Aprilia Pegaso 650 1999 Owner's manual
use and maintenance
aprilia part # 8104065
Pegaso 650
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© 1999
aprilia s.p.a.
- Noale (VE)
First edition: july 1999
Reprint: november 1999
Produced and printed by:
editing division
Soave (VERONA) - Italy
Tel. +39 - 045 76 11 911
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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
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NOTE
This manual is an important and
integral part of your vehicle. Keep it with
your vehicle at all times, even if your vehicle is resold.
has prepared this manual to supply
aprilia
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 tec hnical information available from the factory.
For tests and repairs not expressly described in this manual, to purchase
aprilia
genuine spare parts, accessories, and other products, and fo r help with speci fic p roblems, please contact your Local
aprilia
Dealer or service center. These professionals will be able to promptly and accurately help.
Thank you for choosin g
aprilia
. Have a
great ride!
This manual is copyright in all countries,
and reproduction of any part or the w hole
by any means in print or electronic is strictly prohibited.
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This manual is divided in to sections, cha pters and paragraphs, by subject. The procedures described are laid out in single operation, and each operation is indicated by a
◆
The numbered parts s how n in the fi gur es are
identified i n th e t ex t wi th th e nu m be r i n pa re n theses or with 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
symbol
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WARNING
Never attempt to place the ignition
switch in the locked “
tion while the vehicle is moving.
OPERATION
To lock the steering:
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Turn the handlebar completely to the
left or to the right.
(2)
◆
Turn the key (2) to position “”.
“+”
◆
Press the key and rotate it to position “+”.
◆
Remove the key.
+
+
” (LOCK) posi-
.
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The following pr ecautionary w arnings are
used throughout this manual in order to
convey the following me ss age s:
Safety warning. When you find thi s
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 sy mbol may result in
grave risks for your and other people's
safety and for the vehicle!
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in serious injury or even death.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in personal injury or damage to
the vehicle or other property.
NOTE
precedes important information or instructions.
The word “NOTE” in this manual
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If it is necessary to let the engine run in order to carry out some work , ma ke sur e that
the area in which yo u are op erating 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.
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Keep gasoline away from children. Gasoline is also poi so nou s. N e ve r attempt to siphon gasoline using yo ur mo uth. Never al low gasoline to contact your skin. If you
should accidentally spill gasoline on yourself, change your clothes i mmediat ely and
wash the area upon which the gasoline
was splashed thoroughly with hot water
and soap. Should you accidenta lly swallow gasoline, do not induce vomiti ng.
Drink large quantities of clear water or milk
and immediately see k professi onal medi cal
assistance. Should you accidenta lly 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 explosi ve under certain conditions.
KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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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,
insure that it has cooled sufficiently to
be safe to handle.
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WARNING
Use latex gloves for the 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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CAUTION
Brake fluid is e xtremely p oisonous. Do
not ever allo w brake f luid to be i ngeste d
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 ac cidenta lly
spill brake fluid on yourself, remove the
contaminated clo thing, wash y our body
with soap and warm water immediately
and immediately seek professiona l medical assistance. Should you accidentally
splash brake fluid into your eyes, flush
with a large quantity of cool, clear water
and immediately seek professiona l medical assistance.
KEEP BRAKE FLUID AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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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.
The coolant (ethylene glycol) can cau se
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 AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Risk of burn.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Wait until the engine has
completely cooled down. The coolant i s
under pressure and may splash out and
cause burns.
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WARNING
The battery gives off noxious and explosive gases; keep cigar ettes, flam es and
sparks away from the battery. Provide
adequate ventilation when operating or
recharging the battery.
During the recharging or the use, make
sure that the room is properly ventilated
and avoid inhaling the gases released
during the recharging.
The battery contains sulphuric 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 c onsult a health
professional.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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Before st arting the e ngine, ca refully r ead
this manual and in particular the chapters
“WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL ADVICE” and “SAFE DRIVE” see p. 17.
Your safety and th at 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.
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If you believe that your veh icle has a defe ct
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the
Administration
tifying
complaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds tha t a safety defect exi sts in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become invol ve d in i ndivi dual p rob lems
between you, your dealer, or
contact NHTSA, you may either call the
Auto Safety Hotline
9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washingto n, D.C.
area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C.
20590.
National Highway Traffic Safety
(NHTSA) in addition to no-
. If NHTSA receives simi lar
aprilia
aprilia
toll free at 1-800-424-
. To
You ca n a ls o ob t ai n o th e r in fo r ma ti on about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Rules of the road vary from countr y to cou ntry. It is essential that you understand in advance the rules of the road of the co untry in
which your vehicle will be used.
WARNING
This motorcycle has been designed and
produced for use on paved roads, and
for smooth graded dirt roads and trails. It
is not designed for off road competition,
or for cross country riding. Do not use
this motorcycle on rough or unimproved
surfaces, or in other off road areas. Failure to heed this warning could lead to an
upset with subsequent injury or even
death.
WARNING
If the bike is to be used off-road, on public land, it is the owner’s responsibility to
install a spark arres ter approved by t he
US Forest Service f or this engine displacement or larger.
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aprilia s.p.a.
system, at the time of sale, meets all applicable U.S.
This warranty extends to the first person
warrants that this exhaust
Federal noise standards.
EPA
who buys this exhaust system for p urposes 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
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ORIGIN OF THE EMISSIONS
The combustion process produces carbon
monoxide and hydrocarbons. The control
of hydrocarbons is ve ry importa nt, becau se
under certain co nditions they r eact to exposure to sunlight and pr oduce photochemical smog.
Carbon monoxide does not reac t in the
same way, but it is toxic and poisonous.
utilizes “lean” carburetor sett ings
aprilia
and other systems to reduce the production of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons.
EXHAUST EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
The Exhaust Emission Control System requires “lean” carburetor settings and no
adjustments should be made, except idle
speed adjustments by means of the appropriate screw.
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