Benelli Cafe 1130 Racer, Use And Maintenance

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1 General information............................. 1
1.1 Symbols ................................................. 2
1.2 Identification data................................... 3
2 Safety information ............................... 5
2.1 Safety..................................................... 5
2.1.1 Motorcycle modification and trim
personalization....................................... 5
2.1.2 General safety regulations...................... 6
2.1.3 Vehicle load............................................ 8
2.1.4 Use of the vehicle in competitions.......... 9
2.1.5 Advices for safe riding............................ 9
2.1.6 Protective clothing..................................12
2.1.7 Suggestions against theft.......................13
2.2 Safety -
Visual and acoustic signals ....................14
3 Controls and instruments ...................15
3.1 Location of controls and instruments......15
3.2 Sidestand ...............................................16
3.3 Handlebar controls, left side...................17
3.4 Handlebar controls, right side.................19
3.5 Ignition switch and steering lock.............21
3.6 Gear lever...............................................23
3.7 Instruments and warning lights...............24
3.7.1 Multifunction display...............................25
4 Operation ..............................................26
4.1 Using the motorcycle..............................26
4.2 Preriding checks.....................................27
4.3 Running-in .............................................29
4.4 Selecting the display functions ...............30
4.5 Adjusting the clock .................................33
4.6 Parking the motorcycle...........................34
4.7 Saddle disassembly driver......................35
4.8 Saddle disassembly passenger..............35
4.9 Refuelling ...............................................36
4.10 Starting the engine .................................38
4.11 Improve our riding skills..........................39
5 Adjustments .........................................40
5.1 List of adjustments .................................40
5.2 Recapitulatory table of adjustments .......42
5.3 Adjustments that can be done by user ...43
5.3.1 Front brake lever adjustment..................43
5.3.2 Adjusting the rearview mirrors ...............43
5.3.3 Front projector regulation ...................... 44
5.3.4 Front projector lamps replacement .......45
5.4 Adjustments that has to be done by a
Benelli Authorized Workshop..................46
5.4.1 Clutch lever play.....................................46
5.5 Adjusting the rear suspension................47
5.5.1 Adjusting rear suspension spring
preload...................................................49
5.5.2 Adjusting rear suspension rebound
damper hydraulic device ........................49
6 Maintenance..........................................51
6.1 Tables of scheduled maintenance
and checks.............................................51
6.2 Tools and accessories supplied..............60
6.3 Table of lubricants and fluids..................61
6.4 Checking the engine oil level .................62
6.4.1 Topping up the engine oil level ..............63
6.5 Checking the coolant level .....................65
6.5.1 Topping up the coolant level...................66
6.6 Checking the wear of the brake pads.....68
6.7 Checking the brake fluid level.................69
6.8 Checking the tires and rims....................71
6.8.1 Checking of the rims and the
wheel rims .............................................73
6.9 Cleaning checking and lubricating
the drive chain........................................74
6.9.1 Cleaning.................................................75
6.9.2 Lubrification............................................75
6.10 Checking the idle speed.........................76
6.11 Replacing the fuses................................77
6.12 Battery....................................................79
6.13 Cleaning the motorcycle ........................80
6.14 Prolonged inactivity ................................82
7 Technical information ..........................83
7.1 Specifications ........................................83