use and maintenance
TUONO 1000
USA
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NOTE
Make sure that the axle (7) is
completely inserted.
Fit the washer (3) and tighten the wheel
nut (2) finger tight.
NOTE
For temporary alignment of the
front wheel, it is not necessary to tighten
the two axle clamp screws (5) (left side) to
the specified torque value.
Tighten the two axle clamp screws (5)
(left side) just enough to prevent the axle
(7) from rotating.
Tighten the wheel nut (2) to its
appropriate tightening torque setting.
Wheel nut (2) tightening torque setting:
57.86 ftlb (80 Nm).
Tighten the two axle clamp screws (4)
(right side), using the appropriate Allen
wrench.
Wheel shaft clamp screws tightening
torque setting: 15.91 ftlb (22 Nm).
Loosen the two axle clamp screws (5) (left
side), using the appropriate Allen wrench.
Remove the support (1) from under the
front tire.
Replace the left and right front brake
caliper, see page 114 (REMOVING THE
FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS).
Apply the front brake lever, and then push
down on the handlebars, compressing the
fork springs several times. This will align the
fork tubes.
Place the vehicle on the stand, see page 77
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
Tighten the two axle clamp screws (5) (left
side), using the appropriate Allen wrench.
Wheel shaft clamp screws tightening
torque setting (5): 15.91 ftlb (22 Nm).
Make sure that the following
components are neither dirty nor oily:
– tire; wheel; brake discs.
WARNING
After servicing the brakes, always check
that they operate correctly. If the stroke of
the lever or pedal is excessive, or if you
detect that the effectiveness of the brakes
is reduced in any way, have your vehicle
serviced by your Local
aprilia
Dealer. It
may be necessary to have your dealer
bleed the system, or there may be some
other problem with the brake system.
N e v e r r i d e y o u r v eh i c l e i n t r a f f i c
immediately after servicing the brakes.
Always apply the brake pedal or lever
several times before riding your vehicle.
Then, try your vehicle in a parking lot or
other safe area with little traffic to make
sure that the brakes are working properly.
Failure to observe this warning can lead to
a serious accident, which can result in
s e r i o u s i n j u r y o r d e a t h . Have the
tightening torque settings, centering and
balancing of the wheel checked by your
Local
aprilia
Dealer.
These are critical safety operations, and
failure to observe this warning could
lead to an upset, which can result in
serious injury or death.
REAR WHEEL
WARNING
The disassembly and reassembly of the
rear wheel can be difficult for those
unfamiliar with vehicle maintenance. You
may wish to have your Local
aprilia
Dealer carry out these operations. If you
wish to perform these operations yourself,
carefully read page 79 (MAINTENANCE).
While disassembling and reassembling
the wheel, pay extra care not to damage
the brake lines, discs or pads. Before
carrying out the following operations, let
the engine and the exhaust silencer cool
down until they reach room temperature.
Failure to observe this warning can lead to
serious burns.
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