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use and maintenance
SportCity 125 - 200
1
CAUTION
This vehicle is fitted
with front and rear disc brakes. Each brak-
ing system is operated by an independent
hydraulic circuit.
The following information applies to both
braking systems.
Brake fluid level decreases gradually as
the brake pads wear down.
The brake reservoirs are positioned on the
handlebar, near the brake lever couplings.
Periodically check the brake fluid level in
the reservoirs, see on the side (Check) and
t h e w e a r o f t h e p a d s , s e e p a g e 3 9
(CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR
WEAR).
WARNING
Do not use the vehicle if the braking
system is leaking fluid.
Check
To check the brake fluid level, proceed as
follows:
CAUTION
Position the vehicle
on firm and flat ground.
◆
Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
◆
Rotate the handlebar, so that the fluid
contained in the brake reservoir is paral-
lel to the "
MIN
" mark stamped on the
glass gauge (1).
◆
Make sure that the fluid contained in the
reservoir exceeds the "
MIN
" mark
stamped on the glass gauge (1).
MIN
= minimum level.
If the fluid is below the "
MIN
" mark:
CAUTION
Brake fluid level decreases as the brake
pads wear down.
◆
Check the brake pads for wear, see
page 39 (CHECKING THE BRAKE
PADS FOR WEAR) and brake disc.
If the pads and/or the disc do not need re-
placing:
◆
Contact an
aprilia
Authorised Dealer
,
who will provide for topping up.
CAUTION
Check the brake for proper operation.
When the brake lever has exceeding
travel or if you notice a loss of braking,
contact an aprilia Authorised Dealer
.
The braking system may need bleeding.
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