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use and maintenance
RSV 1000 R
- RSV 1000 RFACT
USA
USA
IDENTIFICATION DATA
It is a good idea to write down the frame
and engine numbers in the space provided
below. Use the frame number (VIN) to
identify your vehicle when ordering spare
parts.
WARNING
In all states and countries, it is against
the law to alter the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN). You can incur severe
penalties by doing this. Also, this will
immediately invalidate your warranty.
FRAME NUMBER
The frame number (1) is stamped on the
right side of the fork head.
Frame no. ________________________
ENGINE NUMBER
The engine number (2) is stamped on the
rear part of the left engine crankcase.
Engine no. ________________________
JOINTS WITH CLICK CLAMPS AND
WITH SCREW-TYPE CLAMPS
CAUTION
Remove ONLY the clamps indicated in
the maintenance procedures. The
following text does not authorize the
arbitrary removal of the clamps present
on the vehicle.
WARNING
Before removing a clamp, make sure
that the removal does not cause any
f l u i d l e a k a g e ; i f s o , p r o v i d e f o r
preventing such leakages and protect
the parts placed around the joint.
CLICK CLAMPS
For the removal it is sufficient to use simple
pliers, while for the installation a special
tool is required (see below).
Before removing a clamp, prepare the
m a t e r i a l n e c e s s a r y f o r t h e c o r r e c t
installation of the new clamp.
NOTE
Have the appropriate special tool
available: - click clamp installation
pliers, see page 47 (SPECIAL TOOLS
).
CAUTION
Upon installation, replace the click
clamp that has been removed with a
ne w clic k c l am p ha ving the sa me
dimensions, available from your Local
aprilia
Dealer.
Do not attempt to reinstall the removed
click clamp, since it is unusable. Do not
replace the removed click clamp with a
screw-type clamp or with other types of
clamps.
CAUTION
Proceed with care, in order not to
damage the joint components.
u
Work with the pliers on the head of the
click clamp, forcing until you release it.
SCREW-TYPE CLAMPS
For the removal and installation it is
sufficient to use a simple screwdriver.
CAUTION
Check the conditions of the screw-type
clamp and if necessary replace it with a
new screw-type clamp of the same
dimensions, available from your Local
aprilia
Dealer.
When fastening the screw-type clamp,
make sure that the joint is sufficiently
stable.
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