use and maintenance
RSV 1000 TUONO R
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WARNING
Avoid long exposure of clutch fluid to
air.
Clutch fluid is hygroscopic and will
absorb moisture from the air.
Keep the clutch fluid reservoir open
JUST LONG ENOUGH to top up level.
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Unscrew and remove the plug (2).
CAUTION
Do not rock the motorcycle from side to
side when topping up or clutch fluid will
spill out.
D o n o t p u t a d d i t i v e s o r o t h e r
substances into the fluid.
If you use a funnel or other similar
items, make sure that they are perfectly
clean.
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Remove the gasket (3).
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Top up reservoir (1) with recommended
clutch fluid, see page 114 (LUBRICANT
CHART), until reaching correct level that
is in-between the marks “
MIN
” and
“
MAX
”.
CAUTION
Never exceed the "MAX" level.
Check the clutch for proper operation.
When the clutch lever has exceeding
t r a v e l o r i f y o u n o t i c e a l o s s o f
e f f i c i e n c y , c o n t a c t a n
a p r i l i a
Authorised Dealer. The clutch hydraulic
circuit may need bleeding.
COOLANT
CAUTION
Do not ride when coolant is below the
minimum level (LOW).
NOTE
You will need to remove the right
side fairing in order to top up coolant level.
NOTE
Halve maintenance intervals if
you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions,
on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle
is used in competitions.
Before departure, check the coolant level,
see page 39 (CHECKING AND TOPPING
UP); have the coolant changed every two
years: for this operation, contact an
aprilia
Authorised Dealer
.
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