APRILIA RSV mile, Use & Maintenance Book

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use and maintenance RSV mille
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RSV mille R
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Loosen the two axle clamp screws (8)
(left side), using the appropriate Allen
wrench.
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Remove the support (4) from under the
front tire.
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Replace the left and right front brake ca-
liper (3), see p. 120 (REMOVING THE
FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
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).
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Apply the front brake lever, and then
push down on the handlebars, compres-
sing the fork springs several times. This
will align the fork tubes.
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Place the vehicle on the stand, see p. 83
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
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Tighten the two axle clamp screws (8)
(left side), using the appropriate Allen
wrench.
Axle clamp screw (8) tightening torque:
15.91 ftlb (22 Nm).
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Ensure that the following components
are neither dirty nor oily:
– tire; wheel; brake discs.
After servicing the brakes, always check
them for function. If the stroke of the lever
or pedal is excessive, or if you detect that
the effectiveness of the brakes is reduced
in any way, have your vehicle serviced by
your Local
aprilia Dealer. It may be ne-
cessary to have your dealer bleed the sy-
stem, or there may be some other problem
with the brake system.
Never ride your vehicle in traffic immedia-
tely after servicing the brakes. Always ap-
ply the brake pedal or lever several times
before riding your vehicle. Then, try your
vehicle in a parking lot or other safe area
with little traffic to ensure that the brakes
are working properly. Failure to observe
this warning can lead to a serious accident
with subsequent serious injury or death.
Have the tightening torques, centering and
balancing of the wheel checked by your
Local
aprilia Dealer. These are critical sa-
fety operations, and failure to observe this
warning could lead to an upset with sub-
sequent serious injury or death.
REAR WHEEL
The disassembly and reassembly of the
rear wheel can be difficult for those un-
familiar with vehicle maintenance. You
may wish to have your Local
aprilia
Dealer carry out these operations.
If you wish to perform these operations
yourself, carefully read p. 84 (MAINTE-
NANCE).
While disassembling and reassembling
the wheel, pay extra care not to damage
the brake lines, discs or pads.
Before carrying out the following opera-
tions, let the engine and the exhaust si-
lencer cool down until they reach room
temperature.
Failure to observe this warning can lead
to serious burns.