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use and maintenance  

RS 50 Tuono

68

HIGH BEAM BULBS

NOTE 

Extract the bulb sockets one by

one, in such a way as to avoid positioning
them incorrectly during the reassembly.

If the bulb sockets must be removed at the
same time, take care to reassemble them
in the correct position.

◆

Working on the rear right side of the front
part of the fairing, move the protection
element (6) with your hands.

◆

Rotate the bulb socket (7) anticlockwise
and extract it.

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Press the bulb (8) moderately and rotate
it anticlockwise.

◆

Extract the bulb from its seat.

NOTE 

Insert the bulb in the bulb socket,

making the relevant positioning seats
coincide.

◆

Correctly install a new bulb of the same
type.

LOW BEAM BULB 

NOTE 

Extract the bulb sockets one by

one, in such a way as to avoid positioning
them incorrectly during the reassembly.

If the bulb sockets must be removed at the
same time, take care to reassemble them
in the correct position.

◆

Working on the rear left side of the front
part of the fairing, move the protection
element (9) with your hands.

◆

Rotate the bulb socket (10) anticlockwise
and extract it.

◆

Press the bulb (11) moderately and
rotate it anticlockwise.

◆

Extract the bulb from its seat.

NOTE 

Insert the bulb in the bulb socket,

making the relevant positioning seats
coincide.

◆

Correctly install a new bulb of the same
type.

CHANGING THE FRONT AND REAR 
DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS

Carefully read p. 67 (BULBS).

NOTE 

Before changing a bulb, check

the fuse, see p. 63 (CHANGING THE
FUSE).

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Position the vehicle on the stand.

◆

Unscrew and remove the screw (12).

NOTE 

While removing the protection

screen, proceed carefully in order not to
break the cog.

◆

Remove the protection screen (13).

NOTE 

Upon reassembly, correctly

position the protection screen in its seat.

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10

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Summary of Contents for RS 50 TUONO

Page 1: ...aprilia part 8202413 use maintenancebook RS 50 TUONO ...

Page 2: ...h may result in serious injury or even death CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard which may result in minor personal injury or damage to the vehicle NOTE The word NOTE in this manual precedes important information or instructions INFORMATION The operations preceded by this symbol must be repeated on the opposite side of the vehicle If not expressly indicated otherwise for the reassembly of the uni...

Page 3: ...untries NOTE In some countries the antipollution and noise regulations in force require periodical inspections The user of the vehicle in these countries must contact an aprilia Official Dealer to have the non homologated components replaced with others homologated for use in the country in question carry out the required periodical inspections NOTE Soon after purchasing the vehicle write down the...

Page 4: ...CLE ON THE FRONT SUPPORT STAND 42 POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR SUPPORT STAND 43 CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP 44 CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION OIL 45 FRONT WHEEL 46 REAR WHEEL 48 DRIVE CHAIN 50 REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE 52 REMOVING THE SUMP GUARD 52 REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS 52 LIFTING THE FUEL TANK 53 AIR CLEANER 54 REMOVING THE EXHAUST SILENCER 54 REMOVING THE FRONT FAIR...

Page 5: ...safe drive ...

Page 6: ...le by driving it first in areas with low traffic and or private areas The use of medicins alcohol and drugs or psychotropic substances notably increases the risk of accidents Be sure that you are in good psychophysical conditions and fit for driving and pay particular attention to physical weariness and drowsiness Most road accidents are caused by the driver s lack of experience NEVER lend the veh...

Page 7: ...e due consideration to the road surface visibility and other driving conditions Avoid obstacles that could damage the vehicle or make you lose control Avoid riding in the slipstream created by preceding vehicles in order to increase your speed CAUTION Always drive with both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests or on the rider s footboards in the correct driving posture Avoid stan...

Page 8: ...le has been involved in an accident make sure that no damage has occurred to the control levers pipes wires braking system and vital parts If necessary have the vehicle inspected by an aprilia Official Dealer who should carefully check the frame handlebars suspensions safety parts and all the devices that you cannot check by yourself Always remember to report any malfunction to the technicians to ...

Page 9: ...ehicle or to alter its original specifications is prohibited Never race with other vehicles Avoid off road driving CLOTHING Before starting always wear a correctly fastened crash helmet Make sure that it is homologated in good shape of the right size and that the visor is clean Wear protective clothing preferably in light and or reflecting colours In this way you will make yourself more visible to...

Page 10: ...rgency Large fairings and windscreens assembled on the vehicle can produce aerodynamic forces capable of compromising the stability of the vehicle while driving mainly at high speed Make sure that the equipment is well fastened to the vehicle and not dangerous during driving Do not install electrical devices and do not modify those already existing to avoid electrical overloads because the vehicle...

Page 11: ...rash helmet hanging from its string because it could hit people or obstacles making you lose control of the vehicle Do not carry any bag if it is not tightly secured to the vehicle Do not carry bags which protrude too much from the luggage rack or which cover the lights horn or indicators Do not carry animals or children on the glove compartment or on the luggage rack Do not exceed the maximum loa...

Page 12: ...iator cap 3 Radiator 4 Fuel tank plug 5 Spark plug 6 Fuel tap 7 Battery 8 Fuse carrier 9 Passenger left footrest snapping closed open in the countries where required 10 Drive chain 11 Side stand with automatic return 12 Rider left footrest with spring always open 13 Shifting lever 14 Left fairing 15 Horn ...

Page 13: ... Ignition switch steering lock 8 Right rear view mirror 9 Front brake fluid tank 10 Dashboard 11 Right side fairing 12 Cold start lever 13 Rear brake fluid tank 14 Rear brake pump 15 Rear brake control lever 16 Rider right footrest with spring always open 17 Passenger right footrest snapping closed open in the countries where required 16 15 13 14 12 11 17 7 ...

Page 14: ...KEY 1 Ignition switch steering lock 2 Direction indicator switch 3 Horn push button 4 Dimmer switch 5 High beam signalling push button 6 Clutch lever 7 Instruments and indicators 8 Front brake lever 9 Throttle grip 10 Start push button 11 Cold start lever 7 1 9 8 10 2 3 5 4 11 6 ...

Page 15: ...n indicator warning light 4 Green neutral indicator warning light 5 Red 2 stroke oil reserve warning light 6 Blue high beam warning light 7 Green low beam warning light 8 Green left direction indicator warning light 9 Partial kilometres odometer 10 Odometer trip control 11 Total kilometres odometer 12 Speedometer 13 Speedometer only km h scale ...

Page 16: ...ning temperature range is indicated by the central area of the scale If the pointer reaches the red area stop the engine and check the coolant level see p 28 COOLANT If the maximum allowed temperature is exceeded red area max of the scale the engine may be seriously damaged 2 stroke oil reserve warning light It comes on when the quantity of 2 stroke oil left in the tank is equal to 0 35 l If the w...

Page 17: ...left to indicate the turn to the right move the switch to the right To turn off the direction indicator press the switch 3 DIMMER SWITCH If the dimmer switch is in position the high beam comes on while if it is in position the low beam comes on 4 HIGH BEAM SIGNALLING PUSH BUTTON It makes it possible to use the high beam for signalling to forthcoming vehicles while overtaking and in case of peril a...

Page 18: ...e and maintenance RS 50 Tuono 18 CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT PART OF THE HANDLEBAR 1 START PUSH BUTTON When the start push button is pressed the starter makes the engine run For the starting see p 32 STARTING 1 ...

Page 19: ... conditions in order to avoid losing control of the vehicle OPERATION To lock the steering Turn the handlebar completely leftwards Turn the key to position Press the key and rotate it to position Extract the key Position Function Key removal Steering lock The steering is locked It is neither possible to start the engine nor to switch on the lights It is possible to remove the key Neither the engin...

Page 20: ...rk spanner 21 22 mm spark plug socket spanner Double ended cross cut headedscrewdriver Bent pin for socket spanner Tool case Max allowed weight 1 5 kg REAR MUDGUARD EXTENSION in the countries where required The extension of the rear mudguard 2 is extremely useful when the road surface is wet in fact it reduces the reach of the water spray caused by the rear wheel NOTE The rear mudguard extension 2...

Page 21: ... to use the following special tools to be requested to an aprilia Official Dealer Tool Operations Page Support pins 1 for the rear support stand Positioning of the vehicle on the rear stand Rear support stand 2 Rear wheel disassembly Drive chain adjustment Front support stand 3 Front wheel disassembly ...

Page 22: ...o not swallow fuel or pour it from a receptacle into another by means of a tube DO NOT DISPOSE OF FUEL IN THE ENVIRONMENT KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN Use only leaded or unleaded premium grade petrol 4 Stars min O N 95 N O R M and 85 N O M M Use only unleaded petrol in conformity with the DIN 51607 standard min O N 95 N O R M and 85 N O M M FUEL TANK CAPACITY reserve included 13 l TANK RESERVE 2 6 l me...

Page 23: ...sh the parts of your body that get in contact with the liquid Consult a doctor or an oculist if the liquid gets in contact with your eyes Do not dispose of the brake fluid in the environment KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN CAUTION When using the brake fluid take care not to spill it on the plastic or painted parts since it can damage them DISC BRAKES WARNING The brakes are the parts that most ensure your ...

Page 24: ...ts humidity Leave the brake fluid tank open ONLY for the time necessary for topping up Remove the gasket 5 CAUTION When topping up never exceed the MAX level It is advisable to top up until reaching the MAX level only with new pads When the disc pads wear out the level of the fluid decreases progressively to compensate for their wear Do not reach the MAX level with worn out pads since this will ca...

Page 25: ...s humidity Leave the brake fluid tank open ONLY for the time necessary for topping up NOTE In order not to spill the brake fluid while topping up keep the fluid in the tank parallel to the tank rim in horizontal position Remove the gasket 3 By means of a syringe top up the brake fluid tank 1 see p 76 LUBRICANT CHART until reaching the correct level between the MIN and MAX marks CAUTION It is advis...

Page 26: ...ial Dealer who will provide for bleeding the system This operation is indispensable since the running of the engine with air in the mixer oil system may result in serious damage to the engine To introduce the 2 stroke oil in the tank proceed as follows Remove the rider saddle see p 52 REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE Remove the plug 1 TANK CAPACITY 1 6 l TANK RESERVE 0 35 l CAUTION Carefully wash your ha...

Page 27: ...by means of the lock nut 1 Unscrew the pump control rod 4 and bring it in contact with the pump piston Screw the rod in order to ensure a minimum clearance of 0 5 1 mm between the pump control rod 4 and the pump piston CAUTION Make sure that there is a certain clearance between the brake adjuster and the point of contact to prevent the brake from remaining operated and the consequent untimely wear...

Page 28: ...d at any point Periodically lubricate the clutch cable with a suitable lubricant see p 76 LUBRICANT CHART in order to avoid its untimely wear and corrosion COOLANT CAUTION Do not use the vehicle if the coolant is below the minimum prescribed level Check the coolant level every 2000 km 1250 mi and after long rides change it every 24 months WARNING The coolant is noxious do not swallow it if the coo...

Page 29: ...of fall or overturning When the vehicle is straightened from the parking position to the driving position the stand goes automatically up Keep the vehicle in vertical position with the two wheels resting on the ground Loosen the filling plug 1 by giving it two anticlockwise turns without removing it Wait a few seconds in order to release any residual pressure NOTE A breather pipe 2 is connected to...

Page 30: ...ke sure that the tyres always have their valve sealing caps on to prevent them from suddenly going flat Change repair maintenance and balancing operations are very important and should be carried out by qualified technicians with appropriate tools For this reason it is advisable to have the above mentioned operations carried out by an aprilia Official Dealer or by a qualified tyre repairer If the ...

Page 31: ...positions If necessary adjust and or lubricate it 58 2 stroke oil transmission oil Check and or top up if necessary 26 44 45 Wheel tyres Check the tyre surface the inflation pressure wear and tear and any damage 30 Brake levers Make sure that they work smoothly If necessary lubricate the articulations and adjust the stroke 27 Steering Make sure that the steering rotates smoothly without any cleara...

Page 32: ... lever Position the shifting lever in neutral green warning light on Make sure that the light switch 4 is in position If the vehicle is started with cold engine rotate the cold start lever 3 downwards NOTE To avoid excessive consumption of the battery do not keep the start push button pressed for more than fifteen seconds If the engine does not start in this lapse of time wait ten seconds and pres...

Page 33: ...with completely 6 open throttle Pos A STARTING WITH COLD ENGINE When the room temperature is low about 0 C it may be difficult to start the engine at the first attempt In this case Rotate the cold start lever 3 downwards Press the start button 5 for at least ten seconds and at the same time rotate the throttle grip slightly 6 If the engine starts Release the throttle grip 6 Rotate the cold start l...

Page 34: ... a passenger instruct him her so that he she does not create problems during manouvres To leave Adjust the inclination of the rear view mirrors correctly WARNING With the vehicle at rest try to get acquainted with the use of the rear view mirrors The reflecting surface is convex therefore the objects seem to be farther away than they actually are These mirrors offer a wide angle view and only expe...

Page 35: ...ee p 26 2 STROKE OIL TANK The downshifting should be carried out in the following situations When riding downhill or when braking in order to increase the braking action by using the compression of the engine When riding uphill if the gear engaged is not suitable to the speed high gear moderate speed and the engine rpm decreases CAUTION Shift the gears one by one the simultaneous downshifting of m...

Page 36: ...wnhill stretches the friction surfaces may overheat thus reducing the braking efficiency Exploit the engine compression and shift down by putting on both brakes intermittently Never drive downhill with the engine off In case of wet ground or scarce wheel grip snow ice mud etc drive slowly avoiding sudden brakings or manoeuvres that could make you lose grip and fall down WARNING Pay the utmost atte...

Page 37: ...500 km 187 312 mi Do not keep the throttle grip open more than three fourths for long stretches STOPPING WARNING If possible avoid stopping abruptly slowing down suddenly and braking at the last moment Release the throttle grip 1 Pos A gradually put on the brakes and at the same time shift down in order to decrease the speed see p 34 DEPARTURE AND DRIVE Once the speed has decreased before stopping...

Page 38: ...ehicle until the stand rests on the ground WARNING Make sure that the vehicle is stable SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT CAUTION Do not use any brake lock devices Failure to heed this warning can seriously damage the braking system and lead to an accident thus provoking serious injuries or death NEVER leave the ignition key inserted and always use the steering lock Park the vehicle in a safe place pos...

Page 39: ...even toxic CAUTION If not expressly indicated otherwise for the reassembly of the units repeat the disassembly operations in reverse order In case any maintenance operation should be required it is advisable to use latex gloves Routine maintenance operations can usually be carried out by the user but sometimes specific tools and specific technical skills may be required In case periodic maintenanc...

Page 40: ...ent After running in 500 km 312 mi Every 4000 km 2500 mi or 12 months Every 8000 km 5000 mi or 24 months Battery Terminal fastening Electrolyte level c c Spark plug d every 1000 km 625 mi d every 3000 km 1875 mi e Air cleaner c d Clutch clearance f f Light system c c Brake fluid c Coolant every 2000 km 1250 mi c Mixer oil level every 500 km 312 mi c Transmission oil e c e Headlight beam direction ...

Page 41: ...ion cables and controls c c Wheel centering c Steering tube bearings and steering slack c c Wheel bearings c Brake discs c c Mixer oil filter d General running of the vehicle c c Braking systems c c Cooling system c c Brake fluid every year e Coolant every 2 years e Exhaust silencer exhaust terminal d Fork oil and oil seal every 12000 km 7500 mi e Piston and piston rings after the first 8000 km 50...

Page 42: ... Frame no ENGINE NUMBER in the countries where required The engine number is stamped on the upper part of the crankcase on the left side near the chain pinion To reach it proceed as follows Remove the left fairing see p 52 REMOVING THE SUMP GUARD Unscrew and remove the two screws 1 Remove the pinion cover 2 Engine no POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT SUPPORT STAND Position the vehicle on the ap...

Page 43: ...e back of the vehicle and position it so that the two support pins 3 can be housed as follows the right support between brake caliper and brake pipe coupling on the rear fork Pos A the left support between gearwheel and chain Pos B Withdraw the support pins 3 and make them hit against the rear fork Tighten the two knobs 1 NOTE Have someone help you keep the vehicle in vertical position with the tw...

Page 44: ... above may result in a wrong measurement of the level Visually check if the oil reaches the lower edge of the threaded hole 3 If so proceed as follows Check and if necessary change the sealing washer 2 Tighten the screw 1 Otherwise Provide for topping up TOPPING UP If it were necessary to top up proceed as follows Unscrew and remove the filling cap 4 Pour a small quantity of oil and wait about one...

Page 45: ...e in vertical position with the two wheels resting on the ground Put a container 1 with at least 900 cm capacity in correspondence with the drain plug 2 Unscrew and remove the drain plug 2 Unscrew and remove the filling plug 3 Drain the oil and let it drip into the container 1 for a few minutes Remove the metal residues from the drain plug 2 magnet Check and if necessary replace the sealing washer...

Page 46: ...ING THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT SUPPORT STAND WARNING Make sure that the vehicle is stable Have someone keep the handlebar steady in running position so that the steering is locked Brake caliper screw 1 driving torque 22 Nm 2 2 kgm Unscrew and remove the two screws 1 that fasten the front brake caliper 2 Withdraw the brake caliper 2 from the disc leaving it attached to the pipe 3 CAUTION Never pull t...

Page 47: ...troduce the wheel pin 5 completely Position the washer 7 and tighten the nut 6 manually Make sure that the cover 12 is correctly coupled to the fork Lock the wheel pin 5 rotation Tighten the nut 6 thoroughly Nut 6 driving torque 80 Nm 8 kgm CAUTION While reassembling the wheel be careful not to damage the brake pipe the disc and the pads Insert the brake caliper 2 on the disc and position it so th...

Page 48: ...o use the appropriate rear support stand DISASSEMBLY Position the vehicle on the appropriate rear support stand see p 43 POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR SUPPORT STAND Lock the wheel pin 1 rotation Wheel nut 2 driving torque 80 Nm 8 kgm Loosen and remove the nut 2 taking the washer Put a support 3 under the tyre in such a way as to keep the wheel in its position after loosening it Withdraw the ...

Page 49: ...el between the rear fork rods on the support 3 WARNING Do not introduce your fingers between the chain and the crown gear Make the wheel advance and position the drive chain 6 on the crown gear 7 WARNING Danger of injury Do not introduce your fingers to align the holes Move the wheel backwards until its central hole and the holes on the rear fork are aligned Rotate the support plate 10 complete wi...

Page 50: ... Carry out the maintenance operations more frequently if you use the vehicle in difficult conditions or on dusty and or muddy roads CHECKING THE SLACK To check the slack proceed as follows Stop the engine Position the vehicle on the stand Position the shifting lever in neutral Make sure that the vertical oscillation in an intermediate point between pinion and crown in the lower part of the chain i...

Page 51: ...THE WEAR OF CHAIN PINION AND CROWN Further check the chain and sprockets and make sure that they do not present Damaged rollers Loose pins Dry rusty crushed or seized links Excessive wear Sprocket or teeth excessively worn or damaged CAUTION If the chain rollers are damaged and or the pins are loose it is necessary to change the whole chain unit both sprockets and chain CAUTION Lubricate the chain...

Page 52: ...d p 39 MAINTENANCE CAUTION Before carrying out the following operations let the engine and the exhaust silencer cool down Position the vehicle on the stand Unscrew and remove the four screws 7 Remove the sump guard 8 CAUTION Handle the plastic and painted components with care and avoid scraping or damaging them REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS Carefully read p 39 MAINTENANCE CAUTION Before carrying out ...

Page 53: ... the screw 2 and take the bushing Drain the fuel tank completely see p 70 DRAINING THE FUEL TANK Position a spongy cloth 3 on the front support of the rider saddle 4 CAUTION Handle with care While lifting the fuel tank 5 DO NOT force the fuel pipe 6 Grasp the front part of the fuel tank 5 and lift it partially Withdraw the clamp 7 by means of a spanner CAUTION Upon reassembly reintroduce the fuel ...

Page 54: ...loth to prevent any foreign matters from entering the suction pipes CLEANING Clean the filtering element 4 with clean non inflammable solvents or solvents with high volatility point then let it dry thoroughly Apply a filter oil or a thick oil SAE 80W 90 on the whole surface of the filtering element then squeeze it to eliminate the oil in excess NOTE The filtering element 4 must be well impregnated...

Page 55: ... the ignition switch on Unscrew and remove the two side screws 1 Unscrew and remove the two upper screws 2 CAUTION Upon reassembly moderately tighten screw 2 because it is fixed on plastic Slightly move forward front fairing 3 Disconnect wiring connector 4 Remove the front fairing 3 complete with headlight CAUTION Upon reassembly make sure wiring connector 4 is properly connected CAUTION Handle th...

Page 56: ... mi Every 12000 km 7500 mi carry out the following checking operations With pulled front brake lever press the handlebar repeatedly thrusting the fork downwards The stroke must be gentle and there must be no trace of oil on the rods Check the fastening of all the components and the functionality of the front and rear suspension joints CAUTION If you notice irregularities in the operation or if the...

Page 57: ...follows Position the vehicle on the stand Carry out a visual checking of the friction material thickness by looking between the brake caliper and the pads Proceed from below on the front part for the front brake caliper 1 from below on the rear part for the rear brake caliper 2 WARNING The excessive wear of the friction material would cause the contact of the pad metal support with the disc with c...

Page 58: ...se the engine rpm Twist the throttle grip accelerating and decelerating a few times to make sure that it functions correctly and to check if the idling speed is constant NOTE If necessary contact your aprilia Official Dealer ADJUSTING THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL Carefully read p 39 MAINTENANCE The idle stroke of the throttle grip must be 2 3 mm measured on the edge of the grip itself If this is not th...

Page 59: ...with an iron wire and or a metal brush Energetically blow some air in order to prevent the removed residues from getting into the engine If the spark plug has crackings on the insulating material corroded electrodes or excessive deposits it must be changed Check the spark plug gap with a thickness gauge The gap must be 0 6 0 7 mm if necessary adjust it carefully bending the earth electrode Make su...

Page 60: ... of heat During the recharging or the use make sure that the room is properly ventilated and avoid inhaling the gases released during the recharging KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN Do not incline the vehicle too much in order to avoid dangerous leaks of the battery fluid CAUTION Never invert the connection of the battery cables Connect and disconnect the battery with the ignition switch in position Connec...

Page 61: ...inate any sign of corrosion Reconnect first the positive and then the negative cable Cover the terminals of the cables and of the battery with neutral grease or Vaseline REMOVING THE BATTERY Carefully read p 60 BATTERY Make sure that the ignition switch is in position Remove the rider saddle see p 52 REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE Release the rubber band 3 from the couplings 4 and 5 and take it Disconn...

Page 62: ...eck the electrolyte level again and if necessary top up with distilled water Put back the element plugs CAUTION Reassemble the battery only 5 10 minutes after disconnecting the recharge apparatus since the battery continues to produce gas for a short lapse of time INSTALLING THE BATTERY Carefully read p 60 BATTERY Make sure that the ignition switch is in position Remove the rider saddle see p 52 R...

Page 63: ...ry to all the electric loads excluding the light circuit which is fed with alternate current CLEANING THE EXHAUST SILENCER AND THE EXHAUST TERMINAL Carefully read p 39 MAINTENANCE The cleaning of the exhaust silencer final pipe and of the exhaust terminal tailpipe must be carried out every 4000 km 2500 mi It is advisable to have this maintenance operation carried out by an aprilia Official Dealer ...

Page 64: ...ive tape on the cleaning brush in order to indicate the depth to be respected Depths to be indicated on the cleaning brush A 320 mm B 125 mm C 250 mm NOTE After every cleaning operation remove the reference mark and remove any deposit from the cleaning brush Insert the cleaning brush in the flange hole 14 without exceeding the depth A NOTE Use the cleaning brush pushing it forward and backward Cle...

Page 65: ...worn rusty or weakened The side stand must rotate freely if necessary grease the joint see p 76 LUBRICANT CHART CHECKING THE SWITCHES Carefully read p 39 MAINTENANCE The vehicle is provided with two switches Stoplight switch on the rear brake control lever 3 Stoplight switch on the front brake control lever 4 Make sure that there are no dirt or mud deposits on the switch the pin must be able to mo...

Page 66: ...ht beam Unscrew and remove the three screws 1 securing inner cover 2 Remove front fairing inner cover 2 CAUTION Handle the plastic and painted components with care and avoid scraping or damaging them CAUTION Upon disassembly and reassembly check the position of inner cover 2 and make sure that it is properly seated on the front fairing Working on the rear left side of the front fairing adjust the ...

Page 67: ...CHANGING THE FUSE The headlight contains One high beam bulb 1 right side One parking light bulb 2 lower side One low beam bulb 3 left side The high beam and the low beam bulbs are equal to each other If either of them is damaged and no spare bulb is available it is possible to invert them This operation is intended only to make it easier for the rider to go back home or to reach a shop where he ca...

Page 68: ... incorrectly during the reassembly If the bulb sockets must be removed at the same time take care to reassemble them in the correct position Working on the rear left side of the front part of the fairing move the protection element 9 with your hands Rotate the bulb socket 10 anticlockwise and extract it Press the bulb 11 moderately and rotate it anticlockwise Extract the bulb from its seat NOTE In...

Page 69: ...IGHT BULB Carefully read p 67 BULBS NOTE Before changing a bulb check the fuse see p 63 CHANGING THE FUSE and the effective operation of the stoplight switches see p 65 CHECKING THE SWITCHES Position the vehicle on the stand Unscrew and remove the two screws 1 Remove the protection screen 2 NOTE Upon reassembly correctly position the protection screen in its seat CAUTION Upon reassembly tighten th...

Page 70: ...pours are noxious for your health Before proceeding make sure that the room in which you are working is properly ventilated Do not inhale fuel vapours Do not smoke nor use free flames DO NOT DISPOSE OF FUEL IN THE ENVIRONMENT Position the vehicle on the stand Stop the engine and wait until it has cooled down Prepare a container with capacity exceeding the fuel quantity present in the tank and put ...

Page 71: ... surfaces use a low pressure water jet carefully wet the dirty parts remove mud and filth with a soft car sponge impregnated with a lot of water and shampoo 2 4 parts of shampoo in water Then rinse with plenty of water and dry with chamois leather To clean the outer parts of the engine use a degreaser brushes and wipers CAUTION Polish with silicone wax only after having carefully washed the vehicl...

Page 72: ...back the spark plug Remove the battery see p 61 REMOVING THE BATTERY and p 60 LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY Wash and dry the vehicle see p 71 CLEANING Polish the painted surfaces with wax Inflate the tyres By means of a suitable support position the vehicle so that both tyres are raised from the ground Place the vehicle in an unheated not humid room away from sunlight with minimum temperature var...

Page 73: ...rs 1 Total displacement 49 75 cm Bore stroke 40 3 mm 39 0 mm Compression ratio 12 0 0 5 1 Starting electric Engine idling rpm 1100 100 rpm Clutch multidisc in oil bath with manual control on the left side of the handlebar Cooling liquid cooled CAPACITY Fuel reserve included 13 l Fuel reserve 2 6 l mechanical reserve Transmission oil 820 cm Coolant 0 9 l 50 water 50 antifreeze with ethylene glycol ...

Page 74: ...N 16 HS FUEL SUPPLY Fuel Leaded or unleaded premium grade petrol 4 Stars according to the DIN 51600 standard min O N 95 N O R M and 85 N O M M Fuel unleaded petrol according to the DIN 51607 standard min O N 95 N O R M and 85 N O M M FRAME Type in aluminium Steering inclination angle 24 Fore stroke 102 mm SUSPENSIONS Front hydraulically operated telescopic fork Wheel stroke 110 mm Rear hydraulic m...

Page 75: ...dard NGK BR9ES Alternative CHAMPION RN1C NGK BR8ES Spark plug gap 0 6 0 7 mm ELECTRIC Battery 12 V 4 Ah SYSTEM Fuses 7 5 A Generator 12 V 105 W BULBS Low beam 12 V 35 W High beam 12 V 35 W Parking light 12 V 5 W Direction indicators 12 V 10 W Rear parking light number plate light stoplight 12 V 5 21 W Revolution counter 12 V 5 W Speedometer 12 V 3 4 W Coolant temperature indicator 12 V 1 2 W WARNI...

Page 76: ... or FORK 5W 67 of the volume FORK 20W 33 of the volume SAE 15W F A 5W 33 of the volume F A 20W 67 of the volume or FORK 5W 33 of the volume FORK 20W 67 of the volume Bearings and other lubrication points recommended AUTOGREASE MP or GREASE 30 As an alternative to the recommended product use high quality grease for rolling bearings working temperature range 30 C 140 C dripping point 150 C 230 C hig...

Page 77: ...liable vehicle Pre ride checks proper maintenance at the recommended intervals and using aprilia Original Parts only are other key factors To find contact information of the Authorised Dealer and or Service Centre nearest you please consult the Yellow Pages or the map provided at our web site www aprilia com When you demand aprilia Original Parts you are purchasing products that have been develope...

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Page 83: ...temperature indicator 20 Dashboard bulbs 21 Left direction indicator warning light 22 High beam warning light 23 Low beam warning light 24 2 stroke oil reserve warning light 25 Neutral warning light 26 Right direction indicator warning light 27 Front right direction indicator 28 High beam 29 Front parking light 30 Front left direction indicator 31 Horn 32 Blinking 33 Multiple connectors 34 Starter...

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Page 88: ... s p a wishes to thank its customers for the purchase of this vehicle Do not dispose of oil fuel polluting substances and components in the environment Do not keep the engine running if it isn t necessary Avoid disturbing noises Respect nature ...

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