Steering Damper; Checking Engine Pivot Shaft - APRILIA SCARABEO 500 Manual Del Usuario

CAUTION
Ensure that the vehicle is supported
safely.
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Rock the front fork back and forth in the
direction of travel.
CAUTION
While rocking the fork, watch for
looseness in the stand. Repeat several
times.
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If there is too much play, have the
vehicle serviced at an aprilia Official
Dealer.
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use and maintenance Scarabeo 500
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STEERING DAMPER

R e a d p a g e 4 1 ( M A I N T E N A N C E )
carefully.
The steering damper can be adjusted in
order to achieve the correct setting when
carrying the full load (rider + passenger +
luggage).
Adjust as follows:
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Rotate the ring nut (1) clockwise for a
harder damping.
CAUTION
Tightening the ring nut gives a stiffer
setting. As a result, the effort required
to rotate the handlebar will be greater
and handling will be harder.
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CHECKING ENGINE PIVOT SHAFT

R e a d p a g e 4 1 ( M A I N T E N A N C E )
carefully.
Check for play in the engine pivot shaft
bushes at regular intervals.
Check as follows:
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Place the vehicle on the centre stand.
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Rock the wheel from side to side.
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If you feel any play, have the vehicle
serviced at an aprilia Official Dealer.