APRILIA RSV 1000 R, Workshop Manual

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CYCLE PARTS
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RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY
5.11. DRIVE CHAIN
5.11.1. DRIVE CHAIN
The vehicle is fitted with an endless chain that has no master
link.
NOTE Halve maintenance intervals if the vehicle is used in
rainy or dusty conditions, on rough roads or for racing.
CHAIN SLACK INSPECTION
To check chain slack:
•
Stop the engine.
• Place the vehicle on the stand.
•
Put the gearbox in neutral.
• Check chain slack by measuring the vertical movement
of the chain lower section, midway between the
sprockets. Movement should be approximately
0.984 in (25 mm).
• Move the motorcycle forward to check slack at various
sections of the chain. Slack should be the same
throughout one full turn of the wheel.
CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
NOTE To adjust the chain slack, you will need the rear
wheel stand OPT . Make sure to have it ready at hand.
If the chain needs adjusting after the inspection, proceed as
follows:
• Place the vehicle on the rear wheel stand.
•
Loosen the nut (1) completely.
NOTE Fixed reference marks (2-3) aid the wheel centering.
The marks are located inside the seats of the chain
sliders/tensioners fitted to the swinging arm before the wheel
spindle.
• Loosen the two lock nuts (4).
•
Work the adjusters (5) and adjust chain slack, making
sure to use the same reference mark settings (2-3) on
both sides of the vehicle.
• Tighten the two lock nuts (4).
•
Tighten the nut (1).
• Check chain slack.