Aprilia Atlantic 125 250 500 Sprint 2006 Owner's manual

/500 SPRINT

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First edition: March 2006

Reprint:

Produced and printed by:

VALLEY FORGE DECA

Ravenna, Modena, Torino

DECA S.r.l.

Registered Main Office Via Vincenzo Giardini, 11 48022 Lugo (RA) - Italy Tel. 0545 - -216611 Fax 0545-216610 www.vftis.com deca@vftis.spx.com

On behalf of:

Piaggio & C. S.p.A.

via G. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) - Italy Tel. +39 - 041 58 29 111 Fax +39 - 041 44 10 54 www.aprilia.com

SAFETY WARNINGS

The symbols and warnings used throughout this manual have the following meanings:

Safety warning. This symbol

attached to the vehicle or in the manual indicates a potential risk of personal injury. Non-compliance with the indications given in the messages preceded by this symbol may result in grave risks for your and other people’s safety and for the vehicle!

WARNING

Indicates a potential hazard which may result in serious injury or even death.

CAUTION

Indicates a potential hazard which may result in minor personal injury or damage to the vehicle.

NOTE The word "NOTE" in this manual

identifies important information or instructions.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

The operations preceded by this

symbol must be repeated on the

opposite side of the vehicle. Unless expressly indicated otherwise,

reassembly is a reversal of the disassembly procedure.

The terms "right" and "left" are referred to the rider seated on the vehicle in the normal riding position.

WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS GENERAL ADVICE

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

Your and other people's safety largely depends on your reflexes and agility, but there are other key factors, such as your knowledge of the vehicle's operation and condition, as well as of the basic rules of "SAFE RIDING". Becoming thoroughly familiar with vehicle is essential to mastering safe riding techniques in traffic.

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NOTE This manual must be considered

as an integral part of the vehicle and must always accompany it, also in the event the vehicle is resold.

aprilia has carried out this manual with the maximum attention, in order to supply the user with correct and updated information.

However, since aprilia constantly improves the design of its products, there may be slight discrepancies between the characteristics of your vehicle and those described in this manual. For any clarification concerning the information contained in this manual, do not hesitate to contact your aprilia Authorised dealer.

For control and repair operations not expressly described in this publication, for the purchase of aprilia genuine spare parts, accessories and other products, as well as for specific advice, contact exclusively aprilia Authorised Dealers and Service Centres, which guarantee prompt and accurate assistance.

Thank you for choosing aprilia. We wish you a nice ride.

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

NOTE Some countries have statutory

emission and noise control regulations in place requiring that motor vehicles undergo periodical inspections.

Users in these countries must:

– contact an aprilia Authorised dealer to have

the non-homologated components replaced with others homologated for use in the country in question;

– have their vehicles inspected at the required

intervals.

NOTE Soon after purchasing the vehicle,

write down the identification data indicated on the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL in the table here below. The label is on the left tube of the frame; to read it, it is necessary to remove the left inspection cover, see page 57 (REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT INSPECTION COVERS).

These data indicate:

– YEAR = year of manufacture (Y, 1, 2, ...); – I.M. = modification code (A, B, C, ...); – COUNTRY CODES = homologation country

(I, UK, A, ...).

and are to be supplied to the aprilia Authorised dealer as reference data for the purchase of spare parts or specific accessories of the model you have acquired.

Market versions are identified by the following symbols throughout the manual:

125

125 cc version

250

250 cc version

500 cc version

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optional

VERSION:

Italy Singapore

United

Kingdom

Austria Israel

Portugal South Korea

P ROK

Finland Malaysia

Belgium Chile

Germany Croatia

France Australia

Spain

Greece Brazil

Holland

Switzerland New Zealand

Denmark Canada

Japan

SGP

Slovenia

SLO

MAL

RCH

AUS

United States

USA

of America

South Africa

RSA

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SAFETY WARNINGS ..................................... 2

TECHNICAL INFORMATION ......................... 2

WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL

ADVICE ......................................................... 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................... 4

BASIC SAFETY RULES......................................... 6

CLOTHING ............................................................. 8

ACCESSORIES ..................................................... 8

LOAD...................................................................... 9

ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS10

LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS 12

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS ............. 13

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE ....... 14

MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS .............. 16

CONTROLS ON LEFT HANDLEBAR .................. 16

CONTROLS ON RIGHT HANDLEBAR ................ 17

IGNITION SWITCH .............................................. 18

STEERING LOCK ................................................ 18

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ............................ 19

DIGITAL CLOCK/DATE DISPLAY ....................... 19

BAG HOOK .......................................................... 19

TOOL KIT ............................................................. 20

UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT .................... 20

GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT .................. 21

POWER OUTLET................................................. 21

PRESETTING THE INTERPHONE KIT ............... 21

ANTITHEFT ALARM SYSTEM ........................... 22

MAIN COMPONENTS .................................. 23

FUEL .................................................................... 23

LUBRICANTS....................................................... 24

BRAKE FLUID - RECOMMENDATIONS ............. 25

DISC BRAKES ..................................................... 25

CHECK ................................................................. 26

COOLANT ............................................................ 27

CHECKING AND TOPPING UP........................... 28

TYRES ................................................................. 29

EXHAUST MUFFLER/EXHAUST SILENCER ..... 30

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ..........................31

PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART ............................... 31

STARTING ........................................................... 32

MOVING OFF AND RIDING................................. 34

RUNNING-IN ........................................................ 36

STOPPING ........................................................... 37

PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND ......... 37

SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT ............... 38

MAINTENANCE........................................... 39

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART ............... 40

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART ............... 42

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART ............... 44

IDENTIFICATION DATA ...................................... 46

ADDITIONAL CASE ............................................ 47

CHECKING AND TOPPING UP

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ............................................. 48

CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER ........ 49

CHECKING AND TOPPING UP TRANSMISSION

FLUID LEVEL ....................................................... 50

CHANGING TRANSMISSION OIL ....................... 51

AIR FILTER .......................................................... 52

CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR ...... 53

CHECKING THE STAND ..................................... 54

CHECKING THE SWITCHES .............................. 54

INSPECTING THE FRONT AND REAR

SUSPENSIONS.................................................... 55

ADJUSTING THE REAR SUSPENSION ............. 55

CHECKING THE STEERING ............................... 56

CHECKING THE ENGINE PIVOT ........................ 56

REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT INSPECTION

COVERS .............................................................. 57

REMOVING THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS .......... 57

REMOVING THE FRONT COVER ....................... 58

REMOVING THE HEADLIGHT FAIRING ............. 58

IDLING ADJUSTMENT ........................................ 59

ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CONTROL .......... 60

SPARK PLUG....................................................... 60

BATTERY ............................................................. 62

LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY ............... 62

REMOVING THE BATTERY COVER .................. 63

CHECKING AND CLEANING THE TERMINALS. 63

REMOVING THE BATTERY ................................ 63

CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL ................ 64

CHARGING THE BATTERY ................................ 64

INSTALLING THE BATTERY ............................... 64

CHANGING THE FUSES ..................................... 65

ARRANGEMENT OF AUXILIARY FUSES (FRONT

COVER) .............................................................. 65

ARRANGEMENT OF MAIN FUSES

(BATTERY COMPARTMENT) ............................. 66

ARRANGEMENT OF THE FUSES....................... 66

VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLIGHT

BEAM....................................................................67

HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLIGHT

BEAM....................................................................67

BULBS .................................................................. 68

REPLACING THE FRONT DIRECTION INDICATOR

BULBS .................................................................. 68

CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ................ 69

HIGH AND LOW BEAM BULBS ........................... 69

REPLACING THE PARKING LIGHT BULB.......... 69

CHANGING THE TAIL LIGHT BULBS ................. 70

REPLACING THE NUMBER PLATE BULB .........71

REPLACING THE HELMET COMPARTMENT

LIGHT BULB......................................................... 71

TRANSPORT............................................... 72

DRAINING THE FUEL TANK ............................... 72

CLEANING .................................................. 73

LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY........................ 74

TECHNICAL DATA...................................... 75

LUBRICANT CHART ............................................ 79

AUTHORISED DEALERS AND SERVICE

CENTRES............................................................. 80

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BASIC SAFETY RULES

To drive the vehicle, you must satisfy certain legal requirements (driving licence, minimum age limit, psychophysical fitness, insurance, vehicle licence tax, vehicle registration, number plate, etc.).

Begin to familiarise yourself with the vehicle by riding in low traffic areas and/or private ground.

Certain prescribed medicines, alcohol, drugs and psychotropic substances will affect your riding, thereby increasing the risk of an accident.

Your riding is also affected by your physical and mental condition - do not ride if you are feeling ill, upset, tired or sleepy.

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Most road accidents are caused by inexperienced riders.

NEVER lend your vehicle to a beginner and make sure any person borrowing your vehicle fills the legal requirements for driving.

Strictly observe all posted signs and national and local road regulations.

Avoid any sudden or risky manoeuvres that may endanger your and other people's safety (for example: wheelies, speeding, etc.), and adjust your riding style to road surface conditions, visibility, etc.

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

Avoid riding in the slipstream of vehicles ahead in order to increase your speed.

WARNING

Always hold the handlebars with both hands and keep both feet on the footpegs (or on the rider's footboards), in the correct riding position.

Do not stand up or stretch your limbs while riding.

ONLY ORIGINALS

Do not allow yourself to become distracted by other persons or by smoking, eating, drinking, reading etc. when riding.

Use only the specified fuels and lubricants indicated in the "LUBRICANT CHART" and check oil, fuel and coolant levels at regular intervals.

If the vehicle has been involved in an accident, check the control levers, pipes and hoses, wires, the braking system and key components for damage.

If necessary, have the vehicle inspected by an aprilia Authorised dealer who should carefully check the frame, handlebars, suspensions, safety parts and all the devices that you can not check by yourself.

Remember to report any malfunction to the technicians and/or mechanics to facilitate their work.

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

Never change the position, inclination or colour of: number plate, direction indicators, lights and horns.

Any modification made to the vehicle will invalidate the warranty.

Making any modifications to the vehicle and/or removing the original components can adversely affect vehicle performance and safety or make it illegal to ride.

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

In particular, avoid any modifications apt to enhance performance or alter the vehicle's original specifications.

Never race with other vehicles. Do not ride off road.

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CLOTHING

Always wear and fasten your helmet correctly before moving off. Make sure your helmet complies with applicable regulations, is not damaged, is the right size and keep the visor clean.

Wear protective clothing, preferably bright and/or reflective clothing. This will ensure you are easily seen by other road users and reduce the risk of an accident, besides affording improved protection in the event of a fall.

Wear tight-fitting clothing fastened at the wrists and ankles; make sure no strings, belts and ties are hanging loose; make sure no items of clothing or other objects can distract you or become entangled with moving parts or with the handlebars.

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Do not ride with sharp or pointed objects in your pockets as they might cause injury in the event of a fall

(this includes keys, pens, glass vials, etc. note that the same applies to your passenger).

ACCESSORIES

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

Any accessories installed must not cover the horns or lights or impair their operation, restrict suspension travel and steering angle, impair the operation of any vehicle controls or affect ground clearance or bank angle in a bend.

Avoid using accessories that may hamper access to vehicle controls, as this can slow down your reaction in an emergency.

Large fairings and windshields may affect the vehicle's aerodynamics and make it unstable, especially at high speeds.

Make sure any accessories installed are fastened securely to the vehicle and will not affect safety during riding.

Do not install or modify any electric devices in such a manner as to exceed vehicle capacity, as this may lead to a power shortage or failure causing the engine to stop suddenly or rendering the horn and lights inoperative.

aprilia recommends the use of genuine accessories (aprilia genuine accessories).

LOAD

Be careful not to overload the vehicle with exceeding luggage. Place your luggage as close as possible to the centre of gravity of the vehicle and make sure its weight is evenly distributed across both sides of the vehicle to keep it stable. Make sure that the luggage is firmly secured to the vehicle, especially before long trips.

Avoid fixing bulky, heavy and/or dangerous objects to the handlebars, mudguards and forks - this could slow down the vehicle's response in turns and would inevitably affect handling.

Do not secure bulky bags to the vehicle sides, as they could hit people or obstacles when riding, resulting in loss of control.

Do not carry any luggage unless firmly secured to the vehicle.

Do not carry any bags which protrude too much over luggage rack or cover the lights, horn or indicators.

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

Do not exceed the maximum load capacity of each luggage rack.

The overloaded vehicle will become unstable and handle poorly.

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ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS

KEY

1) Rear brake fluid reservoir

2) BAG HOOK

3) Helmet compartment

4) Seat lock

5) Air filter

6) Engine oil level / filler

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plug

8) Converter air scoop

9) Left passenger footpeg

10) Side stand

11) Left inspection cover

12) Expansion tank

13) Coolant expansion tank plug

7) Centre stand

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1) Passenger grab handle

2) Expansion tank

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3) Coolant expansion tank plug

4) Battery

5) Main fuse carrier

6) Fuel filler cap flap

7) Front brake fluid reservoir

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8) Ignition switch/steering lock

9) Auxiliary fuse carrier

10) Warning horn

11) Fuel tank filler plug

12) Fuel tank

13) Right inspection cover

14) Spark plug

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15) Right passenger footpeg

16) Engine oil level / filler

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LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS

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LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS - KEY

1) Left rear-view mirror

2) Instruments and indicators

3) Right rear-view mirror

4) Throttle grip

5) Front brake lever

7) Ignition switch/steering lock (--)

8) Electrical controls on the left side of the handlebar

9) Combined brake lever (front and rear)

6) Electrical controls on the right side of the handlebar

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INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS

ABS

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INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS KEY

1) Amber "stand down" light ( )

2) Red antitheft (IMMOBILIZER) light

( ) (only for preset vehicles)

3) Red engine oil pressure warning light

()

4) Red ABS light ( ) (only if provisions

ABS

are made for ABS)

5) Green left direction indicator light ( )

6) Green right direction indicator light

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7) Red "EFI" light

8) Green low beam light ( )

9) Blue high beam warning light ( )

10) Amber low fuel warning light ( )

11) Fuel level indicator ( )

12) Coolant temperature indicator ( )

13) Digital clock function and setting push buttons

14) Digital clock

15) Total kilometres odometer

16) Trip meter

17) Speedometer

18) Trip meter reset knob

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INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE

CAUTION

When the key is turned to ON “ ”, all warning lights, the dashboard lights and the segments of the three displays come on for an instrumentation check-up and go out after three seconds.

Description Function

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) light

ABS

()

Antitheft device (immobilizer) light ( )

Engine oil pressure warning light ( ) Comes on when the ignition switch is set to " " with the engine stopped as a led test.

Side stand light ( )

Electronic fuel injection check light (EFI)

Right direction indicator warning light ()

Left direction indicator warning light ()

Low beam light ( ) Comes on when the low beam is on.

High beam warning light ( ) Comes on when the headlight high beam is on or when you flash the high beam (PASSING ).

Fuel reserve light ( )

Only for preset vehicles. Anti-lock braking system check-up. Comes on in the event of a malfunction.

CAUTION

engine immediately and contact an aprilia Authorised dealer.

Only for preset vehicles. Blinks when the engine is off as a deterrent to prevent theft. Indicates that the antitheft system is operating.

The warning light must go off when the engine is running.

CAUTION

an aprilia Authorised dealer.

Comes on when the side stand is down.

CAUTION

It comes on for about three seconds whenever the ignition switch is set to " " with the engine stopped as a test of injection system operation. The warning light must go off when the engine is running.

CAUTION

case, stop the engine immediately and contact an aprilia Authorised dealer.

It blinks when the right direction indicator is on.

It blinks when the left direction indicator is on.

It comes on when the quantity of fuel left in the tank is approx. 1,5 litres.

If the light comes on during normal engine operation, it means that the antilocking system is not operating correctly. When this is the case, stop the

If the light stays on or comes on during normal operation, it means that oil pressure in the circuit is too low. Stop the engine immediately and contact

When the side stand is down, the warning light comes on and engine starting is inhibited.

If the light comes on during normal engine operation, it means that the electronic fuel injection system is not operating correctly. When this is the

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Description Function

Fuel level indicator ( )

Coolant temperature indicator ( )

Digital clock Hour and date display, see page 19 (DIGITAL CLOCK/DATE DISPLAY).

Total kilometres odometer It indicates the total number of kilometres covered.

Trip meter Gives distance covered since the trip meter was last reset using the reset knob.

Speedometer Indicates road speed.

It indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank. When the pointer reaches the red area, the quantity of fuel left in the tank is about 1.5 litres.

When the light comes on, refuel as soon as possible, see page 23 (FUEL).

It indicates the approximate temperature of the coolant in the engine. When the pointer starts moving beyond level "

MIN", the temperature is sufficient for driving the vehicle.

If the pointer reaches the red area or the light comes on, stop the engine and check the coolant level, see page 27 (COOLANT).

CAUTION

Exceeding the maximum coolant temperature allowed (red "max." area) may lead to severe engine damage.

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MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS

CONTROLS ON LEFT HANDLEBAR

NOTE The electric components only operate when the ignition

switch is in the

1) HORN BUTTON ( ) Press this button to operate the horn.

2) TURN INDICATION SWITCH ( ) To indicate the turn to the left, move the switch to the left; to indicate the turn to the right, move the switch to the right. Press the switch to cancel the signal.

3) DIMMER SWITCH ( - ) / HIGH BEAM FLASHER

PUSH-BUTTON (PASSING )

If the dimmer switch is in position on, while if it is in position

The high beam flasher is operated by pressing the dimmer switch to position (PASSING ).

“” position.

“”, the low beam comes

“”, the high beam comes on.

NOTE Release the dimmer switch to turn off the high beam.

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CONTROLS ON RIGHT HANDLEBAR

NOTE The electric components only operate when the ignition

switch is in the “ ” position.

1) Engine stop switch ( - )

WARNING

Do not operate the engine stop switch " - " while riding.

This switch serves as a safety or emergency switch. With the switch pressed in position “ ”, it is possible to start the engine; the engine can be stopped by pressing the switch to position “ ”.

CAUTION

With the engine stopped and the ignition switch in position “ ” , the battery may run flat. When the vehicle has come to a standstill and you have stopped the engine, set the ignition switch to position " ".

2) STARTER BUTTON ( )

When the starter button " " is pressed, the starter motor will crank the engine. For the starting procedure, see page 32 (STARTING).

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IGNITION SWITCH

The ignition switch (1) is positioned on the right side of the steering head.

NOTE The key (2) operates the ignition

switch / steering lock, the seat lock, the glove compartment flap and the fuel filler plug flap.

Two keys are supplied together with the vehicle (one spare key).

NOTE Store the spare key in a safe

place (other than the vehicle).

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STEERING LOCK

WARNING

Never turn the key to position " " when riding, or you will lose control of the vehicle.

OPERATION

To lock the steering:

u Turn the handlebar fully to the left. u Push in the key (2) and turn it to position

“”.

Position Function Key removal

The steering is locked.

Steering lock

It is not possible to start the engine or switch on the

It is possible to remove the key.

lights.

Neither the engine, nor the lights will operate.

The engine and the lights can be operated.

It is possible to remove the key.

It is not possible to remove the key.

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DIGITAL CLOCK/DATE DISPLAY

Setting the date display:

u Normal display: hours and minutes. u Date display: press the push button (1)

once to display month and day.

u Second display: press the push button

(1) twice to display the seconds.

NOTE To replace the clock battery,

contact an aprilia Authorised Dealer.

Setting:

u Press the push button (2) once: date and

time will be displayed alternately.

u Month: press the push button (2) again

and the month will be displayed on the left (the rest disappears). Press the push button (1) to set the desired month.

u Day: press the push button (2) again and

the day will be displayed on the right. Press the push button (1) to set the desired day.

Hour: press the push button (2) again and the time will be displayed on the left with letter "A" or "P" (A = AM, P = PM). Press the push button (1) to set the desired time.

u Minutes: press the push button (2) again

and the minutes will be displayed on the right. Press the push button (1) to set the

desired minutes. Now the clock is set. Press the push button (2) and then the

push button (1), again to return to normal operation.

BAG HOOK

WARNING

Do not hang excessively bulky bags or parcels to the hook, as this may seriously compromise the manoeuvrability of the vehicle or the movement of your feet.

The bag hook (3) is positioned on the front part of the inner shield.

Maximum allowed weight: 1.5 kg

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The tool kit includes:

– double-ended crosshead/flat-blade

screwdriver; – handle for screwdriver; – 8 mm combination wrench; – 16x70 mm socket wrench with hexagon; – 13 mm combination wrench; – pin wrench with square pin; – tool case.

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TOOL KIT

The tool kit (1) is fixed inside the helmet/glove compartment under the seat.

To reach the crash helmet case, proceed as follows:

Release the seat, see page 20 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT).

The tool kit includes:

– 6x128 Phillips/hexagon screwdriver with

handgrip; – 2.5 mm Allen wrench; – 16x140 spark plug socket with 8.5 4-hole

gasket; – 8 mm combination wrench; – 8x120 mm rod.

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UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT

u Insert the key (2) into the seat lock. u Press and turn the key counter

clockwise.

u To lock the seat, lower and press it

(without exerting too much pressure), thus making the lock snap shut.

WARNING

Before leaving, make sure that the seat is properly locked.

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GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT

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

u Insert the key (3) in the lock. u Press and turn the key counter

clockwise.

u Open the compartment flap (4).

POWER OUTLET

u A 12V power socket (1) is fitted inside

the helmet compartment.

u It can be used to recharge small

appliances rated up to 180 W (mobile phone, inspection lamp, etc.).

CAUTION

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

PRESETTING THE INTERPHONE KIT

Only for preset vehicles.

u Inside the front shield is a power socket

for the interphone system control unit.

u On the (right and left) sides of the central

tunnel are two standard jacks (2) for the

interphone/microphone headsets. Have the system installed by an aprilia Authorised Dealer.

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The vehicle is fitted with a siren alarm system. It can be armed or disarmed using push-button (1) on the remote control. When arming it, you will hear two short beeps and all the direction indicators will flash twice to confirm alarm is now armed. When disabling it, you will hear one short beep and all the direction indicators will flash once to confirm alarm is now disarmed.

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Once it is armed, the alarm light (2) on the instrument panel will flash, the motion sensors and the under-seat compartment sensors will activate after 30 seconds.

After 50 seconds from vehicle switch-off, or from alarm disable, the system automatically disables engine ignition, in order to ensure a minimum safety level in case you forget to enable the alarm system manually. In this case, the siren connected to the motion and under-seat compartment sensors is not active, but the vehicle can not be started.

CAUTION

Please refer to the manual supplied together with the vehicle for further details on alarm system operation and settings.

MAIN COMPONENTS

FUEL

WARNING

The fuel used in internal combustion engines is highly flammable and can become explosive under particular conditions. It is important to refuel and service the vehicle in a well-ventilated area, with the engine off. Do not smoke while refuelling or near fuel vapours, in any case avoid contact with naked flames, sparks and any other heat source or source of ignition to prevent fires or explosion. Avoid spilling fuel, as it may ignite when in contact with hot engine parts. In the event of accidental spillage, make sure that the area has completely dried before starting the engine. Never fill the tank to the rim, as fuel expands from heat and when left under direct sunlight. Tighten the filler plug securely after refuelling. Avoid contact with skin, do not inhale fuel vapours; do not swallow fuel or transfer it between different receptacles using a hose.

DO NOT RELEASE FUEL IN THE ENVIRONMENT.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Use only premium grade unleaded petrol with 91 RON and 81 MON octane rating minimum.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY (reserve included):

–9.5 b – 14.5

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To reach the filler plug, proceed as follows:

u Insert the key (1) into the lock (2) of the

filler cap flap, which is positioned

between the footrest platforms.

u Turn the key clockwise, pull and open

the flap.

u Unscrew the filler plug (3).

FUEL RESERVE:

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LUBRICANTS

WARNING

Prolonged or repeated contact with oil may cause severe skin damage. Wash your hands carefully after handling engine oil.

Wear latex gloves during servicing.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

DO NOT DISPOSE OF OIL IN THE ENVIRONMENT

CAUTION

Proceed with care. Do not spill the oil! Take care not to smear any component, the area in which you are working and the surrounding area. Carefully remove any trace of oil.

In case of oil leakage or malfunctions, contact an aprilia Authorised dealer.

Transmission fluid

For instructions on transmission oil check and change, see page 40 (SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART).

To check the fluid level and to change the fluid, contact an aprilia Authorised Dealer.

ENGINE OIL

Periodically check the engine oil level, see page 48 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL LEVEL).

NOTE Use oil with specifications 5/W -

40, see page 79 (LUBRICANT CHART).

CAUTION

When topping up the engine oil, never exceed the "MAX" level.

For instructions on engine oil check and change, see page 40 (SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART).

Have engine oil changed at an aprilia Authorised dealer.

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