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use and maintenance
RSV 1000 TUONO R
REAR WHEEL
CAUTION
Removing and refitting the rear wheel
m a y p r o v e d i f f i c u l t f o r u n s k i l l e d
operators.
If necessary, contact your
ap r i l i a
Authorised Dealer.
If you wish to perform these operations
y o u r s e l f , k e e p t o t h e f o l l o w i n g
instructions.
Carefully read page 58 (MAINTENANCE).
To avoid burns, allow some time for the
engine and exhaust silencer to cool down
completely before proceeding.
Use great care when removing the wheel
to avoid damaging the brake lines, brake
discs and brake pads.
WARNING
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.
NOTE
To remove the rear wheel, you
will need the rear wheel stand
. Make
sure to have it ready at hand.
DISASSEMBLY
u
Position the vehicle on the appropriate
rear support stand (1), see page 67
(POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE
REAR SUPPORT STAND)
.
u
Place a support (2) under the tyre to hold
the wheel in place once released.
Wheel nut (3) tightening torque: 120 Nm
(12 kgm).
u
Undo and remove the wheel hub nut (3)
and collect the washer (4).
NOTE
To facilitate the extraction of the
wheel shaft, slightly raise the wheel.
u
Withdraw the wheel shaft (5) from the
right side.
NOTE
Note the direction and position of
the right (6) and left (7) chain sliders so as
to refit them correctly on assembly.
u
Collect the right (6) and left (7) chain
sliders.
N O T E
T a k e t h e c h a i n ( 8 ) o f f t h e
sprocket (9) passing it on the outside.
u
Push the wheel forward and take the
drive chain (8) off the rear sprocket (9).
1
2
7
6
3
8
9
5
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