APRILIA RX 125, Service Station Manual

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Check the sliding surface for scorings and/or scratches. These scorings can be eliminated
by rubbing them with wet sandpaper (grain 1).
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If the scorings are deep, replace the stem.
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Use a dial gauge to check that the stem bending is below the limit value.
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If over the value, replace the stem.
Bending limit: 0.2 mm
CAUTION
A BENT STEM SHOULD NEVER BE STRAIGHTENED BECAUSE ITS STRUCTURE WOULD BE
WEAKENED AND USING THE VEHICLE MAY BECOME DANGEROUS.
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Check that there are no damages and/or cracks; otherwise, replace it.
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Check that the sliding bushings are in good conditions.
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If there are signs of excessive wear or damage, replace the affected component.
CAUTION
REMOVE ANY IMPURITY IN THE BUSHINGS, TAKING CARE NOT TO SCRATCH THEIR SUR-
FACE.
Replace the following components with new ones:
- sealing ring;
- dust guard;
- O-ring gasket on the cap.
Reassembling the fork
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Check the components.
CAUTION
BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL IN ORDER THAT NO FOREIGN BODIES GET INTO THE SLEEVE OR
THE WHEEL HOLDER STEM.
NEVER REUSE OIL.
NOTE
SPREAD A THIN LAYER OF FORK OIL ON GASKETS AND BUSHINGS BEFORE REFITTING
THEM.
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Lock the sleeve on a vice in a horizon-
tal position.
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Tighten the bottom screw.
RX SX 125
Suspensions
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