APRILIA RSV mile, Use & Maintenance Book

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Place the wheel centrally in the swinging
arm, on the support (2).
Keep your fingers well away from the
chain and sprocket. You could easily
lose a finger if it becomes pinched
between these two parts. Use heavy
work gloves while installing the rear
wheel. Never attempt to line the rear
wheel up using your fingers. Failure to
heed this warning can result in serious
personal injury.
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Move the wheel as far forward as possi-
ble, to install the drive chain (8) on the
rear sprocket (9).
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Install the right (6) and left (7) chain ti-
ghteners in their seats on the swing arm.
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Apply a thin film of lubricating grease,
see p. 153 (LUBRICANT CHART), to the
rear axle (5).
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Pull the rear wheel backwards until the
bearing holes are lined up with the holes
in the swinging arm.
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Rotate the torque plate (12), complete with
brake caliper (13), with the stop pin (17) in
proper position until it is appropriately ali-
gned with the holes in the swing arm.
NOTE
To facilitate the insertion of the
axle (5), slightly lift the wheel.
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Install the axle (5) completely through
the wheel from the left side.
NOTE
Ensure that the axle (5) is pushed
all the way home with the head in the ap-
propriate seat on the left chain tightener.
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Install the washer (4) and tighten the
wheel nut (3) finger tight.
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Remove the support (2) from under the
rear tire.
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Check the chain tension, see p. 114
(DRIVE CHAIN).
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Tighten the wheel nut (3).
Wheel nut (3) tightening torque:
86.80 ftlb (120 Nm).
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Ensure that the following components
are neither dirty nor oily:
– tire;
– wheel;
– brake disc.
After servicing the brakes, always check
them for function. If the stroke of the le-
ver or pedal is excessive, or if you de-
tect that the effectiveness of the brakes
is reduced in any way, have your vehicle
serviced by your Local
aprilia Dealer. It
may be necessary to have your dealer
bleed the system, or there may be some
other problem with the brake system.
Never ride your vehicle in traffic imme-
diately after servicing the brakes.
Always apply 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 ensu-
re 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 criti-
cal safety operations, and failure to ob-
serve this warning could lead to an upset
with subsequent serious injury or death.