APRILIA RSV4 Factory a-PRC 2009 User Manual

FRONT FORK
pos. Description Type Quantity Torque Notes
1 Fastener screws for calliper mount-
ing bracket (Öhlins)
M6 2 + 2 12 Nm (8.85 lb ft) -
2 Odometer sensor fixing screw M6 1 10 Nm (7.38 lb ft) -
- Speed sensor bracket screws - 1 - -
Adjustment
Standard front fork setting is adjusted to suit most
high and low speed riding conditions, whether the
vehicle is partially or fully loaded.
However, the setting can be modified for specific
needs according to vehicle use.
RACING TRACK SETTINGS MUST BE DONE ONLY FOR
OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS OR SPORTS EVENTS WHICH
ARE, IN ALL CASES, AWAY FROM NORMAL ROAD TRAF-
FIC AND WITH THE AUTHORISATION OF THE RELEVANT
AUTHORITIES.
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO RIDE A VEHICLE SET FOR
RACING ON ROADS AND MOTORWAYS.
WHEN COUNTING THE NUMBER OF CLICKS AND/OR
TURNS OF ADJUSTMENT SCREWS (1 - 2), ALWAYS
START FROM THE STIFFEST SETTING (ADJUSTER
SCREW TURNED FULLY CLOCKWISE). WHEN COUNTING
THE NUMBER OF CLICKS AND/OR TURNS OF ADJUST-
MENT SCREW (3), ALWAYS START FROM THE SOFTEST
SETTING (ADJUSTER SCREW TURNED FULLY ANTI-
CLOCKWISE).
FRONT FORK - STANDARD
SETTING (FOR ROAD USE ONLY)
Specification
Desc./Quantity
Rebound damping adjustment, screw (1) Unscrew (**) 12 clicks from fully closed (*)
Compression damping adjustment, screw (2) Unscrew (**) 14 clicks from fully closed (*)
Spring preloading, nut (3) screw (*) 8 turns from fully open (**)
Stems (A) (***) protrusion from top plate (excluding cover) 2 notches / 8 mm (2 notches / 0.31 in)
Theoretical fork failure (motorcycle + rider 70kg - 154lb) (B) 35 +/- 1 mm (1.38 +/- 0.039 in)
FRONT FORK - RACING ADJUSTMENT RANGE (TRACK USE ONLY)
Specification
Desc./Quantity
Rebound damping adjustment, screw (1) Unscrew (**) 8 - 10 clicks from fully closed (*)
Compression damping adjustment, screw (2) Unscrew (**) 6 - 8 clicks from fully closed (*)
Spring preloading, nut (3) Screw (*) 7 - 8 turns from fully open (**)
Stems (A) (***) protrusion from top plate (excluding cover) 2 notches / 8 mm (2 notches / 0.31 in) - 3 notches / 12 mm (3
notches / 0.47 in)
Theoretical fork failure (motorcycle + rider 70kg - 154lb) (B) 35-37 +/- 1 mm (1.38-1.46 +/- 0.039 in)
Suspensions RSV4 Factory a-PRC
SUSP - 404

APRILIA RSV4 Factory a-PRC 2009 Specifications

General

Brand	APRILIA
Model	RSV4 Factory a-PRC 2009
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English