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use and maintenance
SportCity 125 - 200
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INSPECTING THE FRONT AND
REAR SUSPENSIONS
Carefully read p age 33 (MAINT E-
NANCE).
CAUTION
Have the front fork oil changed by an
a p r i l i a A u t h o r i s e d D e a l e r , f o r
guaranteed accurate, prompt service.
Have the front suspension fluid and fork oil
seals checked every 12000 km (7500 mi)
or every 2 years.
ADJUSTING THE REAR SUSPEN-
SION
The rear suspension consists of a double
effect shock absorber (compression/re-
bound damping) fixed to the engine by
means of a silentblock.
The shock absorber is provided with a ring
nut for the adjustment of the spring
preload. The standard adjustment, set by
the manufacturer, is suitable for a rider
weighing about 70 kg. If your weight and
needs are different, adjust the ring nut (1)
with the appropriate spanner provided in
the tool kit, thus setting the ideal travelling
conditions.
◆
Turn the adjusting ring nut (1) (shock ab-
sorber spring preload adjustment) (see
table).
CAUTION
Adjust both rear
shock absorbers.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE REAR SUSPENSION
SPRING PRELOAD
Adjusting
ring nut
Rotation
(arrow A)
Rotation
(arrow B)
Function
Spring
preload
increase
Spring
preload
decrease
Track align-
ment
The vehicle is
more rigid
The vehicle is
less rigid
Recom-
mended kind
of road
Smooth or
normal roads
Roads with
uneven sur-
face
Notes
Ride with
passenger
Ride without
passenger
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