APRILIA RSV 1000 R, Workshop Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY
1.3. DANGEROUS ELEMENTS
1.3.1. WARNINGS
FUEL
DANGER
The fuel used to operate engines is highly flammable and becomes explosive under particular conditions.
Refueling and engine service should take place in a well-ventilated area with the engine turned off. Do
not smoke when refueling or when near fuel vapors’ sources. Avoid contact with bare flames, sources of
sparks or any other source which may ignite the fuel or lead to explosion.
Take care not to spill fuel out of the filler, or it may ignite when in contact with hot engine parts. In the
event of accidental fuel spillage, make sure the affected area is fully dry before starting the engine. Fuel
expands from heat and when left under direct sunlight.
Never fill the fuel tank up to the rim. Tighten the filler cap securely after each refueling.
Avoid contact with skin. Do not inhale vapors. Do not swallow fuel. Do not use a hose to transfer fuel be-
tween different containers.
DO NOT RELEASE FUEL INTO THE ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP IT AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Use only premium grade unleaded gas, min. O.N. 95 (N.O.R.M.) and 85 (N.O.M.M.).
LUBRICANTS
DANGER
A good lubrication ensures the vehicle’s safety.
Failure to keep the lubricants at the recommended level or the use of a non-suitable new and clean type
of lubricant can lead to the engine’s or gearbox’s seizure, thus leading to serious accidents, personal in-
jury or even death.
Gear oil may cause serious damage to the skin if handled daily and for long periods.
Wash your hands carefully after use.
Do not dispose of oil into the environment.
Take it to the filling station where you usually buy it or to an oil salvage center.
WARNING
When filling the vehicle with this oil, take care not to spill it out since it could damage the vehicle paint-
work.
In case of contact with oil, the tires’ surface will become very slippery, thus becoming a serious danger
for your safety.
In case of leaks, do not use the vehicle. Check and trace the cause of leaks and proceed to repair.
ENGINE OIL
DANGER
Prolonged or repeated contact with engine oil may cause severe skin damage.
Wash your hands thoroughly after handling engine oil.
Do not release it into the environment.
Dispose of engine oil through the nearest waste oil reclamation firm or through the supplier.
Wear latex gloves during servicing.
FRONT FORK FLUID
DANGER
Front suspension response can be modified to a certain extent by changing the damping settings and/or
selecting a particular grade of oil. Standard oil grade is SAE 20 W. Different oil grades can be selected to
obtain a particular suspension response. (Choose SAE 5W for a softer suspension, 20W for a stiffer sus-
pension).
The two grades can also be mixed in varying solutions to obtain the desired response.