
use and maintenance
RSV 1000 R
- RSV 1000 RFACT
USA
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WARNING
After reassembly, correctly adjust the
rearview mirrors and tighten the nuts in
such a way that the mirrors are secure.
Failure to heed this warning can prevent
you from seeing danger approaching
from behind and lead to a serious
accident.
After reassembly:
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Correctly adjust the reflecting surface of
the rearview mirrors.
REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE
CALIPERS
WARNING
The disassembly and reassembly of the
front brake calipers can be difficult for
t h o s e u n f a m i l i a r w i t h v e h i c l e
maintenance. You may wish to have
your Local
aprilia
Dealer carry out
these operations.
If you wish to perform these operations
y o u r s e l f , c a r e f u l l y r e a d p a g e 8 0
(MAINTENANCE).
The front brake system is equipped with
two separate calipers, one on the left
and one on the right side of the vehicle.
The following information may refer to
only one brake caliper but is applicable
t o b o t h . W h i l e d i s a s s e m b l i n g a n d
reassembling the front brake calipers,
pay extra care not to damage the brake
lines, discs or pads.
NOTE
You must use the appropriate
front
and rear
support stands to
remove the front brake calipers.
DISASSEMBLY
u
Place the vehicle on the appropriate
front support stand
, see page 102
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
FRONT SUPPORT STAND
).
WARNING
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
If it falls over, it may cause damage to
bystanders and other property, as well
as be damaged itself.
u
Rotate the wheel manually, so that the
space between two spokes of the rims
lines up with the brake caliper.
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Have a helper steady the handlebar in
the straight ahead position.
Brake caliper screw (1) tightening
torque: 36.16 ftlb (50 Nm).
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