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use and maintenance
TUONO 1000
USA
Riding with damaged rims in dangerous
for the rider, the vehicle and other
people.
Check the conditions of the rim and
have it replaced if it is damaged.
WARNING
Have the rim replaced by your Local
aprilia
Dealer.
NOTE
You must use the appropriate
rear support stand (1) to remove the rear
wheel.
DISASSEMBLY
Place the vehicle on the appropriate rear
support stand
(1), see page 99
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
REAR SUPPORT STAND)
.
Place a support (2) under the tire, so as
to keep the wheel in its position after
loosening it.
WARNING
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
If it falls over, it may cause injury to
bystanders and other property, as well as
become damaged.
Wheel nut (3) tightening torque setting:
86.80 ftlb (120 Nm).
Remove the wheel nut (3) and the washer
(4).
NOTE
To facilitate the extraction of the
axle (5), slightly lift the wheel.
Remove the axle (5) from the left side of the
vehicle.
NOTE
Observe the arrangement of the
right (6) and left (7) chain tensioners in order
to be able to reassemble them correctly.
Remove the right (6) and left (7) chain
tensioners.
WARNING
Keep your fingers well away from the chain
and sprocket. You could easily lose a finger
if it is caught between these two parts.
Use heavy work gloves while installing
the rear wheel. Never attempt to line the
rear wheel up using your fingers.
Failure to observe this warning can
result in serious personal injury.
Remove the drive chain (8) from the rear
sprocket (9) and lay it down outside of the
rear sprocket.
NOTE
Place the drive chain (8) outside of
the rear sprocket (9).
Move the wheel forward and pull the drive
chain (8) away from the rear sprocket (9).
CAUTION
Never touch the rear brake pedal after
removing the rear wheel. If you do, the
caliper pistons may be pushed out of their
seats, and brake fluid will be spilled.
Should you accidentally do this, take your
vehicle to your Local
aprilia
Dealer who
will know how to repair this damage.
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