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Page 2: ...S 12 INSTRUMENT PANEL 15 MULTI FUNCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY 18 MOTORCYCLE COMPONENTS 20 SUSPENSIONS 20 FRONT SUSPENSION 20 REAR SUSPENSION 23 BRAKES 26 FOOTSTEPS 31 CLUTCH 32 FUEL 34 ENGINE OIL 37 TIRES 39 CONTROLS 42 IGNITION SWITCH 42 KEY 43 RIGHT HANDLEBAR 44 LEFT HANDLEBAR 45 STEERING LOCK 47 SEAT 48 LEFT SIDE FAIRING 49 RIGHT SIDE FAIRING 50 HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT 51 ...

Page 3: ...ART 61 MAINTENANCE TOOLS 64 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION 65 ENGINE OIL 66 SPARK PLUGS 69 THROTTLE CABLE PLAY 71 IDLING 71 DRIVE CHAIN 72 CHAIN PAD 76 SUSPENSIONS CHECK 77 SIDE STAND 77 WHEELS REMOVAL 78 BRAKE PADS WEAR 81 BATTERY 82 FUSES 83 STOPPING LIGHT CHECK 83 LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT 84 MOTORCYCLE CLEANING 88 STORAGE PROCEDURE 91 PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING TO SERVICE 92 CATALYTIC CONVERTER 93 ...

Page 4: ...ormation presented in this Owner s Manual before riding the motorcycle Please note that this manual applies to all specifications or all respective destinations and explains all equipment Therefore your model may have different standard features than shown in this manual We are glad to welcome you among Bimota owners and we thank you for your choose ...

Page 5: ... operating life for your motorcycle Your authorized Bimota dealer has experienced technicians that are trained to provide to your machine with the best possible service with the right tools and equipment Use and maintenance All informations illustrations photographs and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication Due to i...

Page 6: ...d should be carefully reviewed WARNING The personal safety of the rider may be involved Disreading this information could result in injury to the rider CAUTION These instruction point out special service procedure or precautions that must be followed to avoid damaging the machine NOTE This provides special information to make maintenance easier or important instruction clearer ...

Page 7: ...our motorcycle Choose good quality motorcycle riding apparel when riding your motorcycle Inspection before riding Review thoroughly the instructions in Inspection Before Riding section of this manual Do not forget to perform an entire safety inspection to ensure the safety of the rider and its passenger Familiarize yourself with the motorcycle Your riding skill and your mechanical knowledge form t...

Page 8: ...t Ride defensively Wise motorcyclist uses a strategy of assuming he is invisible to the other drivers even in broad day light Riding clothing Wear bright reflecting clothing Turn on the headlight and taillight every time even on a bright sunny day to attract driver s attention Do not ride in another driver s blind spot We suggest to wear strong boots designed for motorcycle riding equipped with an...

Page 9: ...motorcycle is designed for one rider only This motorcycle is primarily intended to carry small items when you are not riding with a passenger Follow the guidelines below to carry a cargo Balance the load between left and right side of the motorcycle and fasten it securely Place cargo weight as close to the center of the motorcycle as possible Do not attach large or heavy items to the handlebars fr...

Page 10: ...operating conditions It is not possible for Bimota to test each accessory on the market or combinations of all the available accessories however your dealer can assist you in selecting quality accessories and installing them correctly Use extreme caution when selecting and installing the accessories on your motorcycle and consult your Bimota dealer if you have any questions Accessory installation ...

Page 11: ...ront end lead to instability problems Accessories added to the handlebars or front fork of the machine should be as light as possible and kept to a minimum Select an accessory which does not limit the freedom of rider movement Select an electric accessory which does not exceed motorcycle s electrical system capacity Severe overloads may damage the wiring harness or create hazardous situations Do n...

Page 12: ...Front brake fluid reservoir Head light flasher switch Engine stop switch Clutch lever Front brake lever Dimmer switch Throttle grip Turn signal light switch Electric starter button Horn switch Front suspension spring pre load and rebound damping force Clutch fluid reservoir ...

Page 13: ... compression damping force adjuster Rear brake fluid reservoir Footrests Engine oil filler cap Rear brake pedal Engine oil inspection window Front suspension rebound damping force adjuster Front suspension spring pre load ...

Page 14: ...juster Rear suspension compression damping force adjuster Rear suspension spring pre load Side stand Gearshift lever Rear suspension rebound damping force adjuster Footrests Fuel tank cap Front suspension rebound damping force adjuster Front suspension spring pre load ...

Page 15: ...side the instrument panel as described below 1 Tachometer 2 Neutral indicator light 3 Oil pressure indicator light 4 Turn signal indicator light 5 Multifunction display 6 ADJ button 7 Tachometer red area 8 High beam indicator light 9 Fuel indicator light 10 RESET button ...

Page 16: ...ine oil pressure drops under the normal operating range the indicator light comes on When the turn signal is being operated either to the right or to the left the indicator light will flash at the same time NOTE if turn signal is not operating properly due to bulb filament or circuit failure the indicator light flickers more quickly to notify the rider of the existence of trouble The functions are...

Page 17: ...r the break in period for the engine NOTE running the engine at high speed you can damage it The blue indicator light will come when the headlight high beam is turned on When the fuel in the fuel tank drops below approximately 5 litres 1 2 1 1 US imp Gal the light comes on Each time the ignition switch is turned in ON position all the indicator lights are on and then they get their working status ...

Page 18: ...ignition switch is turned in ON position the display indicates the test pattern shown below for three seconds Then the display changes to speedometer The functions of the display are described below 1 Speedometer 2 Odometer trip meter 3 Digital clock ...

Page 19: ...dometer will start back from 0 The clock indicates hour and minutes To adjust the hour hold on ADJ and RESET buttons simultaneously for more than 2 seconds the hour digit will start blinking to adjust the hour push the RESET button until the correct value is shown Push the ADJ button to adjust the minute the minute digit will start blinking to adjust the minute push the RESET button until the righ...

Page 20: ...r clockwise for light loads and normal riding on flat roads in good conditions Increase pre load hard Turn the adjuster clockwise for a riding in more se vere conditions To set the pre load in the standard position 1 Turn the adjuster counter clockwise till the end of its run 2 Turn the adjuster clockwise for 3 turns 3 mm pre load 3 Be sure to adjust the right and the left forks to the same settin...

Page 21: ...e damping force soft Turn the adjuster counter clockwise for light loads and normal riding on flat roads in good conditions Increase damping force hard Turn the adjuster clockwise for a riding in more se vere conditions To set the pre load in the standard position 1 Turn the adjuster clockwise till the end of its run 2 Turn the adjuster counter clockwise for 6 clicks 3 Be sure to adjust the right ...

Page 22: ...crease damping force soft Turn the adjuster counter clockwise for light loads and normal riding on flat roads in good conditions Increase damping force hard Turn the adjuster clockwise for a riding in more se vere conditions To set the pre load in the standard position 1 Turn the adjuster clockwise till the end of its run 2 Turn the adjuster counter clockwise for 9 clicks 3 Be sure to adjust the r...

Page 23: ...r ring position 1 by a proper tool 2 Decrease pre load soft Turn the adjuster rings counter clockwise for light loads and normal riding on flat roads in good conditions Increase pre load hard Turn the adjuster clockwise for a riding in more severe conditions The standard setting for spring pre load is 6 5 mm ...

Page 24: ...turned in position clockwise Decrease damping force soft Turn the adjuster counter clockwise for light loads and normal riding on flat roads in good conditions Increase damping force hard Turn the adjuster clockwise for a riding in more se vere conditions To set the pre load in the standard position 1 Turn the adjuster clockwise till the end of its run 2 Turn the adjuster counter clockwise for 6 c...

Page 25: ...ft Turn the adjuster counter clockwise for light loads and normal riding on flat roads in good conditions Increase damping force hard Turn the adjuster clockwise for a riding in more severe conditions To set the pre load in the standard position 1 Turn the adjuster clockwise till the end of its run 2 Turn the adjuster counter clockwise for 9 clicks WARNING The rear shock is equipped with an high p...

Page 26: ...quirements as scheduled Inspect your brake system for the following items daily Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir Inspect the front and rear brake system for signs or fluid leakage Inspect the fluid hose for leakage or cracked appearance The brake lever and pedal should have the proper stroke and be firm at all times Check the wear of the disk brake pads ...

Page 27: ... pads refer to page 81 Worn brake pads have to be replaced If the brake pads are not worn check the brake system as described before 1 Fluid reference sign for upper position MAX 2 Fluid reference sign for lower position MIN WARNING Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container Never use or mix different types of brake fluid If there is frequent loss of fluid take your motorcycle to a Bimota ...

Page 28: ...onomic driving To adjust the lever position push the lever forward and turn the adjuster wheel 3 align the reference sign on the lever 4 with the number digit on the adjuster wheel Squeeze the lever for some times and check that the front wheel runs free and properly after the lever is released 1 Front brake lever 2 Grip 3 Adjuster wheel 4 Reference sign ...

Page 29: ... pads refer to page 81 Worn brake pads have to be replaced If the brake pads are not worn check the brake system as described before 1 Fluid reference sign for upper position MAX 2 Fluid reference sign for lower position MIN WARNING Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container Never use or mix different types of brake fluid If there is frequent loss of fluid take your motorcycle to a Bimota ...

Page 30: ...ion tighten the lock nuts and push the pedal for some times and check that the rear wheel runs free and properly after the pedal is released The grip end of the pedal 5 can be adjusted by loosen the screw 4 and rotating it into the desired position tighten the screw and check the right motion of the pedal 1 Rear brake pedal 2 Lock nut of the brake pin 3 Lock nut of the stop position 4 Lock screw o...

Page 31: ... out the screw 1 and loosen the fixing screw 2 Rotate the footstep support 3 into the desired position it is possible to set the footstep into 3 different position and tighten both the screws 1 and 2 Repeat the same action for the footstep on the other side of the motorcycle 1 Adjustment screw 2 Fixing screw 3 Footstep support ...

Page 32: ...fluid hose for leakage or cracked appearance The clutch lever has to have the proper stroke and play Check the wear of the clutch disks Clutch fluid level With the bike in riding position check the clutch fluid level inside the reservoir It has to be between the upper 1 and lower 2 indicator signs If the level is under the lower sign 2 control the wear of the clutch plates Worn clutch plates have ...

Page 33: ...ever adjustment The distance from the end of the clutch lever 1 and the handle bar grip 2 can be adjusted to allow a more ergonomic driving To adjust the lever position push the lever forward and turn the adjuster wheel 3 align the reference sign on the lever 4 with the number digit on the adjuster wheel Squeeze the lever for some times and check that the clutch disengages properly 1 Clutch lever ...

Page 34: ...about 15 litres To open the fuel tank cap 1 insert the ignition key 2 into the lock and turn it clockwise With the key inserted lift up with the key and open the fuel tank cap To close the fuel tank cap push the cap down firmly with the key in the cap lock Never fill the fuel above the bottom of the filler neck 3 WARNING Fuel and vapour are highly flammable and toxic You can be burned or poisoned ...

Page 35: ...ep on running not correctly contact Bimota official dealer This is a customer duty and its non observation will be considered as a damage for the motorcycle and is not covered by the Limited Warranty Gasoline containing MTBE Unleaded gasoline containing MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether may be used in your motorcycle if the MTBE content is not greater than 15 This oxygenated fuel does not contain a...

Page 36: ...fuels are not in the responsibility of Bimota and may not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or the Emission Control System Warranty NOTE to help clean the air Bimota recommends that you use the oxygenated fuels Be sure that any oxygenated fuel you use has octane ratings of at least 90 pump octane R M 2 method If you are not satisfied with the driveability of your motorcycle when yo...

Page 37: ...e on the right side of the inspection window 3 Follow the procedure below to inspect the engine oil level 1 Start the engine and run it for a few minutes Be sure that the oil pressure indicator light is off if the oil pressure indicator keeps on being on stop immediately the engine 2 Stop the engine and hold the motorcycle vertically on level ground 3 After 3 minutes inspect the engine oil level t...

Page 38: ... oil ref page 66 through the filler hole 5 till the level reach the upper sign do not fill too much 5 Replace the oil filler cap and check if there are oil leaks NOTE run the engine with insufficient oil pressure could damage it 1 Upper level reference line 2 Lower level reference line 3 Inspection window 4 Oil filler cap 5 Filler hole ...

Page 39: ... pressure readings Under inflated tires make smooth cornering difficult and can result in a rapid tire wear Over inflated tires have a smaller amount of tire in contact with the road which can contribute to skidding and loss of control Cold tire inflation pressures are FRONT 2 2 bar 2 20 kgf cm2 REAR 2 4 bar 2 40 kgf cm2 Proper tire condition and proper tire type affect vehicle performance Cuts or...

Page 40: ...t of the cornering force experienced in a motorcycle tire After repairing a tire do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph for the first 24 hours 130 km h 80 mph thereafter This is to avoid excessive heat build up which could result in a tire repair failure and tire deflation Replace the tire if it is punctured in the sidewall area or if a puncture is larger than 6 mm 3 16 in These punctures cannot be repaired...

Page 41: ... of control or shorten tire life Failure to follow these warnings may result in an accident due to tire failure The tires on your motorcycle form the crucial link between your motorcycle and the road Check tire condition and pressure and adjust pressure before each ride Avoid overloading your motorcycle Replace a tire when worn to the specified limit or if you find damage such as cracks or cuts Al...

Page 42: ...tions Key position LOCK steering lock OFF ON P Description The steering is lock all electrical circuits are cut off All electrical circuits are cut off the engine will not start The ignition circuit is completed the engine can now be started Position light and taillight will remain lit and the steering will be locked the engine will not start Key removing The key can be removed The key can be remo...

Page 43: ... motorcycle comes equipped with a main ignition key and a spare one Keep the spare key in a safe place The key number is stamped on a plate provided with the keys This number is used when making a replacement key ...

Page 44: ... down Electric starter button This button is used for operating the starting motor With the ignition switch in ON position the engine stop switch 1 in RUN position and the transmission in neutral push the electric starter button 2 to operate the starter motor and start the engine NOTE this motorcycle is equipped with interlock switches for the ignition circuit and the starter circuit The engine ca...

Page 45: ...ights move it to the right to flash the right indicator lights To cancel turn signal operation push the switch in Horn switch Press the horn switch 2 to sound the horn Choke device lever When starting the engine cold turn the choke lever device 3 When the engine is running turn back the choke lever gradually ...

Page 46: ...light also turn on press the button on LO position to turn off the high beam and keep on running with low beam light Head light flasher switch Pull the lever 5 to flash the high beam light 1 Turn signal light switch 2 Horn switch 3 Choke device lever 4 Dimmer switch high low beam 5 Head light flasher switch ...

Page 47: ...d turn the key 1 to the LOCK position and remove the key WARNING Turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position while the motorcycle is moving can be hazardous Move the motorcycle while the steering is locked can be hazardous You could lose your balance and fall or you could drop the motorcycle ...

Page 48: ... the nut 1 under the tail 2 Remove the screw 2 on the center top side of the seat 3 Remove the seat from the top To reinstall the seat repeat the actions in opposite order After installing the seat check the seat being firmly fixed on the tail ...

Page 49: ...ake maintenance about battery spark plugs and fuses To remove the left side fairing 1 Remove the three upper screws 1 2 Remove the four lower screws 2 the other one of the lower screw is covered by the stand 3 To reinstall the fairing repeat the actions in opposite order ...

Page 50: ...g has to be removed to make maintenance about spark plugs engine oil and oil filter To remove the left side fairing 1 Remove the three upper screws 1 2 Remove the five lower screws 2 To reinstall the fairing repeat the actions in opposite order ...

Page 51: ...51 2 1 HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT Headlight beam adjustment can be done by screwing unscrewing the screws 1 and 2 due to the necessities Respect the laws and rules of your country ...

Page 52: ... to the table below for check items 1 Engine oil Correct level by adding oil if necessary pages 37 38 control for leakages 2 Fuel Control the level is enough for your planned ride page 34 control for leakages 3 Front and rear brakes Control for fluid level into the reservoir check pedal and lever correct play control for leakages and check the pads not to be worn down the limit page 81 4 Tires Che...

Page 53: ...position page 71 7 Lighting and horn Check the correct function for lights indicators and horn page 45 control the correct beam for the headlight page 46 and the braking lights for taillight page 83 8 Engine stop switch Check the correct function page 44 9 Side stand ignition interlock switch Check the proper operation page 77 ...

Page 54: ...down the engine will stop running CAUTION Running the engine too long without riding may cause the engine to overheat Overheating can result in damage to internal engine components and discoloration of exhaust pipes shut the engine off if you cannot begin your ride promptly WARNING Running the engine indoors or in a garage can be hazardous Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide a gas that is colorle...

Page 55: ...cause the electronic control of the engine cuts the fuel injection If the temperature is low under about 15 C about 59 F turn the starter device page 45 to make a richer fuelling After the engine has completed the warm up turn back the starter device to the original position When the engine is hard to start flooded If the engine is hard to start it could be flooded 1 Put the starter switch in RUN ...

Page 56: ...ust system during the ride 1 After a proper warm up the motorcycle is ready for starting 2 With the engine in idling squeeze the clutch lever and press the gear pedal to insert the first gear 3 Release slowly the clutch lever and at the same time increase the speed gradually by rotating throttle grip Coordinating the actions on clutch lever and throttle grip it is possible to obtain a smooth start...

Page 57: ... braking performance Hard braking may cause wheel skid and loss of control If it is possible decrease the speed and brake smoothly before curves hard braking while turning may cause loss of control Hard braking on wet loose rough or other slippery surfaces can cause wheel skid and loss of control drive safe in these condition with smooth actions and have great care in driving When descending a lon...

Page 58: ...ages on personal objects do not cover the exhaust with clothes for the first 20 minutes after stopping the motorcycle PROTECTION AGAINST THEFTS 1 Block always the steering and never leave the key on the ignition switch 2 Information about your motorcycle has to be always upgraded and detailed 3 If it is possible park your motorcycle in a closed garage 4 Use a good quality antitheft 5 Write down on...

Page 59: ...ll throttle operation or is operated in dusty climate certain services ensure reliability of the machine as explained in the maintenance section Your Bimota dealer can provide you with further guidelines WARNING Improper maintenance or failure to perform recommended maintenance increases the change of an accident or motorcycle damage Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and...

Page 60: ...n monoxide a gas that is colorless and odorless and can cause severe injury Only run the engine outdoors where there is fresh air 1 After maintenance operations be sure that the engine is turned off this is to avoid potential risks Carbon monoxide poisoning be sure to be in a place with sufficient air ventilation Hot parts burns injuries let the exhaust get cold before maintenance Injuries by part...

Page 61: ...otorcycle in the proper way use only Bimota original spare parts MAINTENANCE CHART Following maintenance chart describes all the operations to carry out to have a motorcycle always in order and in good conditions Maintenance operations are to be executed by expertized technicians and with the proper tools This operations have to be done by authorized Bimota dealer or by the customer if he has the ...

Page 62: ...ch and brakes Cylinder compression test Throttle body adjustment and idling Wheel bearings Steering bearings travel C P L S V Control and or adjust Clean Lube Verify with engine running Substitute Running 1 000 km or 6 months Every 1 000 km Every 10 000 km Every 20 000 km C S L C C C C C C C C L C S C C C C C C C Table of contents ...

Page 63: ...attery efficiency and load Overall lube Clutch and brake oil Front fork oil Engine oil Brake pads wear Pinion block washer Tires wear and pressure Fuel tank Overall screws tightening C S L C C C C C C C C C C C C S S S S P S S L S C P C S Running 1 000 km or 6 months Every 1 000 km Every 10 000 km Every 20 000 km ...

Page 64: ...th these tools some emergency operations or substitutions on the road side will be performed Tools included in the maintenance tools kit Spark plug key Hexagonal key 4 mm Wrench 10x12 mm Wrench 8x10 mm Wrench 10x14 mm Screwdriver Phillips n 2 Ohlins rings adjuster tool Tools bag ...

Page 65: ...re used to register the motorcycle They are also used to assist your dealer when ordering parts or referring to special service information The frame number 1 is punched on the steering head tube right side The engine serial number 2 is punched on the crankcase assembly left side 1 2 ...

Page 66: ...ity 4 stroke motor oil to ensure longer service life of your motorcycle This motorcycle does not need oil additives Use recommended oil Do not use oils API SH or higher grade which present the circular tag API energy saving on the tank Not reccomended Do not use racing oils with vegetal base or castor oils Viscosity Viscosity grade of the oil has to be determined on the base of the average weather...

Page 67: ... and filter at each maintenance interval page 63 When riding in dusty places change the engine oil and filter more often than indicated 1 Remove the right and left fairing pages 49 50 2 Remove the drain plug 1 and its gasket with a wrench and drain the engine oil into a drain pan Check if there are metallic dust on the magnetic side of the drain plug Reinstall the drain plug and gasket 3 Tighten t...

Page 68: ...a torque of 42 Nm 10 Remove the oil filler cap 4 and fill the crank with the recommended oil page 66 till the sign of the higher level on the crank on the side of the window The capacity of the crank is 3 9 l 11 Reinstall the oil filler cap 4 12 Switch on the engine and let it run for 3 to 5 minutes 13 2 3 minutes after stopping the engine holding the motorcycle vertically on the ground check the ...

Page 69: ...ur Bimota dealer or qualified mechanic if you are not sure which spark plug is correct for type of usage Champion RA6HC normal NGK DCP R8E normal This motorcycle uses resistor type spark plug to avoid jamming electronic parts Follow the indications below Do not clean the spark plug If the spark plug is dirty change it with a new one Use only a thickness gauge to verify spark plug gap to avoid dama...

Page 70: ...rk plug c Tighten the spark plug 1 8 turn once tighten by hand NOTE a crossthreaded or overtightened spark plug will damage the alluminium threads of the cylinder head a loosen spark plug could damage the piston Do not change the gap of the spark plug if it is not correct replace the spark plug To remove the spark plugs 1 Remove left fairing page 49 2 Remove battery cover and remove battery caps n...

Page 71: ...e the play of the grip the correct play has to be 2 4 mm To adjust the play of the grip loosen the nut 1 turn the adjuster wheel 2 till the right play is reached tighten the nut 1 again IDLING Correct idling in neutral 1 250 100 min 1 rpm 10 After tightened all the spark plugs connect the caps 11 Reinstall the battery and connect its caps 12 Reinstall the battery cover THROTTLE CABLE PLAY ...

Page 72: ...on the lower arm of the chain between sprocket and pinion The correct slack has to be adjusted so to move the chain by hand 25 35 mm 2 Move the motorcycle forward and stop it 3 Check the chain slack the drive chain slack has to be constant if the drive chain is loosen only in some positions some links could be kinked or bound these inconvenient could be solved by proper lube 4 With the motorcycle ...

Page 73: ...ding with the chain in poor condition or improperly adjusted can lead to an accident Drive chain adjustment Adjust the drive chain slack to the proper specification The chain may require more frequent adjustment than periodic maintenance schedule depending upon your riding conditions 1 Lift the motorcycle by a stand with gear in neutral and ignition switch off 2 Loosen rear axle 1 3 Turn both the ...

Page 74: ...on the swingarm plates 4 on both sides of the swingarm The two shoes of the swingarm has to be placed with the corresponding signs on the plates If the axle alignment is not correct turn the screws till the corresponding signs are matching left and right 5 Tighten the rear axle rod at the torque of 100 Nm If you have not a torque wrench contact immediately your Bimota dealer to verify the installa...

Page 75: ...orn replace them The correct drive chain slack 1 5 35 mm if the slack is greater than 50 mm the chain could damage the swingarm The chain for replacement is RK 520 GWX This motorcycle uses a drive chain with riveted final link which needs a proper tool for cutting and riveting With this drive chain avoid standard final link Consult your Bimota dealer 1 ...

Page 76: ...chain tend to rust the interval must be shortened Kerosene is a petroleum product and will provide some lubrication as well as cleaning action After thoroughly washing the chain and allowing it to dry oil the links with proper chain lube or SAE 80 90 oil CHAIN PAD Check for the chain pad 1 If the drive chain pad is worn replace it with a new one To replace the pad consult your Bimota dealer 1 ...

Page 77: ... bearings are worn 3 Check all the components for front and rear suspension being tightened SIDE STAND Respect the maintenance schedule Check for proper working Verify the springs of the side stand 1 are in good condition and their pulling force is good check for a free motion in opening and closing the side stand Check the interlock switch seat on the motorcycle and with the gear in neutral switc...

Page 78: ...two mounting bolts 2 on each caliper To avoid damages for the brake pipes do not let the calipers hanging up Never squeeze the front brake lever with the caliper removed It is very difficult to force the pads back into the caliper assembly and brake fluid leakage may result if this would occur contact your Bimota dealer 3 Loosen the two axle bolts 3 on the left fork 4 Loosen the bolt 4 of the fron...

Page 79: ...ilure to torque bolts and nuts properly could lead to an accident Torque bolts and nuts to the proper specification If you are not sure of the procedure have your Bimota dealer or authorized mechanic to do this WARNING Installing the wheel in reverse direction can be hazardous The tire for this motorcycle is directional Therefore the motorcycle may have unusual handling if the wheel is installed i...

Page 80: ...r or authorized mechanic to do this Rear wheel removal 1 Use a proper stand which can lift up the rear wheel hanging the apposite pins 1 2 Loosen the axle 2 3 Draw the axle out 4 Push the rear wheel forward and pull out the drive chain 5 Remove the rear wheel To reinstall the wheel assembly reverse the sequence as described Adjust drive chain Tighten the axle at the torque of 100 Nm 2 1 ...

Page 81: ...brake Inspect the rear brake pads by noting whether or not the friction pads are worn down to the grooved limit line 2 if the pads are worn replace them with new ones by your Bimota dealer or an authorized mechanic BRAKE PADS WEAR Brake pads wear depends on the way of use and on the conditions of the road if the road is wet or dirty the wear is greater Check the pad wear as listed on maintenance c...

Page 82: ... of the motorcycle to remove it 1 Remove left fairing page 49 2 Remove the battery cover 1 by loosen the screws 2 3 Disconnect the negative cap 3 first then the positive cap 4 4 remove the battery 5 from its case WARNING Hydrogen gas produced by batteries can explode if exposed to flames or sparks Keep sparks and flames away from battery Never smoke when working near the battery 4 3 5 1 2 2 2 ...

Page 83: ...lectrical system Fuses box Fuse box is on the left side under left fairing To replace the fuses 1 Remove left fairing page 49 2 Pull up the rubber joints 2 and open the fuse box 1 3 Replace the damaged fuse with a new one Spare fuses are located inside the fuse box Specific fuses are 30 A 15 A 7 5 A 5 A STOPPING LIGHT CHECK Inspect the switch 3 for stopping light on the right side of the engine Pr...

Page 84: ... Remove light with clean gloves If you take the light by nude hands clean it with alcol Before removing the light turn the ignition switch off Do not use lights with other wattage than the original After installing new light check its proper working Head light low beam bulb 1 Remove rubber cover 1 2 Turn the light holder 3 counterclockwise and draw it out 3 Remove old light bulb 6 and replace the ...

Page 85: ... order 4 Reinstall rubber cover Position light bulb 1 Pull off the bulb socket 5 2 Remove the position light bulb 8 3 Replace the new light bulb by reverse order Tail light bulb 1 Remove the screw 9 and draw the lens 10 out 2 Push the light bulb 11 softly and turn it counterclockwise to remove it 3 Replace the new light bulb and reinstall it by reverse order 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

Page 86: ...ot working If this operation will be difficult remove the reflective surface 4 3 Replace the new light bulb and reinstall it by reverse order Rear turn signal lights 1 Remove the screw 5 on the rear side of the indicator and take off the orange lens 2 Push the light bulb 6 softly and turn it counterclockwise to remove it 3 Replace the new light bulb and reinstall it by reverse order 6 5 1 3 2 4 ...

Page 87: ...87 Plate light bulb 1 Pull out the rubber socket 1 from its site 2 situated on the back side of the plate holder 2 Replace the light bulb 3 with a new one 3 Reinstall the light by reverse order 2 1 3 ...

Page 88: ...water to flow over the following pieces Ignition switch Spark plug Fuel tank cap Fuel injection system Brake master cylinder 1 Remove dirt and mud from the motorcycle with running water You may use a soft sponge or brush Do not use hard materials which can scratch the paint 2 Wash the entire motorcycle with a mid detergent or car wash soap using a sponge or a soft cloth The sponge or cloth should ...

Page 89: ...r with a mild detergent If scratched polish with a commercially available plastic polish Replace the windshield if it becomes scratched or discolored so as to obstruct the view When replacing the windshield use a Bimota replacement windshield CAUTION Cleaning with alkaline or strong acid cleaner gasoline brake fluid or any solvent will damage the windshield Clean only with a soft cloth and warm wa...

Page 90: ...oft sponge and a mild detergent Avoid rough brushes steel brushes or aggressive detergents After cleaning wash with water and dry with a clean cloth Touch up the wheels by touch up paint Do not use detergents with chemical substances Gloss surfaces Clean the gloss surfaces with running water using a soft sponge or a soft cloth Use a mild detergent Do not use detergents with chemical substances Exh...

Page 91: ...orcycle on the side stand on a firm flat surface where it will not fall over Fuel 1 Fill the fuel tank to the top with fuel mixed with the amount of gasoline stabilizer recommended by the stabilizer manufacturer 2 Run the engine for a few minutes until the stabilized gasoline fills the fuel injection system Engine 1 Pour one tablespoon of motor oil into each spark plugs hole and crank the engine a...

Page 92: ... the painted surfaces with car wax Procedure during storage Once a month recharge the battery with a specified charging rate Ampere PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING TO SERVICE Clean the entire motorcycle Reinstall the battery NOTE be sure to reinstall positive terminal first then reinstall negative terminal Remove the spark plugs Turn the engine a few times by putting the transmission in top gear and turni...

Page 93: ...ycle is equipped with a catalytic converter It contains metal components which catalyze reactions without damaging other metal components Catalytic converter acts on HC CO NOX If the catalytic converter needs to be replaced use only Bimota original spare part Use only unleaded fuel Catalytic converter works on high temperature avoid to park the motorcycle near dried grass or flammable substances ...

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