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Area 51

use and maintenance

DSULOLD

 part# 8202101

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Page 1: ...Area 51 use and maintenance DSULOLD part 8202101 ...

Page 2: ...ptation with any means are reserved for all Countries The mention to products or services supplied by third parties is made only for information purposes and is not binding in any case aprilia s p a takes no responsibility as to the performance or the use of said products First edition may 1998 Reprint Produced and printed by 6WXGLR 7HFQR 3XEOLF Viale del Progresso 37038 Soave VR Italy Tel 39 0 45...

Page 3: ...on the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LA BEL Write down the identification code in the space here below in order to remember it also in case of loss or deterioration of the label The label is glued onto the right beam of the frame to be able to read it remove the front inspection cover see p 46 REMOVING THE FRONT INSPECTION COVER Carefully observe the instructions preceded by the following warning sig...

Page 4: ... 35 REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART 35 IDENTIFICATION DATA 36 AIR CLEANER 37 CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL 38 CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION OIL 39 FRONT WHEEL 40 REAR WHEEL 42 CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR 43 REMOVING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPERS 43 CHECKING THE STEERING 44 CHECKING THE ENGINE FULCRUM AXIS 44 REMOVING THE EXHAUST SILENCER 45 REMOVING THE REAR VIEW MIRROR 45 REMOVING THE FRONT...

Page 5: ...safe drive ...

Page 6: ...riv ing it first in areas with low traffic and or pri vate areas The use of medicins alcohol and drugs or psychotropic substances notably increases the risk of accidents Be sure that you are in good psychophysi cal conditions and fit for driving and pay particular attention to physical weariness and drowsiness Most road accidents are caused by the driver s lack of experience NEVER lend the vehicle...

Page 7: ...nd give due consideration to the road surface visibility and other driv ing conditions Avoid obstacles that could damage the ve hicle or make you lose control Avoid riding in the slipstream created by preceding vehicles in order to increase your speed Always drive with both hands on the han dlebars and both feet on the footrests in the correct driving posture Avoid standing up or stretching your l...

Page 8: ...as been involved in an acci dent make sure that no damage has oc curred to the control levers pipes wires braking system and vital parts If necessary have the vehicle inspected by an aprilia Official Dealer who should care fully check the frame handlebars suspen sions safety parts and all the devices that you cannot check by yourself Always remember to report any malfunc tion to the technicians to...

Page 9: ...ion is punished by law with apposite sanctions including the confiscation of the vehicle which according to the case can be com bined with the sanctions provided for not using the crash helmet and or the number plate for the violation of fiscal obligations ownership tax and with penal sanctions provided for using the vehicle without driv ing license Never race with other vehicles Avoid off road dr...

Page 10: ...es during an emergency Large fairings and windscreens assembled on the vehicle can produce aerodynamic forces capable of compromising the stabili ty of the vehicle while driving Make sure that the equipment is well fastened to the vehicle and not dangerous during driving Do not install electrical devices and do not modify those already existing to avoid elec trical overloads because the vehicle co...

Page 11: ...des because it could hit people or obstacles making you lose control of the vehicle Do not carry any bag if it is not tightly se cured to the vehicle Do not carry bags which protrude too much from the luggage rack or which cover the lights horn or indicators Do not carry animals or children on the glove compartment or on the luggage rack Do not exceed the maximum load allowed for each side bag Whe...

Page 12: ...nt expansion tank plug 3 Coolant expansion tank 4 Fuse carrier 5 Battery 6 Saddle lock 7 Transmission oil filling cap 8 Transmission oil drain plug 9 Centre stand 10 Kick starter 11 Passenger left footrest snapping closed open in the countries where required 12 Air cleaner 13 Left inspection cover ...

Page 13: ...4 Ignition switch steering lock 5 Front inspection cover 6 Fuel tank plug 7 Brake fluid reservoir front brake 8 Horn 9 Fuel tank 10 Right inspection cover 11 Anti theft hook for the aprilia Body Guard armored cable 12 Passenger right footrest snapping closed open in the countries where required ...

Page 14: ...ctric controls on the right side of the handlebar 10 Ignition switch steering lock 167580 176 1 1 7256 1 Amber low fuel warning light 2 Green low beam warning light 2a Blue high beam warning light 1 j 3 Multifunction digital display A Fuel level indicator indicator scale on the left B Clock C Speedometer D Odometer Mileage counter for the only E Coolant temperature indicator indicator scale on the...

Page 15: ... scale is completely lit up in correspondence with the gray refer ence mark on the left upper side As the fuel level decreases the lit area decreases as well when it reaches the red mark on the left lower side the low fuel warning light comes on Coolant temperature indicator It indicates the approximate temperature of the coolant in the engine When the indicator scale starts to light up light blue...

Page 16: ...TO TRIP ODOMETER TOTAL MILEAGE COUNTER TRIP MILE AGE COUNTER FOR THE ONLY SWITCHING FROM TOTAL KILOMETRES ODOMETER TO TRIP ODOMETER TO TAL MILEAGE COUNTER TRIP MILE AGE COUNTER FOR THE ONLY Press and release the MODE push but ton the arrow 9 will move from un der the writing ODO to under the writing TRIP or viceversa and at the same time the segments 10 will indicate the total or partial number of...

Page 17: ... changed one by one while if the SET push button is kept pressed the data flip over in cyclical sequences Press the SET push button and select the desired hour To confirm the hour setting press the MODE push button for less than three seconds the segment corresponding to the tens of minutes 14 will blink Press the SET push button and select the desired figure for the tens of minutes To confirm the...

Page 18: ...rt bring the lever to its initial posi tion 2 HORN PUSH BUTTON The horn is activated when the push button is pressed 3 DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH To indicate the turn to the left move the switch A to the left to indicate the turn to the right move the switch A to the right To turn off the direction indicator press the push button B 4 DIMMER SWITCH 1 With the light switch in position see p 19 CONTR...

Page 19: ...the parking lights are on and when it is in position the parking lights and the low or high beam are on To turn on the low or high beam use the dimmer switch see p 18 CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR 1b DIMMER SWITCH j When the dimmer switch is in position the low beam and the parking lights are on when it is in position the high beam and the parking lights are on The lights can be switc...

Page 20: ... Turn the handlebar completely leftwards Turn the key 1 to position and press it Turn the key and steer the han dlebar at the same time Rotate the key 1 anticlockwise left wards steer the handlebar slowly until the key 1 reaches position Extract the key Position Function Key removal Steering lock The steering is locked It is neither possible to start the en gine nor to switch on the lights It is p...

Page 21: ...e compart ment you no longer have to carry the crash helmet or other objects with you eve ry time you park the vehicle The compartment is positioned under the saddle To reach it Raise the saddle 2 see beside UN LOCKING LOCKING THE SADDLE Position the helmet with the opening facing upwards as shown in the figure Do not load the crash hel met glove compartment too much Maximum allowed weight 2 5 kg ...

Page 22: ...p ment and is positioned in the crash hel met glove compartment For the installation proceed as follows Raise the saddle see p 21 UNLOCK ING LOCKING THE SADDLE Remove the rear mudguard extension 4 together with the screws and the rele vant fastening nuts from the crash hel met glove compartment Unscrew and remove the screw 5 Position the rear mudguard extension 4 inside the number plate holder sup...

Page 23: ... com pletely dried and before starting the ve hicle verify that there is no fuel inside the fuel filler neck Since petrol expands under the heat of the sun and due to the effects of sun ra diation never fill the tank to the brim Screw the plug 3 up carefully after re fuelling Avoid any contact of the fuel with the skin and the inhalation of vapours do not swallow fuel or pour it from a recep tacle...

Page 24: ... E Wash your hands carefully after using the oil Do not dispose of the oil in the environment KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN 5 8 UHFRPPHQGDWLRQV Sudden resistance or clearance problems on the brake lever may be due to problems in the hy draulic system For any doubt regarding the perfect functioning of the braking system and in case you are not able to carry out the usual checking operations contact your ...

Page 25: ...mal operating conditions the brake fluid never decreases below the MIN level If it does do not use the vehicle and contact an DSULOLD Official Dealer CHECKING To check the brake fluid level proceed as follows Position the vehicle on the centre stand Rotate the handlebar leftwards so that the fluid contained in the reservoir is par allel to the MIN mark stamped on the glass 2 Make sure that the lev...

Page 26: ... and its temperature is high If it gets in contact with the skin or with clothes it may cause severe burns and or damages The coolant is noxious DO NOT SWALLOW IT KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN CHECKING AND TOPPING UP Proceed as follows Raise the saddle see p 21 UNLOCK ING LOCKING THE SADDLE Make sure that the coolant level in the expansion tank is included between the MIN and MAX marks by checking throu...

Page 27: ...p and the controlla bility of the vehicle Change the tyre when it is worn out or in case of puncture on the tread side if the puncture is larger than 5 mm Use only tyres in the size suggested by DSULOLD see p 60 TECHNICAL DATA Do not install tyres with air tube on rims for tubeless tyres and viceversa Make sure that the tyres always have their valve sealing caps on to prevent them from suddenly go...

Page 28: ... unburned hydrocarbons contained in the exhaust gases changing them into carbon dioxide and steam respectively Due to the catalytic reaction the high tem perature reached by the exhaust gases makes for the burning of the oil particles thus keeping the silencer clean and elimi nating the exhaust fumes To have the catalytic converter function correctly and for long and to reduce possi ble problems r...

Page 29: ...ompletely in all steering positions If necessary adjust and or lubricate it 47 2 stroke oil Check and or top up if necessary 24 Wheel tyres Check the tyre surface the inflation pressure wear and tear and any damage 27 Brake levers Make sure that they work smoothly If necessary lubricate the articulations 24 25 Steering Make sure that the steering rotates smoothly without any clearance or slackenin...

Page 30: ...m If after this check the 2 stroke oil reserve warning light remains on provide for topping up see p 24 2 STROKE OIL TANK Lock at least one wheel by pulling a brake lever 4 If this operation is not carried out the start relay receives no current and there fore the engine does not start Press the start push button 5 with out accelerating then release it as soon as the engine starts If the starting ...

Page 31: ...de for topping up see p 24 2 STROKE OIL TANK To avoid losing control of the vehicle dur ing the starting lock both wheels by putting on the brake levers 4 Do not push down the kick start er with the engine on Push down the kick starter 10 with your right foot releasing it immediately If necessary repeat the operation until the engine starts STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY After a long p...

Page 32: ...driving at moderate and constant speed or accelerating slightly avoid braking at the last moment it would be very easy to skid If the brakes are operated continuously on downhill stretches the friction sur faces can overheat thus reducing the braking efficiency Never drive with the engine off In case of wet ground or scarce wheel grip snow ice mud etc drive slowly avoiding sudden brakings or manoe...

Page 33: ...oid stopping abruptly slowing down suddenly and braking at the last moment Release the throttle grip pos A and gradually put on the brakes to stop the vehicle In case of a brief stop keep at least one brake on 3 5 1 Park the vehicle on firm and flat ground to prevent it from falling down Neither lean the vehicle against walls nor lay it on the ground Make sure that the vehicle and especial ly its ...

Page 34: ...n a safe place possibly in a garage or a protected place If possible use the appropriate aprilia Body Guard armored cable or an ad ditional anti theft device Make sure that all documents are in order and the road tax has been paid Write down your personal data and tele phone number in the space provided in this page to facilitate the identification of the owner in case of finding after theft SURNA...

Page 35: ...9 PRELIMINARY CHECK ING OPERATIONS Remember 1 mile 1 6 km 1 km 0 625 miles 5 8 5 6 59 17 59 6 57 COMPONENT After running in 500 km Every 4000 km or 8 months Every 8000 km or 16 months Rear shock absorber C C Battery electrolyte level C C Spark plug C C S Carburettor idling R C Driving belt C Steering column bearings C C Wheel bearings C Removal of deposits from the exhaust P Air cleaner C P Accele...

Page 36: ...ant to in cur severe penal and administrative sanctions In particular the alteration of the frame number results in the immedi ate invalidity of the guarantee ENGINE NUMBER The engine number is stamped near the transmission oil filling cap Engine no FRAME NUMBER The frame number is stamped on the right side of the steering column plate To read it it is necessary to remove the front in spection cov...

Page 37: ...e appropriate hole 1 while unscrewing and removing the screw 2 with the relevant washer Upon reassembly position the rear brake cable eyelet 3 cor rectly Unscrew and remove the screw 4 with the relevant washer Loosen the screw 5 of the air manifold clamp Grasp the air manifold in correspond ence with the clamp and pull it thus re moving the whole air cleaner casing CLEANING THE AIR FILTER Unscrew ...

Page 38: ... at least 120 cm capacity under the drain plug 2 Unscrew the filling cap 3 and the oil drain plug 2 Let all the oil flow out of the oil pan Measure the quantity and if it is less than 110 cm top up by adding the lacking quantity see p 64 LUBRICANT CHART Tighten the drain plug 2 Provide for filling up using the oil collect ed into the graduated container 1 Tighten the filling cap 3 Tighten the fill...

Page 39: ...ne reaches the normal running temperature see p 15 Coolant temperature indicator then stop the engine Position the vehicle on the centre stand Put a graduated container 1 with at least 120 cm capacity under the drain plug 2 Unscrew the filling cap 3 and the oil drain plug 2 Let all the oil flow out of the oil pan Tighten the drain plug and add 110 cm of oil see p 64 LUBRICANT CHART Tighten the fil...

Page 40: ...icle is sta ble Remove the front brake caliper see p 43 REMOVING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPERS Introduce the screwdriver in the slot 1 lever and remove the cover 2 Lock the wheel pin 3 by means of a spanner Unscrew and remove the nut 4 taking the washer Wheel nut 4 driving torque 120 Nm 12 kgm Push the wheel pin 3 by carefully act ing on the threaded end and using a rub ber hammer if necessary...

Page 41: ...heel against the odometer control 5 to prevent the wheel hub 9 from damaging the teeth 10 Bring the wheel near the end of the sus pension arm raise it and insert the wheel pin 3 completely Rotate the wheel moderately and try to find the point in which it can be fitted completely with the wheel hub 9 cor rectly coupled with the teeth 10 Insert the washer lock the rotation of the wheel pin 3 by mean...

Page 42: ...ve the plastic band 6 and take the piece of cardboard 5 Release the rear brake lever Remove the rear brake caliper see p 43 REMOVING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPERS Unscrew and remove the wheel nut 3 and the washer Upon reassembly uniformly ap ply a moderate quantity of grease on the wheel pin see p 64 LU BRICANT CHART and replace the wheel nut special type with a new one Withdraw the wheel Use ...

Page 43: ...m replace both pads Have the pads changed by your DSULOLD Official Dealer 5 029 1 7 5217 1 5 5 5 3 56 Carefully read p 35 MAINTENANCE Upon disassembly take care not to damage the brake pipe disc and pads The following information refer to a single braking system but are valid for both Position the vehicle on the centre stand Rotate the wheel manually so that the space between two spokes of the rim...

Page 44: ...n Do not shake the front part of the vehicle excessively otherwise you may take in consideration the movement of the stand thus observing an incorrect slack Repeat the previous operation more than once If you find that there is a considerable slack contact your aprilia Official Dealer to restore the optimal steering condi tions 1 7 1 1 8 580 6 Carefully read p 35 MAINTENANCE Periodically check the...

Page 45: ...screw and remove the two screws 7 and 8 that fasten the exhaust silencer to the engine Screw 7 and 8 driving torque 25 Nm 2 5 kgm Remove the exhaust silencer Upon reassembly replace the gasket between the exhaust manifold and the silencer with a new one 5 029 1 7 5 5 9 0 5525 Carefully read p 35 MAINTENANCE Position the vehicle on the centre stand For the countries where the use of the second rear...

Page 46: ... read p 35 MAINTENANCE Position the vehicle on the centre stand Unscrew and remove the four screws 5 Only for the left inspection cover un screw and remove the screw 6 Remove the inspection cover 7 by with drawing it sidewards Upon reassembly correctly in sert the upper part 8 in its seat Take the mat 9 Upon reassembly correctly posi tion the mat 9 under the inspec tion cover 7 with the antislip p...

Page 47: ...engine rpm By UNSCREWING IT anticlockwise you decrease the engine rpm Twist the throttle grip accelerating and decelerating a few times to make sure that it functions correctly and to check if the idling speed is constant Do not act on the air adjusting screw to avoid variations of the carburation setting If necessary contact your DSULOLD Official Dealer 867 1 7 5 725 21752 Carefully read p 35 MAI...

Page 48: ...al porcelain part if necessary clean them with the special cleaners for spark plugs with an iron wire and or a metal brush Energetically blow some air in order to prevent the removed residues from get ting into the engine If the spark plug has crackings on the in sulating material corroded electrodes or excessive deposits it must be changed Check the spark plug gap with a thick ness gauge The gap ...

Page 49: ...mes sparks cigarettes and any other source of heat During the recharging or the use make sure that the room is properly ventilated and avoid inhaling the gases released during the recharging KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN Never invert the connection of the battery cables Do not incline the vehicle too much in order to avoid dangerous leaks of the battery fluid Connect and disconnect the battery with the ...

Page 50: ...positive cable Brush with a wire brush to eliminate any sign of corrosion Reconnect first the positive and then the negative cable Cover the terminals with special grease or Vaseline 5 029 1 7 77 5 Carefully read p 49 BATTERY Remove the rear inspection cover see p 46 REMOVING THE REAR INSPEC TION COVER Make sure that the ignition switch is in position Disconnect first the negative and then the pos...

Page 51: ...a battery charg er A recharge with an amperage equal to 1 10th of the battery capacity is recom mended After the recharging operation check the electrolyte level again and if necessary top up with distilled water Replace the element plugs Reinstall the battery only 5 10 minutes after disconnecting the recharge equipment since the battery keeps sending out extremely in flammable hydrogen gas for a ...

Page 52: ...e vehicle fails to start it is necessary to check the fuse 1 For the checking proceed as follows Turn the ignition switch to position to avoid any accidental short circuit Remove the rear inspection cover see p 46 REMOVING THE REAR INSPEC TION COVER Extract the fuse 1 and check if the fila ment 2 is broken Before replacing the fuse try to find out the cause of the trouble if possible Then replace ...

Page 53: ...NG IT CLOCKWISE you set the beam upwards By TURNING IT ANTICLOCKWISE you set the beam downwards 8 6 Carefully read p 35 MAINTENANCE Before changing a bulb position the vehicle on the centre stand and turn the ignition switch to position 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 consequent brea...

Page 54: ...inspection cover see p 46 REMOVING THE FRONT IN SPECTION COVER Reach the protection elements of the bulbs 1 and 3 from the right side A Reach the protection elements of the bulbs 2 and 4 from the left side B 1 j The bulbs 5 and 6 are provided with a single central protec tion element 7 to reach it work on the right side A with one hand and on the left side B with the other hand LOW BEAM BULBS 1 AN...

Page 55: ... the bulb in the bulb socket making sure that the two guide pins coincide with the relevant guides on the bulb socket LOW HIGH BEAM BULB 5 1 j To change the bulb proceed as follows Manually withdraw the protection ele ment 7 Rotate the bulb socket 10 anticlockwise and extract it Slightly press the bulb 5 and rotate it anticlockwise extract it and replace it with a new one of the same type PARKING ...

Page 56: ...side and change them if neces sary Slightly press the bulb and rotate it anti clockwise Remove the bulb from its seat Insert the bulb in the socket making the two bulb pins coin cide with the relevant guides on the socket Correctly install a new bulb of the same type Upon reassembly position the protection screen 4 and the col oured screen frame 5 correctly in their seats Tighten the screw 3 caref...

Page 57: ...Do not dispose of fuel in the environ ment Position the vehicle on the centre stand Stop the engine and wait until it has coo led down Prepare a container with capacity excee ding the fuel quantity present in the tank and put it on the ground on the left side of the vehicle Empty the fuel tank by means of a ma nual pump or a similar system After draining the tank tighten the plug To empty the carb...

Page 58: ...tions To remove dirt and mud from the painted surfaces use a low pressure water jet carefully wet the dirty parts remove mud and filth with a soft car sponge impregnat ed with a lot of water and shampoo 2 4 parts of shampoo in water Then rinse with plenty of water and dry with chamois leather To clean the outer parts of the engine use a degreaser brushes and wipers Polish with silicone wax only af...

Page 59: ...TTERY and p 49 LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY Wash and dry the vehicle see p 58 CLEANING Polish the painted surfaces with wax Inflate the tyres see p 27 TYRES By means of a suitable support position the vehicle so that both tyres are raised from the ground Place the vehicle in an unheated not hu mid room away from sunlight with mini mum temperature variations Cover the vehicle avoiding the use of ...

Page 60: ...tance between centres 1260 mm Min ground clearance 140 mm Weight ready for starting 106 kg ENGINE Type MINARELLI 2 stroke with controlled ignition Number of cylinders 1 Total displacement 49 26 cm Bore stroke 40 mm 39 2 mm Compression ratio 12 5 0 5 1 Starting electric kick starter Clutch centrifugal Change gear automatic stepless variator Cooling liquid cooled ...

Page 61: ... driver passenger luggage 180 kg in the countries where this is allowed TRANSMISSION Speed change gear automatic and stepless Primary V belt Ratios minimum for stepless change 2 6 maximum for stepless change 0 862 Secondary with gears CARBURETTOR Model DELL ORTO PHBN 12 Choke tube Ø12 mm FUEL SUPPLY Fuel premium grade petrol 4 Stars according to the DIN 51600 standard min O N 98 N O R M and 88 N O...

Page 62: ... mm BRAKES Front disc brake Ø 190 mm with hydraulic transmission Rear disc brake Ø 190 mm with hydraulic transmission WHEELS RIMS alloy Front 3 50 x 13 Rear 3 50 x 13 TYRES tubeless Front 130 60 13 Rear 130 60 13 STANDARD INFLATION PRESSURE Front 180 kPa 1 8 bar Rear 200 kPa 2 0 bar INFLATION PRESSURE WITH PASSENGER where drive with passenger is allowed Front 200 kPa 2 0 bar Rear 220 kPa 2 2 bar ...

Page 63: ...enerator with permanent magnet 12 V 85 W Low beam bulbs 12 V 15 W Low high beam bulb 1 j 12 V 35 35 W Front parking light bulbs 1 j 12 V 3 W Direction indicator bulbs 12 V 10 W Rear parking light stoplight bulb 12 V 5 21 W Number plate bulb 1 j 12 V 3 W Low beam warning light LED High beam warning light 1 j LED Direction indicators warning light LED 2 stroke oil reserve warning light LED Low fuel ...

Page 64: ...e can be mixed as indicated below SAE 10W F A 5W 67 of the volume F A 20W 33 of the volume SAE 15W F A 5W 33 of the volume F A 20W 67 of the volume Bearings and other lubrication points recommended AUTOGREASE MP 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 ...

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Page 69: ...ulb 21 Coolant thermistor 22 Blinking 23 Dashboard 24 Direction indicator warning light 25 2 stroke oil reserve warning light 26 Number plate light 27 Fuel level indicator 28 Low fuel warning light 29 Low beam warning light 29 High beam warning light 1 j 30 Coolant temperature indicator 31 Front right direction indicator 32 Front left direction indicator 33 Front parking light 34 Low beam bulbs 35...

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Page 72: ... 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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