APRILIA ATLANTIC 500, Workshop Manual

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Cycle parts
chap. 7
7-2
Release 00 2002-09
Atlantic 500
BODYWORK
REMOVING THE PASSENGER FOOTBOARDS
Place the motorcycle on the center stand.
Proceed with care.
Unscrew and remove the 3 screws (1).
Remove the passenger footboard (2).
REMOVING THE BOTTOM GUARD
Place the motorcycle on the center stand.
Proceed with care. Do not damage the tabs and/or
corresponding tab slots. Handle painted parts
carefully, without scraping or damaging them.
Unscrew and remove the four screws (3) on the right
and the four screws on the left.
Remove the breather pipe from the expansion tank.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
LOCKING/RELEASING THE SADDLE
Insert the key (1) in the ignition switch (2).
Press and turn the ignition key (1) counter-clockwise.
The pneumatic piston keeps the saddle (3) raised and
lights the saddle compartment.
To lock the saddle, lower and press (without forcing),
until the lock clicks shut.
Before riding, make sure that the saddle is firmly
fastened in place.
WARNING
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Unscrew and remove the screw (4) on the sprag
behind the front wheel.
Remove the bottom guard (5), supporting it to prevent
it from falling.