Aprilia PEGASO 650 User Manual 2000

aprilia part# 8102759

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Pegaso 650

© 1996 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE)

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First edition: december 1996

Reprint: january 2000

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

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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!

Indications to make the opera-

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tions easier. Technical informa-

tion.

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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This manual must be considered

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and must always accompany it, even in

as an integral part of the vehicle

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.

quire periodical inspections.

The user of the vehicle in these countries
must:
– contact an aprilia Authorized Dealer to

– carry out the required periodical inspec-

indicated on the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFI­CATION LABEL.

Write down the identification code in the
space here below, in order to remember it
also in case of loss or deterioration of the
label.
The label is positioned under the rider sad­dle, stuck to the frame.

In some countries the antipollution
and noise regulations in force re-

have the non-homologated components

replaced with others homologated for

use in the country in question;

tions.

When asking your Dealer for spare

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parts, specify the spare parts code

In this manual the various versions are in­dicated by the following symbols:

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VERSION:

Italy

I

United Kingdom

U

Austria

A

Portugal

P

Finland

"

Belgium

B

Germany

D

France

F

Spain

E

Greece

G

Holland

O

Switzerland

C

Denmark

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Japan

J

Singapore

S

V
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K
M
R
Q

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°
Î

[
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Ñ

Poland

Israel

South Korea

Malaysia

Chile

Bermuda

United States
of America

Australia

Brazil

South Africa

New Zealand

Canada

Croatia

Slovenia

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SAFE DRIVE .....................................................................................................5

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

CLOTHING .................................................................................................9

ACCESSORIES........................................................................................10

LOAD ........................................................................................................10

ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS ...............................................12

ARRANGEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENTS ...................................................14

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

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE............................................15

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

CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR.......................16

CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR ....................17

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

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

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

UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE....................................................19

GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT.......................................................19

CRASH HELMET HOOK ..........................................................................20

ANTI-THEFT HOOK .................................................................................20

REAR LUGGAGE RACK ..........................................................................20

MAIN COMPONENTS.....................................................................................21

FUEL.........................................................................................................21

ENGINE OIL .............................................................................................21

BRAKE FLUID (recommendations) ..........................................................22

DISC BRAKES..........................................................................................22

FRONT BRAKE ........................................................................................23

REAR BRAKE...........................................................................................24

ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE .............................................................24

CLUTCH ...................................................................................................25

COOLANT ................................................................................................26

TYRES......................................................................................................27

EXHAUST SILENCERS ^....................................................................28

CATALYTIC SILENCERS 2.................................................................28

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE.............................................................................29

PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS.............................................29

STARTING................................................................................................30

DEPARTURE AND DRIVE .......................................................................32

RUNNING-IN ............................................................................................34

STOPPING ...............................................................................................34

PARKING..................................................................................................34

SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT...................................................35

MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................36

REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART .............................................36

IDENTIFICATION DATA...........................................................................37

AIR CLEANER..........................................................................................38

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP .................... 39

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND THE OIL FILTER........................... 40

FRONT WHEEL....................................................................................... 42

REAR WHEEL ......................................................................................... 44

CHAIN...................................................................................................... 46

REMOVING THE FUEL TANK................................................................. 48

REMOVING

THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES................................................................ 48

CHECKING THE STEERING................................................................... 49

CHECKING

THE REAR FORK FULCRUM AXIS ........................................................ 49

INSPECTING THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS ....................... 49

REAR SUSPENSION............................................................................... 50

REAR SUSPENSION

WITH HYDRAULIC PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT &............................... 50

IDLING ADJUSTMENT............................................................................ 52

ADJUSTING THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL ...................................... 52

ADJUSTING THE COLD START CONTROL (e)................................... 52

SPARK PLUG .......................................................................................... 53

BATTERY................................................................................................. 54

CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL.............................................. 55

RECHARGING THE BATTERY ............................................................... 55

LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY ................................................. 55

CHANGING THE FUSES......................................................................... 56

CHECKING THE SIDE STAND AND THE SAFETY SWITCH ................ 57

ADJUSTING

THE HEADLIGHT BEAM ......................................................................... 58

BULBS ..................................................................................................... 58

CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ................................................... 59

CHANGING THE REAR LIGHT BULB.................................................... 60

CHANGING THE FRONT DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS.................. 60

CHANGING THE REAR DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS .................... 61

CHANGING

THE NUMBER PLATE BULB................................................................... 61

TRANSPORT.................................................................................................. 62

DRAINING THE FUEL TANK................................................................... 62

CLEANING ..................................................................................................... 63

LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY........................................................... 64

TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................................ 65

LUBRICANT TABLE ................................................................................ 68

Importers............................................................................................. 70-71

WIRING DIAGRAM - Pegaso 650............................................................ 72

WIRING DIAGRAM KEY - Pegaso 650 ................................................... 73

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safe drive

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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 drive with both hands on the han­dlebars and both feet on the footrests (or
on the rider’s footboards), 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 the 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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ONLY ORIGINALS

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.

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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.
Large fairings and windscreens assembled
on the vehicle can produce aerodynamic
forces capable of compromising the stabili­ty of the vehicle while driving.

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 genuine accesso­ries (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 centre of the vehi­cle and distribute the load uniformly on
both sides, in order to reduce imbalance 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, because 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 and do not ride with the crash
helmet hanging from its string, because it
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 luggage rack.

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) Ignition switch/steering lock

2) Fuel tank plug

3) Fuel cock

4) Battery

5) Fuses

6) Glove/tool kit compartment

7) Passenger grab rail

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8) Rear luggage rack

9) Passenger footrest

10) Central stand

11) Side stand

12) Shifting lever

13) Expansion tank

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1) Front brake master cylinder

2) Engine oil level plug-dipstick

3) Horn

4) Engine oil filter

5) Rear brake control lever

6) Anti-theft hook (for the aprilia “Body­Guard” armored cable

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7) Rear brake master cylinder

8) Passenger footrest

9) Passenger grab rail

10) Saddle lock

11) Crash helmet hook

12) Rear brake fluid tank

13) Air cleaner

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1) Horn push button (

2) Direction indicator switch (

3) Dimmer switch (

4) High beam signalling push button (

5) Cold start lever (

6) Clutch lever

7) Left rear-view mirror

8) Instruments and indicators

9) Right rear-view mirror

10) Front brake lever

11) Engine stop switch (

12) Throttle grip

13) Light switch (o - p - •)

14) Start push button (

15) Ignition switch/steering lock (

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b - a)

e)

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1) Green direction indicator warning light (

2) Green neutral indicator warning light (

3) Red engine oil pressure warning light (

4) Blue high beam warning light (

5) Green low beam and parking light warning light (

6) Amber low fuel warning light (

7) Revolution counter

8) Total kilometres odometer

9) Speedometer

9) Speedometer - only km/h scale

10) Coolant temperature indicator (h)

11) Partial kilometres odometer

12) Odometer trip control

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Description Function

Direction indicator
warning light

Neutral indicator warning light

Engine oil pressure
warning light

It blinks when the direction indicators are on.

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q It comes on when the gear is in neutral.

It comes on every time the ignition switch is brought to position "n" and the engine is not run­ning, thus checking the proper functioning of the lamp. If during this phase the lamp does not
turn on, it must be replaced. The warning light must go off when the engine is running.

j

a

High beam warning light

Parking light
and low beam warning light

Low fuel warning light

It comes on when the headlight is in "high beam" position or when the high beam signalling is

a

operated.

It comes on when the lights are on.

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It comes on when the quantity of fuel left in the tank is about 6 L (electrical reserve).

g

In this case, provide for immediate topping up, see p. 21 (FUEL).

It indicates the number of revolutions of the engine per minute.

If the warning light comes on during the normal running of the engine, this
means that the oil pressure in the circuit is insufficient. In this case, immediate­ly stop the engine and contact your APRILIA Official Dealer.

Revolution counter

Never exceed the engine max. rpm, see p. 34 (RUNNING-IN).

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Total kilometres odometer It indicates the total number of kilometres covered.
Speedometer It indicates the driving speed.

It indicates the approximate temperature of the coolant in the engine. When the pointer starts
moving beyond level "40", the temperature is sufficient for driving the vehicle. The normal
running temperature range is indicated by the graduated area of the scale. If the pointer
reaches the red area, stop the engine and check the coolant level, see p. 26 (COOLANT).

Coolant temperature indicator

Partial kilometres odometer It indicates the partial number of kilometres covered. To set it to zero, use the odometer trip control.
Odometer trip control Rotate it anticlockwise to set the partial kilometres odometer to zero.

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If the maximum allowed temperature is exceeded (red area of the scale), the en-

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gine may be seriously damaged.

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The electrical parts work only when the ignition

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switch is in position "n".

1) HORN PUSH BUTTON (f)

The horn is activated when the push button is pressed.

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2) DIRECTION INDICATOR 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. To
turn off the direction indicator, press the switch on its centre.

3) DIMMER SWITCH (b - a)

When the light switch (right side of the handlebar) is in posi­tion "o", if the dimmer switch is in position "a", the high
beam comes on, while if it is in position "
comes on.

4) HIGH BEAM SIGNALLING PUSH BUTTON (

It makes it possible to use the high beam for signalling to
forthcoming vehicles while overtaking and in case of peril
and/or emergency.

5) COLD START LEVER (

The starter for the cold start of the engine is operated by rotat­ing the lever "e" downwards.
To disconnect the starter, move the lever "
sition.

e)

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b", the low beam

a)

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The electrical parts work only when the ignition

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switch is in position "

1) ENGINE STOP SWITCH (n - m)

Do not operate the engine stop switch “n - m” in

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running conditions.

n".

This is a safety or emergency switch.
With the switch in position "
gine; the engine can be stopped by moving the switch to posi­tion "

m".

With stopped engine and ignition switch in posi­tion "

a

the engine, move the ignition switch to position "m".

2) HEADLIGHT SWITCH (o - p - •)

When the light switch is in position "•", the lights are off; when
the switch is in position "
the switch is in position "
on.
The high/low beam can be operated by means of the dimmer
switch, see p. 16 (CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
HANDLEBAR).

3) START PUSH BUTTON (

When the start push button "
the engine run. For the starting, see p. 30 (STARTING).

n", the battery may discharge.

When the vehicle has come to rest, after stopping

n", it is possible to start the en-

p", the parking lights are on; when

o", the low beam or the high beam is

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r" is pressed, the starter makes

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Position Function

Key

removal

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The ignition switch is positioned on the
steering column plate.

The key (1) operates the ignition

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switch/steering lock, the saddle
lock and the fuel tank lock.
Two keys are supplied together with the
vehicle (one spare key).

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Never turn the key to position "
ning conditions, in order to avoid losing
control of the vehicle.

OPERATION

To lock the steering:

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Turn the handlebar completely leftwards.

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Turn the key (1) to position “m” and
press it.

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Release the key.

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Turn the key and steer the han­dlebar at the same time.

Rotate the key (1) anticlockwise (left­wards), steer the handlebar slowly until
the key (1) reaches position “
Extract the key.

s" in run-

s”.

Steering

lock

The steer­ing is
locked.
It is neither
possible to
start the
engine, nor
to switch on
the lights.

Neither the
engine, nor
the lights
can be
switched on.

The engine
and the
lights can be
switched on.

It is possi­ble to
remove the
key.

It is possi­ble to
remove the
key.

It is not pos­sible to
remove the
key.

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Position the vehicle on the stand, see
p. 35 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).

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Insert the key (1) in the saddle lock (2).

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Turn the key (1) clockwise and raise and
remove the saddle.

Before lowering and locking the

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saddle, make sure that you have
not left the key in the glove/tool kit com­partment.

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To lock the saddle, position the tang (3)
in its seat, then lower and press the sad­dle, thus making the lock snap shut.

Before leaving, make sure that

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the saddle is properly locked.

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The compartment is positioned under the
rear part of the saddle;
to reach it:

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Unlock and raise the saddle.

The tool kit (4) includes:
– 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 mm Allen spanners

– 5,5-7 mm double fork spanner
– 8-11 mm double fork spanner
– 10-13 mm double fork spanner
– 19 mm simple fork spanner
– 24 mm simple fork spanner
– double-ended, cross-/cut-headed screw-

driver
– screwdriver handle
– 18 mm spark plug socket spanner
– socket spanner rod
– tool case

Max. allowed weight: 1.5 kg

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Thanks to the crash helmet hook, you no
longer have to carry the crash helmet with
you every time you park the vehicle.

Do not ride with the crash helmet
hanging from the hook, as this

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safety.

To hang the crash helmet:

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may seriously compromise your

Raise the saddle.
Withdraw the eyelet (1) of the cable (2)
from the hook (3).
Pass the cable (2) through the visor
opening or through the apposite loop on
the crash helmet.
Insert the eyelet (1) completely in the
hook (3).
Lower the saddle and lock it.

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The anti-theft hook (4) is positioned on the
right side of the vehicle, near the rider’s
footboard.

To prevent the vehicle from being stolen, it
is advisable to secure it with the aprilia
“Body-Guard” armored cable
able at any aprilia Official Dealer.

Do not use the hook to lift the ve­hicle or for any purpose other

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has been parked.

than securing the vehicle once it

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Max. allowed weight: 9 kg

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The fuel used for internal com­bustion engines is extremely in-

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ditions it can become explosive. It is
important to carry out the refuelling and
the maintenance operations in a well­ventilated area, with the engine off. Do
not smoke while refuelling or near fuel
vapours, in any case avoid any contact
with naked flames, sparks and any oth­er heat source to prevent the fuel from
catching fire or from exploding. Further,
prevent fuel from flowing out of the fuel
filler, as it could catch fire when getting
in contact with the red-hot surfaces of
the engine.
In case some fuel has accidentally been
spilt, make sure that the area has com­pletely dried and before starting the ve­hicle verify that there is no fuel inside
the fuel filler neck.
Since petrol expands under the heat of
the sun and due to the effects of sun ra­diation, never fill the tank to the brim.
Screw the plug up carefully after refuel­ling. Avoid any contact of the fuel with
the skin and the inhalation of vapours;
do not swallow fuel or pour it from a re­ceptacle into another by means of a
tube.

flammable and in particular con-

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN

Use only premium grade petrol
(4 Stars
51600 standard, min. O.N. 98 (N.O.R.M.)
and 88 (N.O.M.M.).

), in conformity with the DIN

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2 ^: Use only unleaded petrol, in con-

formity with the DIN 51607 standard, min.
O.N. 95 (N.O.R.M.) and 85 (N.O.M.M.).

FUEL TANK CAPACITY
(reserve included): 22

TANK RESERVE:

L (mechanical reserve).

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To refuel, proceed as follows:

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Insert the key (1) in the tank plug lock(2).

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Turn the key clockwise, pull and open
the fuel flap.

L

Remember:

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1 miles = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles

Check the engine oil level every 500 km,
see p. 39 (CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL AND TOPPING UP).
It is necessary to change the engine oil af­ter the first 1000 km and successively eve­ry 6000 km, see p. 40 (CHANGING THE
ENGINE OIL AND THE OIL FILTER).

Use high-quality 5W-40 oil, see

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p. 68 (LUBRICANT TABLE).

Engine oil can cause serious
damage to the skin if handled

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every day and for long periods.
Wash your hands carefully after using
the oil.

Do not dispose of the oil in the environ­ment.
Put it in a sealed container and take it to
the filling station where you usually buy
it or to an oil salvage center.

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This vehicle is provided with

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front and rear disc brakes, with
separate hydraulic circuits.
The following information refers to a
single braking system, but is valid for
both.

Sudden resistance or clearance

problems on the brake lever may

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lic system.
For any doubt regarding the perfect
functioning of the braking system and
in case you are not able to carry out the
usual checking operations, contact
your APRILIA Official Dealer.

be due to troubles in the hydrau-

Make sure that the brake disc is
neither oily nor greasy, especial-

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ly after maintenance or checking
operations.
Check that the brake cable is neither
twisted nor worn out.
Prevent water or dust from accidentally
getting into the circuit.

In case maintenance operations are to
be performed on the hydraulic circuit, it
is advisable to use latex gloves.

If the brake fluid gets in contact with the
skin or the eyes, it can cause serious ir­ritations.
Carefully wash the parts of your body
that get in contact with the liquid. Con­sult a doctor or an oculist if the liquid
gets in contact with your eyes.

Do not dispose of the brake fluid in the
environment.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN

When using the brake fluid, take

care not to spill it on the plastic

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or painted parts, since it can
damage them.

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The brakes are the parts that
most ensure your safety and for

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this reason they must always be

perfectly working.

The brake fluid must be changed once a
year by an APRILIA Official Dealer.

This vehicle is provided with front and rear
hydraulic disc brakes.
When the disc pads wear out, the level of
the fluid decreases to automatically com­pensate for their wear.

The front brake fluid tank is positioned on
the handlebar, near the front brake lever
coupling.

The rear brake fluid tank is positioned un­der the right side; to reach it, remove the
right side, see p. 48 (REMOVING THE
RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES).

Periodically check the brake fluid level in
the tanks, see p. 23 (FRONT BRAKE) and
the wear of the pads, see p. 51 (CHECK­ING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR).

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Checking

Position the vehicle on firm and

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flat ground.

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Keep the vehicle in vertical position and
rotate the handlebar, so that the fluid
contained in the tank is parallel to the
brake fluid tank cover.

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Make sure that the fluid level exceeds
the "MIN" mark.

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If the fluid does not reach the "MIN"
mark, provide for topping up.

Topping up:

The brake fluid may flow out of
the tank. Do not operate the front

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brake lever if the screws (2) are
loose or, most important, if the brake
fluid tank cover has been removed.

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Unscrew the two screws (2) of the brake
fluid tank (3).

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Remove the cover (4).

In order not to spill the brake flu-

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id while topping up, keep the flu­id in the tank parallel to the tank rim (in
horizontal position).

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Remove the gasket (5).

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Fill the tank (3) with brake fluid, see p. 68
(LUBRICANT TABLE), until it covers the
glass (1) completely.

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To reassemble the components, follow
the reverse order.

Check the braking efficiency. If
necessary, contact your APRILIA

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Official Dealer.

In case of excessive stroke of the brake
lever, of excessive elasticity or in case
there is air in the circuit, contact your
APRILIA Official Dealer, since it may be
necessary to bleed the system.

In any case, the bleeding must be car­ried out after the first 1000 km.

Remember:

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1 miles = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles

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