use and maintenance
RSV 1000 TUONO R
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Riding with damaged rims may be
dangerous for the rider, other persons
and the vehicle.
Check the conditions of the wheel rim
and have it changed it if damaged.
DISASSEMBLY
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Remove the front brake callipers, see
page 71 (FRONT BRAKE CALLIPERS) .
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Place a support (1) under the tyre to hold
the wheel in place once released.
CAUTION
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
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Have someone keep the handlebar
steady in a position as for riding, so that
the steering is locked.
Wheel nut (2) tightening torque: 80 Nm
(8 kgm).
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Undo and remove the wheel hub nut (2)
and collect the washer (3).
Wheel shaft clamp screws tightening
torque: 22 Nm (2.2 kgm).
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Slacken but do not remove the two
wheel shaft pinch bolts (4) on the right
side.
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Slacken but do not remove the two
wheel shaft pinch bolts (5) on the left
side.
NOTE
Note the direction of the spacer
(6) placed on the right side to refit it
correctly on assembly.
NOTE
To facilitate the extraction of the
wheel shaft, slightly raise the wheel.
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Push on the threaded end of the wheel
shaft (7) carefully. Tap with a plastic
mallet if needed.
u
Hold the front wheel and withdraw the
wheel shaft (7) manually.
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Remove the wheel by withdrawing it from
the front.
CAUTION
The spacer (6) should still be sitting in
the wheel housing; if it slips off, refit it
correctly (see REFITTING THE WHEEL).
REASSEMBLY
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Smear a layer of grease all along the
w h e e l s h a f t ( 7 ) , s e e p a g e 1 1 4
(LUBRICANT CHART).
CAUTION
While reassemblin g the wheel, be
careful not to damage the brake pipes,
discs and pads.
NOTE
The next procedure is only
required when the spacer (6) has slipped
out of place.
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Position the spacer (6) to the wheel with
the larger diameter facing out.
CAUTION
The arrow mark on the hub points in the
direction of rotation.
Make sure to refit the wheel in the
correct direction: the arrow must be on
the left side of the vehicle.
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Position the wheel between the fork legs
on the support (1).
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