Technical data

Periodic Maintenance Operations
chap. 2
Release 00 2002-09
2-27
Atlantic 500
2
CHECKING THE FRONT SUSPENSION
Read through the paragraph PRECAUTIONS AND
GENERAL INFORMATION.
Inspect the front suspension after the first 1,000 km
(625 mi) and then every 6,000 km (3,750 mi) or 8
months.
Renew the oil in the front suspension every 12,000 km
(7,500 mi), see FRONT SUSPENSION.
Check that no oil is leaking from the fork, and that the
outside surface of the fork rods is not scratched or
grooved. Replace any damaged parts.
Also perform the following checks:
While pulling the front brake lever, repeatedly stroke
the fork by pushing down on the handlebar. The fork
should move smoothly, and there should be no traces
of oil on the fork rods.
Check the tightening of all parts and the function of the
front suspension joints (see FRONT SUSPENSION).
CHECKING THE REAR SUSPENSION
Read through the paragraph PRECAUTIONS AND
GENERAL INFORMATION.
Inspect the rear suspension after the first 1,000 km
(625 mi) and subsequently every 6,000 km (3,750 mi)
or 8 months.
Check that no oil is leaking from the shock absorbers.
Check the tightening of all parts and the function of
the rear suspension joints (see REAR SUSPEN-
SION).
Check that both shock absorbers are adjusted to
the same position. See (ADJUSTMENT).
CAUTION
1
ADJUSTING THE REAR SUSPENSION
Read through the paragraph PRECAUTIONS AND
GENERAL INFORMATION.
The rear suspension consists of a doubleeffect shock
absorber (braking with compressed/extended shock
absorber) fixed to the engine by means of a silent-
block.
The standard adjustment, set by the manufacturer, is
suitable for a driver weighing about 70 kg (154.3 lbs).
If your weight and needs are different, adjust the ring
nut (1) with the appropriate spanner provided in the
tool kit, thus setting the ideal travelling conditions (see
table).
Adjust both shock absorbers to the same position
CAUTION