APRILIA RSV4 R User Manual

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Install the specific camshaft gear sup-
port tool.
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Fix it to the head using the two screws
(1).
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Move the gear from the camshaft to the
tool.
Specific tooling
020865Y Support for camshaft gear on head
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Unscrew and remove the eight screws
(2), proceeding in stages and diago-
nally.
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Retrieve the washers from the screws
near the spark plug holes.
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Remove the U bolts with the O rings
and locator pins.
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Remove the intake and exhaust cam-
shafts.
If the two camshafts are timed correctly, the ex-
haust camshaft gear tooth (indicated with a dot) is
meshed with the trough of the intake camshaft
gear (indicated with two dots).
Inspecting camshafts
CAMSHAFT TOOTHED WHEEL CHECK
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Check that the camshaft gear works properly: if it is damaged or does not move smoothly,
replace the timing chain and the camshaft gear.
CAMSHAFT LOBES
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Check that they do not show blue colouring, cracks or scratches; otherwise, replace the
camshaft, gear and chain.
Engine RSV4 R
ENG - 278

APRILIA RSV4 R Specifications

General

Displacement	999.6 cc
Torque	115 Nm @ 10, 000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Frame	Aluminum dual beam chassis
Seat Height	845 mm
Dry Weight	179 kg
Bore x Stroke	78 x 52.3 mm
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	190/55 ZR17
Wheelbase	1420 mm
Power	180 hp @ 12, 500 rpm
Front Suspension	Upside-down fork, 43 mm
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs, radial calipers
Rear Brakes	220 mm disc, Brembo caliper
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Fuel Capacity	18.5 L (4.9 US gal)