MV Agusta Rivale 800, Workshop Manual

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Suspension and wheels
Adjusting the front suspension
After having correctly mounted the entire fork unit, it is
necessary to re-establish the correct adjustments if the
front suspension in order to guarantee the best set-up
of the motorcycle.
To adjust the front suspension, refer to the values
given in the following table.
The adjustment of the suspensions must
be preferably performed with the fuel tank
full.
Spring preload
The adjustment is obtained from the reference posi-
tion, which is found by fully turning the adjusting nut
counterclockwise; from this position, turn the screw
clockwise until you reach the standard position (see
table). Rotate clockwise to increase the spring preload
or counterclockwise to decrease it.
Rebound damper
The adjustment is obtained from the reference posi-
tion, which is found by fully turning the screw clockwise
and then counterclockwise until you reach the standard
position (see table). Rotate clockwise to increase the
damping action or counterclockwise to decrease it.
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NOTE
Rivale 800 Type of geometry (On road)
Spring preload 4,5 turns
Rebound damper 2 turns
Compression damper 2 turns
Rebound damper
Spring preload
Spring preload
Compression damper