APRILIA TUONO 1000 R, Workshop Manual

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CYCLE PARTS
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TUONO 1000
DANGER
Racing adjustments must be made exclusively
during organised races or sporting events
held on tracks far from road circulation and
with the authorisation of the proper
authorities.
It is strictly prohibited to make racing
adjustments and ride the vehicle with said
setting on roads and motorways
Front suspension Standard adjustment
Rebound damping adjustment, screw (1) from completely closed (*) open (**)
1.5 turns
Compression damping adjustment, screw (2) from completely closed (*) open (**) 1 turn
Spring preload, nut (3) from completely closed (*) open (**)
5 projection notches
Leg projection (A) (***) from upper yoke (excluding plug) 1 projection notch
(*) clockwise
(**) anticlockwise
(***) For this type of adjustment please contact exclusively an
aprilia Authorised Dealer.
NOTE Öhlins forks available on request (OPT).
Öhlins front fork (OPT)
The standard adjustment of the fork meets most conditions
of high and low speed riding, whether the vehicle is
travelling with a full load or not.
It is however possible to customise the adjustment,
depending on how the vehicle is used.
WARNING
To count the number of adjusters (1-2) clicks
always start from the stiffest setting (adjuster
turned completely clockwise).
As a reference for adjusting hydraulic braking
compression and rebound damping, use the
adjusters (1-2).
Gradually turn the adjusters (1-2) 1 mark at a
time.