APRILIA RSV mile, Книга по эксплуатации и обслуживанию

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ADJUSTMENT
NOTE
To adjust the chain it is neces-
sary to use the appropriate rear support
stand
$
.
To adjust the chain tension:
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Place the vehicle on the appropriate rear
support stand
$
, see p. 106 (PLACING
THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR SUP-
PORT STAND
$
).
Wheel nut (1) tightening torque:
86.80 ftlb (120 Nm).
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Loosen the nut (1) several turns.
NOTE
In order to make wheel centering
in the swinging arm easier, there are refe-
rence marks (2) and (3) on the swing arm.
See illustration above.
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Loosen the two lock nuts (4).
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Adjust the tension adjusters (5) to obtain
the appropriate chain play, ensuring that
the edge of tension adjuster is in the
same position with regard to the referen-
ce marks (2) and (3) on each side of your
vehicle.
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Tighten the two lock nuts (4).
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Tighten the nut (1).
Wheel nut (1) tightening torque:
86.80 ftlb (120 Nm).
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Check the chain play again, see p. 114
(CHECKING THE PLAY).
CHECKING THE WEAR OF THE CHAIN
AND SPROCKETS
In addition to the check, see p. 114 (CHE-
CKING THE PLAY), every 2,300 mi (3,750
km) inspect the chain and sprockets to make
sure that there are no:
– damaged rollers;
– loose pins;
– dry, rusty, crushed or seized links;
– excessive wear;
– missing O rings;
– sprocket or teeth excessively worn or
damaged.
You may check the wear of the chain and
sprocket by grasping the chain where it con-
tacts the rear sprocket, and pulling it away
from the sprocket as far as you can. If you
are able to pull the chain far enough away
from the sprocket so that you can see light
between the side plates of the chain and the
sprocket teeth, the chain and sprocket are
worn out and should be replaced.
NOTE
Always replace both sprockets
and the chain when any of these compo-
nents are replaced.
If chain rollers are damaged, the pins
and/or the O rings are loose or missing,
both sprockets as well as the chain
must be replaced.
Lubricate the chain frequently, especial-
ly if it displays any rust or if it is dry to
the touch. If, after lubricating the chain, it
still has links which cannot be turned ea-
sily, the chain must be replaced.
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Check the wear of U-shaped chain guide (6).
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Finally, check the wear of the swinging
arm protection shoe (7).
CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
The drive chain is provided with O rings
between the link rollers and side plates,
in order to retain the lubrication and to
exclude dirt and grit.
Carry out chain adjustment, lubrication,
cleaning and replacement with great
care. Remember to keep your fingers
clear of the chain and sprocket.
Never wash the chain with water jets, ste-
am jets, high-pressure water jets and hi-
ghly inflammable solvents.
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Wash the chain with a non-flammable
solvent. If your chain rusts quickly, lubri-
cate it more often.
Lubricate the chain every 312 mi (500 km)
or whenever it appears dry.
After washing the chain and letting it dry,
lubricate it exclusively with spray grease for
chains provided with sealing rings, see
p. 153 (LUBRICANT CHART).
Make sure that the chain lubricant you
use is appropriate for “O” ring chains.
There are some lubricants available
which contain substances which will
destroy the “O” rings in your chain. If
you have any question, contact your Lo-
cal
aprilia Dealer.
NOTE
Do not use the vehicle immediately
after lubricating the chain, give the lubricant a
chance to dry, otherwise the chain will spray
the lubricant all over you and your vehicle.