Installing stanchions and sliders (Aprilia RS125/3)
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Read 1.2.1 carefully.
Torque wrench settings:
Slide the slider-and-stanchion assembly through the bottom (1) and top yokes (2).
Insert the wheel spindle (3) into both fork legs to keep the holes aligned.
Check that the slider is correctly seated in the bottom (1) and top yokes (2).
Tighten the two bolts (4) securing the bottom yoke (1) to the slider.
Tighten the bolt (5) securing the top yoke (2) to the slider.
Remove the wheel spindle (3).
Refit the wheel; see 7.5.2.
Lower the hoist arm.
Detach the slings from the frame.
When finished, operate the front brake and press down on the fork repeatedly.
(The original is published on an online portal: MOTOINSTRUCTION)
Fork operation should be smooth and progressive. There must be no traces of oil on the fork legs.
Install the mudguard; see 7.1.10.
Install the air scoop; see 7.1.17.
Install the front fairing.
Torque wrench settings:
- Top yoke bolt (5): 25 Nm (2.5 kg·m)
- Bottom yoke bolts (4): 25 Nm (2.5 kg·m)
Slide the slider-and-stanchion assembly through the bottom (1) and top yokes (2).
Insert the wheel spindle (3) into both fork legs to keep the holes aligned.
Check that the slider is correctly seated in the bottom (1) and top yokes (2).
Tighten the two bolts (4) securing the bottom yoke (1) to the slider.
Tighten the bolt (5) securing the top yoke (2) to the slider.
Remove the wheel spindle (3).
Refit the wheel; see 7.5.2.
Lower the hoist arm.
Warning! Make sure the rear wheel stand (OPT) is positioned correctly before detaching the slings.
Detach the slings from the frame.
When finished, operate the front brake and press down on the fork repeatedly.
(The original is published on an online portal: MOTOINSTRUCTION)
Fork operation should be smooth and progressive. There must be no traces of oil on the fork legs.
Note. Check front suspension setting before riding the motorcycle.
Install the mudguard; see 7.1.10.
Install the air scoop; see 7.1.17.
Install the front fairing.
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Stanchion tube — slider assembly
Front fork component inspection
Changing front fork oil
Disassembling the stanchion tubes — sliders
Front fork component inspection
Changing front fork oil
Disassembling the stanchion tubes — sliders
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