User manual APRILIA RSV4 FACTORY

[. . . ] We have compiled this booklet to provide a comprehensive overview of your vehicle's quality features. Please, read it carefully before riding the vehicle for the first time. it contains information , tips and precautions for using your vehicle. It also describes features, details and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice. [. . . ] To adjust the rear shock absorbers, the following adjustments can be performed: Rebound damping, adjusting with the knurled hand grip (1); compression damping by adjusting the thumbscrew with the knob (2); Spring preload by adjusting the ring nut (3) blocked in its seat by the lock ring nut (4). Once the adjustment is done, screw the ring nut (4). Turn the (1) screw to adjust the shock absorber hydraulic rebound damping. Turn the adjuster screw (6) to adjust the shock absorber centre to centre distance (A). After adjusting, tighten the lock nut (5). 059 in) open (**) 20 +/- 2 clicks from fully closed (*) Compression adjustment, knob (2) open (**) 12 +/- 2 clicks from fully closed (*) 06 in) 145, 5 mm +/- 1, 5 mm (5, 73 +/- 0, 59 in) open (**) 16 - 18 clicks from fully closed (*) Compression adjustment, knob (2) open (**) 8 - 10 clicks from fully closed (*) The stroke should be soft and there should be no oil marks on the stems. Check the tightening of all the elements and the correct operation of the front and rear suspension joints. The front suspension consists of a hydraulic fork connected to the headstock by means of two plates. To adjust the vehicle setting, each fork stem is fitted with a top screw (1) to adjust rebound damping, a bottom screw (2) to adjust compression damping and a top nut (3) to adjust spring preload. Standard front fork setting is adjusted to suit most high and low speed riding con- However, the setting can be modified for specific needs according to vehicle use. Rebound damping adjustment, screw (1) Compression damping adjustment, screw (2) Spring preloading, nut (3) Unscrew (**) 12 clicks from fully closed (*) Unscrew (**) from fully closed (*) 12 clicks screw (*) 8 turns from fully open (**) Rebound damping adjustment, screw (1) Compression damping adjustment, screw (2) Spring preloading, nut (3) Unscrew (**) 8 - 10 clicks from fully closed (*) Unscrew (**) 6 - 8 clicks from fully closed (*) Screw (*) 7 - 8 turns from fully open (**) (*) - Clockwise (**) - Anticlockwise (***) - this type of adjustment may only be made by an official aprilia Dealership. The steering damper may be adjusted by turning the knob (1). The distance between the end of the lever (1) and the hand grip (2) may be adjusted with the set screw (3). Push the control lever (1) forward and turn the set screw (3) until the lever (1) is at the desired distance. Turn the adjuster screw anticlockwise to bring the lever (1) closer to the hand grip (2). The clutch lever free play (1) may be adjusted with the adjuster screw (3). Turn the adjuster screw (3) forward to increase clutch lever free play (1) and check lever function while using the hand grip (2) as you would when riding the vehicle. Check that play is between 1 and 3 mm (0. Running the engine in correctly is essential for ensuring engine longevity and functionality. Twisty roads and gradients are ideal for running in the engine, brakes and suspension effectively. Vary your riding speed during the running in period. This ensures that components operate in "loaded" conditions and then "unloaded" conditions, allowing the engine components to cool. [. . . ] Front fork Ohlins upside down units with adjustable hydraulic damping and 43 mm (1. OHLINS shock absorbers with adjustable piggy-back preload, centre to centre distance and hydraulic brake in compression and rebound damping 130 mm (5. Front wheel travel Rear shock absorber Tyre model Pirelli DIABLO Super Corsa SP Metzeler RACETEC K3 Michelin Power One Dunlop SPORTMAX GP Racer (Mixture "M" Front) Dunlop SPORTMAX GP Racer (Mixture "E" Rear) Front tyre Inflation pressure 120/70 ZR17 (58W) 1 passenger: 2. 5 Ah Coils Recharging system Alternator Main fuses Stick coil Flywheel with rare earth magnets 420 W 30 A Generator bobines Bougies Low-/ high-beam light Front daylight running light Turn indicators License plate light 12V - 55W H11 12V - 5W 12V - 10W (White light) 12V - 5W Groot licht / dimlicht Voorste positielicht Richtingaanwijzers Nummerplaatlicht High-beam light Right turn indicator Left turn indicator General warning Gear in neutral Side stand down Fuel reserve ABS LED LED LED LED LED LED LED LED Groot licht An Allen key is located under the passenger saddle / tail fairing, used to remove the saddle fastener screws in order to remove the saddle and allow access to the toolkit compartment. [. . . ]