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Page 2: ...e aprilia ge nuine spare parts accessories and other products and for help with specific pro blems please contact your Local aprilia Dealer or service center These professio nals will be able to promptly and accurately help Thank you for choosing aprilia Have a great ride This manual is copyright in all countries and reproduction of any part or the comple te by any means in print or electronic is ...

Page 3: ... fumes under any cir cumstances GASOLINE Keep gasoline away from children Gasoli ne is also poisonous Never attempt to si phon gasoline using your mouth Never al low gasoline to contact your skin If you should accidentally spill gasoline on your self change your clothes immediately and wash the area upon which the gasoline was splashed thoroughly with hot water and soap Should you accidentally swa...

Page 4: ...d anyway Avoid spilling the engine coolant on the exhaust system or on the engine com ponents They may be hot enough to cause the coolant to ignite and burn without a visible flame The coolant ethylene glycol can cause skin irrita tion and is poisonous if swallowed Coolant and coolant water mixtures are sweet to the taste and brightly colored therefore are highly attractive to pets and children Ta...

Page 5: ...icle has been designed and produced for use only on paved roads It is not designed to be used on even smooth graded dirt roads or trails It is not designed for off road competition or for cross country riding Do not use this vehicle on rough or unimproved surfaces or in other off road areas Fai lure to heed this warning could lead to an upset with subsequent injury and even death NOISE EMISSION WA...

Page 6: ...BLEMS THAT MAY AFFECT THE VEHICLE EMISSIONS If any of the following symptoms are ob served immediately have your vehicle ins pected and repaired by your Local aprilia Dealer Symptoms Difficult starting or stalling after starting Irregular idle Misfiring or backfiring during acceleration After burning backfiring Poor engine performance degraded han dling or poor fuel economy VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ...

Page 7: ...cation alphanu meric code 2 Vehicle type 3 Model 4 Country for which the vehicle is inten ded 5 Check digit number 6 Model year 7 Assembling factory designation N NOALE VE S SCORZÉ VE 0 NOT SPECIFIED 8 Sequential serial number FOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA ONLY FOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA ONLY ...

Page 8: ...8 use and maintenance RSV mille RSV mille R POSITION OF THE WARNING ADHESIVE LABELS ...

Page 9: ...9 use and maintenance RSV mille RSV mille R WARNING ADHESIVE LABELS CHART Ref Description 1 2 NOT PROVIDED FOR 49 STATES 2a FOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA ONLY 3 884 335 549 4 5 6 7 Follow ž Ref Description ...

Page 10: ...10 use and maintenance RSV mille RSV mille R 8 9 10 11 Ref Description 12 13 14 14a FOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA ONLY Follow ž Ref Description Follow ž ...

Page 11: ...11 use and maintenance RSV mille RSV mille R 15 15a FOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA ONLY 16 Muffler stamping Ref Description Follow ž ...

Page 12: ...12 use and maintenance RSV mille RSV mille R POSITION OF THE WARNING ADHESIVE LABELS ...

Page 13: ...13 use and maintenance RSV mille RSV mille R WARNING ADHESIVE LABELS CHART Ref Description 1 2 NOT PROVIDED FOR 49 STATES 2a FOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA ONLY 3 4 5 6 7 Follow ž Ref Description ...

Page 14: ...14 use and maintenance RSV mille RSV mille R 8 9 10 11 Ref Description 12 13 14 15 15a FOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA ONLY Follow ž Ref Description Follow ž ...

Page 15: ...15 use and maintenance RSV mille RSV mille R 16 16a FOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA ONLY 17 Muffler stamping Ref Description Follow ž ...

Page 16: ...1 Restrictor Ø 0 06 in Ø 1 5 mm 12 Drain line to manifold vacuum port 13 Manifold vacuum port right front part of throttle body 14 Vacuum line from purge valve 15 Tee 16 Sensor line 17 Fuel pressure regulator 18 Vacuum line to ported vacuum port 19 Ported vacuum port left rear part of throttle body 20 Air box 21 Warm air inlet from air box 22 Tee 23 Warm air inlet to one way valve 24 One way valve...

Page 17: ...1 Restrictor Ø 0 06 in Ø 1 5 mm 12 Drain line to manifold vacuum port 13 Manifold vacuum port right front part of throttle body 14 Vacuum line from purge valve 15 Tee 16 Sensor line 17 Fuel pressure regulator 18 Vacuum line to ported vacuum port 19 Ported vacuum port left rear part of throttle body 20 Air box 21 Warm air inlet from air box 22 Tee 23 Warm air inlet to one way valve 24 One way valve...

Page 18: ...of five 5 years or 18 000 ki lometers 11 185 miles whichever first oc curs Class III motorcycles 280 cm3 and larger for a period of use of five 5 years or 30 000 kilometers 18 641 miles whiche ver first occurs If an emission related part on your motor cycle is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by aprilia This is your emis sion control system DEFECTS WARRAN TY OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONS...

Page 19: ... specifically defined by the state s Emission Warran ty Parts List These warranted parts are carburetor and internal parts intake manifold fuel tank fuel injection sys tem spark advance mechanism crank case breather air cutoff valves fuel tank cap for evaporative emission con trolled vehicles oil filler cap pressure control valve fuel vapor separator can ister igniters breaker governors igni tion ...

Page 20: ... SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH HEREIN ANY EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY IM PLIED BY LAW INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE EX PRESS EMISSION CONTROL SY STEM WARRANTY TERMS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY THE FORE GOING STATEMENTS OF WARRAN TY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES SOME STA TES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED...

Page 21: ...ly on the passen ger saddle see p 52 LUGGAGE RACK FASTENINGS Failure to heed these warnings may lead to a serious accident with conse quent risk of serious injury or even dea th In the text and or showns the symbol e i preceded by the symbol of the model e i refer exclusively to the model indi cated Example in a text and or shown is to be intended as optional only to the model NOTE Soon after purc...

Page 22: ...E OF THE REAR BRAKE LEVER 65 COOLANT 66 TIRES 68 AUTOMATIC LIGHTS ON 69 EXHAUST SILENCER 69 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 70 GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE 70 PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS 72 PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS CHART 73 STARTING 74 RIDING 77 RUNNING IN 80 STOPPING 81 PARKING 82 PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND 83 SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT 84 MAINTENANCE 84 REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART ...

Page 23: ...safe drive ...

Page 24: ...eration on freeways and expressways it is advisa ble to not ride on these high speed hi ghways until you are thoroughly familiar with your vehicle and have attained a high degree of skill in its operation A new vehicle must be carefully broken in see p 80 RUNNING IN Before starting the engine make sure that the brakes clutch transmission and thrott le controls function properly and that the fuel a...

Page 25: ...in the slip stream of cars or trucks in front of you In case of accident motorcycles scooters and mopeds do not provide the same de gree of protection ensured by automobiles The legs in particular are exposed the risk of being injured However the additional installation of leg guards may actually in crease the risk of injuries and their seriou sness in case of accident Do not install leg guards av...

Page 26: ...essen tial when you release the throttle grip that it automatically return to the idle position This double cable arrangement enhances safety by providing for positive closing of the throttle In the event of a throttle sticking emer gency always kill the engine using the engine stop switch located near the throttle grip on the right handlebar Nev er use your vehicle if the throttle does not automa...

Page 27: ...y with origi nal parts and use only original aprilia or aprilia approved accessories The use of aftermarket accessories and parts can se riously compromise the safety of your vehicle as well as its performance and ser viceability Any modification which affects performance or safety voids your warranty completely Tampering with the emissions or noise control systems on your vehicle is against the l...

Page 28: ...s greatly reduced Under these conditions all handling of the vehicle must be done gradually and smoothly Sudden acceleration braking or turning may make you lose control of your vehicle When traction is reduced accelerate and slow using your vehicle s engine braking insofar as possible Avoid rapid harsh application of the brakes Gradually open and close the throttle to avoid spinning or skidding t...

Page 29: ...ch as a reflective vest or clothing with reflective sections sewn into the jacket pants and gloves Be particular aware of approaching automobiles and trucks that might be trying to turn left in front of you Many vehicle accidents are caused by an opposing automobile driver making a left turn without warning in front of the vehicle Inevitably the driver will look right at you and yet swear that the...

Page 30: ...eering angle hamper the operation of the controls and reduce the distance from the ground and the angle of inclination in turns Avoid using accessories that hamper ac cess to the controls since this can prolong reaction times during an emergency Fairings and windshields installed on the vehicle may produce aerodynamic forces that will affect the stability of the vehicle du ring use especially at h...

Page 31: ...ground especially on acceleration Therefore you should avoid hard acceleration and hard braking Many accidents are caused by inexperien ced riders carrying passengers Remem ber that allowance must be made for the extra weight of the passenger for all driving maneuvers Avoid abrupt and excessive acceleration Always slow down in time and calculate longer stopping and manoeuvring distan ces Non compl...

Page 32: ...fairing 5 Clutch fluid reservoir 6 Left rear view mirror 7 Engine oil filter 8 Left side cover 9 Rider saddle 10 Battery 11 Main fuse carrier 30 A 12 Glove tool kit compartment lock 13 Passenger left footrest retractable 14 Drive chain 15 Rear fork 16 Rider left footrest spring equipped always extended 17 Side stand 18 Shift lever 19 Engine oil tank 20 Engine oil level 21 Engine oil tank cap ...

Page 33: ...artment co ver 6 Passenger grab strap 7 Electronic unit 8 Right side cover 9 Fuel tank 10 Coolant filler cap 11 Fuel filler cap 12 Air cleaner 13 Right rear view mirror 14 Front brake reservoir 15 Secondary fuse carrier 15 A 16 Horn 17 Expansion tank 18 Rear brake reservoir 19 Lower fairing 20 Rear brake master cylinder 21 Rear brake pedal 22 Rider right footrest spring equipped always extended 23...

Page 34: ...ght 5 Front part of the fairing 6 Clutch fluid reservoir 7 Left rear view mirror 8 Left side cover 9 Rider saddle 10 Battery 11 Main fuse carrier 30 A 12 Glove tool kit compartment lock 13 Drive chain 14 Rear fork 15 Rider left footrest spring equipped always extended 16 Side stand 17 Shift lever 18 Engine oil filter 19 Engine oil tank 20 Engine oil level ...

Page 35: ...lectronic unit 6 Right side cover 7 Fuel tank 8 Coolant filler cap 9 Fuel filler cap 10 Air cleaner 11 Right rear view mirror 12 Front brake reservoir 13 Secondary fuse carrier 15 A 14 Horn 15 Expansion tank 16 Rear brake reservoir 17 Lower fairing 18 Rear brake master cylinder 19 Rear brake pedal 20 Rider right footrest spring equipped always extended 21 Rear shock absorber ...

Page 36: ...1 12 A ARRANGEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENTS CONTROLS KEY 1 Electrical controls on the left side of the handlebar see p 46 CONTROLS AT THE LEFT HAND GRIP 2 Cold start lever 3 Clutch lever 4 Instruments and indicators 5 Front brake lever 6 Throttle grip 7 Electrical controls on the right side of the handlebar see p 47 CONTROLS AT THE RIGHT HAND GRIP 8 Ignition switch steering lock parking lights ...

Page 37: ...warning light LED max 5 Amber low fuel warning light 6 Amber side stand down warning light 7 Right multifunction digital display coolant temperature clock battery voltage chronometer diagnostic 8 Red engine oil pressure warning light LED 9 Green neutral indicator warning light 10 Multifunction computer programming push buttons 11 Left multifunction digital display speedometer odometer ...

Page 38: ... Comes on when the side stand is extended Engine oil pressure warning light LED It comes on whenever the ignition switch is turned to position ON and the engine is not running thus testing the correct operation of the light LED If during this phase the light LED does not turn on contact your Local aprilia Dealer The engine oil pressure warning light LED must go off when the engine is run ning If t...

Page 39: ...t level see p 66 COOLANT If the symbol LLL is displayed stop riding the vehicle and let the engine run at 3 000 rpm for approximately two minutes thus allowing the coolant to circulate normally in the cooling system Then move the engine stop switch to OFF position and check the coolant level see p 66 COOLANT If the symbol LLL is still displayed after the coolant level has been checked contact your...

Page 40: ... SERVICE disap pear press the LAP push button 6 and simultaneously press the push but ton A and keeping them depressed for about 5 seconds With the ignition key 1 in position ON the standard settings on the dashbo ard are the following Right display Clock 7 coolant tempera ture in C 8 Left display Instantaneous speed in MPH 9 trip 1 trip odometer 10 total miles odometer 11 Upon installation of the...

Page 41: ...p 1 10 are displayed To reset the maximum speed 14 with the display set on the V max function press the push button A for about 2 seconds NOTE The maximum speed displayed is the maximum speed achieved since the maximum speed was set to zero The di stance trip 1 10 displayed indicates the number of miles kilometers covered since the trip 1 was set to zero To display the average speed 16 and the sec...

Page 42: ... cli ck as long as D is kept pressed when it has reached the maximum value it starts again from the beginning Press the push button D until the desi red rpm value has been set If the push button D is released and then pressed again within 3 seconds intermit tently the tachometer pointer 4 moves increasing the value by 100 rpm at each click when it has reached the maximum value it starts again from...

Page 43: ...he temperature is over 130 C 266 F the symbol LLL 8 appears on the right display If the symbol LLL is displayed with a temperature below 130 C 266 F there may be a failure of the electric circuit In this case contact your Local aprilia De aler Thermometer range on the display 35 130 C 95 266 F The digital clock 7 appears in the lower part of the right display To set or modify hour and minutes see ...

Page 44: ...e segments 22 start flashing in the lower part of the right display digital clock To change the minute setting press the LAP push button 6 on the left part of the handlebar To confirm the minute setting press the push button E SETTING C Celsius degree OR F Fahrenheit degree When the push button E is pressed for the fourth time the segments of the coo lant temperature in C or F 8 start flashing in ...

Page 45: ...s the push button C To be able to see the stored times in se quence press the LAP push button 6 The symbols L1 L2 L3 L4 etc 26 are displayed To start timing again press the push but ton C NOTE Up to 40 lap times can be stored After this pushing the LAP push button 6 has no effect To set the memory to zero press the push button B and the LAP push but ton 6 at the same time for 2 seconds To leave th...

Page 46: ... lights dashboard light and low beam are illu minated When the button is in the UP position and released the high beam is illuminated the dashboard and parking lights remain on Push and release the button DOWN to return to the low beam 4 HIGH BEAM SIGNALING PUSH BUTTON LAP mul tifunction Press the button momentarily to flash the high beam for sig naling when passing etc or in the event you need so...

Page 47: ... positive closing of the throttle In the event of a throttle sticking emergency always kill the engine using the engine stop switch located near the throttle grip on the right handlebar Never use your vehicle if the throttle does not automatically fully return to the idle position when the throttle grip is released Contact your Local aprilia Dealer for repairs Failure to heed this warning can lead...

Page 48: ...cle one spare key NOTE Do not keep the spare key on the vehicle Position Function Key removal LOCK 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 OFF Neither the engine nor the lights can be switched on It is possible to remove the key ON The engine and the lights can be switched on It is not possible to ...

Page 49: ...e handlebar at the same time Press the key 2 and turn it counter clockwise leftwards steer the handle bar slowly until the key 2 reaches posi tion LOCK Remove the key 2 PARKING LIGHTS When you have to park your vehicle in a dark or badly lighted area parking lot or street it is sometimes useful to leave the parking lights on so that your vehicle will be easily visible OPERATION To leave the parkin...

Page 50: ...tion the saddle and press it making the lock snap Before leaving make sure that the sad dle 2 is properly locked NOTE For the 6 market the ver sion can be used only in single seater con figuration Therefore vehicle outfit does not include the passenger seat NOTE Glove tool kit compartment cover 4 can be used as an alternative to the passenger saddle 2 To use the vehicle with the glove tool kit com...

Page 51: ...ol kit compartment cover to reach it it is sufficient to release and re move the flap 3 NOTE Before lowering and locking the glove tool kit compartment cover 2 make sure that you have not left the key in the glove tool kit compartment To lock the glove tool kit compartment cover 2 Introduce the lower front projections in the relevant recesses on the rear part of the fairing Position the glove tool...

Page 52: ...le socket wrench 9 a 16 mm spark plug socket wrench 10 a double ended slot Phillips screwdriver 11 tool pouch 12 NOTE The maximum allowable weight for the glove tool kit compartment is 3 31 lb 1 5 kg LUGGAGE RACK FASTENINGS Never carry passengers luggage or parcels with model Any mention in this manual of passen ger luggage or parcels referres only to the model Never carry any parcels on the glove...

Page 53: ...l ask your Local aprilia Dealer LICENSE PLATE HOLDER EXTENSION The license plate holder extension 4 may be used when the road surface is wet It will reduce the amount of spray coming from your rear wheel NOTE The license plate holder exten sion 4 is supplied as standard equipment only in those countries where it is required It is available as an option in all other coun tries Tool Operations Page ...

Page 54: ...ects and other re productive problems If gasoline should be accidentally spilled on the skin or clothes immediately wash it off with soap and water and change clothes Should you accidentally spill gasoline in your eyes flush with a large quantity of water and immediately contact a he alth professional Should you acciden tally get gasoline into your mouth do not induce vomiting Drink a large quan t...

Page 55: ...he gasoline Do not fill the tank completely The fuel should never be higher than the bottom of the rim of the filler neck Refuel When you finish the refueling operation After refueling replace the fuel filler cap 4 in the correct position NOTE It is impossible closed the fuel fil ler cap without the key With the key 2 inserted in the lock 3 close the fuel filler cap 4 rotate counter clockwise the ...

Page 56: ...y slippery and therefore dangerous situation In case of oil leakage do not ride your vehicle Before using the vehicle have it repaired by your Local aprilia Dealer ENGINE OIL If the engine oil pressure warning light LED 1 remains on after the engine has started or if it comes on while you are riding your vehicle this means that the oil system is not developing suffi cient pressure In this case imm...

Page 57: ...or even death NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes and two separate brake systems The front brake system is equipped with two discs one on the right and one on the left side of the front wheel The rear brake system is equipped with a sin gle disc on the right side of the rear wheel The following information may refer to a single braking system but is applicable for both braking systems T...

Page 58: ...The rear brake fluid reservoir 2 is under the upper part of the fairing on the right side of the vehicle Check the levels of the brake fluid in the reservoirs every 4 650 mi 7 500 km see below FRONT BRAKE p 60 REAR BRAKE Check the wear of the pads every 1 250 mi 2 000 km see p 104 CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR Never use your vehicle if any portion of ei ther brake system is leaking FRONT BRAKE CHECK...

Page 59: ... are installed Do not fill the reservoir to MAX with worn pads this will cause fluid to over flow the reservoir when the pads are re newed Use only DOT 5 or 4 fluid taken from a clean sealed container Never reuse used brake fluid If you use any container or funnel for topping up make sure that it is per fectly clean Any foreign matter getting into the brake reservoir may lead to severe damage Do n...

Page 60: ...ompensate for their wear Check the rear brake pad wear p 104 CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR and the rear disc wear If the pads and or the disc do not need re placing Top up the reservoir see below TOP PING UP TOPPING UP Carefully read p 57 BRAKES and p 58 DISC BRAKES Remove the right fairing see p 118 RE MOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS Unscrew the screw 4 completely Slightly move the complete reservoir 1 ou...

Page 61: ...luid reaches the MAX mark Replace the gasket 5 in its seat cor rectly Replace and tighten the reservoir filler cap 2 Replace the reservoir 1 in its seat cor rectly Replace and tighten the screw 4 Replace the right fairing see p 118 RE MOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS After servicing the brakes always che ck them for function If the stroke of the pedal is excessive or if you detect that the effectiveness o...

Page 62: ...ditions on unpaved roads or in any kind of competition Have your Local aprilia Dealer check the levels of the clutch fluid in the reser voirs after the first 600 mi 1 000 km Arrange with your Local aprilia Dealer to flush the systems and change all of the clutch fluid once every two years The clutch fluid reservoir 1 is located on the left end of the handlebar near the clu tch lever Before riding ...

Page 63: ... the reser voir parallel to the reservoir rim and do not shake the vehicle Remove the gasket 3 When topping up never exceed the MAX level NOTE In order to fill the reservoir to the MAX level top up until the MAX mark is parallel with the clutch fluid reservoir top parallel to the ground Use only DOT 5 or 4 fluid taken from a clean sealed container Never reuse used clutch fluid If you use any conta...

Page 64: ...ating the adjuster 6 The positions 1 and 4 correspond to an approximate distance of 105 and 75 mm respectively between the lever end and the grip The positions 2 and 3 correspond to in termediate distances Push the front brake lever 4 forward and rotate the adjuster 6 until the desi red number is positioned in correspon dence with the reference arrow ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL The shift lever 7 is ...

Page 65: ... cylinder push rod 6 out of the clevis until it just contacts the master cylinder piston Then screw the push rod into the clevis to obtain a minimum clearance of 0 02 0 04 in 0 5 1 mm between the master cylinder push rod and the master cylin der piston Lock the push rod in position with the lock nut 5 Be sure there is the specified clearance between the master cylinder push rod and the master cyli...

Page 66: ...nt on any hot parts of the engine It is flammable and can emit invisible no xious fumes Always wear rubber or latex gloves when servicing the cooling system Have the coolant changed by your Local aprilia Dealer The coolant is made up of 50 water and 50 antifreeze This mixture is ideal for most running tem peratures and ensures good protection against corrosion It is advisable to keep the same mixt...

Page 67: ...ngest coolant under any circumstance Should you get coolant in your mouth rinse with cool water and immediately seek medical attention Coolant is also very dangerous to your skin and eyes Should you acci dentally get coolant on your clothing or skin change clothes immediately Wash coolant from your skin with hot water and soap Should you get coolant in your eyes flush with plenty of cool water and...

Page 68: ...res that are listed in the te chnical data see p 148 TECHNICAL DATA or that have been specifically approved by aprilia for this vehicle The use of tires other than those ap proved by aprilia may adversely effect the handling of the vehicle leading to an upset and accident with subsequent se rious injury or even death Ensure that valve caps are installed on all tires This is important to prevent su...

Page 69: ...am lights or position PARKING only parking lights 1 For this reason there is no light switch on your vehicle The lights can be switched off only by tur ning the ignition switch 2 to position OFF Before starting the vehicle make sure that the dimmer switch 3 is in the push DOWN low beam lights position EXHAUST SILENCER Tampering with the exhaust system is prohibited It is against the law for you to...

Page 70: ...ger s weight to bear on the side stand The stand is desi gned to support the weight of the vehicle and a minimum load only not the weight of the rider and passenger Never allow the ri der s weight nor the passenger s weight to be supported by the side stand Attempting to mount the vehicle with the stand exten ded and without the rider s feet planted fir mly on the ground to support the vehicle can...

Page 71: ...rest while seated astride the vehicle because this might compromise the stability and balance of the vehicle Have the passenger extend the two pas senger footrests Instruct the passenger how to safely get on the vehicle Kick the side stand back into stowed po sition using your left foot GETTING OFF THE VEHICLE Choose a suitable parking area see p 82 PARKING Stop the vehicle see p 81 STOPPING Make ...

Page 72: ...intervals chart see p 86 REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART To make the word SERVICE disap pear press the LAP push button 3 and simultaneously press the push but ton A 4 and keeping them depressed for about 5 seconds Failure to perform the checks described above may cause accidents or make the vehicle overturn with consequent se rious injuries or even death If the throttle sticks open it may cause a ...

Page 73: ...ough its entire range without fouling of any kind Make sure that the fork stops touch the frame at full left and full right fork lock 101 STEERING DAMPER Clutch Check the operation of the clutch lever the fluid level and any leaks If necessary top up the fluid Ensure that the clutch operates without jerking or slipping 4 CLUTCH FLUID 62 CLU TCH Side stand Make sure that it works smoothly and that ...

Page 74: ... that if you attempt to shift into gear with extended side stand the engine will stop With the side stand retracted the engine may be started with the gear selector in neutral without pulling in the clutch lever The engine may be started while the transmission is in ge ar only if the clutch lever is pulled in Be careful not to drop the vehicle when you first sit on it Sit astride the vehicle see p...

Page 75: ...16 to start the engine Leave the throttle 17 in the idle position Pos A Release the star ter button 16 as soon as the engine catches If the throttle sticks open it may cause a collision with another vehicle or an upset If the throttle sticks kill the engine with the engine stop switch located on the ri ght handlebar Do not attempt to restart the engine un til the throttle has been repaired and wor...

Page 76: ...aler STARTING AT VERY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES When the ambient temperature is very cold less than 0 C 32 F it may be diffi cult to start the engine on the first try If this occurs Rotate the cold start lever 18 downwards IN Press the starter button 0 16 at the same time open the throttle 17 slightly If the engine starts Release the starter button 16 and release the throttle grip 17 After letting...

Page 77: ...is could upset the stability of the vehicle Before riding away ensure that the side stand is correctly stowed If the throttle sticks open it may cause a collision with another vehicle or an upset NOTE Before riding away be sure that the rear view mirrors are correctly adju sted When the vehicle is new to you practice looking in the rear view mirrors Reflecting surfaces are convex therefo re object...

Page 78: ... rpm which can damage the vehicle s engine and causes rough and juddering accel eration Rotate the throttle grip 17 clockwise Pos A pull in the clutch lever 12 and lift the shift lever 13 straight up Relea se the clutch lever 12 gently and rotate the throttle counterclockwise to accelera te Repeat the last two operations to shift from second to third to fourth to fifth to sixth If the engine oil p...

Page 79: ...he cooling fans have stopped then turn the ignition key A to OFF position and check the coo lant level see p 66 COOLANT If the symbol LLL 20 is displayed stop ri ding the vehicle and let the engine run at 3 000 rpm for approximately two minutes thus allowing the coolant to circulate normally in the cooling system Then move the engine stop switch 2 to position OFF and check the coolant level see p ...

Page 80: ...ring road maintenan ce They become more slippery than ice once they are wet by rain or other water source If you must ride on such surfa ces decrease your speed and operate the throttle brakes and steering very gently Always use the turn signals any time you intend to change lanes or change direction and avoid sudden or abrupt turning Switch off the direction indicators as soon as you have changed...

Page 81: ... rpm STOPPING If possible avoid stopping abruptly slowing down suddenly and braking at the last moment Failure to comply with these instruc tions may cause an accident with con sequent risk of serious injuries or even death Release the throttle grip 1 Pos A gradually put on the brakes and at the same time shift down in order to decrea se the speed see p 77 RIDING Once the speed has decreased befor...

Page 82: ...ch could destroy not only your vehicle but also buildings around it and cause inju ry or even death to people as well Never allow the weight of the rider or passenger to be supported directly by the side stand Before parking the vehicle Choose a suitable parking area Stop the vehicle see p 81 STOPPING NOTE To stop the vehicle exclusively use the ignition switch 1 Leave the engine stop switch 2 in ...

Page 83: ...ed astride the vehicle see p 70 GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE If any manuevre for example moving the vehicle requires the stowing of the stand to place the vehicle on the stand again proceed as follows Make sure that the parking surface is free from obstacles firm and flat Choose a suitable parking area see p 82 PARKING Grab the left handle grip 4 and rest your right hand on the passenger saddle ...

Page 84: ...in case your vehicle is recovered after theft SURNAME NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NO NOTE Very often stolen vehicles are identified thanks to the data written in the use maintenance manual MAINTENANCE Carefully read p 2 FOREWORD and INTRODUCTION p 3 SAFETY WAR NINGS and GENERAL SAFETY RU LES p 5 WARNINGS PRECAUTIONS GENERAL ADVICE Risk of fire Keep fuel and other flammable substan ces away from the ele...

Page 85: ... carry out the preli minary checking operations after any maintenance see p 72 PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS Remember that tightening torque of all fasteners on the wheels brakes axles suspension are extremely important to ensure safety and must be maintained at the prescribed values Check the tightening torques of the fa steners regularly and always use a tor que wrench when installing them Fai...

Page 86: ...m b Check at least once a week and at the specified intervals Component After running in 600 mi 1 000 km Every 4 650 mi 7 500 km or 12 months Every 9 350 mi 15 000 km or 24 months Tightness of the battery terminals Spark plugs a Drive chain tension and lubrication every 600 mi 1 000 km Air cleaner Fork Light operation direction Light system Stoplight switches and clutch lever switch Safety switch ...

Page 87: ... 350 mi 15 000 km or 24 months Rear shock absorber Transmission cables and controls Throttle cables adjustment Carburation CO setting Shed system Rear suspension linkage bearings Steering bearings and steering play Wheel bearings Brake discs General running of the vehicle Engine oil filter a Engine oil filter on oil tank Engine oil a Valve clearance Braking systems Cooling system Clutch fluid ever...

Page 88: ...rders and or receipts for parts you purchase Owner Name Owner Address Owner Telephone Number Vehicle Identification Number V I N frame number see p 92 IDENTIFICA TION DATA Engine Number see p 92 IDENTIFICA TION DATA Local aprilia Dealer Name Local aprilia Dealer Address Local aprilia Dealer Telephone Number Warranty Activation Date from Retail Purchase Warranty Activation Form Date Odometer readin...

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Page 92: ...tions on unpaved roads or in any kind of competition Inspect the air cleaner to ensure that it has not become clogged every 4 650 mi 7 500 km or 12 months of use Renew the air cleaner every 9 350 mi 15 000 km The air cleaner must be inspected more frequently cleaned if necessary and repla ced more frequently if the vehicle is used on dusty or wet roads More frequent cleaning of the air cleaner is ...

Page 93: ...red air from entering Premature wear of the piston rings pis tons and cylinders is caused by an im properly installed air cleaner CLEANING Take great care not to deform the perfo rated metal outside screen It is very fra gile and can be easily damaged Never use a screwdriver or other sharp hard tool to remove the air cleaner itself During this operation always wear gog gles which provide your eyes...

Page 94: ...ne in closed or bad ly ventilated rooms Failure to observe this warning may cause loss of consciousness or even lead to death by asphyxia Check the oil when the engine is warm having been ridden for at least 10 mi 15 km NOTE If the engine is cold warm it up for riding preferably on a hilly road for approximately 10 mi 15 km befo re checking the oil Stop the engine before checking the oil Should yo...

Page 95: ...uld cause serious engine damage Do not use any flammable solvents such as alcohol or gasoline when wiping the oil tank The oil tank is hot enough to cause ignition of flammable solvents Use only a natural fiber cloth i e cotton Man made fabrics such as polyester etc could ignite Unscrew and remove the filler cap 5 If you use any container or funnel for topping up make sure that it is perfectly cle...

Page 96: ...o stow it and release it when it has reached half its stroke to make sure that the action of the springs is sufficient to stow it completely The side stand 1 must rotate freely about its pivot If necessary lubricate the pivot see p 153 LUBRICANT CHART CHECKING THE FUNCTIONING OF THE SAFETY SWITCH ON THE SIDE STAND The side stand 1 is equipped with a safety system operated by safety switch 3 This s...

Page 97: ...or repairs Repeat the check If the engine does not stop when the side stand is extended do not ride your vehicle Contact your Local aprilia De aler CHECKING THE SWITCHES Carefully read p 84 MAINTENANCE Check the switches after the first 600 mi 1 000 km and thereafter every 4 650 mi 7 500 km The vehicle is equipped with four switches stoplight switch on the rear brake pedal 8 stoplight switch on th...

Page 98: ...e Repeat for the rear suspension and swinging arm Do not ride your vehicle if either su spension is damaged in any way con tact your Local aprilia Dealer FRONT SUSPENSION J Have your Local aprilia Dealer change the fork oil seals after the first 18 750 mi 30 000 km and thereafter every 14 000 mi 22 500 km K Every 7500 km 4690 mi check clean lubricate and have the fork oil seals changed if necessar...

Page 99: ... and subsequent serious injury or even death When the spring preload is increased it is necessary to also increase the hydrau lic damping both on extension and com pression to avoid a jerky unsteady shock action while riding The competition adjustment must be used in organized racing or circular course competitive event under the auspices of a recognized sanctioning body or by permit issued by the...

Page 100: ...oth sides A different setting on each side will result in instability When the spring pre load is increased you must also increase the hydraulic damping both on extension and compression to avoid unsteady shock action while riding The competition adjustment must be used in organized racing or circular course competitive event under the auspices of a recognized sanctioning body or by permit issued ...

Page 101: ...pment on the model and when in stalled as an option on the model The adjustable steering damper 2 has a knob 3 for adjusting the hydraulic dam ping see table For the adjustment proceed as follows Rotate the handlebar completely coun terclockwise leftwards For the adjustment always start from the most rigid setting this is the fully coun terclockwise position of the knob 3 Rotate the knob 3 to adju...

Page 102: ...tart from the stiffest posi tion This is the fully clockwise position of the extension damper adjusting ring nut 3 and the compression damper knob 4 Do not rotate the extension damper adjustment ring nut 3 beyond its limit this will damage the screw and destroy your shock absorber Always make sure when adjusting ring nut 3 that it clicks in to an adjustment notch and is not at a position interme d...

Page 103: ...the shock absorber and could upset the handling of your vehicle leading to an accident with subsequent injury or even death The competition adjustment must be used in organized racing or circular course competitive event under the aus pices of a recognized sanctioning body or by permit issued by the local govern mental authority having jurisdiction It is strictly forbidden to use the competi tion ...

Page 104: ...riven and the condition of the roads upon which it is operated Wear will be faster than normal when the vehicle is driven aggressively or on dusty or wet roads Check the wear of the brake pads before every trip CHECKING WEAR OF THE BRAKE PADS Place the vehicle on the stand see p 83 PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND NOTE The front brake calipers left and right are equipped with four pads for each ca...

Page 105: ...ent serious injury or death Have the pads and the discs replaced by your Local aprilia Dealer CHECKING THE STEERING The operations necessary to this check re quire specific skills and therefore should be carried out by your Local aprilia Dealer CHECKING THE SWINGING ARM PIVOT The operations necessary to this check re quire specific skills and therefore should be carried out by your Local aprilia D...

Page 106: ...heels on the ground When using the rear support stand al low the yoke to engage only the pins 1 Do not attempt to support the rear of the vehicle in any other manner Lift Pos A the rear part of the stand 4 insert it from the back of the vehicle and place it so that the two yokes 5 of the support pins 6 hook the two pins 1 provided on the vehicle If the yokes 5 do not align with the two pins 1 Loos...

Page 107: ...8 Push Pos D the stand 8 downwards until it reaches the end of its stroke see figure Make sure that the vehicle is stable If it falls over it may cause damage to bystanders and other property as well as being damaged itself FRONT WHEEL The disassembly and reassembly of the front wheel can be difficult for those un familiar with vehicle maintenance You may wish to have your Local aprilia Dealer car...

Page 108: ... wheel in its position after loosening it Make sure that the vehicle is stable If it falls over it may cause damage to bystanders and other property as well as being damaged itself Have a helper steady the handlebar in the straight ahead position Wheel nut 5 tightening torque 57 86 ftlb 80 Nm Remove the wheel nut 5 and washer 6 Axle clamp screw 7 8 tightening tor que 15 91 ftlb 22 Nm Loosen the tw...

Page 109: ...e support 4 The front wheel is heavy and can easily crush your fingers should you get them between any part of the wheel and the front fork Do not attempt to line up the wheel and the axle clamps with your fin gers Failure to heed this warning can lead to serious personal injury Move the wheel around until the axle hole and the axle clamps are aligned From the left side of the vehicle insert the a...

Page 110: ... problem with the brake system Never ride your vehicle in traffic immedia tely after servicing the brakes Always ap ply the brake pedal or lever several times before riding your vehicle Then try your vehicle in a parking lot or other safe area with little traffic to ensure that the brakes are working properly Failure to observe this warning can lead to a serious accident with subsequent serious in...

Page 111: ... the wheel Remove the axle 5 from the left side of the vehicle NOTE Observe the arrangement of the ri ght 6 and left 7 chain tensioners in order to be able to reassemble them correctly Remove the right 6 and left 7 chain tensioners Keep your fingers well away from the chain and sprocket You could easily lose a finger if it becomes pinched between these two parts Use heavy work gloves while install...

Page 112: ...must be withdrawn from the flexible coupling hol der Working B with both hands on the outer diameter of the sprocket 9 withdraw the final drive unit parallely to the wheel axis REASSEMBLY If the final drive unit has been removed 14 NOTE Introduce the final drive unit pa rallely to the wheel axis inserting the flexi ble couplings in the corresponding seats on the flexible coupling holder 15 Working...

Page 113: ...he head in the ap propriate seat on the left chain tightener Install the washer 4 and tighten the wheel nut 3 finger tight Remove the support 2 from under the rear tire Check the chain tension see p 114 DRIVE CHAIN Tighten the wheel nut 3 Wheel nut 3 tightening torque 86 80 ftlb 120 Nm Ensure that the following components are neither dirty nor oily tire wheel brake disc After servicing the brakes ...

Page 114: ...er cool down until they reach room temperature Failure to observe this warning can lead to serious burns Keep your fingers well clear of the chain and sprocket especially if you are tur ning the rear wheel while working on the vehicle You can easily be seriously injured if a finger is caught between the chain and sprocket Use work gloves to carrying out these operations CHECKING THE PLAY To check ...

Page 115: ...in and sprocket are worn out and should be replaced NOTE Always replace both sprockets and the chain when any of these compo nents are replaced If chain rollers are damaged the pins and or the O rings are loose or missing both sprockets as well as the chain must be replaced Lubricate the chain frequently especial ly if it displays any rust or if it is dry to the touch If after lubricating the chai...

Page 116: ...rs are noxious for your health Make sure that the room in which you are working is properly ventilated Do not inhale fuel vapours Do not smoke and do not use open flames DISPOSE OF UNWANTED FUEL PRO PERLY Never drain the fuel tank either partially or completely This may cause damage to the inner components of the fuel tank or to other parts of the fuel system Always ensure that the fuel filler cap...

Page 117: ...nd how it fits with the seat 6 on the sup port frame on the front part of the fairing for reassembly Handle the plastic and painted compo nents with care and avoid scraping or damaging them Be very careful not to damage the elec trical cables Move the front part of the fairing 7 sli ghtly forward Lift the rubber boot 8 Disconnect the headlight electric con nector 9 Upon reassembly make sure that t...

Page 118: ...y Repeat these operations to remove the other side cover Upon reassembly tighten the screws only moderately Be careful not to over tighten the screws this will damage the surrounding plastic and painted compo nents REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS Carefully read p 84 MAINTENANCE Before carrying out the following opera tions let the engine and the exhaust si lencer cool down until they reach room tempera...

Page 119: ...he two screws 3 of the rear right profile 4 inside the exhaust silencer Handle the plastic and painted compo nents with care and avoid scraping or damaging them Extend the side stand NOTE The line 6 is not used with the California evaporative emission system Withdraw the two lines 5 and 6 from the hole provided on the fairing Remove the entire lower fairing 7 by lowering it and with small movement...

Page 120: ...o heed this warning can prevent you from seeing danger approaching from behind and lead to a serious accident After reassembly Correctly adjust the reflecting surface of the rear view mirrors REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS The disassembly and reassembly of the front brake calipers can be difficult for tho se unfamiliar with vehicle maintenance You may wish to have your Local aprilia Dealer carr...

Page 121: ...liper Repeat the operations marked with REASSEMBLY Keep your fingers clear do not allow them to become crushed between the wheel the caliper or the fork Do not at tempt to align the holes in the caliper using your fingers Failure to obey this warning can cause serious injury Insert the brake caliper 10 over the disc and place it so that its fastening holes and the holes on the support are aligned ...

Page 122: ...rmation may refer to only one brake caliper but is applicable to both While disassembling and reassembling the front brake calipers pay extra care not to damage the brake lines discs or pads NOTE You must use the appropriate front and rear support stands 7 8 to remove the front brake calipers DISASSEMBLY Place the vehicle on the appropriate front support stand see p 107 PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE ...

Page 123: ...ke lever pulled and tighten the 2 bolts 9 to the specified torque Brake caliper screw 9 tightening tor que 36 16 ftlb 50 Nm Operate on the second brake caliper Repeat the operations marked with Remove the front support stand 7 see p 107 PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT SUPPORT STAND After servicing the brakes always che ck them for function If the stroke of the lever or pedal is excessive or if yo...

Page 124: ...ector 5 Never lean the vehicle against walls or lay it on the ground This could lead to the vehicle falling over causing damage to the vehicle and injury to yourself or any other bystanders To park the vehicle without the stand only the rear support stand may be used Never disconnect or remove the safety switch 4 without also removing the stand Disconnecting or removing the safety switch 4 only ma...

Page 125: ...ews 13 and retrieve the washers 14 Remove the stand 1 complete with springs 2 support 3 safety switch 4 The screw 12 and the nut 11 fasten the engine to the frame Failure to re place them can cause serious mechani cal difficulties with a subsequent serious accident injury or even death Insert the screw 12 into the hole 15 ti ghten the nut 11 finger tight only Keep the nut 11 from turning with a wr...

Page 126: ...ad ly ventilated rooms Failure to observe this warning may cause loss of consciousness or even lead to death by asphyxia Ride for a few miles until the engine rea ches normal running temperature see p 15 Coolant temperature indicator Pull in the clutch lever 1 completely and put the shift lever 2 in neutral so that the green light 3 is on Keep the vehicle vertical with both whe els resting on the ...

Page 127: ...e rpm Accelerate and decelerate the engine a few times to make sure when the throttle returns to idle that the engine idle speed is still correct NOTE If necessary contact your Local aprilia Dealer After you have adjusted the idle rotate the handlebars full left and full right with the engine idling Check to ensure that the idle speed is not affected by this Also check that the throttle smoothly a...

Page 128: ... grip toward you the other closes the throttle when you rotate the grip away from you It is essential when you release the throttle grip that it automat ically return to the idle position This double cable arrangement enhances safety by providing for positive closing of the throttle In the event of a throttle sticking emer gency always kill the engine using the engine stop switch located near the ...

Page 129: ...ich is extremely poisonous if inhaled Do not start the engine in closed or ba dly ventilated rooms Failure to observe this warning may cause loss of consciousness or even lead to death by asphyxia After you have adjusted the throttle ro tate the handlebars full left and full right with the engine idling Check to ensure that the idle speed is not affected by this Also check that the throttle smo ot...

Page 130: ...engine and the exhaust si lencer cool down until they reach room temperature Failure to observe this warning can lead to serious burns Lift the fuel tank see p 116 LIFTING THE FUEL TANK NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with two spark plugs per cylinder A B The following operations refers to the two spark plugs installed in one cylinder only but is valid for the plugs of both cylinders Carry out all t...

Page 131: ...he engine when the appropria te spark plug is installed The use of the spark plug with too long a threaded portion can cause the plug to strike the piston with consequent ir reparable damage Use only the recommended spark plug type see p 148 TECHNICAL DATA Failure to observe this caution will re sult in reduction in the service life and performance of the engine Use a round wire feeler gauge 11 to...

Page 132: ...ur vehicle is equipped with two group of fuses the 15A secondary fuses group 1 pla ced on the right side of the fairing see p 132 15A SECONDARY FUSES CIR CUIT the 30A main fuses group 2 placed un der the rider saddle see p 133 30A MAIN FUSES CIRCUIT NOTE Check the fuses in the order first the fuses of the 15A secondary fuses group 1 second the fuses of the 30A main fuses group 2 To check the fuses...

Page 133: ...ignition NOTE One fuse is a spare fuse Extract the fuses one by one in such a way as to avoid replacing them incor rectly during reassembly NOTE If you remove one of the 30A fu ses this will set the digital clock and the red line setting to zero To reset these fun ctions see p 40 MULTIFUNCTION COM PUTER Remove one by one the fuse and ins pect the filament 9 If it is open the fuse must be replaced ...

Page 134: ...hen the negative Disconnect the negative cable first then the positive red If your battery needs to be charged use a constant voltage or taper charger with a current rating no greater than 1 10th the capacity of the battery i e for a 50 amp hour battery the maximum charging current should be 5 amps Use of a more powerful charger can not only damage the battery irreparably but could cause it to ove...

Page 135: ... sign of corrosion Install the battery see p 136 INSTAL LING THE BATTERY REMOVING THE BATTERY Carefully read p 134 BATTERY NOTE The removal of the battery will cause the digital clock and the red line set ting to go to zero To reset these functions see p 40 MULTIFUNCTION COMPU TER Make sure that the ignition switch 1 is in OFF position Remove the rider saddle see p 116 REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE Un...

Page 136: ...TECHNICAL DATA Charge at voltage amperage and time stated below Switch on the battery charger Wait for 5 or 10 minutes after you have finished charging the battery before rein stalling it the battery continues to pro duce gas for a short period of time after the charger is removed INSTALLING THE BATTERY Carefully read p 134 BATTERY Check the charge of the battery see be side RECHARGING THE BATTERY...

Page 137: ... The procedure described here is in compliance with the Italian standard that establishes the maximum height of the headlight beam For vehicles used in other countries you must conform with the local regulations To quickly check the correct adjustment of the beam place the vehicle on flat ground 32 81 ft 10 m away from a wall Turn on the low beam sit on the vehicle and make sure that the beam proj...

Page 138: ...beam horizontally your vehicle is equipped with one screw 1 to left side of the dashbo ard one screw 2 to right side of the dashbo ard NOTE Full adjustment left and right of the headlight is obtained only by using both screws Start the headlamp adjustment using just screw 1 if you run out of adju stment range further adjustment may be obtained by using screw 2 Do not force the screws beyond their ...

Page 139: ...k of serious injury or even death Risk of fire Keep fuel and other flammable sub stances away from the electrical com ponents Before changing a bulb turn the igni tion switch 1 to the OFF position and wait a few minutes so that the bulb cools down Change the bulb wearing clean gloves or using a clean and dry cloth Do not leave fingerprints on the bulb since these may cause its overheating and cons...

Page 140: ...om pletely see p 117 REMOVING THE FRONT PART OF THE FAIRING Working from the central underside of the front part of the fairing Pull back the rubber boot 4 with your fingers To extract the bulb electric connector do not pull its electric wires Grasp the bulb electric connector 5 pull it and disconnect it from the bulb 1 Release the two ends of the clip 6 posi tioned at the rear of the bulb socket ...

Page 141: ... rear part of the fairing Pull back the rubber boot 8 with your fingers To extract the bulb electric connector do not pull its electric wires Grasp the bulb electric connector 9 pull it and disconnect it from the bulb 2 Release the two ends of the clip 10 po sitioned at the rear of the bulb socket 11 Remove the bulb 2 from the seat NOTE Be sure to maintain the same orientation as the old bulb when...

Page 142: ...ICATOR BULBS Carefully read p 139 BULBS NOTE Before changing a bulb check the fuses see p 132 CHANGING FUSES To change the bulb Place the vehicle on the stand see p 83 PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND Unscrew and remove the screw 13 NOTE While removing the lens use ex tra care to be sure that you do not break the key Remove the lens 14 NOTE Upon reassembly place the lens correctly in its seat Tigh...

Page 143: ...THE SWITCHES The rear light comprises two units Each unit contains one parking light stoplight license plate bulb 1 To change the bulb Place the vehicle on the stand see p 83 PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND Unscrew and remove the two screws 2 Remove the lens 3 NOTE Upon reassembly make sure that the lens seats properly Upon reassembly do not overtighten the two screws 2 Overtightening will crack ...

Page 144: ...e While your vehicle is being transported it must be kept in a vertical position fir mly tied down and with the wheels blocked Transport your vehicle in neutral gear only Failure to heed this warning could cau se serious damage to the transmission due to vibration of the transport truck DRAINING THE FUEL TANK Never drain the fuel tank either partially or completely This may cause damage to the inn...

Page 145: ...le car ry out the preliminary checking opera tion see p 72 PRELIMINARY CHE CKING OPERATIONS To clean the lights use a sponge so aked with water and a neutral detergent rubbing the surfaces delicately and rin sing frequently with plenty of water Polish with silicone wax only after ha ving carefully washed your vehicle Do not use polishing pastes on matt paints Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunl...

Page 146: ...ENTS PROPERLY Remove the plug 1 to ensure that any water or other contaminant that may have accumulated inside the air cleaner case is drained LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY If this vehicle is not used for more than twenty days remove the 30A fuses 2 see p 132 CHANGING FUSES This will prevent the discharge of the battery caused by the slight current consump tion of the multifunction computer NOTE The ...

Page 147: ...rning can lead to serious burns 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 Place the vehicle on the appropriate rear support stand see p 106 PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR SUP PORT STAND Place the vehicle on the appropriate front...

Page 148: ...gitudinal V type two cylinder 4 stroke with 4 valves per cylinder DOHC Number of cylinders 2 Total displacement 60 90 cu in 998 cm3 Bore stroke 3 82 in 2 66 in 97 00 mm 67 50 mm Compression ratio 11 4 0 5 1 Starting electric Engine idling rpm 1 250 100 rpm CO 1 1 0 5 total range from 0 5 to 2 Valve clearance with engine cold intake exhaust 0 005 0 006 in 0 12 0 17 mm 0 009 0 011 in 0 23 0 28 mm Cl...

Page 149: ...ol 0 66 US gal 2 5 Seats 2 Seats 1 Vehicle max load rider passenger luggage 396 47 lb 180 kg Gross weight limit GVWR 883 25 lb 401 kg Permissible wheel loads GAWR front rear 334 80 lb 152 kg 548 45 lb 249 kg Vehicle max load solo rider 165 35 lb 75 kg Gross weight limit GVWR 674 00 lb 306 kg Permissible wheel loads GAWR front rear 307 70 lb 140 kg 366 30 lb 166 kg These two weights Gross Vehicle W...

Page 150: ...unleaded petrol minimum octane rating M R 2 method 90 FRAME Type two beam frame with light alloy cast elements and extruded elements Rake 25 Trail with front tire 120 70 3 90 in 99 mm SUSPENSIONS Front upside down telescopic adjustable fork with hydraulic operation fork leg Ø 1 69 in Ø 43 mm Stroke 5 00 in 127 mm Stroke R fork 4 72 in 120 mm Rear aluminum alloy rear swinging arm lever system and h...

Page 151: ...METZELER SPORTTEC M1 190 50 ZR 17 RSV RSV R 250 2 5 280 2 8 200 2 0 Front METZELER RENNSPORT 120 70 ZR 17 RSV RSV R 230 2 3 250 2 5 210 2 1 Rear METZELER RENNSPORT 180 55 ZR 17 RSV RSV R 250 2 5 280 2 8 200 2 0 Front MICHELIN SPORT CUP 120 70 ZR 17 RSV R 230 2 3 250 2 5 210 2 1 Front MICHELIN SPORT CUP 180 55 ZR 17 RSV R 250 2 5 280 2 8 190 1 9 Rear MICHELIN PILOT RACE H 120 70 ZR 17 RSV R 210 2 1...

Page 152: ...th permanent magnet 12 V 400 W BULBS Low beam halogen 12 V 55 W H7U High beam halogen 12 V 55 W H7U Front parking light 12 V 5 W Direction indicators 12 V 10 W Rear parking light stoplight license plate light 12 V 5 21 W Tachometer 12 V 1 2 W Left multifunction display 12 V 1 2 W Right multifunction display 12 V 1 2 W WARNING LIGHTS Neutral 12 V 2 W Direction indicators 12 V 3 W Fuel reserve 12 V ...

Page 153: ...FORK 5W 33 of the volume FORK 20W 67 of the volume R w W fork oil OHLINS 10W Bearings and other lubrication points recommended 0Bimol Grease 481 0AUTOGREASE 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 high protection against corrosion good resistance to water and oxidation ...

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Page 157: ... bulb 37 Front right direction indicator 38 Front left direction indicator 39 Thermal switch 40 Cooling fans 41 Rear light 42 Dashboard 43 Rear left direction indicator 44 Front cylinder injector 45 Rear cylinder injector 46 Front stoplight switch 47 Rear stoplight switch 48 Rear right direction indicator 49 Horn 50 Multiple connectors 51 Flasher 52 Fuel pump 53 Low fuel sensor 54 Engine oil press...

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Page 160: ...rilia 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 envi ronment Do not keep the engine running if it isn t necessary Avoid disturbing noises Respect nature ...

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