Aprilia LEONARDO 150 User Manual
© 2002 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE)
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First edition: june 2002, february 2003,
may 2003
Produced and printed by:
editing division
Soave (VERONA) - Italy
Tel. +39 - 045 76 11 911
Fax +39 - 045 76 12 241
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On behalf of:
aprilia 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
The following precautionary warnings are
used throughout this manual in order to
convey the following messages:
Safety warning. When you find this
a
symbol on the vehicle or in the
manual, be careful to the 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!
aWARNING
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in serious injury or even death.
aCAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in minor personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
NOTE The word “NOTE” in this manual
precedes important information or 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.
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Before starting the engine, carefully read
this manual and in particular the section
“SAFE DRIVE”.
Your and other people’s safety depends
not only on your quickness of reflexes and
on your agility, but also on what you know
about the vehicle, on its efficiency and on
your knowledge of the basic information for
“SAFE DRIVE”. Therefore, get a thorough
knowledge of the vehicle, in such a way as
to be able to drive in the traffic safely.
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NOTE This manual must be considered
as an integral part of the vehicle and must
always accompany it, even in case of resale.
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 Official
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 Official Dealers and Service Centers, which guarantee prompt and accurate
assistance.
Thank you for choosing aprilia. We wish
you a nice ride.
All rights as to electronic storage, reproduction and total or partial adaptation, with
any means, are reserved for all Countries.
NOTE In some countries the antipollu-
tion and noise regulations in force require
periodical inspections.
The user of the vehicle in these countries
must:
– contact an aprilia Official Dealer to have
the non-homologated components re-
placed with others homologated for use
in the country in question;
– carry out the required periodical inspec-
tions.
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
stuck to the left tube of the frame and to read
it it is necessary to remove the left inspection
cover, see p. 52 (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 Official 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:
125 cm3 model
z
150 cm3 model
{
250 cm3 model
|
automatic light switching version
e
(Automatic Switch-on Device)
optional
m
VERSION:
Italy
I
United Kingdom
U
Austria
a
Portugal
p
Finland
F
Belgium
B
Germany
d
France
f
Spain
E
Greece
G
Holland
O
Switzerland
Y
Denmark
D
Japan
J
Singapore
S
Slovenia
s
Israel
i
South Korea
¬
Malaysia
M
Chile
c
Croatia
H
Australia
A
United States
u
of America
Brazil
Ä
South Africa
R
New Zealand
n
Canada
C
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SAFE DRIVE ......................................................... 5
BASIC SAFETY RULES ..................................... 6
CLOTHING ......................................................... 9
ACCESSORIES ................................................ 10
LOAD ................................................................ 10
ARRANGEMENT
OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS
ARRANGEMENT
OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS
ARRANGEMENT
OF THE INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS ............... 16
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS .................. 16
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE.... 17
MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS ................... 18
CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE
OF THE HANDLEBAR...................................... 18
CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE
OF THE HANDLEBAR...................................... 19
IGNITION SWITCH........................................... 20
STEERING LOCK............................................. 20
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ................................... 21
DIGITAL CLOCK............................................... 21
BAG HOOK ....................................................... 21
ANTI-THEFT HOOK ......................................... 22
UNLOCKING / LOCKING THE SADDLE.......... 22
CRASH HELMET / GLOVE COMPARTMENT. 22
TOOL KIT ......................................................... 23
REAR MUDGUARD EXTENSION .................... 23
MAIN COMPONENTS......................................... 24
FUEL................................................................. 24
LUBRICANTS ................................................... 25
BRAKE FLUID-recommendations..................... 26
DISC BRAKES .................................................. 26
COOLANT......................................................... 28
TYRES .............................................................. 30
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
SWITCHING VERSION
EXHAUST SILENCER ...................................... 31
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE................................. 32
PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS ..... 32
STARTING ........................................................ 33
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+ ................. 12
Ì......................... 14
_............................. 31
DEPARTURE AND DRIVE................................35
RUNNING-IN.....................................................37
STOPPING ........................................................37
PARKING ..........................................................37
POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND................................................38
SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT ...........39
MAINTENANCE...................................................39
REGULAR SERVICE
INTERVALS CHART
REGULAR SERVICE
INTERVALS CHART
IDENTIFICATION DATA ...................................44
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
AND TOPPING UP............................................45
AIR CLEANER ..................................................46
SPEED VARIATOR AIR CLEANER..................47
CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR..............48
CHECKING THE STAND ..................................49
CHECKING THE SWITCHES ...........................49
INSPECTING THE FRONT
AND REAR SUSPENSIONS .............................50
ADJUSTING THE REAR SUSPENSION ..........50
CHECKING THE STEERING ............................51
CHECKING THE ENGINE FULCRUM AXIS.....51
REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT
INSPECTION COVERS ....................................52
REMOVING THE FRONT PART
OF THE FAIRING..............................................52
REMOVING THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS .......53
REMOVING THE FRONT COVER ...................53
REMOVING THE FRONT INNER SHIELD .......54
IDLING ADJUSTMENT .....................................54
ADJUSTING
THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL .....................55
SPARK PLUG ...................................................56
BATTERY ..........................................................57
LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY............57
REMOVING THE BATTERY COVER ...............58
CHECKING
AND CLEANING THE TERMINALS..................58
REMOVING THE BATTERY .............................58
+.................... 40-41
Ì ........................... 42-43
CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL........ 59
RECHARGING THE BATTERY ........................ 59
INSTALLING THE BATTERY ........................... 59
CHANGING THE FUSES ................................. 60
VERTICAL ADJUSTING OF THE
HEADLIGHT BEAM .......................................... 61
+ HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT
OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAM
BULBS .............................................................. 62
CHANGING THE DASHBOARD BULBS
AND THE CLOCK BATTERY ........................... 62
CHANGING THE FRONT DIRECTION
INDICATOR BULBS .........................................62
CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ............ 63
CHANGING THE REAR LIGHT BULB ............. 64
CHANGING THE NUMBER PLATE BULB....... 64
TRANSPORT ...................................................... 65
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK ........................... 65
CLEANING .......................................................... 66
LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY.................... 67
TECHNICAL DATA ............................................. 68
LUBRICANT CHART ........................................ 72
Importers ......................................................74-75
WIRING DIAGRAM Leonardo 125
WIRING DIAGRAM KEY Leonardo 125
WIRING DIAGRAM -
Leonardo 125 - Leonardo 150 .......................... 78
WIRING DIAGRAM KEY -
Leonardo 125 - Leonardo 150 .......................... 79
WIRING DIAGRAM Leonardo 125
WIRING DIAGRAM KEY Leonardo 125
WIRING DIAGRAM - Leonardo 250 ................. 82
WIRING DIAGRAM KEY - Leonardo 250 ......... 83
WIRING DIAGRAM - Leonardo 250
WIRING DIAGRAM KEY Leonardo 250
_ - Leonardo 150 _........... 76
_ - Leonardo 150 _ .......... 77
_ - Leonardo 150 _........... 80
_ - Leonardo 150 _........... 81
_ ............................................ 85
- .................... 61
_.......... 84
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To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be in
possession of all the requirements prescribed by law (driving licence, minimum
age, psychophysical ability, insurance,
state taxes, vehicle registration, number
plate, etc.).
Gradually get to know the vehicle by driving it first in areas with low traffic and/or private areas.
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The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs or
psychotropic substances notably increases
the risk of accidents.
Be sure that you are in good psychophysical conditions and fit for driving and pay
particular attention to physical weariness
and drowsiness.
Most road accidents are caused by the
driver’s lack of experience.
NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and,
in any case, make sure that the driver has
all the requirements for driving.
Rigorously observe all road signs and national and local road regulations.
Avoid abrupt movements that can be dangerous for yourself and other people (for
example: rearing up on the back wheel,
speeding, etc.), and give due consideration
to the road surface, visibility and other driving conditions.
Avoid obstacles that could damage the vehicle or make you lose control.
Avoid riding in the slipstream created by
preceding vehicles in order to increase
your speed.
Always keep both hands on the handlebars
and both feet on the footboard (or on the
footrests), in the correct driving posture.
Avoid standing up or stretching your limbs
while driving.
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The driver should pay attention and avoid
distractions caused by people, things and
movements (never smoke, eat, drink, read,
etc.) while driving.
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Use only the vehicle’s specific fuels and lubricants indicated in the "LUBRICANT
CHART"; check all oil, fuel and coolant levels regularly.
If the vehicle has been involved in an accident, make sure that no damage has occurred to the control levers, pipes, wires,
braking system and vital parts.
If necessary, have the vehicle inspected by
an aprilia Official Dealer, who should carefully check the frame, handlebars, suspensions, safety parts and all the devices that
you cannot check by yourself.
Always remember to report any malfunction to the technicians to help them in their
work.
Never use the vehicle when the amount of
damage it has suffered endangers your
safety.
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Never change the position, inclination or
colour of: number plate, direction indicators, lights and horns.
Any modification of the vehicle will result in
the invalidity of the guarantee.
Any modification of the vehicle and/or the
removal of original components can compromise vehicle performance levels and
safety or even make it illegal.
We recommend respecting all regulations
and national and local provisions regarding
the equipment of the vehicle.
In particular, avoid all modifications that increase the vehicle’s performance levels or
alter its original characteristics.
Never race with other vehicles.
Avoid off-road driving.
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Before starting, always wear a correctly
fastened crash helmet. Make sure that it is
homologated, in good shape, of the right
size and that the visor is clean.
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.
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 keep objects that can be dangerous
in case of fall, for example pointed objects
like keys, pens, glass vials etc. in your
pockets (the same recommendations also
apply to passengers).
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The owner of the vehicle is responsible for
the choice, installation and use of any accessory.
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.
Big fairings and windshields installed on
the vehicle may produce aerodynamic forces that affect the stability of the vehicle, especially when riding at high speed.
Make sure that the equipment is well fastened to the vehicle and not dangerous
during driving. Do not install electrical devices and do not modify those already existing to avoid electrical overloads, because the vehicle could suddenly stop or
there could be a dangerous current shortage in the horn and in the lights.
aprilia recommends the use of "aprilia
genuine accessories".
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Be careful and moderate when loading
your luggage. Keep any luggage loaded as
close as possible to the center of gravity of
the vehicle and distribute the load uniformly on both sides, in order to reduce umbalance to the minimum. Furthermore, make
sure that the load is firmly secured to the
vehicle, especially during long trips.
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Avoid hanging bulky, heavy and/or dangerous objects on the handlebars, mudguards
and forks: the vehicle might respond more
slowly in turns and its manoeuvrability
could be unavoidably impaired.
Do not place bags that are too bulky on the
vehicle sides, because they could hit people or obstacles, making you lose control of
the vehicle.
Do not carry any bag if it is not tightly secured to the vehicle.
Do not carry bags which protrude too much
from the luggage-rack or which cover the
lights, horn or indicators.
Do not carry animals or children on the
glove compartment or on the luggagerack.
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Do not exceed the maximum load allowed
for each side-bag.
When the vehicle is overloaded, its stability
and its manoeuvrability can be compromised.
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1) Expansion tank
2) Coolant expansion tank plug
3) Rear brake reservoir
4) Bag hook
5) Left inspection cover
6) Passenger left footrest
7) Crash helmet compartment
8) Saddle lock
9) Air cleaner
10) Speed variator air cleaner cover
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11) Anti-theft hook (for the aprilia “BodyGuard” armored cable
12) Centre stand
13) Side stand
14) Spark plug
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1) Passenger grab rail
2) Engine oil filling/level cap
3) Fuse carrier
4) Battery
5) Ignition switch/steering lock
6) Filler cap
7) Front brake reservoir
8) Horn
9) Fuel tank
10) Fuel tank flap
11) Right inspection cover
12) Passenger right footrest
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1) Expansion tank
2) Coolant expansion tank plug
3) Rear brake reservoir
4) Bag hook
5) Left inspection cover
6) Passenger left footrest
7) Crash helmet compartment
8) Saddle lock
9) Passenger grab rail
10) Air cleaner
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11) Speed variator air cleaner cover
12) Centre stand
13) Side stand
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