Aprilia SCARABEO 500 User Manual 2003

© 2003 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE)

First edition: September 2003

Reprint:

Produced and printed by:

DECA s.r.l.

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On behalf of: aprilia s.p.a.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

The following conventions are used to identify safety information throughout the manual.

This symbol identifies safetyrelated information.

Whenever you see this symbol in the manual or attached to the vehicle, use utmost care to avoid the risk of injury. Disregarding the instructions identified by this symbol may put your safety, as well as that of other persons or of the vehicle at risk!

WARNING

Disregarding these indications may lead to severe injury or death.

CAUTION

Disregarding these indications may lead to minor injury or vehicle damage.

NOTE The term "Note" in this manual precedes important information or instructions.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

+Any operations preceded by this symbol must be repeated on the

opposite side of the vehicle.

Unless expressly specified otherwise, assembly is a reversal of the dismantling procedure.

The terms "left" and "right" are referred to the motorcycle when viewed from the riding position.

WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL ADVICE

Before starting the engine, carefully read this manual paying special attention to section "SAFE RIDING".

Your safety and that of other road users depends as much on your ability to respond to other traffic and unexpected events as on your familiarity with your vehicle, the vehicle's efficiency and your knowledge of basic "SAFE RIDING" techniques. Becoming familiar with your vehicle is the key to deal with traffic effectively and safely.

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NOTE This manual forms an integral part of the vehicle and must remain with the vehicle, even if the vehicle is re-sold.

The information contained in this manual was correct and up-to-date at the time of going to print . However, minor diskrepancies between manual specifications and your vehicle are possible as a result of aprilia's ongoing efforts to improve product design. Please refer to your aprilia Official Dealer for any doubts about the information contained in this manual.

For inspections and repairs not expressly described in this manual, to purchase aprilia genuine spare parts, accessories and other products, or simply for technical advice on specific matters, contact aprilia Official Dealers and Service Centres only for guaranteed prompt, quality service.

Thank you for choosing aprilia. Enjoy your ride!

All rights to electronic storage, reproduction and total or partial adaptation, with any means, reserved in all Countries.

NOTE Emission and noise standards in force in some countries require periodical testing.

Owners who use their vehicles in these countries must:

√Have affected components replaced with those having country-specific approval at an aprilia Official Dealer and

√Have the vehicle tested at the required intervals.

NOTE After purchase, please report the identification data indicated on the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL in the table here below. The label is attached to the left-hand frame member. Remove the left inspection cover to give access to the label, see page 57 (REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT INSPECTION COVERS).

Identification data are:

√YEAR = year of manufacture (Y,1,2,...);

√I.M.= engineering change index (A,B,C,...);

√COUNTRY CODES = country for which the vehicle is approved (I,UK,A,...).

You will be asked to provide this information when purchasing spare parts or model-specific accessories from

aprilia Official Dealers.

Throughout the manual, the following symbols are used to identify the different versions:

Option

VERSION:

I	Italy	SGP	Singapore
UK	U n i t e d	SLO	Slovenia
	Kingdom
A	Austria	IL	Israel
P	Portugal	ROK	South Korea
SF	Finland	MAL	Malaysia
B	Belgium	RCH	Chile
D	Germany	HR	Croatia
	France	AUS	Australia
E	Spain	USA	United States
			of America
GR	Greece	BR	Brazil
NL	Holland	RSA	South Africa
CH	Switzerland	NZ	New Zealand
DK	Denmark	CDN	Canada
J	Japan

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SUMMARY
SAFETY INFORMATION................................	2
TECHNICAL INFORMATION .........................	2
WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL
ADVICE .........................................................	2
SOMMARY.............................................................	4
BASIC SAFETY RULES.........................................	6
CLOTHING.............................................................	9
ACCESSORIES ...................................................	10
LOAD....................................................................	10
ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS12
ARRANGEMENT OF THE CONTROLS /
INSTRUMENTS ...........................................	14
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS.............	14
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLEI ......	15
KEY CONTROLS .........................................	17
CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
HANDLEBAR .......................................................	17
CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE
HANDLEBAR .......................................................	18
IGNITION SWITCH ..............................................	19
STEERING LOCK ................................................	19
ACCESSORIES............................................	20
DIGITAL CLOCK/DATE DISPLAY .......................	20
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY................................	21
DIGITAL ODOMETER..........................................	22
RESETTING TRIP 1 AND TRIP 2........................	23
TOOL KIT .............................................................	23
UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE ...............	23
GLOVE COMPARTMENT....................................	24
SMALL STORAGE COMPARTMENT..................	24
REAR TOP BOX ..................................................	24
MAIN COMPONENTS ..................................	25
FUEL ....................................................................	25
LUBRICANTS.......................................................	26
BRAKE FLUID - RECOMMENDATIONS .............	27
DISK BRAKES .....................................................	27
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID LEVEL......................	28
COOLANT ............................................................	29
CHECKING AND TOPPING UP...........................	30
TYRES .................................................................	31
MUFFLER/EXHAUST SILENCER .......................	32

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ..........................	33
PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART ...............................	33
STARTING ...........................................................	34
MOVING OFF - RIDING .......................................	36
RUNNING-IN ........................................................	38
STOPPING ...........................................................	38
PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND .........	39
SUGGESTIONS TO AVOID THEFT ....................	40
MAINTENANCE...........................................	41
PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART ...............................	42
IDENTIFICATION DATA ......................................	44
REAR TOP BOX...................................................	45
CHECKING AND TOPPING UP OIL LEVEL........	46
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND THE ENGINE OIL
FILTER .................................................................	47
CHECKING AND TOPPING UP TRANSMISSION
OIL LEVEL............................................................	48
CHANGING TRANSMISSION OIL .......................	49
AIR CLEANER......................................................	49
CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR ......	50
CHECKING THE STAND .....................................	52
CHECKING THE SWITCHES ..............................	52
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR
SUSPENSION ......................................................	52
REAR SUSPENSION SPRING PRELOAD
ADJUSTMENT .....................................................	53
CHECKING THE STEERING ...............................	53
STEERING DAMPER...........................................	54
CHECKING ENGINE PIVOT SHAFT ...................	54
REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT INSPECTION
COVERS ..............................................................	55
REMOVING THE WINDSHIELD ..........................	55
REMOVING THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS ..........	56
REMOVING THE FRONT COVER.......................	56
THROTTLE TWISTGRIP ADJUSTMENT ............	57
SPARK PLUG.......................................................	58
BATTERY .............................................................	59
LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY...............	59
REMOVING THE BATTERY COVER ..................	60
CHECKING AND CLEANING THE BATTERY LEAD
CONNECTIONS AND TERMINALS.....................	60
REMOVING THE BATTERY ................................	60
CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL .................	61
CHARGING THE BATTERY ................................	61
INSTALLING THE BATTERY...............................	61
REPLACING THE FUSES....................................	62

ARRANGEMENT OF AUXILIARY FUSES
(FRONT COVER) .................................................	62
ARRANGEMENT OF MAIN FUSES (BATTERY
COMPARTMENT) ................................................	63
VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE
HEADLIGHT BEAM ..............................................	63
HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE
HEADLIGHT BEAM .............................................	64
BULBS ..................................................................	64
REPLACING THE BULBS OF THE FRONT
DIRECTION INDICATORS...................................	64
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ..............	65
LOW BEAM BULBS..............................................	65
HIGH BEAM BULBS.............................................	65
PARKING LIGHT BULBS .....................................	66
REPLACING THE TAIL LIGHT BULBS................	66
REPLACING THE REAR DIRECTION
INDICATOR BULBS .............................................	67
REPLACING THE NUMBER PLATE BULB .........	67
TRANSPORT...............................................	68
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK ...............................	68
CLEANING..................................................	69
LONG INACTIVITY...............................................	70
TECHNICAL DATA......................................	71
LUBRICANT CHART ............................................	75
OFFICIAL DEALERS AND SERVICE
CENTRES.............................................................	76
DISTRIBUTORS ...................................................	78
WIRING DIAGRAM - SCARABEO 500 ABS ........	80
WIRING DIAGRAM KEY -
SCARABEO 500 ABS...........................................	81

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safe riding

BASIC SAFETY RULES

To ride a motorcycle, you must satisfy certain legal requirements (driving licence, minimum age, health conditions and fitness, insurance cover, state taxes, vehicle registration, number plate, etc.).

Practice riding in areas away from traffic or on private ground until you become familiar with the vehicle and its controls.

Alcohol, drugs, psychotropic substances and some medicines may affect your riding leading to an accident.

Do not ride when you feel unwell, distracted, tired or drowsy.

Most road accidents are caused by inexperienced riders.

NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners or anyone unless you are sure they meet the necessary requirements.

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Observe all road signs as well as national and local road regulations.

Avoid sudden manoeuvres that put your safety and that of other persons at risk (for example: rearing up on the back wheel, speeding, etc.). Adjust your speed and riding to road surface conditions, visibility, etc.

Avoid obstacles that could damage the vehicle or make you lose control.

Avoid riding in the slip stream of preceding vehicles in order to increase your speed.

WARNING

Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrest platform (or on the rider footrests), in the correct posture.

Do not stand up or stretch your limbs while riding.

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Keep your eyes on the road and pay close attention to other traffic. Do not smoke, eat, drink or read while riding.

COOLER

OIL

Use only the recommended fuels and lubricants specified in the "LUBRICANT CHART". Make it a rule to check oil, fuel and coolant levels frequently.

If the vehicle has been involved in an accident or has fallen over, check the control levers, pipes, wires, braking systems and critical parts for damage.

If necessary, have the vehicle inspected by an aprilia Official Dealer. Special attention should be paid to frame, handlebars, suspension, safety parts and all the devices that you are not able to inspect yourself.

Report any malfunction to help mechanics in their work.

Never use the vehicle when the amount of damage makes it unsafe to ride.

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Do not change the position, inclination or colour of: number plate, direction indicators, lights and horns.

Any such changes to the vehicle will invalidate the guarantee.

ONLY ORIGINALS

Making changes to the vehicle and/or removing original components can compromise vehicle performance and safety or make it illegal to ride.

Observe all law regulations and national and local regulations applicable to vehicle equipment.

In particular, avoid any changes apt to upgrade vehicle performance or alter its original specifications.

Racing on public roads is prohibited by the law.

Do not ride off the road.

CLOTHING

Always wear an approved safety helmet and fasten it securely. The helmet must not be damaged, must fit correctly and the visor must be clean.

Wear protective clothing. To ensure you are easily seen, choose bright colours. Clothing with reflective strips is also very effective.

Protective clothing protects you in the event of a fall and helps other road users to see you, reducing the risk of an accident.

Wear close-fitting clothing, fastened at the wrists and ankles.

Loose clothing or items, such as strings, belts or neckties may impair your movements while riding or become tangled in the wheels or other moving parts.

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Do not keep any pointed or sharp objects, such as keys, pens, glass items, etc. in your pockets. They might cause injury in the event of a fall. Do not allow your passenger to keep such objects.

ACCESSORIES

The owner of the vehicle is responsible for the choice, installation and use of any accessory.

Ensure that any accessory you install does not cover the horn or the lights or impair their operation, be in the way of suspension travel or steering angle, impair the operation of the vehicle controls, reduce ground clearance or lean-in angle.

Do not install accessories that hinder access to the vehicle controls, lengthening your response time in an emergency.

Large fairings and windshields affect vehicle aerodynamics and stability, especially at high speed.

After installing any accessory, make sure it is firmly secured to the vehicle and does not create a hazard when riding. Do not add any electrical devices or modify those fitted to your vehicle. Overloading might kill the engine unexpectedly while riding or a power shortage might render the horn and lights inoperative.

Use only genuine aprilia accessories.

LOAD

Be careful when loading your luggage. Place your luggage as close as possible to the centre of gravity of the vehicle and ensure the load is distributed evenly to avoid imbalance. Make sure the load is firmly secured to the vehicle, especially during a long trip.

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KG!

Do not hang bulky, heavy and/or dangerous objects on the handlebars, mudguards and forks. This might slow down steering response and adversely affect handling.

Do not secure bulky luggage to the sides of the vehicle, which could hit persons or object while riding and make you lose control of the vehicle.

Do not carry luggage unless it is firmly secured to the vehicle.

Luggage should not protrude exceedingly over the luggage rack or cover the lights, horn or indicators.

Do not carry pets or children on the glove compartment or on the luggage rack.

Do not exceed the maximum load allowed.

Excess load will make the vehicle unstable and affect steering.

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ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS

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1)	Expansion tank	8)	Side stand
2)	Coolant expansion tank plug	9)	Centre stand
3)	Rear brake fluid reservoir	10)	Headset √ intercom outlet (		)
4)	Air cleaner	11)	Spark plug
5)	Rear top box	12)	Left inspection cover
6)	Converter air filter cover	13)	Horn
7)	Passenger left footrest	14)	Phonic wheel + speed sensor

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1)	Passenger grab rail	9)	Right inspection cover
2)	Fuel tank	10)	Passenger right footrest
3)	Fuel tank filler cap	11)	Engine oil level / filler plug

4)Front brake fluid reservoir

5)Ignition switch / steering lock / saddle lock / rear top box lock

6)Auxiliary fuse carrier

7)Main fuse carrier

8)Battery

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ARRANGEMENT OF THE CONTROLS / INSTRUMENTS

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ARRANGEMENT OF THE CONTROLS / INSTRUMENTS - KEY

1)Electric controls on the left side of the handlebar

2)Integral braking lever (operates front and rear brakes)

3)Left rear-view mirror

4)Instruments and indicators

5)Front brake lever

6)Right rear-view mirror

7)Throttle twistgrip

8)Electric controls on the right side of the handlebar

9)Ignition switch /steering lock ( -- - -)

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS - KEY

1)Amber low fuel light ( )

2)Fuel level indicator ( )

3)Red anti-theft (IMMOBILIZER) ( ) light

4)Rev counter

5)Green left direction indicator light ( )

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS

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3							12
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19		18	17	16	15	14	13

6)Red engine oil pressure light ()

7)Blue high beam light ( )

8)Amber side stand light ( )

9)Green right direction indicator light ( )

10)"EFI" warning light

11)Speedometer

12)Coolant temperature indicator( )

13)Red high coolant temperature light ( )

14)Display mode select (15) and reset (17 and 15)

15)Digital odometer

16)Red ABS light( ABS ) amber

17)LCD

18)Digital clock

19)Digital clock mode select and reset buttons

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INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE

				When the key is turned to ON “ ”, all warning lights, the dashboard lights and the segments of the three displays
	CAUTION
				come on for an instrumentation check-up and go out after three seconds.
Description						Function
Right indicator repeater light (					)	Blinks when the right direction indicator is on.
Left indicator repeater light (					)	Blinks when the left direction indicator is on.
High beam light (		)				Comes on when the high beam is on or when you flash the high beam (PASSING		).
Engine oil pressure light (				)		Comes on briefly each time the ignition switch is set to ≈ ∆ with the engine stopped. Doubles as LED test
						light.
						The light must go out as soon as engine is fired.
							If the light comes on during normal engine operation, it means that engine
						CAUTION
							oil pressure in the circuit is too low. Stop the engine immediately and
						contact an aprilia Official Dealer.
Side stand light (		)				Comes on when the side stand is down.
						CAUTION	When the side stand is down, the warning light comes on and engine
							starting is inhibited.
EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) light						Comes on for about three seconds when the ignition switch is set to ≈ ∆ with the engine stopped. Provides a
						fuel injection system test. The light must go out when the engine has started.
							If the EFI light comes on during normal engine operation, it means that there is a
						CAUTION
							fault in the electronic fuel injection system. Stop the engine immediately and
						contact an aprilia Official Dealer.
ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)						It tests the anti-lock system. It stays on after the engine has started but it turns off after reaching a riding speed
light ( ABS )						over 5 km/h. It turns on in case of troubles.
							If the light comes on during normal engine operation, it means that there is a
						CAUTION
							failure in the anti-lock braking system. Should this happen, please call an
						aprilia Official Dealer and remember to ride with utmost care avoiding sudden braking.

Anti-theft device (immobilizer) light (where fitted). Blinks when the engine is off as a deterrent to prevent theft. Indicates that the anti-theft system is operating.

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Description

Function

Fuel level indicator (

)

Indicates approximate fuel level in the tank.

When the pointer reaches the red area, it means that the quantity of fuel left in the tank is about 2 litres.

Refuel as soon as possible, see page 27 (FUEL).

Low fuel light (

)

Comes on when there are about 2 litres of fuel left in the tank.

Rev counter

Gives engine rpm.

Digital clock

The display can be toggled between hour and date indication, see page 20 (DIGITAL CLOCK/DATE

DISPLAY).

Speedometer

Gives road speed

Digital odometer

Gives total distance covered in kilometres and double trip meter (TRIP1, TRIP 2), see page 23 (RESETTING

TRIP 1 AND TRIP 2) for trip meter operation

Coolant temperature indicator (

)

Indicates the approximate temperature of coolant in the engine. When the pointer begins to move away from

the "Min" level, the engine is warm enough to ride.

The central portion of the scaled area corresponds to normal running temperature range. If the pointer goes

into the red zone or the warning light comes on, stop the engine and check coolant level, see page 31

(COOLANT).

Exceeding the maximum temperature allowed (red "Max" zone of the scaled

CAUTION

area) may lead to severe engine damage.

High coolant temperature light (

)

Comes on when the coolant temperature pointer reaches the red area. Immediately stop the engine and check

coolant level, see page 31 (COOLANT).

If the maximum temperature allowed is exceeded for a long period, the

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engine may be seriously damaged.

Multifunction Liquid Crystal Display The display shows: external temperature, average and maximum speed, battery voltage, average consumption since last RESET, lap timer and kilometres to go until next service; see page 21 (MULTIFUNCTION LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY).

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KEY CONTROLS

CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR

NOTE The electric components work only when the ignition switch is in position ≈ ∆.

1)HORN BUTTON ( )

Press it to operate the horn.

2)DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH ( )

Move the switch to the left in order to signal your intention to turn left; move the switch to the right to signal a right turn. Press the switch at the centre to cancel the signal.

The indicators reset automatically after 40 seconds or after the vehicle has covered 500 m. The automatic reset system only operates when the vehicle is in motion.

3)DIMMER SWITCH ( - ) / HIGH BEAM FLASHER (PASSING )

Set the dimmer switch to ≈∆, to turn on the low beam, set it to ≈∆ to turn on the high beam.

Push the dimmer switch to position (PASSING ) to flash the high beam.

NOTE Release the switch to stop the flasher.

4)MODE BUTTON (MODE)

Press it repeatedly to select the various indications provided by the multifunction display.

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MODE

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5) HAZARD BUTTON ( )

OPERATION Press the button to activate the emergency stop blinker. When the blinker is on, it is possible to turn the ignition switch to and extract the key.

DEACTIVATION

Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to position ≈∆, press the HAZARD button again to turn off the blinker.

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CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR

NOTE The electric components work only when the ignition switch is in position ≈∆.

1) ENGINE KILL SWITCH ( -)

WARNING

Do not operate the engine kill switch “ -” while riding.

This is a safety or emergency switch. When it is in position ≈∆, the engine can be started. When set to position ≈∆, it will stop the engine.

CAUTION

Leaving the ignition switch in position “ ” when the engine is stopped may flatten the battery. After stopping the vehicle, stop the engine and then turn the ignition switch to position“”.

2)STARTER BUTTON ( )

When pressed, the starter button ≈≈, turns the engine over. See page 36 (STARTING) for starting procedure.

Deactivation

When the key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to ≈∆, the device is automatically disconnected.

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IGNITION SWITCH

The ignition switch (1) is positioned on the right side, near the steering tube. NOTE The key (2) operates the ignition switch /steering lock, the saddle lock and the glove compartment flap.

Two keys are delivered along with the vehicle (one spare key).

NOTE Do not keep the spare key on the vehicle.

STEERING LOCK

WARNING

Never turn the key to position “ ” while riding or you might lose control of the vehicle.

OPERATION

To lock the steering:

Turn the handlebar fully to the left.

Turn the key (2) to position “ ”.

Extract the key.

To open the compartments:

Push in the key (2) and turn it clockwise to release/lock the saddle and access the fuel filler cap.

Push in the key (2) and turn it anticlockwise to release/lock the rear top box.

Position					Function			Key removal
					The steering
					is locked.
					It	is	not	It is possible
Steering lock					possible to			to remove the
					start		the	key.
					engine		or
					switch on the
					lights
					Neither		the	It is possible
					engine nor the			to remove the
					lights can be			key.
					operated.
					The	engine		It is	not
					and the lights			possible	to
					can		be	remove	the
					operated.			key.
					The	saddle
					lock		is
					released. The			It is possible
					saddle		may
								to remove the
					be raised to			key.
					give access to
					the	fuel	filler
					cap.
					The rear top			It is possible
					box	lock is		to remove the
					released.			key.

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ACCESSORIES

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DIGITAL CLOCK/DATE DISPLAY

NOTE The Displays only operate when the ignition switch is set to ≈∆.

Display functions (1):

Normal display: hours and minutes.

Date display: press the key SET (3), the month and the day are displayed for less than five seconds.

Setting the clock:

NOTE The clock must be set with the engine stopped, the vehicle at standstill and the direction indicators off.

Press the key W (2) for more than three seconds to enter the clock setting mode (only when the time is displayed).

Press or hold down the key SET (3) until setting the correct time.

Press the key W (2) to confirm the time setting. The clock switches to minutes setting automatically.

Press or hold down the key SET (3) until setting the minutes.

Press the key W (2) to confirm the minutes setting.

The clock setting procedure is finished and the clock returns to normal operation.

Setting the date:

Press the key W (2) for more than three seconds to enter the date setting mode (only when the date is displayed).

Press or hold down the key SET (3) until setting the day.

Press the key W (2) to confirm the day setting . The display switches automatically to month setting.

Press or hold down the key SET (3) until setting the month.

Press the key W (2) to confirm the month setting.

The date setting procedure is finished and the date display returns to normal operation.

CAUTION

Clock and date display may only be set when the engine is stopped, the vehicle is at standstill and the direction indicators are off.

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MULTIFUNCTION LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY

When the ignition key (1) is set to ≈≈, all segments of the multifunction display come on (this is a test of all components). The display resumes the last function set after the vehicle was stopped.

CAUTION

After the first 1000 kilometres and every 6000 kilometres afterwards, a SERVICE warning is displayed.

When you see this message, contact an aprilia Official Dealer to have the vehicle serviced as specified in the periodic maintenance chart, see page 44 (PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART).

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SERVICE

LAP

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The different functions are selected and displayed by pressing the MODE button (2) placed on left side of the handlebar.

The segments of the multifunction display are:

Lap timer indicator (3), service term icon (4), average mph speed icon (5) (used on versions ( USA UK ) only), average speed (6), battery charge icon (7), average kph speed icon (8) (the same icon is used for "consumption" indication expressed in Km/l), consumption expressed in mi/Gal. (used on versions ( USA UK ) only) (9), maximum speed icon (10), icon of the external temperature expressed in Celsius degrees (° C) (11), icon of the external temperature expressed in Fahrenheit degrees (° F) (12) (used on versions ( USA

UK ) only), six-digit reading of the set functions identified by the corresponding icons (13).

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Press the MODE button repeatedly to select in the order:

External temperature in ° C

MODE

Maximum speed (Vmax) + kph or mph MODE

Average speed AVG (kph or mph) MODE

Battery charge (Vbatt)

MODE

Fuel consumption (km/l or mi/Gal.)

MODE

Lap timer (LAP)

MODE

Kilometres till next service (SERVICE)

MODE

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RESETTING AVERAGE AND MAXIMUM SPEED, FUEL CONSUMPTION AND LAP TIMER

NOTE These indications may only be reset when the odometer is displayed on the right digital display.

Press the TRIP key (14) for more than three seconds.

NOTE The displayed function will be reset.

LAP TIMER START/STOP AND RESET

NOTE These indications may only be reset when the odometer is displayed on the right digital display.

START/STOP:

Press the MODE key for more than three seconds.

RESET:

Press the TRIP key (14) for more than three seconds only when the lap timer is stopped.

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DIGITAL ODOMETER

NOTE The displays only operate when the ignition switch is set to ≈≈.

When the ignition key (15) is set to ≈≈ , all segments of the display come on to test components for proper operation. The initial display shows the odometer.

The segments of the Display are:

Odometer display icon (16), TRIP 1 display icon (17), TRIP 2 display icon (18), and five-digit reading of selected indication (19).

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1

Press the TRIP key repeatedly to access in the order:

Odometer (ODO)

TRIP

Trip meter 1

TRIP

Trip meter 2

TRIP

RESETTING TRIP 1 AND TRIP 2

Press the TRIP key (1) for more than three seconds when the TRIP meter you wish to reset is displayed.

NOTE The function displayed currently will be reset.

TOOL KIT

The tool kit (2) is placed under the saddle. To reach it:

Release the saddle lock, see page 19 (STEERING LOCK) and lift the saddle.

The tool kit includes:

√tool bag;

√screwdriver "Fiat" l=128;

√screwdriver handgrip;

√3 mm Allen wrench;

√4 mm Allen wrench;

√lockring spanner for shock absorbers;

√16x140 spark plug socket with 12 mm square and gasket;

√spark plug socket extension;

√8x120 mm rod.

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UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE

Insert the key (3) into the ignition switch.

Press and turn the ignition key (3) clockwise.

To lock the saddle, lower it and then press down moderately until the lock becomes engaged.

WARNING

Make sure the saddle is locked securely before riding.

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1

GLOVE COMPARTMENT

The glove compartment can accommodate bulky objects when you leave your bike unattended.

Insert the key into the glove compartment lock (1).

Turn the key clockwise.

The glove compartment flap (2) will open automatically.

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4

SMALL STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Push on the top section of the door (4).

The door clicks open to give access to the compartment.

To close the door, push gently until hearing an audible click.

A 12V outlet (3) is inside the glove compartment.

A 12V power socket (3) is fitted inside the glove compartment to recharge small appliances rated up to 180 W (mobile phone, inspection lamp, etc.).

Power is supplied only when the engine is running.

WARNING

Prolonged use of the power socket with the engine stopped may flatten the battery.

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REAR TOP BOX

Insert the key (5) into the ignition switch

(6).

Push in the ignition key (5) and turn anticlockwise.

Lift the rear top box cover (7).

To lock the top box cover, lower and press down gently until you hear an audible click.

WARNING

Ensure the rear top box is securely locked before riding.

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ABS

This vehicle is fitted with integral braking system as well as servo brake and ABS in the front wheel. Thanks to the servo brake, vehicle braking power is higher than in standard braking system.

ABS prevents front wheel locking in case of emergency braking, thus increasing vehicle stability.

Emergency braking may cause the wheel to lock in standard braking systems: the tyre may therefore lose grip and the rider may lose control of his/her vehicle.

This vehicle features a position sensor (1), which ≈reads∆ position values on the phonic wheel (2) -integral with the front wheeland therefore possible wheel locking.

A control unit (4) manages braking signals and therefore pressure into the braking system. It therefore allows improved braking deceleration due to the front wheel antilock system and braking force distribution through the integral braking system.

30A fuse (3)

Safeguarding: ABS control unit power circuit

NOTE Servo brake and ABS page 15 (INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE) are not enabled when the ignition is off or in case of failure.

WARNING

Wheel anti-lock braking system does not safeguard the rider from falling while turning. Emergency stops when the motorcycle is bending or handlebar is turned onto bumpy or slippery roads or under slippery conditions will lead to vehicle instability which can hardly be controlled. Ride carefully and brake gradually. Do not ride fast in vain hope to be safe.

CAUTION

When braking while bending or turning, the motorcycle is subject to physics laws even if equipped with ABS.

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WARNING

In standard vehicles, the integral braking system is enabled only by pulling the left brake lever. In this way, the braking force is applied to the right brake disc in both wheels after being duly delayed by a proper valve.Servocontrolled braking (in ABS) boosts braking efficiency as oil pressure is increased by an electro-hydraulic pump while applying the brakes. Vehicles featuring ABS apply integral braking and servo-controlled braking at the same time.

B

ABS lowers servo brake controlled pressure as soon as the phonic wheel sensor

(1) reads immediate front wheel locking.

The motorcycle features a 1-channel ABS as it only works on the front wheel.

Check that the phonic wheel (2) is neither warped nor damaged at very short intervals and sensor (1) is equidistant to all wheel points (360°) at regular intervals.

WARNING

Do not use anti-theft devices locking the brake disc otherwise the phonic wheel might damage. Do not padlock left brake disc.

NOTE Should the front wheel be removed, check that the phonic wheel (2) is 0.95 mm Ø 0.75 mm from sensor (1) after wheel installation.

CAUTION

When removing and installing the front wheel, do not damage sensor cable, phonic wheel and sensor. Do not apply brakes if brake calipers are not fitted to the vehicle.

When installing the wheel, ensure that sensor is properly positioned.

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MAIN COMPONENTS

FUEL

WARNING

The fuel used to operate engines is highly flammable and becomes explosive under particular conditions. Refuelling and engine service should take place in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke when refuelling or in the proximity of sources of fuel vapours. Avoid contact with open flames, sources of sparks or any other source which may ignite the fuel or lead to explosion. Take care not to spill fuel out of the filler, or it may ignite when in contact with hot engine parts. In the event of accidental fuel spillage, make sure the affected area is fully dry before starting the engine. Fuel expands from heat and when left under direct sunlight. Never fill the fuel tank up to the rim. Tighten the filler cap securely after each refuelling. Avoid contact with skin. Do not inhale vapours. Do not swallow fuel. Do not transfer fuel between different containers using a hose.

DO NOT RELEASE FUEL INTO THE ENVIRONMENT.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Use only premium-grade unleaded fuel with a minimum octane rating of 91 (RON) and 81 (MON).

TANK CAPACITY (reserve included):

√ 17

FUEL RESERVE :

√ 2

PUSH	2
1

To reach the filler cap:

Insert the key (1) into the ignition switch.

Push in the ignition key (1) and turn clockwise.

Unscrew the filler cap (2).

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