SERVICE AND SETTING UP
Pegaso 650 I.E.
2%!2 &/2+ Carefully read 0.5.1 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATIONS). For the maintenance intervals, see 2.1.1 (REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART) under: – Rear suspension linkage bearings. For the check, proceed as follows: ◆ Position the vehicle on the centre stand m. ◆ Shake the fork in the direction of travel (see figure).
If you find any slack, adjust the rear fork, see 2.23.1 (ADJUSTING THE REAR FORK). If the slack persists, adjust the bearings, see 7.9.6 (DISASSEMBLING THE REAR FORK GASKETS). 2.23.1 ADJUSTING THE REAR FORK Carefully read 0.5.1 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATIONS). â—† Position the vehicle on the centre stand m. â—† Lock the adjuster ring (1).
NOTE
Have the appropriate special tool m to hand: – aprilia part# 8101945 (rear fork pin metal ring spanner).
â—† Use the special setscrew spanner to loosen the lock
ring (2) completely. â—† Tighten the adjusting bush (1) until it contacts the rear
fork, then give it another 1/4 turn. Adjusting bush (1) tightening: contact + 1/4 turn. â—† Lock the adjusting bush (1), tighten the rear fork pin (3).
Rear fork pin driving torque: 100 Nm (10 kgm). â—† Hold the adjusting bush (1) and screw the locking metal
ring (2) at the same time. Rear fork metal ring driving torque: 35 Nm (3.5 kgm).
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Release 00/2002-02