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. [. . . ] Check that the throttle functions smoothly and can be fully opened and closed in all steering positions. Remove any possible strange body that might be stuck in the tread design. The cable must be replaced if it shows any signs of Remhendels Motorolie Wielen/banden Steering Check that rotation is free and smooth to the end of the stroke on both sides, with no play or slack. Check that it slides smoothly and that it snaps back to its rest position upon spring tension. Lights, warning lights, horn, rear stop light switch and electrical devices Introduce the key (2) in the fuel tank cap lock (3). 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). 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). 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 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. 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. This ensures that components operate in "loaded" conditions and then "unloaded" conditions, allowing the engine components to cool. [. . . ] After washing and drying the chain, lubricate it with spray grease for sealed chains. Height (to windshield) Saddle height Wheelbase Minimum ground clearance Kerb weight Kerb weight 2040 mm (80. 06 in) 13 : 1 1400 ± 100 rpm 14000 ± 100 rpm Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical control lever on left side of the handlebar Antijuddering and slipper clutch systems electronic Morse chain on intake camshaft, cam to cam gear, bucket tappets and valve clearance adjustments with calibrated pads Compression ratio Engine speed at idle Engine revs at maximum speed Clutch Fluid 3-way thermostatic valve, cooling radiator with electric fan and expansion tank Centrifugal bearingless aspirating pump with integrated ceramic gasket In cotton 53 UK gal) 1+1 Two seat configuration: if vehicle is fitted with footrests and saddle for passenger Maximum weight capacity 201 kg (443 lb) Brandstoftank (inclusief de reserve) 89 in) Electronic injection with 2 injectors per cylinder, 4 throttle bodies motorised (Ride by wire). Front fork Ohlins upside down units with adjustable hydraulic damping and 43 mm (1. [. . . ]