Rear Suspension; Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber - APRILIA ETV mille Caponord 2003 Libro De Uso Y Mantenimiento

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REAR SUSPENSION

The rear suspension consists of a spring-
shock absorber unit, fixed to the frame by
means of a uni-ball and to the rear fork by
means of lever systems.
For the setting of the vehicle attitude, the
shock absorber is provided:
√ w i t h a s cr e w a d j u s t e r ( 1 ) f o r t h e
adjustment of the hydraulic braking with
extended shock absorber;
√ a knob adjuster (2) for the adjustment of
the spring preload (3).
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1
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER
Check and if necessary adjust the rear
shock absorber every 15000 km (9375 mi).
The standard setting of the rear shock
absorber is adjusted so that it is suitable for
most driving conditions, at high and low
speed, for the transport of the rider with
luggage.
However, it is also possible to adjust the
setting according to the intended use of the
vehicle.
!
Before acting on the adjusters, wait for
the engine and the exhaust silencer to
cool down completely.
2
WARNING
TYPES OF ADJUSTMENT
Standard adjustment:
for normal load (for example, rider and
luggage).
Adjustment with passenger:
for heavy load (for example, passenger,
rider and luggage).
!
CAUTION
Adjust the spring preload and the
hydraulic braking with extended shock
absorber according to the conditions of
use of the vehicle.
When the spring preload is increased, it
is necessary to increase also the
hydraulic braking with extended shock
absorber, in order to avoid sudden jerks
while riding.
If necessary, contact an aprilia Official
Dealer.
Test the vehicle repeatedly on the road,
until obtaining the optimal adjustment.