MV Agusta Rivale 800, Workshop Manual

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General description
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HOW TO CONSULT THIS MANUAL
Order of the subjects
This manual is divided into chapters that deal with the
sub-groups of the motorcycle.
To quickly find the chapter required, the pages of each
chapter are marked with a reference mark aligned to
the relative item in the general index.
EXAMPLE
Steering pin tightening
Screw in the steering pin flange ring, without tighten-
ing.
This operation must be done manually.
Check that the steering base is at the end of its travel,
to the right.
Using the special tool
N. 800091645, tighten the ring
( 1 ) by rotating it 10° calculated approximately as one
third of the movement between the two holes of the
ring (
2 ) of the steering head (see the figure).
2
1
Display of the operations
The operations of disassembly, assembly, removal and control are presented with the help of illustrations (designs and
photographs).
The illustrations contain symbols that indicate the procedure, special tools and other information. See the symbols lists
for their significance.
The procedures are described step after step.
PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL
Principally, this manual has been written for MV Agusta dealers and qualified mechanics.
It is not possible to document all the knowledge necessary for a mechanic in a manual. Those who utilise it must
have a basic knowledge of mechanical concepts and the inherent procedures in the techniques of repairing
motorcycles. Without this knowledge, The maintenance and repair operations can render the motorcycle unsafe
for use.
Updates
MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. is committed to a policy of continuous updating of the models produced. The modifica-
tions and significant changes to the specifications and the procedures will be communicated to the official deal-
ers and will appear in future editions of this manual.
All information, instructions and technical data included in this manual are based upon information on the prod-
uct updated at the moment of going to print. MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. reserves the right to carry out changes at
any moment without prior notice and without incurring any obligation.
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