension joints.
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