Rear Suspension - APRILIA MX 125 Manual De Instrucciones

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REAR SUSPENSION

The rear suspension consists of a spring-
shock absorber unit, fixed to the frame by
means of silent-blocks and to the rear fork
by means of lever systems.
To change vehicle trim, set spring preload
(A) as follows: loosen the lockring (2) and
turn the adjusting ring (1)
Standard setting: 245 mm.
Max. pre-load: 240 mm.
A D J U S T I N G T H E R E A R S H O C K
ABSORBER PRELOAD
The standard setting of the rear shock
absorber is such as to satisfy most driving
conditions at low and high speed, either
with reduced load and full load.
However, it is also possible to adjust the
setting according to the intended use of the
vehicle.
Slightly unscrew the locking ring nut (2) by
◆
means of the appropriate spanner (3)
Act on the adjusting ring nut (1) (shock
◆
absorber spring preload adjustment)
(see figure).
Once the optimal attitude has been
◆
obtained, tighten the locking ring nut (2)
completely.
Adjusting By
ring nut screwing
(1) it
Function
Spring
preload
increase
Attitude
The vehicle
is more rigid
Recommended
Smooth or
kind of road
normal roads
Notes
Rider and
passenger
use and maintenance MX 125
.
By
unscrewing
it
Spring
preload
decrease
The vehicle
is less rigid
Roads with
uneven
surface
Solo rider
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