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use and maintenance RSV mille - RSV mille R
“R” FORK
w
(
W
m
)
The standard setting of the front fork is ad-
justed in such a way as to be suitable for
racetrack riding.
However, it is possible to adjust the setting
according to how the vehicle is going to be
used.
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CAUTION
To calculate the number of clicks of the
adjusters (1-2), always start from the
most rigid setting (complete clockwise
rotation of the adjuster).
Use the adjusters (1-2) as reference
point for the adjustment of the hydraulic
braking with compressed and extended
shock absorber (1-2).
Give the adjusters (1-2) one notch at a
time.
Test the vehicle repeatedly on the road,
until obtaining the optimal adjustment.
(*) = clockwise
(**) = anticlockwise
(***) = Have this type of adjustment carried out exclusively by an aprilia Official Dealer
Front suspension
Standard adjust-
ment
Adjustment for
racetrack use
Possible
adjustments
Hydraulic adjustment with
extended shock absorber,
screw (1)
from completely
closed (*) unscrew
(**)
12 clicks
from completely
closed (*) unscrew
(**)
8 – 10 clicks
from completely
closed (*) unscrew
(**)
6 – 15 clicks
Hydraulic adjustment with
compressed shock ab-
sorber, screw (2)
from completely
closed (*) unscrew
(**)
5 – 16 clicks
Spring preload, nut (3)
from completely
open (**) screw (*)
8 turns
from completely
open (**) screw (*)
6 – 9 turns
from completely
open (**) screw (*)
5 – 10 turns
Protrusion of the rods (A)
(***) from the upper plate
(plug excluded)
4 reference notches
2 – 5 reference
notches
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