Aprilia PEGASO 650 IE User Manual Part3 11-1999

aCAUTION

Never touch the rear brake pedal after re­moving the wheel. If you do, the caliper
pistons may be pushed o ut of thei r seats,
and brake fluid wil l be spilled. Should
you accidentally do this, take your vehi­cle to your Local APRILIADealer who will
know how to repair this damage.

REASSEMBLY

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Apply a thin film of grease to the outer
seals of the rear wheel hub.

aCAUTION

While reassembling the wheel, be care­ful not to damage the brake line, the
disc and the pads.

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Position the wheel centrally in the swing­ing arm, on the support (1).

aWAR NING

Keep your fing ers well away from the
chain and sprocket. You could ea sily
lose a finger if it becomes pinched be­tween thes e two pa rts. Us e heavy work
gloves while installing the rear wheel.
Never attempt to line the rear wheel up
using your fingers. Failure to heed this
warning can result in serious personal
injury.

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Move the wheel as f ar for war d as po ssi­ble, to install the drive chain (6) on the
rear sprocket (7).

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Pull the rear wheel backwards until the
bearing holes are lined up with the holes
in the swinging arm.

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Lightly grease the outside of the axle (2).

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Install the washer (5) on the axle (2).

NOTE To facilitate the insertion of the

axle (2), slightly raise the wheel.

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Install the axle (2) completely through
the wheel from the left side.

NOTE Ensure that the ax le (2) is pushe d

all the way home with the head in the ap­propriate seat on the left chain tightener.

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Install the washer (4) and tighten the nut
(3) finger tight.

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Remove the support (1) from under the
rear tire.

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Check the chain tension, see p. 78
(DRIVE CHAIN).

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Tighten the nut (3).

Wheel nut (3) tightening torque:

72.33 ftlb (100 Nm).

aWARNING

After servicing t he brakes, always
check them for function. If the stroke of
the lever or pedal is excessive, or if you
detect that the effect iveness of the
brakes is reduced in any way, have y our
vehicle serviced by your Local APRILIA
Dealer. It may be necessary to ha ve
your dealer bleed the sy stem, or ther e
may be some other problem with the
brake system.

Never ride your veh i c le in traffic immedi­ately after servicing the brakes.
Always apply the brake pedal or lever
several times before riding your vehicle .
Then, try yo ur v eh i cl e in a park ing lo t or
other safe area with little t raff ic to ens ure
that the brakes are working properly.
Failure to observe this warning can lead
to a serious accident with subsequent se­rious injury or death.

Check the wheel centering.
Have the t ightening torques, centerin g

and balancing of the wheel checked by
your Local APRILIA Dealer. These are
critical safety operations, and failure to
observe this warning could lead to an
upset with subsequent serious injury or
death.

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Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE).

Every 312 mi (50 0 km) check the condi­tions, the wear, the play (tension) and the
lubrication of the drive chain.
The vehicle is equipped with an endle ss
chain. There is no master link used.

aWARNING

An excessively loose cha in can come
off the sprocket which can result in a
serious accident and serio us dama ge to
the vehicle from the upset and subse­quent serious injury or even death.
Do not ride your vehicle with an improp­erly adjusted chain, see p. 79 (ADJUST­MENT).
To inspect the conditio n of the chain,
grasp the chain where it goes around
the sprocket and try to pull it away from
the sprocket. If you can move it more
than one-eighth of a n inch away from
the sprocket, the chain is worn out and
the chain and both front and rear

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sprockets must be replaced. See your
Local APRILIADealer.

aCAUTION

Lack of maintenance can cause prema­ture wear of the chain an d damage to
the sprockets.

Maintain your chain more often if your
vehicle is used on dusty or muddy roads.

aWAR NING

Before carring out the following opera­tions, let the engine and the exhaust si­lencer cool down until they reach room
temperature, in order to avoid burns.

aWAR NING

Keep your fingers well clea r of the chain
and sprocket, especially if you are turn­ing the rear wheel while working on the
vehicle. You can easily be seriously in­jured if a finger is caught between the
chain and sprocket. Use work-gloves to

carrying out these operation.
CHECKING THE PLAY

To check the play:

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Stop the engine.

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Place the vehicle on the center stand,
see p. 59 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND).

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Shift to neutral.

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Check the chain p lay. It shoul d be 1 .38 –

1.77 in (35 – 45 mm) at mid-bottom span

as shown abov e.

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Move the vehicle forward or backward,
or support the rear wheel in the air and
turn the wheel to several positions, to
check the chain slack at several loca­tions. If the slack is markedly different
with the wheel in different positions, the
chain and sprockets must be replaced.

aWARNING

Do not ever operate your vehicle with a
damaged chain. This could cause
wheel seizure which could lead to an

upset with subsequent serious injury or
death. Lubricate your chain frequently
to minimize the possibility of this kind
of damage, see p. 79 (CLEANING AND
LUBRICATION).

If the play is the same at several locati ons, but
is more or less than 1.38 – 1.77 in (35 – 45

mm), adjust it, see p. 79 (ADJUSTMENT).

ADJUSTMENT

To adjust the chain tension:

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Place the vehicle on the center
stand,see p. 59 (POSITIO NING THE
VEHICLE ON THE STAND).

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Hold the axle (1) from rotating with an
appropriate Allen wrench.

Wheel nut (2) tightening torque:

72.33 ftlb (100 Nm).

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Loosen the nut (2) to several turns.

NOTE In order to facilitate whe el c en ter-

ing, numbered reference mark s are prov id­ed on the swinging arm, which correspond
with marks on the adjusters (3) and (4).
These marks may be seen through the
slots (5) and (6).

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Adjust the left (3) and right (4) tension
adjusters to obtain the appropriate chain
play, ensuring that the slot (5) and (6) co­incide with the same reference marks on
each side of your vehicle.

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Hold the axle (1) from rotating with an
appropriate Allen wrench.

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Tighten the nut (2).

Wheel nut (2) tightening torque:

72.33 ftlb (100 Nm).

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Check the chain play again, see p. 78
(CHECKING THE PLAY).

CHECKING THE WEAR OF THE CHAIN
AND SPROCKETS

In addition to the check, see p. 78 (CHECK­ING THE PLAY), inspect the chain an d
sprockets to make sure that there are no:
– damaged rollers; – loose pins; – dry,

rusty, crushed or seized links; – exces­sive wear; – missing “O” rings; – sprock-

et or teeth excessively worn or damaged.
You may check the wear of the chain and
sprocket by grasping the chain where it con-

tacts the rear sproc ket, and pull ing it away
from the sprocket as far as you can. If you
are able to pul l the chai n far enough away
from the sprocket so that you can see light
between the side plates of the chain and the
sprocket teeth, the chain and sprocket are
worn out and should be replaced.

NOTE Always replace both sprockets

and the chain wh en any of these co mpo­nents are replaced.

aCAU TION

If chain rollers are d amaged, the pins
and/or the O rings are loose or missing,
both sprockets as well as the chain
must be replaced.

aCAU TION

Lubricate the chain frequently, especial­ly if it displays any rust or if it is dry to
the touch. If, after lubricating the chain,
it still has li nks which ca nnot be tu rned
easily, the chain must be replaced.

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Finally, check the wear of the rear fork
protection shoe.

CLEANING AND LUBRICATION

aCAUTION

The drive chain is provided with O ri ngs
among the links, in order to keep the
grease inside them.
Carry out chain adjustment, lubrication,
cleaning and replacement with great
care. Remember to keep your fingers
clear of the chain and sprocket.

Never wash the chain with water jets,
steam jets, high-pressure water jets and
highly inflammable solvents.

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Wash the chain with a non-flammable
solvent. If your chain rusts quickly, lubri­cate it more often.

Lubricate the chain every 312 mi (500 km)
or whenever it appears dry.
After washing the chain and letting it dry,
lubricate it exclusively with spray grease
for chains provided with sealing rings, see
p. 104 (LUBRICANT CHART).

aCAUTION

Make sure that the chain lubric ant you
use is appropriate for “O” ring chains.
There are some lub ricants available
which contain subst ances which will
destroy the “O” rings in your chain.
If you have any question, contact your
Local APRILIADealer.

NOTE Do not use the vehicle immedi-

ately after lubricat ing the ch ain , gi ve the lu­bricant a chance to dry, otherwise the
chain will spray the lubricant all over you
and your vehicle.

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Carefully read p. 35 (FUEL) and p. 61
(MAINTENANCE).

aWARNING

Risk of fire.
Wait until the engine and th e exhau st si­lencer have completely cooled down.
Fuel vapors are noxious for your health .
Make sure that the room in which you
are working is properly ventilated.
Do not inhale fuel vapours.
Do not smoke and do not use naked
flames.

DISPOSE OF UNWANTED FUEL PROP­ERLY.

◆

Remove the saddle, see p. 81 (REMOV­ING THE SADDLE).

◆

Drain the fuel tank completely, see p. 97
(DRAINING THE FUEL TANK).

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Move the fuel valve leve r (1) to the “OFF”
position.

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aCAUTION

Handle the plastic and painted compo­nents with care and avoid scraping or
damaging them.
Be careful do n ot damage the electric
cables.

NOTE To release th e clam ps , us e a p air

of pliers.
Working from the left side of the vehicle:

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Disconnect the electric connector (2) of
the low fuel sensor.

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Release the clamp (3) and disconnect
the water drain line (4 ) from the fuel tank.

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Release the clamp (5) and remove the
fuel line (6) from the fuel valve.

aWAR NING

Danger! Some fuel may spill.

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Plug the free end of the fuel line (6) and
attach it to the vehicle with a wire or ta pe
in the vertical position.

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Release the clamp (7) and remove the
breather line (8) from the fuel tank.

aCAU TION

Upon reassem bly, be sure that the line s (4)
and (8), the cl amp (3) and (7) and, m ost im ­portant the fuel line (6) and clamp (5), are
properly in stal led.

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Unscrew and remove the central screw (9).

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Take the rubber element (10) complete
of the washer and the bush.

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★ Unscrew and remove the three

screws (11).

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Slightly raise the rear part o f the fuel t ank
and at the same time withdraw it from its
two seats (i n the front part), by pulling it
backwards.

NOTE Upon reassembly, make sure

that the fuel tank fits correctly into the rela­tive seats in the front part.

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Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE).

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Place the vehicle on the center or side
stand, see p. 59 (POSIT IONING THE
VEHICLE ON THE STAND).

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

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Turn the key (1) clockwise.

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Raise and remove the saddle (3).

Upon reassembly:

NOTE Before l owering and locking the

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

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Insert the tang (4) of th e saddle in the ap­propriate seats (see figure).

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Lower the saddle and press the its rear
part.

aCAUTION

Do not leave you r vehicle unatte nded
without ensuring that the saddle (3) is
properly positioned and l ocked. Should
you forget and ride away with the sad­dle loose, you could be injured.

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Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE).

aWAR NING

Before carrying out the following opera­tions, let the engine and the exhaust si­lencer cool down until they reach room
temperature, in order to avoid burns.

◆

Remove the saddle, see beside (RE­MOVING THE SADDLE).

◆

Place the vehicle on the center stand,
see p. 59 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND).

◆

Unscrew and remove the four screws
(5).

aCAUTION

Handle the plastic and painted compo­nents with care and avoid scraping or
damaging them.

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Remove the side panel (6).

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Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE).

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Place the vehicle on the center stand,
see p. 59 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND).

◆

Unscrew and remove the four screws
(1).

aCAUTION

While removing the oil pan guard (2),
pay extra care not to pull, force or dam­age the three lines (3), (4), (5) of the car­bon canister (6).

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Remove the oil pan guard (2) only as
much as necessary to disconnect the
three lines (3), (4), (5) of the carbon can­ister.

aCAUTION

WHILE REASSEMBLING, PA Y EXTRA
CARE NOT TO INVERT THE LIN ES OF
THE CARBON CANISTER.

◆

Mark the lines and the relevant cou­plings, in order to be able to reassemble
them correctly.

NOTE To release th e clam ps , us e a p air

of pliers.

◆

Release the clamps and remove the
lines (3), (4), (5).

◆

Remove completely the oil pan guard
(2).

aCAUTION

While reassembling the oil pan guard
(2), pay extra care and ensure not to
crash the lines (3), (4), (5).

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Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE).

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Hold the nut (7) from rotating with an ap­propriate Allen wrench.

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Remove the screw (8) the washer (9).

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Remove the hand-guard (10).

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Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE).

If the idle becomes irregular, too fast, or
too slow, it must be adjusted.

To adjust the idle:

aWAR NING

Exhaust gases co ntain carbon monox­ide, which is extremely poisonous if in­haled.
Do not start the engine in closed or bad­ly-ventilated rooms.
Failure to observe this warning may
cause loss of consciousness or even
lead to death by asphyxia.

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Ride for a few miles until the engine
reaches normal running temperature,
see p. 15 (Coolant temperature indicator

h”).

“

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Pull in the clutch lever (1) c ompletely an d
put the shift lever (2) in neutral so that
the green “

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Keep the vehicle in vertical position, with
both wheels resting on the ground.

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Observe the tachometer.

The engine must idle 1,400 ± 100 rpm, CO
1% [+ 1% – 0.5% (total range from 0.5%
to 2%)].

q” light (3) is on.

If it does not:

aWAR NING

Do not adjust the air adjusting screw.
Doing so will upset t he idling perfor­mance of your engine, as well as in­creasing exhaust emissions.

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Adjust the knob (4) positioned on the left
side of the vehicle.

Rotate the knob clockw ise to increase
engine rpm.

Rotate the knob counterclockwise to de­crease the engine rpm.

◆

Accelerate and decelerate the engine a
few times to make sure, when the throt tle
returns to idle, that the engine idle speed
is still correct.

NOTE If necessary, contact your Local

aprilia Dealer.

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Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE).

This vehicle is equipped with two throttle
cables.

The following information may refer to just
one throttle cable but should be observed
with regard to both throttle cables.

aWARNING

If the throttle sticks open, it may cause
a collision with another ve hicle, 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 se ri­ously injuries or even death.

If any fastener in the throttle system be­comes loose, likewise you w ill lose con­trol of your vehicle.

Either si tuation c an lead to an upset or
collision with subsequent serious injury
or death.

Your vehicle is equipped with a double ca­ble throttle. One cable opens the throttle
when you rotate the throttle grip toward
you; the other closes the throttle when you
rotate th e gr ip aw ay from y ou. I t i s es sen ­tial, when you release the throttle grip, that
it automatically return to the idle position.
This double cable arrangement enhances
safety by providing for positive closing of
the throttle.

aWAR NING

In the event of a throttle sticking emer­gency, always kill the engine using the
engine stop switch located ne ar the
throttle grip on the right handlebar.

Never use your vehicle if the throttle
does not automatically fully return to
the idle position whe n the throttle gr ip
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.

The play of the throttle cable must be be­tween 0.08 – 0.12 in (2 – 3 mm), mea­sured at the edge of the grip, see the illus­tration above.

To adjust the cable:

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Place the vehicle on the center stand,
see p. 59 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND).

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Pull back the rubber boot (1).

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Loosen the lock nut (2).

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Rotate the adjuster (3) in such a way as
to restore the prescribed value.

◆

After the adjustment, tighten the lock nut
(2) and check the play again.

◆

Replace the rubber boot (1).

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Repeat the adjustment for the second
cable.

aWARNING

Exhaust gases contain carbon monox­ide, which is extremely poisonous if in­haled.
Do not start the engine in c losed or bad­ly-ventilated rooms.
Failure to observe this warning may
cause loss of consciousness or even
lead to death by asphyxia.

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aWAR NING

After you have adjusted the throttle, ro­tate the handlebars full left and full right
with the engine idling. Check to ensure
that the idle sound is not affected by
this. Also check that the throttle
smoothly and fully closes when re­leased.

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Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE).

The play of the c old s tart ca ble m ust b e be­tween 0.08 – 0.12 in (2 – 3 mm), mea­sured on the lever (1).

To adjust the cable:

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Place the vehicle on the center stand,
see p. 59 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND).

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Pull back the rubber boot (2).

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Loosen the lock nut (3).

◆

Rotate the adjuster (4) in such a way as
to restore the prescribed value.

◆

After the adjustment, tighten the lock nut
(3) and check the play again.

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Replace the rubber boot (2).

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aWAR NING

Exhaust gases co ntain carbon monox­ide, which is extremely poisonous if in­haled.
Do not start the engine in closed or bad­ly-ventilated rooms.
Failure to observe this warning may
cause loss of consciousness or even
lead to death by asphyxia.

aWAR NING

After you have adjus ted the cold start,
rotate the handlebars full left and full
right with the engine idling. Check to
ensure that the idle sound is not affect­ed by this.

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Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE).

Clean the spark plug every 3,750 mi
(6,000 km); change it every 7,500 mi
(12,000 km).

Periodically remo ve the spark plug and
clean it carefully, removing carbon depos­its; change it if necessary.

To reach the spark plug:

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Remove the fuel tank, see p. 80 (RE­MOVING THE FUEL TANK).

To remove and clean the spark plug:

aWARNING

Before carrying out the following ope ra­tions, let the engine and the exhaust si­lencer cool down until they reach room
temperature, in order to avoid burns.

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Remove the spark plug cap (1).

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aWARNING

During this operation, always wear gog­gles which provide your eyes with 360°
protection. Be very careful using com­pressed air jets, they can cause serious
personal injury if directed towards your
body.

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Using compressed air, blow all the dirt
away from the base of the spark plug.
Using the special spark plug wrench
from the tool kit, unscrew the spark plug.
Make sure that no dirt falls into the cylin­der through the spark plug hole.

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Inspect the spark plug, and insure that
there are no carbon deposits nor corro­sion marks on either electrode or the ce­ramic nose that surrounds the center
electrode. If necessary, clean the spark
plug with a proprietary spark plug clean­er, and a stainless steel brush.

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Using compressed air, carefully blow out
the spark plug after you have cleaned it.
Inspect for cracks on the insulating mate ­rial, electrode corrosion or erosion, or
deposits that you cannot remove.
If the spark plug shows any of these de­fects, it must be replaced.

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Check the spark plug gap with a thick­ness gauge.

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The gap must be 0.024 – 0.028 in (0.6 –

0.7 mm); if necessary adjust it, carefully

bending the ground (outside) electrode.

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Make sure the gasket is in good condi­tion. With the gaske t on, screw th e spark
plug into the head by hand.

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Tighten the spark plug with the spark
plug wrench, approxim ately one-ha lf tur n
after it first snugly contacts the cylin der
head.

Spark plug tightening torque:

14.47 ftlb (20 Nm).

aCAU TION

The spark plug must be well tightened,
otherwise the engine may overheat and
be seriously damag ed.
Use the recommended type of spark
plug only, see p. 100 (TECHNICAL DA­TA), in order not to compromise the life
and performance of the engine.

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Position the spark plug cap (1) properly,
so that it does not come off du e to the vi ­brations of the engine.

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Replace the fuel tank, see p. 80 (RE­MOVING THE FUEL TANK).

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Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE).

Check the electrolyte level and the tight­ness of the terminals after the first 62 5 mi
(1,000 km) and su ccessively every 3 ,750
mi (6,000 km) or 8 months.

aWAR NING

Batteries, when charged, give off hydro­gen gas, which is highly explosive.
Therefore, do not smoke while working
on or around the battery, and keep naked
flames or sparks away from the battery.
Keep gasoli ne and o ther flammabl e sub­stances well away from the battery, since
a battery spa rk could easi ly ignit e them
and cause a devastating fire.

Battery electro lyte is toxic and cau stic
and can seve rely burn your eyes or
skin. Always wear tight fitting goggles
and protective clothing when handling
battery electrolyte. It is particularly im­portant for you to protect your eyes
since even a minuscule amount of bat­tery acid could destroy your vision.

Should you accidentally get even the
smallest amount of battery electrolyte
on your skin or eyes, immediately flush
with large quantities of clear cool water
and immediately seek professional
medical attention.

If someone should accidentally swallow
battery electrolyte, drink a large quanti­ty of milk or cool cle ar water a nd conti n­ue with milk of magnesia or vegetable
oil. Seek pro fessional medi cal assis­tance immediately.

Since the battery gives off exp losive hy ­drogen gas, especially when it is being
charged, when you are charging a bat­tery, make sure that the room is proper­ly ventilated. Do not inhale the gases
released during charging. Do not per­mit any open flames , sparks or ciga­rettes or any other source of heat any­where near the battery while it is
charging.

Do not tip the vehicle too much, or tip
the battery too much , to avoid electro­lyte leaking out. Should you accid ental­ly spill battery electrolyte on any part of
your vehicle, immediately wa sh it off
with lots of cool clear water. Spills may
be neutralized with a mixture of baking
soda and water, as we ll. Th is is particu­larly important, as the battery electro­lyte will severely corrode metallic parts
and destroy t he finish of plas tic and
painted parts.

aCAU TION

Never invert the battery cables. Ob­serve the proper polarity of the battery.
Incorrectly attaching the battery to your
vehicle will irreparably destroy the elec­trical system of your vehicle.

Connect and disc onnect the battery
only with the ignition switch (1) in the

m” (OFF) position.

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First connect the positive cable red (+),
then the negative (–).

Disconnect the negative cabl e (–) first,
then the positive red (+).

If your battery needs to be charged, use
a constant voltage, or “taper” charger,
with a current rating no greater than
1/10th the capacity of the battery (i.e.,
for a 50 amp hour battery, th e ma xim um
charging current should be 5 amps).
Use of a more powerful charger can not
only damage the battery irrepara bly, but
could cause it to overheat and explode.

If your battery is equipped with an over­flow tube, always ensure that it is proper­ly installed, and properly routed. Failure
to adhere to this instruction can cause
corrosive fumes from the battery to cause
serious damage to your vehicle.

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Carefully read p. 87 (BATTERY).

If your vehicle remains unused for more
than a couple of weeks, it will be neces­sary to “trickle charge” th e battery, to pre­vent battery damage, see p. 89 (RE­CHARGING THE BA TTE RY ) .

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Remove the battery, see beside (RE­MOVING THE BATTERY), and put it in a
cool, dry place.

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The best way to p revent battery det erio­ration is to constantly leave a “trickle”
charger with a capa city of about 1/10 th
amp attached. These chargers are very
economically available from your Local
aprilia Dealer, and will ensure that your
battery always remains in t ip top condi­tion.

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If this cannot be don e, charge the ba ttery
for about 30 minutes using a ba ttery
charger with a current capacity of no
greater than 1/10th the capacity of the
battery, see p. 89 (RECHA RGING THE
BATTERY).

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While we recommend removing the bat­tery from t he v eh i cl e, i f yo u mu st l eav e it
in your vehicle, disconnect bo th battery
cables.

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Carefully read p. 87 (BATTERY).

◆

Remove the left side panel, see p. 81
(REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT
SIDE PANELS).

◆

Remove the red protection rubber (1).

◆

Make sure that the cable terminals (2)
and the battery terminals (3) are:

– in good conditions (and not corroded or

covered with deposits);

– covered with neutral grease or Vaseline.
If it is necessary to clean the battery terminals:

◆

Remove the battery, see beside (RE­MOVING THE BATTERY).

◆

Brush with a wire brush to eliminate any
sign of corrosion.

◆

Check the electrolyte level, see p. 89
(CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEV­EL).

◆

Install the battery, see p. 89 (INSTALLING
THE BATTERY).

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Carefully read p. 87 (BATTERY).

◆

Make sure that the ignition switch (4) is

m” (OFF) position.

in “

◆

Remove the left side panel, see p. 81
(REMOVING THE RIGHT A ND LEFT
SIDE PANELS).

◆

Unscrew and remove the screw (5).

◆

Remove the battery cover (6).

◆

Remove the red protection rubber (1).

◆

Disconnect first t he negati ve (–) and the n
the positive cable red ( +).

◆

Remove the battery breather tube (7).

◆

Remove the battery from its compart­ment and put it on a flat s urface , in a coo l
and dry place.

aWARNING

Once it has been removed, the battery
must be stored in a safe place and kept
away from children: risk of serious inju­ries or even death.

◆

Replace the battery cover (6).

◆

Screw the screw (5).

◆

Replace the left side panel, see p. 81
(REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT
SIDE PANELS).

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To check the electrolyte level, proceed as
follows:

NOTE Carry out these checks only on a

firm, flat surface such as a co ncrete gara ge
floor.

◆

Remove the left side panel, see p. 81
(REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT
SIDE PANELS).

◆

Unscrew and remove the screw (5).

◆

Remove the battery cover (6).

◆

Make sure that the fluid level falls be­tween the “MIN” and “MAX” notches
stamped on the side of the battery. If it
does not:

◆

Remove the battery, see p. 88 (REMOV­ING THE BATTERY).

◆

Remove the battery plugs.

aCAUTION

Top up with distilled water only. Do not
exceed the “MAX” mark, since the elec­trolyte le vel increases du ring the re­charge.

◆

Top up by adding distilled water.

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◆

Remove the battery, see p.88 (REMOV­ING THE BATTERY).

◆

Remove the battery plugs.

aWARNING

The battery gives off noxio us and expl o­sive gases; keep it away from flames,
sparks, cigarettes and any other source
of heat.

During recharging or use, make sure
that the room is properly ventilated and
avoid inhali ng the gases re leased dur­ing the recharging.

◆

Check the electrolyte level, see beside
(CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEV­EL).

◆

Connect the battery charger to the bat­tery.

◆

Charge the battery u sing a battery charg­er with a curre nt capacity of no greater
than 1/10th the capacity of the battery,
see p. 100 (TECHNICAL DATA).

◆

After the recharging op era tion, check the
electrolyte level again and if necessary
top up with distilled water.

aCAU TION

Do not replace the battery plugs until 10
minutes after disconnecting the charg­er, since the battery continues to pro­duce gas after the charger is removed.

◆

Replace the battery plugs.

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◆

Check the charge of the battery, see be­side (RECHARGING THE BATTERY).

◆

Make sure that the ignition switch (4) is
in the “m” (OFF) position.

◆

Remove the left side panel, see p. 81
(REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT
SIDE PANELS).

◆

Unscrew and remove the screw (5).

◆

Remove the battery cover (6).

◆

Put the battery in its container.

◆

Connect the battery breather tube (7).

aCAUTION

Reconnect the battery breather tube (7),
see p. 87 (BATTERY).

◆

Connect, in order, the positive red (+)
and negative (–) cable .

◆

Cover the terminals of the cables and of
the battery with neutral grease or Vase­line.

◆

Replace the red protection rubber (1).

◆

Replace the battery cover (6).

◆

Screw and tighten the screw (5).

◆

Replace the left side panel, see p. 81
(REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT
SIDE PANELS).

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Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE).

aCAU TION

Do not repair faulty fuses.
Use only recommended fuses.
Using fuses of an improper capacity
can cause damage to the electrical sys­tem or an electrical fire, which could re­sult in total destruction of your vehicle
as well as injury to you.

NOTE If a fuse blows frequently, there

probably is a short circuit or an overload in
the electrical system. If this occurs, take the
vehicle to your Local aprilia Dealer.

If an electric component does not work or
works irregularly, or if the vehicle fails to
start, it is necessary to check the fuses.

To check the fuses:

◆

Turn the ignition switch (1) in the “m”
(OFF) position.

◆

Remove the sa dd l e, s ee p . 81 (REMOV­ING THE SADDLE).

aCAUTION

Extract the fuses one by one, in such a
way as to avoid positioning them incor­rectly during reassembly.

NOTE Check the fuses in the order:

– first the 7.5A fuse (2);
– second the 15A fuse (3);
– third the 20A fuse (4).

◆

Remove, one by one, the fuse and in­spect the filam ent (5). If it is open, t he
fuse must be r eplaced.

◆

Replace the blown fuse with the relevant
spare fuse (6) (7), (8) or with a new fuse
having the same amperage rating.

aWARNING

If you replace the fuse and it blows
again immediately, there is a serious
problem with the electrical system of
your vehicle. Do not attempt to contin­ue using your vehicle. Take it to your
Local APRILIADealer for repair and ser­vice.

NOTE If you use the spare fuse (6) (7),

(8), replace it as soon as convenien t.

FUSE CIRCUIT

7.5 A fuse (2) - From the key switch to:

ignition.

15 A fuse (3) - From the key switch to:

all light loads.

20 A fuse (4) - From the battery to:

key switch, regulator, fan.

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aWAR NING

Do not use the vehicle if the lights are
not functioning properly.
Do not use the vehicle if the hea dlight is
adjusted incorrectly. This could tempo­rarily blind oncoming cars, and also re­duce the rider’s ability to see any obsta­cle along the road while riding at night.
It is always ad visable to red uce speed
when riding during the night, in such a
way as to have the time necessary to
avoid any obstacle and to adapt to the
poorer visibility that inevitably results
from darkness. Failure to observe this
warning can cause you to collide with
another object, with consequent risk of
serious injury or even death.

NOTE The procedure described here is

in compliance with the Italian standard that
establishes the maximum height of the
headlight beam.
For vehicles used in other countries, you
must conform with the local regulations.

To quickly check the correct adjustment of
the beam, place the vehicle on flat ground,

32.81 ft (10 m) away from a wall.
Turn on the low beam, sit on the vehicle

and make sure that the beam projected on
the wall is slightly under the horizontal line
of the headlight (about 9/10th of the total
height).

To adjust the headlight beam:

◆

Working from the left underside of the
front part of the f airing, adjust manually
the knob (1).

By SCREWING IT clockwise, you adjust
the beam higher.

By UNSCREWING IT counterclockwise,
you adjust the beam lower.

◆

Make sure that the vertical adjustement
of the headlight beam is correct.

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NOTE The terms “right” and “left” are re-

ferred to the rid er seated on th e vehicle in
the normal riding position.

It is possible to adjust the horizontal posi­tion both to the right and to the left.

To adjust the headlight beam:

◆

Working from the right underside of the
front part of the f airing, adjust manually
the knob (1).

By SCREWING IT clockwise, you adjust
the beam to the left.

By UNSCREWING IT counterclockwise,
you adjust the beam to the right.

◆

Make sure that the hori zo nta l a dju stm en t
of the headlight beam is correct.

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aWARNING

Risk of fire.
Keep fuel and o ther flammable sub-

stances away from the electrical com­ponents.

aCAU TION

Before changing a bulb, turn th e igni­tion switch (1) to the “
and wait a few m inutes so that t he bulb
cools down.
Change the bulb wearing clean gloves
or using a clean and dry cloth.
Do not leave fing erprints on the bu lb,
since these may cause its overheating
and consequent breakage.
If you touch the bulb with your bare fin­gers, remove any fingerprints w ith alc o­hol in order to avoid any damage.

TAKE CARE TO AVOID DAMAGING THE
ELECTRIC CABLES.

NOTE Befor e changing a bulb, ch eck

the fuses, see p.90 (CHANGING FUSES).

m” (OFF) position

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Carefully read p. 93 (BULBS).

◆

Place the vehicle on the center stand,
see p. 59 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND).

NOTE Before changing a bulb, check

the fuses, see p. 90 (CHANGING FUSES).
The headlight contains:

– one low / high beam bulb (1) (right side);
– one parking light bulb (2) (lower position);
– one high beam bu lb (3) (l ef t si de ).

To change the bulbs:
PARKING LIGHT BULB (LOWER POSI-

TION)

aCAU TION

While removing a bulb socket, do not
pull on the wires.

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Working from the central underside of
the front part of the fairing, pull back the
rubber boot (4) with your fingers.

◆

Grasp the b ulb sock et (5), pull it an d re­move it from its seat.

◆

Remove the parking light b ulb (2) and re­place it with an identical bulb.

LOW / HIGH BEAM BULB (RIGHT SIDE)

NOTE Remove the bulb sockets one by

one in such a way as to avoid replacing
them incorrectly during reassembly.

If the bulb sockets must all be removed at
the same time, take great care to reas­semble them in the proper position.

◆

Working from the right underside of the
front part of the fairing, pull back the rub­ber boot (6) with your fingers.

aCAU TION

To extract the bulb electric connector,
do not pull its electric wires.

◆

Grasp the bulb electric connector (7),
pull it and disconnect it from the bulb (1).

◆

Rotate the bul b socket (8) coun terclock­wise and extract it from the reflector.

◆

Remove the bulb (1) from the seat.

NOTE Be sure to maintain the same ori-

entation as the old bulb when you install
the new bulb. Do not force the bulb, it will
go easily if it is properly oriented.

◆

Insert the new bulb (1) into the reflector,
by aligning the two tabs (9) on the bulb
with the respective guides (10) in the re­flector.

◆

Position the bulb socket (8) in the reflec­tor and rotate it clockwise.

◆

Connect the bulb electric connector (7).

◆

Replace the rubber boot (6).

LOW BEAM BULB (LEFT SIDE)

NOTE Remove the bulb sockets one by

one in such a way as to avoid replacing
them incorrectly during reassembly.

If the bulb sockets must all be removed at
the same time, take great care to reas­semble them in the proper position.

◆

Working from the left underside of the
front part of the fairing, pull back the rub­ber boot (11) with your fingers.

◆

Grasp the electric terminal (12) pull it
and disconnect it from the bulb (3).

◆

Release the clip (13) positioned at the
rear of the bulb socket (14).

◆

Remove the bulb (3) from the seat.

NOTE Be sure to maintain the same ori-

entation as the old bulb when you install
the new bulb. Do not try to force the bulb,
it will go easily if it is properly oriented.

◆

Insert the new bulb into its socket (14),
ensuring tha t t h e t a bs a re c or re ct l y po s i­tioned.

◆

Replace the clip (13).

◆

Connect the bulb electric terminal (12).

◆

Replace the rubber boot (11).

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NOTE Before changing a bulb, check

the fuses, see p.90 (CHANGING FUSES).

◆

Place the vehicle on the center stand,
see p. 59 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND).

◆

Unscrew and remove the screw (15).

NOTE While removing the lens, use ex-

tra care to be sure that you do not break
the key.

◆

Remove the lens (16).

NOTE Upon reassembly, position the

lens correctly in its seat.

aCAUTION

Tighten the screw (15) moderately and
with care to avoid damaging the lens.

◆

Push the bulb (17) in s lig htl y a nd rot ate it
counterclockwise.

◆

Extract the bulb from its seat.

NOTE Insert the bulb in the bulb socket,

carefully aligning the two bulb pins with
their guides in the socket.

◆

Correctly install a new bulb of the same
type.

NOTE If the bulb socket (18) has fallen

out of its seat, repla ce it c orre ctl y, ens uri ng
that the slot in the reflector aligns with the
screw hole in the body of the turn signal
lamp.

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Carefully read p. 93 (BULBS).

aWARNING

Do not ride your vehicle if the tail light
and the stoplight are not working prop­erly. The stoplight is particularly imp or­tant to preve nt other vehicles from
rearending yo u. Obviously, fail ure to
comply with these instructions could
lead to a serious accident with subse­quent injuries or even death.

NOTE Befor e changing a bulb , check

the fuses, see p. 90 (CHANGING FUSES),
also check the operation of t he stoplight
switches, see p. 71 (CHECKING THE
SWITCHES).

The rear light contains:
– two parking light / stoplight bulbs (1).

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To change the bulb:

◆

Place the vehicle on the center stand.

◆

Unscrew and remove the two screws (2).

◆

Remove the lens (3).

NOTE Upon reassembly, make sure

that the lens seats properly.

aCAUTION

Upon reassembly, do not overtighten
the two screws (2). Overtightening will
crack the lens.

◆

To remove the bulb (1), push the bulb
slightly forward and rotate it counter­clockwise.

◆

Pull it from its seat.

◆

Correctly install a new bulb of the same
type.

NOTE Ensure that the orientation of

your replacement bulb is identical to that of
the original bulb. Do not try to force the
bulb, it will fit easily i f it is prop erly ori ented.

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NOTE Befor e changing a bulb, ch eck

the fuses, see p. 90 (CHANGING FUSES)

To change the bulb:

◆

Unscrew and remove the screw (4).

aCAU TION

Upon reassembly, do not overtighten
the screw (4). Overtightening will crack
the light unit.

◆

Remove the light unit (5) from its seat.

aCAU TION

While removing a bulb socket, do not
pull on the wires.

◆

Grasp the bulb socket (6), pull it and re­move it from its seat.

◆

Remove the bulb (7) and replace it with
an identical bulb.

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Do not inhale fuel vapours.

aWAR NING

Before tran sporting your vehi cle, you
must empty the fuel tank and drain the
carburetors completel y, ensuring that
both are completely dry.
While your vehicle is being transpo rted,
it must be kept in a vertical position,
firmly tied down, an d with the wheels
blocked.
Transport your vehicle in neutral gear
only.
Failure to heed this warning could
cause serious damage to the transmis­sion due to vibration of the transport
truck.

aWAR NING

Never attempt to tow your vehic le with
another vehicle.

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Carefully read p. 35 (FUEL) and p. 61
(MAINTENANCE).

aWAR NING

Risk of fire.
Wait until the engine and the exh aus t si­lencer have completely cooled down.
Fuel vapours are noxio us for your
health.
Before proceed ing, make sure that th e
room in which you are working is prop­erly ventilated.

Do not smoke or allow open flames near
the vehicle while you are draining the
fuel.

DISPOSE OF UNWANTED FUEL PROP­ERLY.

◆

Place the vehicle on the center stand.

◆

Stop the engine and wait until it has
cooled down.

◆

Prepare a container with capacity ex­ceeding the fuel qu antity present in the
tank and put it on the ground on the left
side of the vehicle.

◆

Open the fuel filler cap, see p. 35 (FU­EL).

◆

Empty the fuel t ank b y means of a manu ­al pump or a similar system.

aWARNING

After draining the fuel tank, correctly
close the fuel filler cap.

To drain the carburetors comp letely,
proceed as follows:

NOTE This vehicle is equipped with two

carburetors. Both carburetor float cham­bers must be completely draine d.

NOTE To drain the carburetor float

chamber, get a flexible pipe (1) with inner
diameter Ø 0.16 in (Ø 4 mm) and lenght
1 1 .81 in (300 mm).

◆

Introduce a flexible pipe (1) into the
draining union of the chamber (2).

◆

Put the free end of the flexible pipe (1)
into the container.

◆

Move the fuel valve (3) to reserve posi­tion “RES”.

◆

Working through the hole (4) positioned
on left side of the frame, open the carbu­retor outlet by loosening the drain screw
(5) positioned under the float cham ber.

When all the fuel has flowed out of the car­buretor:

◆

Tighten the drain screw (5) completely.

aWARNING

Tighten the drain screw (5) with care, to
avoid fuel leakages from the carburetor
during the refueling. Do not overtighten
the drain screws.

Do not hesit ate to contact your Local
APRILIADealer for help.

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Clean your vehicle regularly. Your vehicle
will look better and work better if you keep
it clean. You will find you will need to
clean it more frequentl y if it is used in t he
following conditions:

– Polluted areas (cities and industrial areas).
– Areas characterize d by a high percent-

age of salinity and humidity (sea areas,
hot and humid climates ).

– Partic ular conditions (use of salt and

anti-ice chemical products on the roads
during the winter).

◆

Do not allow contaminants such as in­dustrial dus t, tar spot s, d ead i nsect s, bird
droppings, etc. to remain on the painted
portions of your vehicle. They will very
quickly etch into and damage the paint.

◆

Do not park your vehicle under trees,
since some trees ooze resins that contain
chemicals which can damage the paint.

aWARNING

After your vehicle has been w ashed, th e
brake functioning will b e temporarily
impaired because of the wetness of the
discs and pads. Do not ride in tr affic
until after you have dried the brakes by
repeated braking from slow speed.

Always after washing your vehicle, car­ry out the pre liminary chec king opera­tion, see p. 49 (PRELIMINARY CHECK­ING OPERATIONS).

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To remove dirt and mud from the painted
surfaces, use a low pressure water hose.
Carefully wet the dirty parts and remove
mud and dirt with a soft ca r sponge. You
may use proprietary c ar shampoos (2-4%
parts of shampoo i n clear w ater), to make
this easier.

Carefully flush so that no dirt or girt re­mains on the paintwork, and dry with a
clean chamois or clean terry towel.

To clean the engine and other non-painted
parts, use a mild solvent and a bristle
brush, along with plenty of rags.

aCAUTION

Polish with silicone wax only after hav­ing carefully washed your vehicle. Do
not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight,
especially during the summer, w hen the
paintwork is still warm, since if the
shampoo dries be fore being rinsed
away, it can damage the paint.

Do not use solvents or water hotter than
40°C to clean the plastic components of
the vehicle.

Never use a high pressure washer, a
steam cleaner, or an air augmented wa­ter jet to clean your vehicle, espe cially
the wheel hubs, handlebar controls,
brake reservoirs and cylinders, instru­ments, electrical compo nents or ex­haust silencer.

Such cleani ng machiner y will force wa­ter into critical portions of your vehicle,
which could damage your vehicle
through corrosion or short circuiting.

Do not use alcohol or other solvents to
clean the rubber or plastic parts, or the
seat, use only cle ar water with a mild
soap.

aWARNING

Do not apply any prot ective coating to
the seat, such coatings tend to make
the seat too slippery.

After washing the vehicle, always:

◆

Place the vehicle on the center stand,
see p. 59 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND).

◆

Remove the plug (1) to ensure that any
water or other impurity that may have ac­cumulated inside the air cleaner case is
drained.

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If the vehicle is to be stored for a relatively
long period of time, such as over t he win­ter, some simple precautions will make
putting the vehicle back into service much
easier.

It is much less difficult to prepare the vehi­cle for storage properly than it is to restore
the vehicle to proper working condition af­ter a storage peri od if you have forgott en
or neglected to do this preparation.

To prepare the vehicle for storage:

◆

Empty the fuel tank and carburetors , see
p. 97 (DRAINING THE FUEL TANK).

◆

Remove the spark plug, see p.86
(SPARK PLUG).

◆

Pour a teaspoon [0.17 – 0.34 US fl oz (5-

3

)] of engine oil into the cylinder.

10 cm

NOTE Cover the spark plug hole with a

clean cloth in order t o protect th e rest of the
bike from sprayed oil.

◆

Rotate the ignition key (1) to the “n”
(ON) position.

◆

Pull in the clutch lever (2) completely and
put the shift lever (3) in neutral so that
the green “

◆

Move the engine stop switch (4) to the

n” (ON) position.

“

◆

Press the starter button “r” (5) for a few
seconds to distr ibute the oil evenly on
the surfaces of the cylinder.

◆

Move the engine stop switch (4) to the

m” (OFF) position.

“

◆

Rotate the key (1) to the “m” (OFF) posi-
tion.

q” light is on.

◆

Remove the cloth.

◆

Replace the spark plug, see p. 86
(SPARK PLUG).

◆

Remove the battery, see p.88 (REMOV­ING THE BATTERY) and p. 88 (BAT ­TERY STORAGE).

◆

Wash and dry the vehicle, see p. 98
(CLEANING).

◆

Polish the painted surfaces with wax.

◆

Inflate the tires, see p. 46 (TIRES).

◆

By means of a suitable support, position
the vehicle so that both tires are raised
from the ground.

◆

Place the vehicle in an a cool, dry room,
away from direct sunlight, with minimum
temperature variation s.

◆

Place a plastic bag ov er the outle t pipe of
the muffler, and tape or tie it tight.

◆

Cover the vehicle with an old sheet or a
light canvas, do not u se a sheet of plastic
or other waterpr oof material. This will
cause condens ation which wil l result in
corrosion.

PUTTING THE VEHICLE BACK INTO
SERVICE

◆

Uncover and clean th e v eh ic le, see p.98
(CLEANING).

◆

Check the charge of the battery, see
p. 89 (RECHARGING THE BATTERY)
and install it, see p. 89 (INSTALLING
THE BATTERY).

◆

Refill the fuel tank, see p. 35 (FUEL).

◆

Carry out the preliminary checking oper­ations, see p. 49 (PRELIMINARY
CHECKING OPERATIONS).

aWAR NING

Test ride the veh icle at mod erat e s peed
in a low traffic area before you ride in
heavy traffic.

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DIMENSIONS Max. length .................................................. 85.83 in (2,180 mm)

Max. width.................................................... 34.65 in (880 mm)

Max. height

(front part of the fairing included)................. 49.80 in (1,265 mm)

Seat height................................................... 33.07 in (840 mm)

Wheelbase................................................... 58.27 in (1,480 mm)

Min. ground clearance................................. 7.87 in (200 mm)

Curb weight ................................................. 440.53 lb (199.82 kg)

ENGINE Type............................................................. one-cylinder, 4-stroke with 5 valves, 2 camshafts at the head, dry

Number of cylinders..................................... 1

Total displace men t....................................... 39.78 cu in (651.88 cm #)

Bore / stroke................................................. 3.94 in / 3.27 in (100 mm / 83 mm)

Compression ratio........................................ 9.0 ± 0.5 : 1

Starting......................................................... electric

Engine idling rpm......................................... 1,400 ± 100 rpm CO 1%

Valve clearance (with engine cold) ............. 0.004 in (0.1 mm) [intake] - 0.006 in (0.15 mm) [exhaust]

Clutch........................................................... multidisc in oil bath, with manual control on the left side

Cooling......................................................... liquid-cooled

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crankcase lubrication.

[+ 1% – 0.5% (total range from 0.5% to 2%)]

of the handlebar.

CAPACITY Fuel (reserve included)................................. 5.81 US gal (22 L )

Fuel reserve ................................................. 1.32 US gal (5 L ) [mechanical reserve] –

1.59 US gal (6 L ) [electrical reserve]

Engine oil..................................................... oil change 2.27 US qt (2150 cm#) –

oil and oil filter change 2.32 US qt (2200 cm#)

Coolant......................................................... 0.37 US gal (1.4

L )

(50% water + 50% antifreeze with ethylene glycol)

Seats............................................................ 2

Vehicle max. load

(driver+passenger+luggage)........................ 396.47 lb (180 kg)

Gross weight limit (GVWR) (*)...................... 837.00 lb (379.66 kg)

Permissible wheel lo ads (GAWR) (*)

– front........................................................... 279.73 lb (126.88 kg)

– rear............................................................ 557.27 lb (252.77 kg)

(*) These two weights: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR); are stamped on the certification

plate positioned on the front part of the frame, see p. 7 (VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (V.I.N.) (FRAME NUMBER)).

TRANSMISSION Type.............................................................. mechanical, 5 gears with foot control on the left side of the engine

GEAR RATIOS Ratio Primary Secondary

st

1

nd

2

rd

3

th

4

th

5

37/72 = 1 : 1.946 12/33 = 1 : 2.750

16/28 = 1 : 1.750
16/21 = 1 : 1.312
22/23 = 1 : 1.045
24/21 = 1 : 0.875

Final ratio Total ratio

16 / 47 = 1 : 2,937 1 : 15.720

1 : 10.003
1 : 7.502
1 : 5.976
1 : 5.001

CARBURETOR Number......................................................... 2

Model............................................................ Mikuni BST 33 B424

Choke tube................................................... Ø 1.24 in (Ø 31.5 mm)

FUEL SUPPLY Fuel .............................................................. unleaded petrol minimum octane rating (R+M) / 2 method 90

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FRAME Type............................................................. composite structure made of steel and alloy, with removable cradle

Rake............................................................. 28°

Trail.............................................................. 4.29 in (109 mm)

SUSPENSIONS Front............................................................. hydraulically operated telescopic fork

Wheel stroke................................................ 7.09 in (180 mm)

Rear............................................................. hydraulic adjustable mono-shock absorber

Wheel stroke................................................ 1.93 in (49 mm)

BRAKES Front............................................................. disc brake - Ø 11.81 in (Ø 300 mm) - with hydraulic actuation

Rear............................................................. disc brake - Ø 8.66 in (Ø 220 mm) - with hydraulic actuation

WHEEL RIMS Type............................................................. aluminium with spokes

Front............................................................. 2.15 x 19”

Rear............................................................. 3.00 x 17”

TIRES FRONT

Type............................................................. Pirelli; Metzeler; Bridgestone

Size.............................................................. 100 / 90 - 19” 57 H

- alternative.................................................. 100 / 90 - R19” 57 H; 100 / 90 - 19” 57 S; 100 / 90 - 19” 57 T

Inflation pressure for solo rider

- off-road ...................................................... 26.10 ± 1.45 psi [(180 ± 10 kPa) (1.8 ± 0.1 bar )]

- asphalted road........................................... 26.10 ± 1.45 psi [(180 ± 10 kPa) (1.8 ± 0.1 bar )]

Inflation pressure for rider and passenger

- off-road ...................................................... 26.10 ± 1.45 psi [(180 ± 10 kPa) (1.8 ± 0.1 bar )]

- asphalted road........................................... 26.10 ± 1.45 psi [(180 ± 10 kPa) (1.8 ± 0.1 bar )]

and saddle pillar

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REAR

Type............................................................. Pirelli; Metzeler; Bridgestone

Size.............................................................. 130 / 80 - R17” 65 H

- alternative.................................................. 140 / 70 - 17” 66 H; 130 / 80 - 17” 65 S;

130 / 80 - 17” 65 T; 130 / 80 - 17” 65 H

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Inflation pressure for solo rider

- off-road....................................................... 27.55 psi [(190 kPa) (1.9 bar)]

- asphalted road........................................... 27.55 psi [(190 kPa) (1.9 bar)]

Inflation pressure for rider and passenger

- off-road....................................................... 27.55 psi [(190 kPa) (1.9 bar)]

- asphalted road........................................... 31.9 ± 1.45 psi [(220 ± 10 kPa) (2.2 ± 0.1 bar)]

IGNITION Type.............................................................. CDI - Nippon Denso

Ignition timing............................................... 10° ± 2° at 3,000 rpm

SPARK PLUG Standard....................................................... (M12 x 1.25) NGK DR8 EA - NGK DR8 ES

Spark plug gap............................................. 0.024 – 0.028 in (0.6 – 0.7 mm)

ELECTRIC Battery.......................................................... 12 V - 12 Ah

SYSTEM Fuses............................................................ 7.5 A; 15A; 20A

Generator .................................................... 12 V - 280 W

BULBS Low / high beam........................................... 12 V - 55/60 W H4

High beam.................................................... 12 V - 55 W H1

Parking light.................................................. 12 V - 5 W

Direction indicators....................................... 12 V - 10 W

Rear parking light / stoplight......................... 12 V - 5 / 21 W

License plate light......................................... 12 V - 3 W

Speedometer................................................ 12 V - 3 W

Revolution counter....................................... 12 V - 2 W

Coolant temperature indicator...................... 12 V - 1.2 W

WARNING LIGHTS Neutral.......................................................... 12 V - 3 W

Direction indicators....................................... 12 V - 3 W

Low fuel ....................................................... 12 V - 3 W

Engine oil pressure....................................... 12 V - 3 W

Low beam and parking light ......................... 12 V - 3 W

High beam.................................................... 12 V - 3 W

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Engine oil (recommended): 0 SUPERBIKE 4, SAE 5W-40 or 4T FORMULA RACING, SAE 5W-40.
As an alternative to the recommended oil, it is possible to use high-quality oils with characteristics in compliance with or superior to the
CCMC G-4, A.P.I. SG specifications.

Fork oil (recommended):

If you need an oil with intermediate characteristics in comparison with the

FORK 20W, these can be mixed as indicated below:

SAE 10W =

SAE 15W =

Bearings and other lubrication points (recommended):
As an alternative t o the recom mende d produ ct , use hi gh-qual ity g rease for rol ling b ear ings, working temp erature range -30 °C…+140 °C,
dripping point 150 °C…230 °C, high protection against corrosion, good resistance to water and oxidation.

Protection of the battery poles: neutral grease or vaseline.
Spray grease for chains (recommended):

0 F.A. 5W 67% of the volume, + 0 F.A. 20W 33% of the volume or

0 F.A. 5W 33% of the volume, + 0 F.A. 20W 67% of the volume or

0 F.A. 5W or 0 F.A. 20 W fork oil;

an alternative FORK 5W or FORK 20W fork oil.

0 F.A. 5W and 0 F.A. 20 W or FORK 5W and

FORK 5W 67% of the volume + FORK 20W 33% of the volume.

FORK 5W 33% of the volume + FORK 20W 67% of the volume.

0 AUTOGREASE MP or GREASE 30.

0 CHAIN SPRAY or CHAIN LUBE.

aWARNING

Use new brake fluid only.

Brake fluid (recommended):

0 F.F., DOT 5 (DOT 4 compatible) or BRAKE 5.1, DOT 5 (DOT 4 compatible).

aWARNING

Use only antifreeze and anticorrosive without nitrite, ensuring protection at -35 °C at least.

Engine coolant (recommended):

0 ECOBLU -40 °C or COOL.

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1) Direction indicator warning light

2) High beam warning light

3) Parking light warning light

4) Engine oil pressure warning light

5) Dashboard bulbs

6) Neutral indicator warning light

7) Low fuel warning light

8) Coolant temperature indicator

9) Dashboard

10) Left dimmer switch

11) Right dimmer switch

12) Ignition switch

13) Flasher

14) Rear right direction indicat or

15) Rear light

16) Rear left direction indicator

17) Neutr al switch

18) Rear stoplight switch

19) Front stoplight switch

20) Coolant temperature thermistor

21) Cooling electrofan thermal switch

22) Starter

23) Start relay

24) Battery

25) Voltage regulator

26) Generator

27) CDI

28) Ignition coil

29) Safety start relay

30) Front left direction indicator

31) Pick up

32) Low/high beam bulb

33) Front parking light

34) Front right direction indicator

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35) Horn

36) Headlight

37) Cooling electrofan

38) Spark plug

39) Fuses

40) Engine oil pressure sensor

41) Multiple connectors

42) Diode

43) Dashboard resistanc e

44) Switch on the clutch lever

45) Spark advance resistance

46) Low fuel sensor

47) Side stand switch

48) High beam bulb

49) Light relay

50) Number license light

51) Stoplight/parking light bulb

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Ar Orange
Az Light blue
B Blue
Bi White
G Yellow
Gr Grey
M Brown
N Black
R Red
V Green
Vi Violet
Ro Pink

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aprilia s.p.a. wishes to thank its customers for the purchase of this vehicle.
– Do not dispose of oil, fuel, polluting substances and components in the envi-

ronment.

– Do not keep the engine running if it isn’t necessary.
– Avoid disturbing noi s es.
– Respect nature.

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