Aprilia ATLANTIC 500 User Manual 2003
aprilia part# 8104588
ATLANTIC 500
use+maintenancebook
© 2003 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE)
First edizion: february 2003
Reprint:
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aprilia s.p.a.
via G. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) - Italy
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FOREWORD
NOTE This manual is an important and in-
tegral part of your vehicle. Keep it with your
vehicle at all times, even if your vehicle is
resold.
aprilia has prepared this manual to supply
you, the user, with correct and current information. However, since aprilia constantly improves the design of its vehicles,
there may be slight discrepancies between
your vehicle and the material given in this
manual. If you have any questions about your
vehicle, contact your Local aprilia Dealer,
as he will have the very latest technical information available from the factory.
For tests and repairs not expressly described
in this manual, to purchase aprilia genu-
ine spare parts, accessories, and other products, and for help with specific problems,
please contact your Local aprilia Dealer or
service center. These professionals will be
able to assist you promptly and accurately.
Thank you for choosing aprilia. Have a
great ride!
This manual is copyrighted in all countries,
and reproduction of any part thereof or the
complete manual by any print or electronic
means is strictly prohibited.
INTRODUCTION
This manual is divided into sections, chapters and paragraphs, by subject. The procedures described are laid out by single operation, and each operation is indicated by a ♦.
The numbered parts shown in the figures are
identified in the text by the number in parentheses or the symbol representing them.
Example (the following text is generic and
does not refer to this specific vehicle):
section
chapter
safety
warning
paragraph
operation
position (2)
symbol
MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS
STEERING LOCK
Never attempt to place the ignition
switch in the locked ( LOCK) position while the vehicle is moving.
OPERATION
To lock the steering:
Turn the handlebar co mpletely to the
left or to the right.
Turn the key (2) to position .
Press the key and tur n it to position .
Remove the key.
SAFETY WARNINGS
The following precautionary warnings are
used throughout this manual in order to convey the following messages:
Safety Warning: When you see this
symbol on the vehicle or in the
manual, pay particular attention to the
potential risk of personal injury or death.
Failure to comply with the instructions
given in the warning messages preceded
by this symbol may result in grave risk
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 personal injury or damage to the
vehicle or other property.
NOTE The word “NOTE” in this manual
precedes important information or instructions.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
CARBON MONOXIDE
If it is necessary to run the engine in order to
carry out maintenance operation, make sure
that the area in which you are operating is
properly ventilated. Never run the engine in
enclosed spaces.
If it is necessary to work indoors, use an exhaust evacuation system.
WARNING
The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can cause
loss of consciousness and even death.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide is both colorless and
odorless, and cannot be detected by
smell, vision, or any other sense. Avoid
breathing exhaust fumes under any circumstances.
GASOLINE
Keep gasoline away from children. Gasoline
is also poisonous. Never attempt to siphon
gasoline using your mouth. Never allow
gasoline to contact your skin. If you should
accidentally spill gasoline on yourself,
change your clothes immediately and wash
the area upon which the gasoline was
splashed thoroughly with hot water and soap.
Should you accidentally swallow gasoline, do
not induce vomiting. Drink large quantities
of clear water or milk and immediately seek
professional medical assistance. Should you
accidentally get gasoline get your eyes, flush
with large quantities of cool, clear water and
immediately seek professional medical assistance.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and becomes explosive under certain conditions.
KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
HOT COMPONENTS
WARNING
The engine and all parts of the exhaust system, as well as the braking system, become
very hot and remain hot for some time after the vehicle and the engine are stopped.
Before handling any component of your
vehicle after riding, make sure that it has
cooled sufficiently to be safe to handle.
USED ENGINE OIL
WARNING
Use latex gloves for maintenance operations that require contact with used oil.
Used engine oil may cause skin cancer if
repeatedly left in contact with the skin for
prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a
daily basis, it is advisable to thoroughly
wash your hands with soap and water
after handling used oil.
KEEP OIL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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BRAKE FLUID
CAUTION
Brake fluid is extremely poisonous. Do
not ever allow brake fluid to be ingested
or swallowed. Should brake fluid accidentally be swallowed, drink large quantities of milk or clear water and immediately seek professional medical assistance. Brake fluid is highly destructive
of skin and eye tissue. Should you accidentally spill brake fluid on yourself, remove the contaminated clothing, wash
your body with soap and warm water
immediately and immediately seek professional medical assistance. Should you
accidentally splash brake fluid into your
eyes, flush with a large quantity of cool,
clear water and immediately seek professional medical assistance.
COOLANT
In certain conditions, the ethylene glycol contained in the engine coolant is flammable:
its flame is invisible, but you can be burned
anyway.
WARNING
Avoid spilling the engine coolant on the
exhaust system or on the engine components. They may be hot enough to
cause the coolant to ignite and burn without a visible flame.
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The coolant (ethylene glycol) can cause
skin irritation and is poisonous if swallowed.
Coolant and coolant/water mixtures are
sweet to the taste and brightly colored,
therefore are highly attractive to pets and
children. Take extra precautions to keep
new and used coolant out of reach of children and animals.
KEEP COOLANT AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Risk of burns.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Wait until the engine has
completely cooled down. The coolant is
under pressure and may splash out and
cause burns.
BATTERY HYDROGEN GAS
AND ELECTROLYTE
WARNING
The battery gives off noxious and explosive gases; keep cigarettes, flames and
sparks away from the battery. Provide
adequate ventilation when operating or
recharging the battery.
During recharging and use, make sure
that the room is properly ventilated and
avoid inhaling the gases released during
the recharging.
The battery contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Contact with the skin or eyes may
cause serious burns. Always wear protective clothing, rubber gloves, and tight fitting goggles or a face shield when working around the battery, especially when
filling the battery with either water or electrolyte.
In case of contact with the skin, flush immediately with plenty of water. In case of
contact with the eyes, flush with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediately consult a health professional.
The electrolyte is poisonous.
If the electrolyte is accidentally swallowed, drink large quantities of water or
milk and then milk of magnesia or vegetable oil. Immediately consult a health
professional.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS GENERAL ADVICE
Before starting the engine, read this manual
carefully, and in particular the chapters
“WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL ADVICE” and “SAFE DRIVE” see p. 19.
Your safety and that of those around you
depends not only on your skill as a rider, but
also your knowledge about your vehicle and
about riding safely. Therefore it is essential
that you not operate your vehicle on public
streets or highways until you have received
instructions from a qualified safety organization such as the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, and are properly trained and licensed.
REPORTING OF DEFECTS
THAT AFFECT SAFETY
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying aprilia. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems between you,
your dealer, or aprilia. To contact NHTSA,
you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline
toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
ROAD REGULATIONS
AND USE OF THE VEHICLE
Rules of the road vary from country to country. It is essential that you understand in advance the rules of the road of the country in
which your vehicle will be used.
WARNING
This vehicle has been designed and produced for use only on paved roads. It is
not designed to be used on even smooth
graded dirt roads, or trails. It is not designed for off road competition, or for
cross country riding. Do not use this vehicle on rough or unimproved surfaces,
or in other off road areas. Failure to heed
this warning could lead to an upset with
subsequent injury and even death.
NOISE EMISSION WARRANTY
aprilia s.p.a. warrants that this exhaust
system, at the time of sale, meets all applicable U.S. EPA Federal noise standards.
This warranty extends to the first person who
buys this exhaust system for purposes other
than resale, and to all subsequent buyers.
Warranty claims should be directed to:
aprilia USA Inc.
110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130
Woodstock, GA 30188
USA
Tel 770 592 2261
Fax 770 592 4878
INFORMATION ON THE NOISE
AND EXHAUST GAS EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
ORIGIN OF THE EMISSIONS
The combustion process produces carbon
monoxide and hydrocarbons. The control of
hydrocarbons is very important, because
under certain conditions they react to exposure to sunlight and produce photochemical smog.
Carbon monoxide does not react in the same
way, but it is toxic and poisonous.
aprilia utilizes “lean” carburetor settings
and other systems to reduce the production
of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons.
TAMPERING WARNING
Tampering with the noise control system is
prohibited. Federal law prohibits the following acts or causing thereof:
a) The removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for purposes of
maintenance, repair, or replacement, of
any device or element of design
incorporated into any new vehicle for the
purpose of noise control prior to its sale
or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or
while it is in use, or
b) The use of the vehicle after such device
or element of design has been removed
or rendered inoperative by any person.
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Among those acts presumed to constitute
tampering are the acts listed below:
a) Removal of, or puncturing the muffler,
baffles, header pipes or any other
component which conducts exhaust
gases.
b) Removal or puncturing of any part of the
intake system.
c) Lack of proper maintenance.
d) Replacing any moving part of the vehicle,
or parts of the exhaust or intake system,
with parts other than those specified by
the manufacturer.
CAUTION
This product should be checked for repair or replacement if the vehicle noise
has increased significantly through use.
Otherwise, the owner may become subject to penalties under state and local ordinances.
PROBLEMS THAT MAY AFFECT
THE VEHICLE EMISSIONS
If any of the following symptoms are observed, immediately have your vehicle inspected and repaired by your Local aprilia
Dealer.
Symptoms:
– Difficult starting or stalling after starting.
– Irregular idle.
– Misfiring or backfiring during acceleration.
– After-burning (backfiring).
– Poor engine performance, degraded
handling, or poor fuel economy.
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A
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (V.I.N.)
(FRAME NUMBER)
Every vehicle produced by aprilia receives
a vehicle identification number (V.I.N.)
stamped:
– on the steering head of the frame (A), as
shown above;
and also:
– on the identification plate (B) which is
located on the front portion near the
steering head of the frame.
INFORMATION CONTAINED
IN THE VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Description of the vehicle identification number (V.I.N.), stamped on the steering head
of the frame (A) and on the identification plate
(B), under the right carpet.
DIGIT MEANING
1) Manufacturer ’s identification alphanumeric
code.
2) Vehicle type.
3) Model.
4) Country for which the vehicle is intended.
5) #= Check digit number.
6) Model year.
7) Assembling factory designation
(N = NOALE-VE- ,
S = SCORZÉ -VE- ,
0 = NOT SPECIFIED).
8) Sequential serial number.
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POSITION OF THE WARNING ADHESIVE LABELS
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A
B C
49 187
D E
1516
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3
10
8
17
5
11
13
1
WARNING ADHESIVE LABELS CHART
Ref. Description
1
NOT PROVIDED FOR 49 STATES.
2
FOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA ONLY.
2a
3
Ref. Description
4
5
6
7
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9
Ref. Description
Ref. Description
8
9
10
11
12
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13
14
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Ref. Description
Muffler stamping.
16
17
18
19
MAXIMUM WEIGHT LOAD
ALLOWED lbs 20 (kg 5)
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CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE
EMISSION SYSTEM
FOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA ONLY.
1) Fuel tank
2) Tank fumes relief
3) Tank fumes breather tube
4) Tee
5) Roll over valve
6) Roll over valve - purge valve connection
tube
7) Purge valve
8) Purge valve - carbon canister connection
tube
9) Carbon canister
10) Intake coupling hose
11) Throttle
12) Air box
13) Warm air inlet (from air box)
14) Carbon canister washing hose
15) One way valve
16) Purge valve - throttle connection tube
17) Tee
18) Narrow passage
19) Security valve
20) Tee
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aprilia s.p.a. - EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS
AND OBLIGATIONS
The California Air Resources Board and
aprilia s.p.a. (hereinafter “aprilia”) are
pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1999 and later motorcycle. In California new motor vehicles must
be designed, built and equipped to meet the
State’s stringent anti-smog standards.
aprilia must warrant the emission control
system on your motorcycle for the periods
of time listed below provided there has been
no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance
of your motorcycle.
Your emission control system may include
parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection
system, the ignition system, catalytic converter and engine computer. Also included
may be hoses, belts, connectors and other
emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, aprilia
will repair your motorcycle at no cost to you,
including diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S EMISSIONS
SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE
3
Class I motorcycles (50 – 169 cm
): for a
period of use of five (5) years or 12,000 kilometers (7,456 miles), whichever first occurs.
Class II motorcycles (170 – 279 cm
3
): for a
period of use of five (5) years or 11,185 miles
(18,000 kilometers), whichever first occurs.
Class III motorcycles (280 cm3 and larger):
for a period of use of five (5) years or 18,641
miles (30,000 kilometers), whichever first
occurs.
If an emission-related part on your motorcycle is defective, the part will be repaired or
replaced by aprilia. This is your emission
control system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
OWNER’S WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES
– As the motorcycle owner, you are respon-
sible for the performance of the required
maintenance listed in your owner’s
manual. aprilia recommends that you
retain all receipts covering maintenance
on your motorcycle, but aprilia cannot
deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the
performance of all scheduled maintenance.
– You are responsible for presenting your
motorcycle to an aprilia dealer as soon
as a problem exists. The warranty repairs
should be completed in a reasonable
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
– As the motorcycle owner, you should be
aware that aprilia may deny your warranty coverage if your motorcycle or a part
has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance or unapproved modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your
warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact aprilia USA, Inc., 10933
Crabapple Road, Suite 100, Roswell, GA
3007, or the California Air Resources
Board at P.O. Box 8001, 9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA 91734-8001.
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aprilia s.p.a. - LIMITED
WARRANTY ON EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
aprilia s.p.a., Via G. Galilei, 1, 30033 Noale
(VE) Italy (hereinafter “aprilia”) warrants
that each new 1999 and after aprilia mo-
torcycle, that includes as standard equipment
a headlight, taillight and stoplight, and is
street legal:
A. is designed, built and equipped so as to
conform at the time of initial retail purchase with all applicable regulations of the
United States Environmental Protection
Agency, and the California Air Resources
Board; and
B. is free from defects in material and work-
manship which cause such motorcycle to
fail to conform with applicable regulations
of the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board for a period of use, depending on the engine displacement, of
7,456 miles (12,000 kilometers), if the
motorcycle’s engine displacement is less
than 170 cubic centimeters; of 11,185
miles (18,000 kilometers), if the
motorcycle’s engine displacement is equal
to or greater than 170 cubic centimeters
but less than 280 cubic centimeters; or of
18,641 miles (30,000 kilometers), if the
motorcycle’s engine displacement is 280
cubic centimeters or greater; or 5 (five)
years from the date of initial retail delivery, whichever first occurs.
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I. COVERAGE. Warranty defects shall be
remedied during customary business
hours at any authorized aprilia motor-
cycle dealer located within the United
States of America in compliance with the
Clean Air Act and applicable regulations
of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board. Any part or parts replaced
under this warranty shall become the property of aprilia.
In the State of California only, emission
related warranted parts are specifically
defined by the state’s Emission Warranty
Parts List. These warranted parts are:
carburetor and internal parts; intake manifold; fuel tank; fuel injection system; spark
advance mechanism; crankcase breather;
air cutoff valves; fuel tank cap for evaporative emission controlled vehicles; oil filler
cap; pressure control valve; fuel/vapor
separator; canister; igniters; breaker governors; ignition coils; ignition wires; ignition points; condensers, and spark plugs
if failure occurs prior to the first scheduled
replacement; and hoses, clamps, fittings
and tubing used directly in these parts.
Since emission related parts may vary
from model to model, certain models may
not contain all of these parts and certain
models may contain functionally equivalent parts.
In the State of California only, Emission
Control System emergency repairs, as
provided for in the California Administra-
tive Code, may be performed by other than
an authorized aprilia dealer. An emergency situation occurs when an authorized
aprilia dealer is not reasonably available,
a part is not available within 30 days, or a
repair is not complete within 30 days. Any
replacement part can be used in an emergency repair. aprilia will reimburse the
owner for the expenses, including diagnosis, not to exceed aprilia’s suggested
retail price for all warranted parts replaced
and labor charges based on aprilia’s recommended time allowance for the warranty repair and the geographically appropriate hourly labor rate. The owner may
be required to keep receipts and failed
parts in order to receive compensation.
II. LIMITATIONS. This Emission Control Sys-
tem warranty shall not cover any of the
following:
A. Repair or replacement required as a re-
sult of
(1) accident,
(2) misuse,
(3) repairs improperly performed or replacements improperly installed,
(4) use of replacement parts or accessories not conforming to aprilia specifications
which adversely affect performance and/
or
(5) use in competitive racing or related
events.
B. Inspections, replacement of parts and
other services and adjustments required
for required maintenance.
C. Any motorcycle on which the odometer
mileage has been changed so that actual
mileage cannot be readily determined.
III. LIMITED LIABILITY
A. The liability of aprilia under this Emission
Control System Warranty is limited solely
to the remedying of defects in material or
workmanship by an authorized aprilia
motorcycle dealer at its place of business
during customary business hours. This
warranty does not cover inconvenience
or loss of use of the motorcycle or transportation of the motorcycle to or from the
aprilia dealer.
aprilia SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY OTHER EXPENSES, LOSS OR
DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY ARISING IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SALE OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE aprilia MOTOR-
CYCLE FOR ANY PURPOSE. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
B. NO EXPRESS EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY
aprilia EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY
SET FORTH HEREIN. ANY EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
IS LIMITED TO THE EXPRESS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
TERMS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY.
THE FOREGOING STATEMENTS OF
WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
C. No dealer is authorized to modify this
aprilia Limited Emission Control System
Warranty.
IV. LEGAL RIGHTS. THIS WARRANTY
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE.
V. THIS WARRANTY IS IN ADDITION TO
THE aprilia LIMITED MOTORCYCLE
WARRANTY.
VI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Any re-
placement part that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in
the performance of any maintenance or
repairs. However, aprilia is not liable for
these parts. The owner is responsible for
the performance of all required maintenance. Such maintenance may be performed at a service establishment or by
any individual. The warranty period begins on the date the motorcycle is delivered to an ultimate purchaser.
aprilia s.p.a.
Via G. Galilei, 1
30033 Noale (VE) Italy
aprilia USA, Inc.
110 Londonderry Ct., Suite 130
Woodstock, GA 30188
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GENERAL iNSTRUCTIONS
The operations preceded by this symbol must be repeated also on the opposite side of the vehicle.
If not expressly indicated otherwise, for the
reassembly of the units repeat the disassembly operations in reverse order.
The terms “right” and “left” are referred to
the rider seated on the vehicle in the normal
riding position.
WARNING
The competition adjustment must be used
in organized racing or circular course
competitive event, under the auspices of
a recognized sanctioning body or by permit issued by the local governmental authority having jurisdiction.
It is strictly forbidden to use the competition adjustment while riding the vehicle
on public streets, roads, or highways.
NOTE Soon after purchasing the vehicle,
write down the identification data provided
in the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICATION
LABEL in the table below. This label is positioned on the left part of the frame; to be able
to read it, remove the left inspection cover,
see page 69 (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 CODE = country of homolo-
gation (I, UK, A, …).
and are to be supplied to the Local aprilia
Dealer as reference data for the purchase of
spare parts or specific accessories of the
model you have acquired.
In this manual the various versions are indicated by the following symbols:
Automatic Switch-on Device
optional
VERSION:
Italy
United Kingdom
Austria
Portugal
Finland
Belgium
Germany
France
Spain
Greece
Holland
Switzerland
Denmark
Japan
Singapore
Poland
Israel
South Korea
Malaysia
Chile
Bermuda
United States
of America
Australia
Brazil
South Africa
New Zealand
Canada
Croatia
Slovenia
Turkey
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NOTE
ASK FOR GENUINE SPARE PARTS ONLY
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MAIN INDEX
SAFE RIDING ................................................... 19
BASIC SAFETY RULES ................................ 20
CLOTHING .................................................... 25
ACCESSORIES ............................................. 26
LOAD ............................................................. 26
POSITIONS OF MAIN PARTS ......................... 28
POSITIONS OF CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS 30
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS ................ 30
TABLE OF INSTRUMENTS AND
INDICATORS................................................. 31
MAIN INDIVIDUAL CONTROLS ...................... 33
CONTROLS ON THE
LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR ............... 33
CONTROLS ON THE
RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR ............. 34
IGNITION SWITCH ....................................... 35
STEERING LOCK ......................................... 35
DIGITAL CLOCK/CALENDAR ....................... 36
MULTIFUNCTION LCD ................................. 37
DIGITAL ODOMETER ................................... 38
TOOL KIT ...................................................... 39
LOCKING/RELEASING THE SADDLE ......... 39
STORAGE COMPARTMENT ........................ 40
GLOVE COMPARTMENT ............................. 40
BAG CARRYING CLIP .................................. 40
HELMET CLIP ............................................... 40
MAIN COMPONENTS ...................................... 41
FUEL ............................................................. 41
LUBRICANTS ................................................ 42
TRANSMISSION OIL .................................... 42
ENGINE OIL .................................................. 42
BRAKE FLUID - recommendations ............... 43
DISC BRAKES .............................................. 43
COOLANT ..................................................... 45
CHECKING AND TOPPING UP .................... 46
TIRES ............................................................ 47
TIRE PRESSURE .......................................... 48
AUTOMATIC SWITCH-ON
DEVICE VERSION ........................................ 48
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MUFFLER/EXHAUST SILENCER ................. 48
RIDING RULES ................................................ 49
TABLE OF PRELIMINARY CHECKS ............ 49
STARTING..................................................... 50
TAKE-OFF AND RIDING ............................... 52
BREAKING-IN ............................................... 54
STOPPING .................................................... 54
POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE
SIDE STAND ................................................. 55
SUGGESTIONS AGAINST THEFT ............... 56
MAINTENANCE ............................................... 56
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
CHART .......................................................... 57
IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ...................... 59
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND
TOPPING UP ................................................ 60
ENGINE OIL CHANGE AND OIL FILTER .... 61
CHECKING AND TOPPING UP THE
TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL ........................ 61
CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION OIL ........ 62
AIR FILTER ................................................... 63
CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR .......... 64
CHECKING THE SIDE STAND ..................... 66
CHECKING THE SWITCHES ....................... 66
INSPECTING THE FRONT E REAR
SUSPENSION ............................................... 66
ADJUSTING THE REAR
SUSPENSION ............................................... 67
STEERING CONTROL .................................. 67
CHECKING THE ENGINE FULCRUM .......... 68
REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT
INSPECTION COVERS ................................ 69
REMOVING THE FRONT FAIRING .............. 69
REMOVING THE
REARVIEW MIRRORS ................................. 70
REMOVING THE FRONT HOOD .................. 70
ADJUSTING THE
THROTTLE CONTROL ................................. 71
SPARK PLUG ................................................ 72
BATTERY ...................................................... 73
EXTENDED BATTERY
STORAGE OF THE BATTERY ...................... 73
REMOVAL THE BATTERY COVER .............. 74
CHECKING AND CLEANING TERMINALS .. 74
REMOVING THE BATTERY.......................... 74
CHECKING THE LEVEL OF BATTERY
ELECTROLYTE ............................................. 75
BATTERY RECHARGING ............................. 75
BATTERY INSTALLATION ............................ 75
CHANGING FUSES ...................................... 76
SECONDARY FUSE LAYOUT
(FRONT HOOD) ............................................ 76
MAIN FUSE LAYOUT
(BATTERY COMPARTMENT) ....................... 77
VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT HEADLIGHT
BEAM ............................................................ 77
HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT HEADLIGHT
BEAM ............................................................ 78
BULBS ........................................................... 78
CHANGING THE FRONT DIRECTION
INDICATOR LAMPS ...................................... 78
CHANGING
HEADLIGHT BULBS ..................................... 79
LOW BEAM BULBS ...................................... 79
HIGH BEAM BULBS ...................................... 80
PARKING LIGHT BULBS .............................. 80
CHANGING TAILLIGHT
BULBS ........................................................... 80
CHANGING THE LICENSE
PLATE LAMP BULB ...................................... 81
CHANGING THE
HELMET COMPARTMENT LIGHT BULB ..... 82
TRANSPORT ................................................... 82
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK ........................ 83
CLEANING ....................................................... 83
PERIODS OF EXTENDED STORAGE ......... 84
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 86
LUBRICANT CHART ..................................... 90
WIRING DIAGRAM ....................................... 94
WIRING DIAGRAM LEGEND ........................ 95
safe riding
BASIC SAFETY RULES
The instructions given below cover normal
operation of your vehicle and must be carefully observed. By following these rules you
will enhance your own safety and the safety
of those around you. You will also maximize
the life and utility of your vehicle.
Two wheeled vehicles obviously do not provide some of the protection provided by automobiles, therefore it is essential that you
wear appropriate protective clothing. Especially, never operate your vehicle without
wearing your helmet, gloves, eye protection,
a heavy jacket, sturdy footwear, and sturdy
full length pants.
However, do not assume that even the best
clothing and helmet will protect you in the
event of an upset or a crash with another
vehicle. At best, this gear provides some protection from scrapes and scratches, but very
little, if any, impact protection.
Be sure that you meet all the requirements
prescribed by local law, including driver’s license, minimum age, training, insurance,
taxes, vehicle registration, license plate, etc.
When you first receive your vehicle, practice
by riding in areas where there is little traffic.
Do not attempt to ride in heavy traffic until you
are thoroughly experienced and riding your
vehicle has become second nature to you.
Although this vehicle is legal for operation
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on freeways and expressways, it is advisable to not ride on these high speed highways until you are thoroughly familiar with
your vehicle, and have attained a high degree of skill in its operation.
A new vehicle must be carefully broken in,
see p.54 (BREAKING-IN).
Before starting the engine, make sure that
the brakes, clutch, transmission and throttle
controls function properly and that the fuel
and oil supply is adequate.
The exhaust system, brakes, and some other
parts of the vehicle become very hot during
operation. Do not touch any of these parts.
Some medicines or drugs, illegal or prescription, and alcohol significantly increase the
risk of accidents. Do not ride while you are
under the influence of alcohol or drugs, be
they illicit or prescription. Make sure you are
in good physical condition and not ill before
riding your vehicle. Do not ride your vehicle
when you are particularly tired or fatigued.
Alcohol, drugs and fatigue are leading
causes of vehicle accidents.
Many accidents are caused by the rider’s
inexperience and lack of training. Do not ride
your vehicle until you have received training
from a recognized training organization such
as the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Remember that riding a two wheeled vehicle,
though easy and fun, is quite different from
driving a car. Do not assume that you can
operate your vehicle safely just because you
are a competent automobile driver.
Never lend your vehicle to others unless you
are sure that they are competent and properly licensed vehicle operators.
Observe all rules of the road. Particularly pay
attention to all warning, regulatory and informational signs.
Avoid showing off (i.e., popping wheelies).
Especially observe speed limits, remember
that road conditions change with the weather
and wet and icy pavements are particularly
dangerous for vehicles, especially if you are
riding too fast. Remember that automobile
drivers have a hard time seeing two wheeled
vehicles, so always give the automobile the
right of way, even if it is legally yours.
Before changing lanes, look over your shoulder to make sure that the way is clear. Do
not rely exclusively on the rear-view mirror:
you may miscalculate the distance and speed
of a vehicle, or you may even not see it at
all.
Avoid obstacles that could damage the vehicle or make you lose control.
Do not tailgate, do not attempt to increase
your gas mileage by following in the slip
stream of cars or trucks in front of you.
In case of accident motorcycles, scooters
and mopeds do not provide the same degree of protection ensured by automobiles.
The legs, in particular, are exposed the risk
of being injured. However, the additional installation of leg guards may actually increase
the risk of injuries and their seriousness in
case of accident.
Do not install leg guards available on the
market of spare parts and accessories. Noncompliance with these instructions may result in serious injuries or even death.
Always ride with both hands on the handlebars and feet on the footrests.
Never shift gear without using the clutch, if
the vehicle is so equipped. Do not operate
the shift lever or the other controls suddenly
or abruptly. Such misuse can damage the
internal components of the vehicle and consequently cause seizure, loss of control, accidents and serious injuries or even death.
Remain in the seat when you are riding. Do
not stand up or attempt to stretch while you
are riding your vehicle. If you need to rest,
pull over to the side of the road when it can
be safely done.
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COOLER
It is very important to your safety that you
give full attention to the riding task. Watch
what you are doing, do not allow yourself to
be distracted by other cars, people or things
on the roadside, etc. Never smoke, eat, drink,
read, etc. while riding your vehicle. If you
must consult a map, pull over when it can be
done safely.
Use only the vehicle’s specific fuels and lubricants indicated in the “LUBRICANT
CHART”; check the oil, fuel and coolant levels regularly.
If the throttle sticks open, it may cause a
collision with another vehicle, or an upset.
If the throttle sticks, kill the engine with the
engine stop switch located on the right
handlebar.
Do not attempt to restart the engine until the
throttle has been repaired and works perfectly.
Failure to obey this warning can lead to a runaway with seriously injuries or even death.
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WARNING
In the event of a throttle sticking emergency, always kill the engine using the
engine stop switch located near the throttle grip on the right handlebar. Never use
your vehicle if the throttle does not automatically fully return to the idle position
when the throttle grip is released. Contact your Local aprilia Dealer for repairs.
Failure to heed this warning can lead to a
serious accident and subsequent injury
or even death.
If you and your vehicle are involved in an
accident, insure that there has been no damage to the control levers, tubes, wires, braking system and other vital parts. If your vehicle is involved in an accident, take it immediately to your Local aprilia Dealer who has
the equipment and knowledge to check for
accidental damage which may compromise
your safety.
Your aprilia dealer is ready and able to help
you with any safety problems that you might
have, but of course it is necessary for you to
report any malfunctions to your mechanic in
order for him to help you.
Do not use your vehicle if it is damaged. A
damaged vehicle may become unstable or
present other problems which can increase
the risk of accident, and therefore of serious
injury or even death.
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ONLY ORIGINALS
Do not attempt to modify the position, angle
or color of your license plate. Do not cover it
with even a clear plastic covering. Do not
modify any of the safety equipment of your
vehicle, especially such safety related items
as directional indicators, rear view mirrors,
lights or horns.
Any modification to your vehicle will invalidate the warranty.
Do not modify your engine in an attempt to
increase the horsepower. This can result in
irreparable damage to the engine, as well
as degradation of the performance and handling of the vehicle which could lead to an
upset, and serious injury or even death.
Have your vehicle repaired only with original
parts, and use only original aprilia or
aprilia approved accessories. The use of
aftermarket accessories and parts can seriously compromise the safety of your vehicle
as well as its performance and serviceability. Any modification which affects performance or safety voids your warranty completely.
Tampering with the emissions or noise control systems on your vehicle is against the
law, and can be punished by large fines.
In some jurisdictions, it can even lead to the
confiscation of your vehicle.
This vehicle was not designed to be equipped
with a sidecar or to be used to tow trailers or
other vehicles.
aprilia does not manufacture sidecars or
trailers and therefore cannot predict the effects of such accessories on the
manoeuvrability or stability of the vehicle: it
can only warn that such effects may be negative and that any damage to the vehicle components caused by the use of such accessories will not be covered by the warranty.
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Never race other vehicles with your vehicle.
Brake with both the front and rear brakes.
The use of one brake only for sudden braking may cause the vehicle to skid or make
the rider lose control of the vehicle itself.
When riding down a steep hill, use the engine as a brake by selecting the same gear,
or a lower gear, than you would use to climb
the hill. Use front and rear brakes sparingly.
Always ride at the appropriate speed and
avoid unnecessary hard acceleration. This
not only is safer, but also reduces fuel consumption and increases the life of the vehicle.
If you must ride your vehicle in rainy weather,
or on loose surfaces, remember that traction
is greatly reduced. Under these conditions,
all handling of the vehicle must be done
gradually and smoothly. Sudden acceleration, braking or turning may make you lose
control of your vehicle. When traction is reduced, accelerate and slow using your vehicle’s engine braking insofar as possible.
Avoid rapid, harsh application of the brakes.
Gradually open and close the throttle, to
avoid spinning or skidding the rear wheel.
On rough road surfaces, slow down and ride
with particular care.
Try to avoid wide open throttle accelerations,
unless they are necessary for such things
as passing.
Don’t allow your engine to “lug,” that is, run
at too low an rpm. Shift down to a lower gear.
Also, don’t over-rev the engine. Observe the
redline on the tachometer.
Remember that excessively aggressive cornering can cause your vehicle’s tires to lose
sideways traction, which can result in an
upset and serious injury or even death.
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Always observe posted and statutory speed
limits, but do not assume that you can ride
as fast as the speed limit under all road conditions. Slowing down a little can greatly increase your safety under all road conditions.
Do not ride your vehicle off road.
Do not tamper with the muffler system or the
emissions control system of your vehicle.
This is not only bad for the environment, it
can subject you to serious penalties.
CLOTHING
Before riding your vehicle, ensure that your
riding gear is in good condition. To be effective, your helmet must fit properly, and the
visor or other eye protection must be clean.
Both research and experience have shown
that drivers of other vehicles often do not see
vehicles or riders. In order to make yourself
more conspicuous to these drivers, wear
bright reflective clothing, such as a reflective vest, or clothing with reflective sections
sewn into the jacket, pants and gloves. Be
particular aware of approaching automobiles
and trucks that might be trying to turn left in
front of you. Many vehicle accidents are
caused by an opposing automobile driver
making a left turn without warning in front of
the vehicle.
Inevitably, the driver will look right at you, and
yet swear that they did not see you before
they turned directly into your path. Ride alert!
Wear protective clothing, preferably in light
and/or reflecting colours. In this way you will
make yourself more visible to the other drivers, thus notably reducing the risk of being
knocked down, and you will be more protected in case of fall.
Always wear your crash helmet. Many accidents are fatal because of injuries to the
head.
This clothing should be very tight-fitting and
fastened at the wrists and ankles. Strings,
belts and ties should not be hanging loose;
prevent these and other objects from interfering with driving by getting entangled with
moving parts or driving mechanisms.
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Do not carry sharp objects in your pockets
that could be dangerous in case of an upset,
for example, pens or mechanical pencils, etc.
Also, make sure that your passengers follow this recommendation.
ACCESSORIES
The owner of the vehicle is responsible for
the choice, installation and use of any accessory.
The installation of inappropriate accessories
or the overloading of the vehicle may result
in the instability of the vehicle itself and cause
accidents with consequent risk of serious
injuries or even death. Windshields could be
particularly dangerous, as they can break
and injure or cut the rider in case of accident. In case of doubts with regard to any
accessory you would like to install or any load
you would like to carry, previously consult
your Local aprilia Dealer.
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Avoid installing accessories that cover horns
or lights or that could impair their functions,
limit the suspension stroke and the steering
angle, hamper the operation of the controls
and reduce the distance from the ground and
the angle of inclination in turns.
Avoid using accessories that hamper access
to the controls, since this can prolong reaction times during an emergency.
Fairings and windshields installed on the
vehicle may produce aerodynamic forces that
will affect the stability of the vehicle during
use, especially at high speeds.
Make sure that anything you carry on your
vehicle is securely attached, and cannot
come lose and jam the wheels, forks, etc.
Do not install any electrical accessories, and
do not modify the electrical system of your
vehicle. Anything that could cause an electrical overload or other fault could cause the
vehicle to suddenly stop, the lights to dim or
quit, or the horn and other safety accessories not to work. Use only genuine aprilia
accessories.
LOAD
Do not overload your vehicle. Attach luggage
or packages as close as possible to the center of your vehicle and distribute the load from
side to side as evenly as possible, to keep
imbalance to a minimum. Remember that
loads tend to loosen with riding, so frequently
check the security of your load.
KG!
Do not hang anything from your vehicle handlebars, fenders, or forks, because this will
upset the handling of your vehicle, and could
prevent you from avoiding an accident. Failure to heed this warning can lead to an upset
with subsequent serious injury or even death.
Do not ride with your crash helmet hung from
the strap because it could easily foul the
wheels, fenders, or forks, causing an upset
and subsequent serious injury or even death.
Carry a passenger only if your vehicle is
equipped with passenger footrests, handgrips
for the passenger to hold on to, and a passenger saddle.
When carrying a passenger, remember that
your vehicle’s handling is degraded, that the
brakes are less efficient, and the center of
gravity is higher and further to the rear.
This makes it more likely that the front wheel
will come up off the ground, especially on
acceleration. Therefore, you should avoid
hard acceleration and hard braking. Many
accidents are caused by inexperienced riders carrying passengers. Remember that allowance must be made for the extra weight
of the passenger for all driving maneuvers.
Avoid abrupt and excessive acceleration.
Always slow down in time and calculate
longer stopping and manoeuvring distances.
Non-compliance with these instructions may
lead to the overturning of the vehicle or to
other accidents with consequent serious injuries or even death.
Never carry loosely packaged items, make
sure that everything that you carry on your
vehicle is carefully secured.
Do not carry packages which protrude from
the luggage rack or which cover any of the
signal lights, the headlight, or the horn.
Never carry animals or children on the glove
compartment or on the luggage rack.
Never exceed the labeled maximum load for
each saddlebag.
Overloading your vehicle seriously reduces
its stability and maneuverability and can lead
to an upset with subsequent serious injury
or death.
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POSITIONS OF MAIN PARTS
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1) Expansion tank
2) Coolant expansion tank plug
3) Rear brake fluid reservoir
4) Bag carrying clip
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6) Air filter
7) Helmet compartment
8) Variator air filter cover
9) Center stand
10) Left passenger footrest
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11) Side stand
12) Spark plug
13) Left inspection cover
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1) Battery
2) Main fuse box
3) Passenger grab handle
4) Fuel tank
5) Fuel tank cap
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7) Front brake fluid reservoir
8) Ignition switch /steering lock/
saddle opening
9) Horn
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10) Secondary fuse box
11) Right inspection cover
12) Right passenger footrest
13) Engine oil level / filler cap
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INSTRUMENTSARRANGEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENT/CONTROLS
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1) Electrical controls on the left side of the handlebar
2) Combined brake lever (front and rear)
3) Left rearview mirror
4) Instruments and indicators
5) Right rearview mirror
6) Front brake lever
7) Throttle handgrip
8) Electrical controls on the right side of the handlebar
9) Ignition switch / steering lock (
10) Speaker protection grids(
LEGEND
1) Red engine oil pressure LED (
2) Green left direction indicator LED ( )
3) Digital odometer
4) Speedometer
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5) Green right direction indicator LED ( )
6) Blue high beam LED ( )
7) Amber yellow fuel reserve LED ( )
8) Fuel level indicator (
9) Button to select functions and set the digital clock
10) Digital clock
11) Coolant temperature indicator (
12) Red high coolant temperature LED ( )
13) Green parking lights and high beam LED ( )
14) Parking brake LED (
15) Amber side stand down LED ( )
16) LED “EFI”
17) Tachometer
18) LCD
19) Display function selection for 3 and resetting 18 and 3
20) Red ABS LED (
21) Red Immobilizer LED ( )
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