APRILIA RSV4 R User Manual

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Remove the ring and the dust guard.
See also
Draining oil
Checking the components
Stem
Check the sliding surface for scorings and/or scratches.
These scorings can be eliminated by rubbing them with wet sandpaper (grain 1).
If the scorings are deep, replace the stem.
Use a dial gauge to check that the stem bending is below the limit value.
If over the value, replace the stem.
CAUTION
A BENT STEM SHOULD NEVER BE STRAIGHTENED BECAUSE ITS STRUCTURE WOULD BE
WEAKENED AND USING THE VEHICLE MAY BECOME DANGEROUS.
Characteristic
Bending limit:
0.2 mm (0.00787 in)
Sleeve
Check that there are no damages and/or cracks; otherwise, replace it.
Spring
Check that the spring is in good conditions. Check that the spring length is within the limit value.
Replace the spring if its length does not fall within the limit values.
SPRING MINIMUM LENGTH WHEN UNLOADED: 284 mm (11.2 in)
RSV4 R Suspensions
SUSP - 373

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)