Aprilia Futura - Front fork servicing
The Aprilia Futura is equipped with 43mm Showa* upside-down front forks adjustable for preload and rebound only.
The
forks are similar to those fitted to RSVs (98-03), Tuonos (03-05)and Falcos of a similar
vintage but not the R versions as these use Ohlins.
Futura owner Carl Mcnamee has produced a useful and informative step by step illustrated guide to servicing the forks, including changing the oil and the seals.
You can see it on his website here: Carl McNamee's fork servicing guide
There's also a fork servicing page on Ken's Falco site.
Issues surrounding the rear shock and replacement are dealt with on this page.
*Some countries, Ireland, for example, got Marzocchi forks instead of Showa kit and these have suffered from severe corrosion after winter use.
Page last updated: June 6, 2010
