APRILIA RSV 1000 R - 2003, Manual

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use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 RFACT
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neglected to do this preparation.
To prepare the vehicle for storage:
X
Remove the battery, see p. 133
(REMOVING THE BATTERY) and store
it, see p. 132 (BATTERY STORAGE).
X
Wash and dry the vehicle, see p. 142
(CLEANING).
X
Polish the painted surfaces with wax,
see p. 142 (CLEANING).
X
Inflate the tires, see p. 67 (TIRES).
X Do not drain the fuel tank. However, if
a v a i la b le , y o u m a y w i s h t o a d d a
p r o p r i e t a r y f u e l s t o r a g e a d d i t i v e ,
available from your
aprilia dealer or
automobile supply stores. Follow the
instructions on the container.
N O T E
D o n o t a d d m o r e t h a n t h e
recommended amount of additive.
CAUTION
Some fuel additives may damage some
components of your fuel system. Check
with your Local
aprilia Dealer.
X
Place the vehicle in a cool, dry room,
away from direct sunlight, with minimum
temperature variations.
WARNING
Before carrying out the fo llowing
operations, let the engine and the
exhaust silencer cool down until they
reach room temperature. Failure to
o b s e r v e t h i s w a r n i n g c a n l e a d t o
serious burns.
X
Place a plastic bag over the outlet pipe
of the muffler, and tape or tie it tight.
NOTE
You must use the appropriate
front and rear support stands to store your
vehicle so that both tires are raised from
the ground.
X
Place the vehicle on the appropriate rear
s u p p o r t s t a n d
, s e e p . 1 0 7
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
REAR SUPPORT STAND)
J .
X Place the vehicle on the appropriate
front support stand
, see p. 108
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
FRONT SUPPORT STAND)
J .
X Cover the vehicle with an old sheet or a
light canvas, do not use a sheet of
plastic or other waterproof material. This
will cause condensation which will result
in corrosion.
PUTTING THE VEHICLE BACK INTO
SERVICE
NOTE
Remove the plastic bag from the
outlet pipe of the muffler.
X Uncover and clean the vehicle, see
p. 142 (CLEANING).
X Check the charge of the battery, see
p. 134 (RECHARGING THE BATTERY)
and install it, see p. 134 (INSTALLING
THE BATTERY).
X
Carry out the preliminary checking
operations, see p. 72 (PRELIMINARY
CHECKING OPERATIONS CHART).
WARNING
Test ride the vehicle at moderate speed
in a low traffic area before you ride in
heavy traffic.