Aprilia PEGASO 650 IE User Manual Part2 11-1999

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The instructions given below cover normal operation of your vehicle and must be carefully observed. By following these rules you will enhanc e your ow n safet y and the safety of those around you. You will also maximize the life and utility of your vehicle.

Two wheeled vehicles obvio usly do not provide some of the protection provided by automobiles, therefore it is essential that you wear appropriate protective clothing. Especially, never operate yo ur vehicle without wearing your helmet, gloves, eye protection, a he avy j ac ke t, s tu rdy footwear, and sturdy full length pants.

However, do n ot assume that even t he best clothing and helmet will protect you in the event of an upset or a cr ash with anoth er vehicle. At best, this gear provides some protection from scrapes and scratches, but very little, if any, impact protection.

Be sure that you meet all the requirements prescribed by local law, including driver’s license, minimum age , training, insura nce, taxes, vehi cle registr ation, license plat e, etc.

When you first receive your vehicle, practice by riding in areas where there is little traffic. Do not attempt to ride in heavy traffic until you are thoroughly experienced and riding your vehicle has become second nature to you.

Although this vehicle is legal for operation on freeways and expressways, it is advis-

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able to not ride on these high speed highways until you are thoroughly familiar with your vehicle, and have attained a high degree of skill in its operation.

A new vehicle must be car efully broken in, see p. 56 (RUNNING-IN).

Before starting the engine, make sure that the brakes, clutch, transmission and throttle controls fu nction properl y and that the fuel and oil supply is adequate.

The exhaust system, brakes, and some other parts of the vehicle become very hot during operation. Do not to uch any of these part s.

Some medicines or drugs, illega l or prescription, and alcohol significantly increase the risk of accidents. Do no t rid e whi le y ou are under the influen ce of a lco ho l or drug s, be they illicit or prescription. Make sure you are in good physical condition and not

ill before ri ding your vehicl e. Do not ride your vehicle when you are particularly tired or fatigued. Alcohol, drugs and fatigue are leading causes of vehicle accidents.

Many accidents are caused by the rider’ s inexperience and lack of training. Do not ride your vehicle until you have received training from a recognized training organization such as the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Remember that riding a two wheeled vehicle, though easy and fun, is quite different from driving a car. Do not assume that you can operate your vehicle safely just because you are a competent automobile driver.

Never lend your vehicle to others unless you are sure that they are competent and properly licensed vehicle operators.

Observe all rules of the road. Particularly pay attention to all warning, regulatory and informational signs.

Avoid showing off (i.e., popping wheelies). Especially observ e sp eed l im its , rem ember that road conditions change with the weather and wet and icy p avements are particularly dangerous for vehicles, especially if you are riding too fast. Remember that automobile drivers have a hard time seeing two wheeled vehicles, so always give the automobil e the right o f way, even if it is legally yours.

Before changing lane, look over your shoulder to make sure that the way is clear. Do not rely exclusively on the rearview mirror: you may miscalculate the distance and speed of a vehicle, or you may even not see it at all.

Avoid obstacles that could damage the vehicle or make you lose control.

Do not tailgate, do not attempt to incre ase your gas mileage by following in the slip stream of cars or trucks in front of you.

In case of accident motorcycles, scooters and mopeds do not provide the same degree of protection ensu red by auto mo bil es . The legs, in part icula r, are ex pose d the ri sk of being injured. However, the additional installation of leg guards may actually increase the risk of injuries and thei r seriousness in case of accident.

Do not install leg gu ards available on the market of spare parts an d accessories. Non-compliance with these instructions may result in serious inju ries or even death.

Always ride with both hands on the handlebars and feet o n the footrests.

Never shift gear without using the clutch, if the vehicle is so equipped. Do not operate the shift lever or the other controls suddenly or abruptly. Such misuse can damage the internal components of the vehicle and consequently cause seizure, loss of control, accidents and serious injuries or even death.

Remain in the seat when you are riding. Do not stand up or attempt to stretch while you are riding your vehicle. If you need to rest, pull over to the side of the road when it can be safely done.

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It is very important to your safety that you give full attention to the riding task. Watch what you are doin g, do not al low your self to be distracted by other cars, people or things on the roadside, etc. Never smoke, eat, drink, read, etc. while riding your vehicle. If you must consult a map, pull over when it can be done safely.

Use only the vehicle’s specific fuels and lubricants indicated in the “LUBRICANT CHART”; check the oil, fuel and coolant levels regularly.

If the throttle sticks open, it may cause a collision with another vehicle, or an upset.

If the throttle sticks, kill the engine with the engine stop switch located on the right handlebar.

Do not attempt to restart the engine until the throttle has been repaired and works perfectly. Failure to obey this warning can

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lead to a runaway with seriously injuries or even 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.

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leased. Contact your Local APRILIA Deal- er for repairs. Failure to heed this warning can lead to a serious accident and subsequent injury or even death.

If you and your vehicle are involved in an accident, insure that there has been no damage to the control levers, tubes, wires, braking system and other vital parts. If your vehicle is in volved i n an accid ent, take it immediately to your Local aprilia Dealer who has the equipment and knowledge to check for accidental da mage which may compromise your safety.

Your aprilia dealer is ready and able to help you with any safety problems that you might have, but of course it is necessary for you to report any malfunctions to your mechanic in order for him to help you.

Do not use your vehicle if it is damaged. A damaged vehicle may become unstable or

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present other proble ms w hich can i ncreas e the risk of accident, and theref ore of serious injury or even death.

Do not attempt to modify the position, angle or color of your license p late. Do not cover it with even a clear plastic covering. Do not modify any of the safety equipment of your vehicle, especially such saf ety related items as directional indicators, rear view mirrors, lights or horns.

Any modification to your vehicle will invalidate the warranty.

Do not modify your engine in an attempt to increase the horsepower. This can result in irreparable damage to the engine, as well as degradation of the performance and handling of the vehicle which could lead to an upset, and seriou s inju ry or even death.

Have your vehicle repaired only with or igi nal parts, and us e only original aprilia or aprilia approved accessorie s. Th e u se o f aftermarket accessories and parts can seriously compromise the safety of your vehicle as well as its performance and serviceability. Any modification which affects performance or safety voids your warranty completely.

Tampering with the emissions or noise control systems on your vehicle is against the law, and can be punished by large fines.

In some jurisdictions, it can even lead to the confiscation of your vehicle.

This vehicle wa s not designed to be equipped with a sidecar or to be used to tow trailers or other vehicles.

aprilia does not manufacture sidecars or trailers and therefore cannot predict the effects of such accessories on the manoeuvrability or stability of the vehicle: it can only warn that such effects may be negative and that any damage to the vehicle components caused by the use of such accessories will not be covered by the warranty.

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Never race other vehicles with your vehicle.

Brake with both the front and rear brakes. The use of one brake only for sudd en brak ing may cause the vehicle to skid or make the rider lose control of the vehicle itself.

When ridin g down a st eep hi ll, us e the engine as a brake by selecting the same gear, or a lower gear, than you would use to climb the hill. Use front and rear brakes sparingly.

Always ride at the appropria te speed and avoid unnecessary hard acceleration. This not only is safer, but also reduces fuel consumption and increases the life of the vehicle.

If you must ride your vehicle in r ainy weather, or on loose sur faces, remember that traction is greatly reduced. Under these conditions, all handling of the vehicle must be done gradually and smoothly. Sudden acceleration, braking or turning may make you lose control of your vehicle. When traction is reduced, accele rate and slow using your vehicle’s engine braking insofar as possible. Avoid rapid, harsh application of the brakes.

Gradually open and close the throttle, to avoid spinning or skidding the rear wheel.

On rough road surface s, slow down and ride with particular care.

Try to avoid wide open throttle accelerations, unless they are nece ssary for such things as passing.

Don’t allow your engine to “lug,” that is, run at too low an rpm. Shift down to a lower gear. Also, don’t over-rev the engine. Observe the redline on the tachometer.

Remember that excessive ly aggressive cornering can cause your vehicle’s tires to lose sideways traction, which can result in an upset and serious injury or even death.

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Always observe posted and statutory speed limits, but do not assume that you can ride as fast as the speed limit under all road conditions. Slowing down a little can greatly increase your safet y under all road conditions.

Do not ride your vehicle off road. Do not tamper with the muf fler system or

the emissions control system of your vehicle. This is not only bad for the environment, it can subject you to serious pen alties.

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Before riding your vehicle, ensure that your riding gear is in good condition. To be effective, your helmet must fit properl y, and the visor or other eye pro tection must be clean.

Both research and experience have shown that drivers of other vehicles often do not see vehicles or riders. In order to make yourself more conspicuous to these drivers, wear bright reflective clothing, such as a reflective vest, or clothing with reflective sections sewn into the jacket, pants and gloves. B e particular aware o f approaching automobiles and trucks that might be trying to turn left i n front of you. Many vehicle accidents are caused by an opposing automobile driver making a left turn without warning in front of the vehicle.

Inevitably, the driver wil l look right at you, and yet swea r that they did not see you before they turne d directly into y our path. Ride alert!

Wear protective clothing, preferably in light and/or reflecting colours. In this way you will make yourself more visible to the other drivers, thus notably reducin g the risk of being knocked down, and you will be more protected in case of fall.

Always wear your crash helmet. Many accidents are fatal because of injuries to the head.

This clothing should be very tight-fitting and fastened at the wrists and ankles. Strings, belts and ties should not be hanging loose; prevent these and other objects from interfering with driving by getting entangled with moving parts or driving mechanisms.

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Do not carry sharp objects in your pockets that could be dangerou s in case o f an upset, for example, pens or mechanical pencils, etc. Also, make sure that your passengers follow this recommendation.

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The owner of the vehicle is responsible for the choice, installation and use of any accessory.

The installation of inappropriate acc essories or the overloading of the vehicl e may result in the instability of the vehicle itself and cause accidents with consequent risk of serious injuries or even death. Windshields could be particularly dangerous, as they can break and injure or cut the rider in case of accident. In case of doubts with regard to any accessory you would like to install or

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any load you would like to carry, previously consult your Local aprilia Dealer.

Avoid installing accessories that cover horns or lights or that could impair their functions, limit the suspension stroke and the steering ang le, h amper the o peratio n 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 co n tro l s, sinc e t h is can pr ol on g reaction times during an emergency. Fairings and windshields installed on the vehicle may produce aerodynamic forces that will affect the st ability of the vehicle during use, especially at high speeds.

Make sure that anything y ou carry on yo ur vehicle is securely attached, and cannot come lose and jam the wheels, forks, etc. Do not install any electr ical accessories, and do not modify the electrical system of your vehicle. Anything that could cause an electrical overload or other fault could cause the vehi cle to s uddenly stop, the lights to dim or quit, or the horn and other safety accessories not to work. Use only aprilia genuine accessories.

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Do not overload your vehicle. Attach luggage or packages as close as possible to the center of your vehicl e and distrib ute th e load from side to side as evenly as possible, to keep imbalance to a minimum. Remember that loads tend to loosen with riding, so frequently che ck the security of your load.

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Do not hang anything from your vehicle handlebars, fenders, or forks, because this will upset the handling of your vehicle, and could prevent you from avoiding an accident. Failure to heed t his warn ing ca n le ad to an upset with subsequent serious injury or even death.

Do not ride with your crash helmet hung from the strap because it could easily foul the wheels, fenders, or forks, causing an upset and subsequent serious injury or even death.

Carry a passenger only if your vehicle is equipped with passenger footr ests, handgrips for the passenger to hold on to, and a passenger seat.

When carrying a passenger, remember that your vehicle’s handling is degraded, that the brakes ar e less efficient, and t he center of gravit y is higher and further t o the rear.

This makes it more likely that the front wheel will come up off the ground, especially on acceleration. Therefore, you should avoid hard acceleratio n and hard braking. Many ac ci de nts are cau se d by inexperienced ride rs carrying passeng ers. Remember that allow ance must be made for the extra weight of the passen ger for al l driving maneuvers.

Avoid abrupt and excessive acceleration. Always slow down in time and calculate longer stopping and manoeuvring distances. Non-complianc e w ith th es e ins tru cti ons may lead to the overturning of the vehicle or to other accidents with consequent serious injuries or even death.

Never carry loosely packaged items, make sure that everything that you carry on your vehicle is carefully secured.

Do not carry packages wh ich protrude from the luggage rack or which cover an y of the signal lights, the headlight, or the horn.

Never carry animals or children on the glove compartment or on the luggage rack.

Never exceed the labeled maximum load for each saddlebag.

Overloading your vehicle seriously reduces its stability and maneuverability and can lead to an upset with subsequent serious injury or death .

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1) Ignition switch/steering lock/parking lights

2) Fuel filler cap

3) Fuel valve

4) Battery

5) Fuses

6) Glove/tool kit compartm ent

7) Passenger grab rail

8) Rear luggage rack

9) Passenger left footrest (snapping, closed / open)

10) Center stand

11) Side stand

12) Rider left footrest (with spring, always open)

13) Shift lever

14) Expansion tank

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1) Horn

2) Carbon canister

3) Engine oil filter

4) Rear brake pedal

5) Rider right footrest (with spring, alway s open )

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

7) Rear brake master cylinder

8) Passenger right footrest (snapping, closed / open)

9) Passenger grab rail

10) Saddle lock

11) Crash helmet hook

12) Rear br ake reservoir

13) Air cleaner

14) Engine oil level plug-dipstick

15) Front brake reservoir

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1) Electrical controls on the left side of the handlebar

2) Cold start lever (e)

3) Clutch lever

4) Left rear-view mirror

5) Instruments and indicators

6) Right rear-view mirror

7) Front brake lever

8) Throttle grip

9) Electrical controls on the right side of the handlebar

10) Ignition switch/steering lock/parking lights (

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11) Green direction indicator warning light (

12) Green neutral indicator warning light (q)

13) Red engine oil pressure warning light (

14) Blue high beam warning light (

15) Green low beam and parking light warning light (p)

16) Amber low fuel warning light (

17) Tachometer

18) Total miles odometer

19) Speedometer

20) Coolant temperature indicator (

21) Trip odometer

22) Odometer reset

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Description Function Directional indicator High beam indicator a Comes on when the headlight is in “high beam” position or when the high beam signalling is operated. Parking light

and low beam warning light

Coolant temperat ure indicator in °C (Celsius degree)

Engine oil pressure warning light

Low fuel warning light

Neutral indicator warning light

Tachometer rpm

Trip odometer Indicates the number of miles covered in a trip. To reset to zero, press the odometer control button. Odometer Indicates the total number of miles that the vehicle has traveled since new. Speedometer Indicates road speed. Odometer reset Press it to reset to zero the trip odometer.

c Blinks when the right (or the le ft) direction indicator is on.

It comes on when the i gnit i on switch is turned to “n” (ON) or “Y” (PARKING) po si t ion and automaticaly the lights are on.

It indicat es the approxim ate temperature of the coolant in the engi ne. When the pointer starts moving beyond the “40” (40 °C) leve l, the temp erat ure is suffi cien t for driving the vehicle. The normal running tem pe rature range is indicated by the central area of the scale. If the pointer reac hes the red area, st op the engine and ch eck the coolan t level, see p. 44 (C OOL-

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set and serious injury or even death.

It comes on whenever the ignition switch is turned to position “n” (ON) and the engi ne is not running, thus testing the cor rect oper ation of th e lamp. I f during this phas e the lam p does no t turn on, it must be replaced. The engine oil pressure warning light “

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gine, this means that the oil system is not develo ping suffi cient press ure. In this case, imme diately stop the engine and contact your Local lead to engine seizure, upset, and serious injury or even death.

It comes on when the quantity of fuel left in the tank is about 1.59 US gal (6 L ) [electrical reserve]. In this case m ove the fuel valve leve r to the “RES” position and top up as soon possib le, see p. 35

(FUEL).

Do not operate the vehicle if the maximum temperature is exceeded. Serious engine damage or even seizure may result which can cause an up-

j” must go off when the engi ne is running.

If the engine oil pressure warning light “j” remains on (when the engine is running), or if it comes on during the normal running of the en -

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q Comes on when th e gear is in neutral.

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

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Never exceed the engine max. speed rate, see p. 56 (RUNNING-IN).

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NOTE The electrical components function only when the igni-

tion switch (A) is in the “n” (ON) position. The parking lights are illuminated besides when the ignition switch (A) is in the “

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1) HORN PUSH BUTTON (f )

The horn is activated when the push button is pressed.

Y” (PARKING) position.

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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.

3) DIMMER SWITCH (

When the lever is in the po sition indicated by t he “ parking lights, dashboard light and low beam are on. When the lever is mo ved to the “ nated, the dashboard and parking lights remain on.

4) HIGH BEAM SIGNALING PUSH BUTTON (

Depress the button momentarily to flash the high beam for signaling when passing, etc. and in the event you need someone’s attention in an emergency.

5) COLD START LEVER (

Operate the cold start (choke ) by rotating the lever downwards. To disengage the cold sta rt, return the lev er upwards to its initial position.

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1) ENGINE STOP SWITCH (

Use the engine stop switch to stop the engine. It is essential that you be very fami lia r with thi s c on trol so tha t yo u wi ll a uto matically stop the engine i n the even t of a stu ck throttl e or other engine runaway.

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If the throttle sticks open, it may cause a collision with another vehicle, or an upset.

If the throt tle sticks, ki ll the engine with the engi ne stop switch located on the right handlebar. Do not attempt to restart the engine until the throttle has been repaired and works perf ectly. Failure to obey this warning can lead to a runawa y with seriously injuries or even death.

Your vehicle is equ ipped with a double c abl e throttle. One cable opens the throttle when you rotate the throttle grip toward you; the other closes the throttle w hen you rotate the grip away from you. It is essential, 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.

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In the event of a throttle sticking emergency, always kill the engine using the engine stop switch located near the throttle grip on the right handlebar. Never use your vehicle if the throttle does not automatically fully return to the idle position when the throttle grip is released. Contact your Local APRILIA Dealer for repairs. Failure to heed this warning can lead to a serious accident and subsequent injury or even death.

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Do not use the engine stop switch to stop the engine while the vehicle is moving.

With the switch (1) in the “ start the engine. The engine can be stopped by moving the switch (1) to the “

m” (OFF) position.

n” (ON) position it is possible to

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Do not leave the ignition on if you have stopped the engine by moving the engine stop switch to the “ as this will discharge the battery. When the vehicle has com e to rest afte r stopping th e engine with the engine stop switch, turn the ignition switch (A) to the “

m” (OFF) position.

2) STARTER SWITCH (

When the starter switch is depressed, the starter is engaged and the engine will start. For starting, see p. 50 (STARTING).

m” (OFF) position

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Turn the key (2) to position “Y” (PARKING); automatically the parking lights stay on.

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Extract the key (2).

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Do not leave the ignition switch (1) in the

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periods of time, as this will cause the battery to become completely run down.

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The ignition switch (1) is located on the upper plate of the steering head.

NOTE The key operates t he ignition

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

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Never attempt to place the ignition switch in the locked “s” (LOCK) position while the vehicle is moving. This will cause loss of control of the vehicle with possible subsequent accident, serious injury or even death.

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To lock the steering:

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Place the vehicle on the stand.

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Turn the handleba r com ple tel y le ftw ard s.

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Turn the key (2) to position “m” (OFF) and press it.

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Release the key (2).

NOTE Turn the key (2) and steer the

handlebar at the same time.

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Rotate the key (2) counterclo ckwise (l eftwards), steer the ha ndlebar slowly until the key (2) reaches position “

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Extract the key (2).

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When you park the vehicle in a dark area, or in a blady lit area (parking-lot or street) it is possible, and usefu l, may leav e the parking lights on, so the vehicle will be easily visible.

For leave t he parking lights on:

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Lock the steering, see beside (STEERING LOCK) without extract the key (2).

s” (LOCK).

Position Function

The steering is locked.

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Steering

lock

(OFF)

(ON)

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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.

The parking lights are illuminated.

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It is possible to remove the key.

It is not possible to remove the key.

It is possible to remove the key.

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

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Do not ride with the crash helm et hanging from the hook. This may cause an upset with subsequent serious injury or death.

To secure your crash helmet:

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

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Withdraw t he eyelet (1) of the cable (2) from the hook (3).

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Pass the cable (2) through the visor opening or through the apposite loop on the crash helmet.

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Insert the eyelet (1) completely in the hook (3).

NOTE Before lowering and locking the

saddle, make sure that you have not left the key in the under saddle area.

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

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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 Local aprilia Dealer.

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Do not use the hook to li ft the ve hicl e o r for any purpose other than securing the vehicle once it has been parked.

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The glove/tool kit compartment is positioned under the rear part of the saddle; to reach it:

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

The tool kit (1) includes: – 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, and 8 mm

Allen wrenches;

– a 5.5 and 7 mm open end wrench; – an 8 and 11 mm open end wrench; – a 10 and 13 mm open end wrench; – a 19 mm open end wrench; – a 24 mm open end wrench; – an 18 mm spark plug socket wrench; – a double ended slot/Phillips screwdriver; – a lever for the spark plug wrench; – tool pouch.

Max. allowed weight: 3.31 lb (1.5 kg).

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Max. allowed weight: 20 lb (9 kg).

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Gasoline is extremely flammable and in some conditions can become exp losive. Therefore, it is necessary to refuel and carry out maintenance operations involving the fuel s ystem in a well- ventilated area with the engine off. Do not refuel or do any maintenance on the fuel system with the e ngine running. Do not smoke while refueling or near fuel vapors. Never allow any portion of the fuel system to come in contact with naked flames, sparks or other heat sources. Be careful to avoid spilling fuel when you are refueling. Spilled fuel could ignite when it contacts hot engine or exhaust system surfaces. If you accidentally spill some fuel, make sure that it is wiped up or completely evaporated before starting the vehicle. Since gasoline expands in the fuel tank when the vehic le is sitting i n the open sun, never fill the tank c omp lete ly to the brim. Leave at least one inch of expansion space. Avoid any contact of the fuel with your skin, and avo id inhalation o f fuel vapors. Do not ever attempt to siphon fuel from one container to another using your mouth as suction for a siphon hose.

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Gasoline is poisonous and carcinogenic and contains chemical substances that cause birth defects and other reproductive problems. If gasoline shoul d be accidentally spil t on the skin or clothes, immediately wash it off with soap and water and change clothes.

Should you accidentally spill gasoline in your eyes, flush with a large quantity of water and immediately contac t a health professional. Should you accidentally get gasoline into your mouth, do not induce vomiting. Drink a large quantity of milk or clear water and immediately contact a health profession al.

Never try to siphon gasoline by sucking it with your mouth. Use a manual pump or a similar system.

If your vehicle overturns, it will leak gasoline which is ext remely f lammabl e. Flames or sparks may ignite this which will not only destroy the vehicle but also could do serio us prop erty dam age to surrounding property and ca use se rious injuries or even death.

ALWAYS KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

DISPOSE OF UNWANTED GASOLINE PROPERLY, DO NOT DUMP IT INTO STORM SEWERS OR INTO A SINK OR TOILET.

Use only unleaded petrol minimum octane rating (R+M)/2 method 90.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY (reserve included): 5.81 US gal (22

TANK RESERVE: 1.32 US gal (5 chanical reserve], 1.59 US gal (6 trical reserve].

REFUEL

To refuel, proceed as follows:

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

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If necessary, clean the fuel filler cap and the part around it with a clean cloth. Prevent any foreign material from getting into the fuel tank, this could lead to serious engine damage.

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When you finish the refueling operation:

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Lift the little cover (1).

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Insert the key (2) in the cap lock (3).

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Turn the key (2) clockwise, pull it and open the fuel filler cap (4).

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If to use any container or funnel for refueling, make sure that it is perfectly clean. Any foreign matter getting into the fuel tank may lead to severe damage.

aWARNING

Do not add any additives or other substances to the gasoline.

aWARNING

Do not refuel the tank completely; the fuel should never be touching the rim of filler cap seat hole.

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Refuel.

aWARNING

After refueling, replace the fuel filler cap (4) in the correct position.

NOTE It is impossible closed the fuel fill-

er cap without the key.

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With the key (2) insert in the lock (3) close the fuel fill er cap (4) r otat e counterclockwise the key and push it.

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Release the key (2), at this point the fuel filler cap (4) is closed.

aWARNING

Make sure that the fuel filler cap (4) is properly closed.

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Extract the key (2).

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Replace the little cover (1).

After refueling, before riding away, ensure that the fuel valve lever (5) is to “ON” position.

aWARNING

Proper vehicle lubrication is critical to safe operation. Failure to maintain proper lubricant levels or to use the proper type of clean, new lubricant, can lead to an engine or transmission seizure with subsequent accident, serious injury or death.

aWARNING

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. DISPOSE OF OIL PROPERLY.

aCAUTION

Be very careful when putting oil in your vehicle not to spill oil. Clean up any oil spilled immediately because oil can damage the finish of your vehicle. Also, oil on the tires cr ea tes a n extremely slippe ry and therefore dan gerous situation.

aCAUTION

In case of oil leakage do not ride your vehicle. Before using the vehicle, have it repaired by your Local APRILIA Dealer.

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aWARNING

If the engine oil pressure warning light

j” r emains on (when the engine is

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running), or if it comes on during the normal running of the engine, this means that the oil system is not developing sufficient pressure. In this case, immediately stop the engine and contact your Local APRILIA Dealer. Failure to heed this warning can lead to engine seizure, upset, and serious injury or even death.

aCAUTION

Perform these maintenance operations at one-half of he specified intervals, if your vehicle is often used in rainy or very dusty condit ions, or on unpaved roads.

Check the engine oil level every 312 mi (500 km), see p. 66 (CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP).

aCAUTION

Have your Local APRILIA Dealer change the engine oil after the first 625 mi (1,000 km), and thereaft er every 3,750 mi (6,000 km).

NOTE Use high-quality 5W-40 oil, see

p. 104 (LUBRICANT CHART).

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aWARNING

Do not ride your ve hicle with worn or malfunctioning brakes! The brakes are the most important safety system of your vehicle, and using the bike with brakes that are anything less than perfect is very likely to lead to a colli sion or upset, with conse quent risk of seri ous injury or death.

Check the brake pad wear, as shown on p. 69 (CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR). Have your brakes serviced by your Local APRILIA Dealer.

aWARNING

Wet conditions seriously degrade the performance of your brakes. When the road is wet fro m rain, you should plan to use double the normal stopping distances since both the brakes themselves and the traction of the tires on the road are reduced by the presence of water. Water on the brakes from washing your vehicle, or sp las hed u p from we t roa ds, or crossing puddles or ditches, can wet the brakes sufficiently to greatly reduce their effectiveness. Failure to heed these warnings may lead t o a serious accident with consequent risk of seri ous injury or even death.

NOTE This vehicle is equipped with

front and rear disc brakes with separ ate hydraulic systems.

The following information may ref er to just one braking system but should be observed with regard to both brakes.

aWARNING

The brakes are extremely important for your safety. Do not use the vehicle if the brakes do not work perfectly. Always check the brake efficienc y before rid ing.

aWARNING

If the “feel” or position of the brake lever changes, t his may be due to so me problem in the hydraulic brake system. If you have any doubt regardin g the perfect functioning of your brake system, or if the normal pre-ride c hec ks indicate any discrepancy, contact your Local APRILIA Dealer before riding.

aWARNING

Pay special attention to the brake disc and friction material, making sure that they are neither dirty nor oily, especially after maintenance operations or insp ections.

Check the brake line, make sure th at it is not twisted or kinked, nor leaking.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. DISPOSE OF USED BRAKE FLUID

PROPERLY. SEE THE GENERAL WARNINGS AT p. 4 (BRAKE FLUID).

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aWARNING

As mentioned above, the brakes are the most important safety system on your vehicle. For your safety, they must be in perfect repair, so they should be checked every time you ride your vehicle.

Oil or other fluid on a disc will contaminate the brake pads. Dirty pads m ust be discarded and replaced, a dirty or oily disc must be cleane d with a hi gh q uality degreaser.

Have your Local APRILIA Dealer check the levels of the brake fluid in the reservoirs after the first 625 mi (1,000 km).

Arrange with your Local APRILIA Dealer to flush the s ystems and ch ange all of the brake fluid once every two years.

NOTE This vehicle is provid ed with

front and rear disc brakes with separ ate hydraulic systems.

When the pads wear out the brake fluid level in the reservoir decreases to automatically compensate for their wear.

The front brake fl uid reservo ir (1) is l ocated on the right end of the handlebar near the front brake lever.

The rear brake fluid reservoir ( 2) is under the upper part of the fairing on the right side of the v ehicle.

Check the levels of the brake fluid in the reservoirs, see below (FRONT BRAKE), p. 40 (REAR BRAKE), and the wear of the pads, see p. 69 (CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR), every 3,750 mi (6,000 km).

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Never use your vehicle if any portion of either brake system is leaking.

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CHECKING THE SYSTEM

NOTE Carry out these checks only on a

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

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

MIN = minimum level.

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Rotate the handlebar, so that the fluid contained in the brake reservoir (1) is parallel to the “MIN” mark stamped on the glass gauge (3).

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Ensure that the fluid contained in the reservoir exceeds the “MIN” mark stamped on the glass gauge (3).

If the fluid does not reach the “MIN” mark:

aCAUTION

When the disc pads wear out, the level of the fluid decreases progres sively to compensate for their wear.

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Check the front brake pad wear, p. 69 (CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR) and the front disc wear.

If the pads and/or the disc do not need replacing:

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Top up the reservoir, see p. 39 (TOPPING UP) .

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Use only DOT 5 or 4 fluid taken from a clean, sealed container. Never reuse used brake fluid.

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Top up the reservoir with brake fluid, until the fluid co vers the glass gauge (3) completely.

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Replace the gasket (6) in it s seat correctly.

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Replace the cover (5).

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Screw and tighten the two screws (4).

TOPPING UP

aCAUTION

Do not operate the front brake le ver with the screws (4) or the cover (5) removed. This will cause brake fluid to squirt out and spill.

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Unscrew the two screws (4).

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Remove the cover (5).

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Avoid any prolonged exposure of the brake fluid to the air. The brake fluid is hygroscopic and when in contact with the air it absorbs its humidity. Leave the brake fluid reservoir open ONLY for the time necessary for topping up.

NOTE In order not to spill the brake fluid

while topping up, keep the fluid in the reservoir parallel to the reservoir rim.

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Remove the gasket (6).

NOTE In order to reach the “MAX” level,

top up until covering the glass (3) completely, but leave a space of 0.20 – 0.23 in (5–6 mm) from the brake fluid reservoir rim.

aCAU TION

When topping up, never exceed the “MAX” level. Top up to “MAX” only when new pads are installed.

aCAU TION

Do not fill the reservoir to “MAX” with worn pads; this will cause fluid to overflow the reservoir when the pads are renewed.

aCAUTION

After servicing the brakes, always check them for function. If th e s troke of the lever is excessive, or if you detect that the effectiveness of the brakes is reduced in any way, hav e your vehicle serviced by your Local APRILIA Dealer. It may be necessary to have your dealer bleed the system, or ther e m ay b e so me other problem with the brake system.

Never ride your vehicle in traffic immediately after servicing the brakes. Always apply the brake l ever several times before riding your vehicle. Then, try your vehicle in a parking lot or other safe area with little traffic to ensure that the brakes are working properly. Failure to observe this warning can lead to a serious accident with subsequent serious injury or death.

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CHECKING THE SYSTEM

NOTE Carr y ou t th es e ch ec ks o nly on a

firm, flat surface su ch as a concre te garage floor.

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

MIN = minimum level. MAX = maximum level .

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Make sure that the fluid level contained in the brake reservoir (1) is above the “MIN” mark.

If the fluid does not reach the “MIN” mark:

aCAUTION

When the disc pads wear out, the level of the fluid decreases progres sively to compensate for their wear.

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Check the rear brake pad wear, p. 69 (CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR) and the re ar disc wear.

If the pads and/or the disc do not need replacing:

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Top up the reservoir, see below (TOPPING UP) .

TOPPING UP

aCAUTION

Do not operate the rear brake pedal with the reservoir filler cap (2) removed. This will cause brake fluid to squirt out and spill.

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Unscrew and remove the reservoir filler cap (2).

aWARNING

Avoid any prolonged exposure of the brake fluid to the air. The brake fluid i s hygroscopic and when in contact with the air it absorbs its humidity. Leave the brake fluid reservoir open ONLY for the time necessary for topping up.

NOTE In order not to spill the brake fluid

while topping up, keep the fluid in the reservoir parallel to the reservoir rim.

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Remove the gasket (3).

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When topping up, never exceed the “MAX” level. Top up to “MAX” only when new pads are installed.

aCAUTION

Do not fill the reservoir to “MAX” with worn pads; this will cause fluid to overflow the reservoir when the pads are renewed.

NOTE In order to fill the reservoir to the

“MAX” level, top u p un til the “MAX” mark is parallel with the brake flu id reservoir top parallel to the ground.

aWARNING

Use only DOT 5 or 4 fluid taken fr om a clean, sealed container. Never reuse used brake fluid.

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Top up the reservoir with brake fluid, until the fluid reaches the “MAX” mark.

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Replace the gasket (3) i n its seat correc tly.

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Replace and tighten the reservoir filler cap (2).

aCAUTION

After servicing the brakes, always check them for function. If th e s troke of the pedal is excessive, or if you detect that the effectiveness of the brakes is reduced in any way, hav e your vehicle serviced by your Local APRILIA Dealer. It may be necessary to have your dealer bleed the system, or ther e m ay b e so me other problem with the brake system.

Never ride your vehicle in traffic immediately after servicing the brakes. Always apply the brake pedal several times before riding your vehicle. Then, try your vehicle in a parking lot or other safe area with little traffic to ensure that the brakes are working properly. Failure to observe this warning can lead to a serious accident with subsequent serious injury or death.

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The brake pedal (1) is adjust ed to fi t most riders during manufactur e. If you wish to adjust the brake pedal:

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Loosen the lock nut (2).

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Screw the brake adjuster bolt (3) completely.

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Loosen the lock nut (4) on the master cylinder push rod (5) and run it as far towards the master cylinder as far as it will go on the threads of the push rod.

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Screw the push rod (5 ) complete ly into the clevis, then unscrew it three to four turns.

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Adjust the brake adjuster bolt ( 3) until the brake pedal (1) is positioned as you like it.

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Screw down and tighten the lock nut (2) on the brake adjuster bolt (3).

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Screw the master cylinder push rod (5) out of the clevis until it just contacts the master cylinder piston.

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Then, screw the push rod into the clevis to obtain a minimum clearance of 0.02 –

0.04 in (0.5 – 1 mm) between the master cylinder push rod and the master cyl inder piston.

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Lock the push rod in position with the lock nut (4).

aCAUTION

Be sure there is the specified clearance between the master cylinder push rod and the maste r cylinder pist on. If this caution is not ob served, the brak e will remain slightly applied, with subsequent brake overheating and wear of pads and discs.

Clearance between the push rod and the piston 0.02 – 0.04 in (0.5 – 1 mm).

aWARNING

After making any brake adjustment apply the brakes repeatedly. Try the brakes in a parking lot or other area where there is little traffic. After you have completed the adjustment, lift the wheel free of the ground and ensure that it rotates freely when the brake is released.

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Adjust the clutch if the clutch drags or slips during operation.

A limited range of adjustment of the clutch can be accomplished using the adjuster (1) located at the left handlebar:

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Pull back the rubber boot (2).

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Loosen the lock nut (3).

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Rotate the ad jus ter (1) un til the f ree pl ay at the end of the clutch lever is between

0.39 in (10 mm) (see figure).

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Tighten the lock nut (3) to lock the adjuster in place.

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Recheck the free play.

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Reposition the rubber boot (2).

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Start the engine, see p. 50 (STARTING).

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Pull in the clutch lever (4) c ompletely an d put the shift lever (5) in the 1st gear.

Make sure that the engin e does not stop, that the vehicle doe s not tend to adva nce or that the clutch does not slip during the acceleration phas e or while the vehic le is running.

aWARNING

If it is not possible to properly adjust the clutch this way, see your Local APRILIA Dealer.

NOTE Inspect the clutch cable to make

sure that it is not damaged. The inner cable must have no broken strands, and the outer cable must not be kinked or bent.

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Periodically lubricate the clutch cable with a sui tab le l ubri can t, s ee p. 104 (LUBRICANT CHART). This will protect it from excessive wear and corrosion.

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aCAUTION

Do not use the vehicle if the coolant is below the minimum prescribed level.

Check the coolant level every 625 mi (1,000 km) and after long trips; have the coolant changed by your Local apr ilia Dealer every 2 years.

aWARNING

Coolant is poisonous! Do not ingest coolant under any circumstance. Should you get coolant in your mouth, rinse with cool water and immediately seek medical attention. Coolant is also very dangerous to your skin and eyes. Should you accidentally get coolant on your clothing o r skin, change clothes immediately. Wash coolant from your skin with hot water and soap. Should you get coolant in your eyes, flush with plenty of cool water and seek professional medical h elp at once. Should someone swallow coolant accidentally, induce vomiting, rinse mouth with water, and immediately see k professional medical attention.

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DISPOSE OF THE COOLANT PROP ERLY. BE SURE TO KEEP THE DRAINED

COOLANT AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS. IT IS SWEET TASTING, AS WELL AS EXTREMELY POISO NOUS, AND IS VERY A TTRACTIVE TO CHILDREN AND PETS.

Use extra caution not to spill the coolant on any hot parts of the engine. It is flammable, and can emit invisible, noxious fumes.

Always wear rubber or latex gloves when servicing the cooling system.

Have the coolant change d by your Lo cal APRILIA Dealer.

The coola nt is m ade up of 50% wa ter an d 50% antifreeze.

This mixture is ideal for most running temperatures and ensures good protection against corrosion.

It is advisable to keep the same mixture also in the hot season, since in this way losses due to evaporation are reduced and it is not necessary to top up very frequently.

The mineral salt deposits left in the radiator by evaporated water are thus reduced and the efficiency of the cooling system remains unchanged.

If the outdoor temperature is below 0°C, check the cool ing circuit fr equently and if necessary increase the antifreeze concentration (up to maximum 60%).

aCAUTION

Use only distilled water when to pping off the cooling system. This will reduce damage to the engine.

aWARNING

The coolant is very hot. Do not remove the filler cap (1) when

the engine is hot since the c oolant is under pressure and it will splash out violently.

If it gets in contact with the skin or with your clothing, it may cause severe burns.

CHECKING AND TOPPING UP

aWAR NING

Be aware of the ri sk of burns from th e coolant.

Check the coolant level and top up the expansion tank onl y after the engine has thoroughly cooled.

NOTE Positi on the vehicle on firm a nd

flat ground.

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

NOTE If it is nece ssary, cl ean the part of

the “MIN” and “MAX” marks with a cloth.

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Make sure that the level of the fluid contained in the expan sion tank (2 ) is in cluded between the “MIN” and “MAX” marks.

MIN = minimum level. MAX= maximum level.

If not, proceed as follows:

NOTE The expansion ta nk is equipped

with a breather tube (3). Do not disconn ect the breather tube (3).

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Loosen the filler cap (1) (by giving it half counterclockwise turn), without removing it.

◆

Wait a few seconds in order to release any residual pressure that may be present in the circuit.

◆

Unscrew and remove the filler cap (1).

aWARNING

plenty of cool water and seek professional medical help at once. Should someone swallow coolant accidentally, induce vomi ting, rinse mouth with wa ter, and immediately seek profession al medical attention.

aWAR NING

Do not use your fingers or any other object to check if there is enough coolant.

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Top up wit h cool ant, se e p. 104 (L UBRICANT CHART) until the coolant level reaches approximative the “MAX” notch. Do not exceed this level, otherwise the coolant will flow ou t while the engine is running.

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Replace the filler cap (1).

aCAUTION

Have any damage or discrepancy repaired by your Local APRILIA Dealer. Do not attempt to repair the cooling sys tem yourself.

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This vehicle is equipped with inner tube tires.

aWARNING

Check the tire inflation at room temperature at least once a week, see p. 100 (TECHNICAL DATA).

Pressure measurement must always be carried out when the tires are cold, as when the tires are warmed up, pressure will increase, and if they are checked at this time erroneous readings will be seen.

If the tire is inflated to too high a pressure, an uncomfortably harsh ride will result, and ri ding comfort will be compromised. Also, road holding, especially during turns and in wet conditions, will likewise be compromised.

If the tire is underinflated (pressure is too low), the tire may slip on the rim with consequent loss of control. Again, road holding and handling characteristics will be degraded, and brake performance will be reduced.

When the tire is w orn to a point where any tread is less than 0.12 in (3 mm) deep, the tire is worn out, and must be replaced. Also, if a tire suffers a puncture that is larger than 0.20 in (5 mm) in its longest dimension, the tire must not be repaired, but should be replaced.

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After a tire is repaired, b alance the wheels. Use only tires that are listed, see p. 100 (TECHNICAL DATA).

Insure that all tir es are equipped with properly installed valve caps.

aWARNING

Do not ride the vehicle if the tire we ar indicators show that the tire is worn out. Failure to heed this warning can lead to an accident with subsequent serious injury or even death.

Some types of tires homol ogated for this vehicle are provided with wear indicators. There are several kinds of wear indicators. For more infor mation on ho w to check the wear, contact your Dealer. Visually check if the tires are worn and in this case have them changed.

If a tire should go flat while you are riding the vehicle, do not attempt to continue ridi ng. Avoid abrupt bra king and steering inputs, and avoid shutting the trottle quickly. Slowly decrease the throttle setting, moving to the side of the road, using the engine compression to slow you to a st op. Non-compliance with these instructions may cause accidents with consequent risk of injuries or even death.

If the tires are old, even if not completely worn out, they may become hard and may not ensure good road holding. In this case, have the tires changed.

Have the tire changed when it is worn out or in case of puncture on the tread side, if the puncture is larger than 0.20 in (5 mm).

After repairing a tire, ha ve the wheels balanced.

Use only tires in the size suggested by APRILIA, see p. 1 00 (TECHNICAL DATA).

Do not install tires with air tube on rims for tubeless tires and viceversa.

Make sure that the tires always have their valve seali ng caps on, to pre vent them from suddenly going flat.

Repair, maintenance, changing and balancing of tires are very important to your safety, and should only be performed by qualified mechanics using the appropriate tools.

For this reason, we suggest that you have your tires serviced by your Local APRILIA Dealer.

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New tires ar e often cove red with a sli ppery mold release compound. Scrub the tires in by riding slowly and making numerous turns for the first few miles. Do not use any kind of tire dressing or other liquid on your tires. Especially do not permit any petroleum products, such as oil, gasoline or brake fluid to come in contact with the tires. If you do, wipe it immediately, then s crub the tire with soap and water and a stiff brush. Do not use a tire that is worn out.

Minimum tread depth is measured as shown above. The minimum tread depth (1) for both the front and the rear tires is 0.12 in (3 mm).

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Your vehicle is equippe d with lights t hat come on automatically as soon as the ignition switch (2) is turned to position “ (ON) (low beam lights “

a”) position “Y” (PARKING) (only

lights “ parking lights “p”).

For this reason, there is no light switch on your vehicle. The lights can be switched off only by turning the ignition switch (2) to position “m” (OFF). Before starting the vehicle, make sure that the dimmer switch (3) is in the low beam

b” position.

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The exhaust system of this vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter. It becomes extremely hot, and ca use se rious burns and forest fires. Do not touch it! Keep flammable materials away.

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If your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter, do not pa rk it near dry brush, wood, or in places easily accessible to children, as the catalytic converter becomes extreme ly hot durin g use. Be careful to avoi d any kind of co ntact before it has completely cooled down.

The catalytic converter, if used, is a metal “platinum-rhodium bivalent” type. This device provides for the ox idation of the CO (carbon monoxide) and of the HC (unburned hydrocarbons) co ntai ned in t he exhaust gases, changing them into carbon

dioxide and steam, respectively.

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Do not use leaded petrol, since it causes the destruction of the catalytic converter.

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Tampering with the exhaust system is prohibited. It is against the law for you to alter the exhaust system in a manner that increases the noise, carefully read p. 5 (WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS GENERAL ADVICE).

Periodically inspect the entire exhaust system, including the exhaust pipe and silencer, to make sure that no holes have rusted through. Using a wire or small pick, make sure that the drain hole in the bottom of the muffler is open. If the no is e of y ou r veh ic le has increased significantly, replace the defective exhaust system components. See your Local aprilia Dealer. Tampering with the exhaust system not only makes your vehicle lo ud, it will r educe its p erformanc e and shorten its life.

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aWARNING

If the bike is to be used off-road, on public land, it is the owner’s responsibility to install a spark arrester approved by the US Forest Service for thi s engine displacement or larger.

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Before you ride away, always do a pre ride check to make sure th at all system s are working properly and safe, see p. 49 (PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS). Failure to follow this warning can lead to engine seizure, handling instabilities or other problems which can result in an upset and subsequent serious injury or even death.

Do not hesitate to consult your Local APRILIA Dealer in case there is something you do not understand about the functioning of some controls or in case you suspect or discover so me irregul arities. It does not take long to carry out a check-up and t his operation ensures you much more safety.

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Failure to perform the checks descri bed above may cause accide nts or make the vehicle overturn, with consequent serious injuries or even death.

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These hand-guards (1) do not provide crash protection but just protect your hands from branches and flying debris. Always wear appropriate riding gloves.

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If the throttle sticks open, it may cause a collision with another vehicle, or an upset.

If the throttle sticks, kill the engine with the engine stop switch located on the right handlebar. Do not attempt to restart the engine un-

til 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.

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 the grip away from you. It is essential, when you release the throttle grip, that it automatically return to the idle position. This double cable arrangement enhances safety by pro viding for po sitive clos ing of the throttle.

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In the event of a throttle sticking emergency, always kill the engine using the engine stop switc h located near the throttle grip on the right handlebar. Never use your vehicle if the throttle does not automatically fully return to the idle position 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.

If any fastener is loose, th e rider may lose control of the vehicle and risk an accident.

Both situat i on s ma y ca u se se ri ou s in juries or even death.

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Component Check Page

Front and rear disc brakes Check brake operation, lever and pedal play, fluid levels. Check the pads for excessive

Throttle Make sure that it works smoothly and that it is possible to open and close it completely, in

Engine oil Check and/or top up if necessary. 36, 37, 66, 67 Wheel/

tires

Brake lever and pedal Make sure they work smoothly and are properly lubrica t ed. 42 Steering Make sure that the fork head rotates through its entire range without fouling of any kind.

Clutch Check the play of the clutch lever. Ensure that the clutch operates without jerking or slip-

Side stand and center stand Make sure that it works smoothly and that the spring tension brin gs it back to its normal

Component nuts, bolts and other fasteners

Drive chain Check the slack and the conditions of the chain at both sprockets. 78, 79 Fuel tank Check the fuel level and top up if necessary.

Coolant With the engine cold, check the coolant level. Make sur e th at it is at the pre sc ri be d level. 44, 45 Engine stop switch ( Lights, warning lights

and electrical devices

n - m) Make sure that it functions correctly. 31

wear, check the discs for condition. If the discs are unduly scored or show signs of heat discoloration, do not ride the vehicle. Check both brake systems for evidence of leaks. If there are leaks, do not ride the

all steering positions. If ne cessary, adjust and/or lubricate it.

Check the tire surface, the i nf l at ion pr essure, wear and tear and any damage. Inspect the rims, spoke s and hu bs for cr acks, lo osenes s or da mage . Do no t ride the vehi cle if there is even the slightest defect in either of the wheels.

Make sure that the fork stops touch the frame at full left and fu ll right fork lock.

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position. If necessary, lubricate joints and hinges. Make sure that the safet y sw it ch on the side stand operates correctly.

Check that all fasteners are tight and properly torqued.

Make sure that there are no fu el lea ks . Make sure that the filler cap is properly closed.

Check the proper functi on in g of al l the lights and the horn. Do not ride if any of these are not fu nctioning properly.

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36 – 42,

35, 80, 97

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Exhaust gases con tain carbon monoxide, which is extremely poisonous if inhaled. Avoid starting the engine in closed or badly-ventilated rooms. The non-observance of this warning may cause loss of consc iousness or even lead to death by asphyxia.

NOTE When the side stand is extended

the engine will not start unless the transmission is in neutral. Note also that if you attempt to shift into gear with the side stand down, the engine will stop.

With the side stand retracted, the engine may be started with the gear selector in neutral without pulling in the clutch lever. The engine may be started while the transmission is in gear only if the clutch lever is pulled in.

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aWARNING

Be careful not to drop the vehicle when you first sit on it.

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Retract the center stand or the side stand.

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Ensure that the center stand and the side stand are completely up.

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Sit astride the vehicle.

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Move the fuel valve lever (1) to the “ON” position.

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Make sure the dimm er sw itch (2 ) is i n the low beam “b” position.

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Rotate the ignition key (3) to the “n” (ON) position. At this point the engine oil pressure warning light “ (Engine oil pressure warning light j). If the low fuel warning light “ on, move the fuel valve lever (1) to the “RES” position. Top up as soon possible, see p. 35 (FUEL).

j” (4) must come on, see p. 29

g” (5) comes

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Hold the vehicle in place by applying at least one brake (6).

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Pull in the clutch lever (7) c ompletely an d put the shift lever (8) in neutral so that the green warning light “

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Move the engine st op switch (10) to the

“

n” (ON) position.

q” (9) is on.

NOTE After a long period of inactiv ity,

carry out the operations described at p. 52 (STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY).

NOTE To avoid discharging the battery,

and possibly damaging the starter, do not keep the starter button depressed for more than 5 seconds. If the engine does not start in this time, wait for 10 seconds and try again.

aCAUTION

Do not depress the starter button “r” (11) when the engine is running. This will damage the starter and other im portant engine components.

or if the warning light comes on while the engine is running, this means that the oil system is not developing sufficient pressure. In this case, sto p the engine immediately and contact an Local APRILIA Dealer.

Failure to heed this warning can lead to engine seizure, upset, and serious injury or even death.

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Press the starter button “r” (11) to start the engine. Leave the throttle (12) in the idle posit ion (Pos. A). Release the button as soon as the engine catches.

aWAR NING

If the throttle sticks open, it may cause a collision with another vehicle, or an upset.

If the throttle sticks, kill the engine with the engine stop switch located on the right handlebar. Do not attempt to restart the engine until the throttl e has been repaired and works perfectly. Failure to obey this warning can lead to a runaway with seriously injuries or even death.

tial, when you release the throttle grip, that it automatically return to the idle position.

This double cable arrangement enhances safety by pro viding for po sitive clos ing of the throttle.

aWARNING

In the event of a throttle sticking emergency, always kill the engine using the engine stop switch located near the throttle grip on the right handlebar. Never use your vehicl e if the throttl e does not automatically fully return to the id le position when the throttle grip is released. Contact your Local APRILIA Deal- er for repairs. Failure to heed this warning can lead to a serious accident and subsequent injury or even death.

aWARNING

As soon as the engine has started, the engine oil pressure warning light “ (4) must go out. If this does not occur,

j”

aCAUTION

Never ride off briskly with a cold engine. Allow the engine to warm up by riding slowly for the first few miles.

Starting a warm engine:

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Before attempting to start the motor, ensure that the cold start lever “ not engaged, see p. 52 (STARTING AT VERY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES).

STARTING WITH A FLOODED ENGINE

If for some reason the e ngine fails t o start after several attempts, it is possible that the engine may be flooded. That is, th ere may be too much gasoline in the inlet manifolds and the carburetors.

To purge the flooding:

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Rotate the cold start lever “e” (13) upwards.

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Depress the starter button “r” (11) for a few seconds (lettin g the engine spin over) while holding the throttle (12) in a completely open positi on (Pos. B).

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STARTING AT VERY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES

When the ambient temperature is very cold (less than 0°C) it may be difficult to start the engine on the first try.

If this occurs:

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Rotate the cold start lever “e” (13) downwards.

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Depress the starter button “r” (11), at the same time, open the throttle (12) slightly.

If the engine starts:

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Release the throttle grip (12).

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After letting the engine run for a few seconds, rotate the cold start lever "e" (13) upwards.

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If idle is uneven, open the throttle (12) slightly.

If the engine does not start:

Wait for a few seconds and repeat the above starting procedure.

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If necessary, remove the spar k plug, see p. 86 (SPARK PLUG) and make sure that it is not wet.

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If the spark plug is wet, clean and dry it.

Before reinstalling it:

NOTE Put a clean cloth on the cylinder,

near the spark plug seat , in orde r to pr otect it from oil sprays.

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Press the starter button “r” (11) and let the starter run for about five seco nds without accelerating.

STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY

If the vehicle has not been used for se veral weeks, it may not start imme diately. This may be because the fuel in the carbu retors float bowl has evaporated.

In this case:

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Press the starter button “r” (11) for about five seconds. This will fill the float chambers.

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Do not place anything inside the front part of the fai ring between t he handlebar and the dashboard. Any object placed in this area could jam the forks, and also could restrict visibility of the dashboard.

NOTE Before riding away, carefully read

the “safe drive” chapter, see p. 17 (SAFE DRIVE).

If the low fuel warning light “ or the engine should die while you are riding because of fuel exhaustion, move the fuel valve lever (1) to the reserve position “RES”. Top up as soon possible, see p. 35 (FUEL).

FUEL RESERVE: 1.32 US gal (5 chanical reserve], 1.59 US gal (6 L ) [ electrical reserve].

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aWARNING

If you are riding solo, without a passenger, make sure the passenger foot rests are folded up. Never take your hands off the hand grips nor your feet off the foot rests while you are riding. If you carry a pas senger, instruct him/her not to move around unduly, and to keep his/her body aligned with yours during turns. Failure to do this could upset the stability of the vehicle. Before riding away, ensur e that the c enter stand and the side stand is completely up. If the throttle sticks open, it may cause a collision with another vehicle, or an upset.

If the throttle sticks, kill the engine with the engine stop switch located on the right handlebar. Do not attempt to restart the engine until the throttl e has been repaired and works perfectly. Failure to obey this warning can lead to a runaway with seriously injuries or even 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.

aWARNING

In the event of a throttle sticking emergency, always kill the engine using the engine stop switch located near the throttle grip on the right handlebar. Never use your vehicl e if the throttl e does not automatically fully return to the id le position when the throttle grip is released. Contact your Local APRILIA Deal- er for repairs. Failure to heed this warning can lead to a serious accident and subsequent injury or even death.

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Before riding away, be sure that the rear view mirrors are correctly adjusted.

aCAUTION

When the vehicle is new to y ou, practice looking in the rear view mirrors. Only experience will allow you to cor rectly determine how far beh ind you following vehicles are.

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Ride at reduced speed for the first few

miles in order to warm the engine up.

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With the throttle grip (12) in the idle position (Pos. A), and the engine idling, pull in the clutch lever (7) completely.

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Engage first gear by pressing downwards on the shift lever (8).

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Release the brakes.

aWARNING

Do not release t he clutch too abrup tly, or the vehicle will rear in the air (do a wheely) or je rk forwards. Never acc elerate abruptly or excessively when releasing the clutch lever in order to prevent the clutch from slipping and overheating (slow release) o r the front wheel from lifting (w heely) (quick release).

Failure to observe these instructions can lead to a serious accident with subsequent injury or even death.

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Slowly but steadily release the clutch lever (7) and, at the same time, open the throttle by rotating the throttle grip (12) slightly co unterc lockwise (Pos. B). This will start the vehicle moving.

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Increase the speed by gradually rotating the throttle grip (12 ) (Pos. C). Do not ex ceed the recommended rpm, see p. 56 (RUNNING-IN).

To engage second gear:

aCAUTION

Shift gears fairly quickly but without great force. Dev elop a “feel” for shifting with your left toe. Never lug the engine, that is, running it at too low an rpm which can damage the vehicle’s engine, and causes rough and juddering acceleration.

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Rotate the throttle grip (12) clockwise (Pos. A), pull in the clutch lever (7) and lift the shift lever (8) straigh t up. Rele ase

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the clutch lever (7) gently, and rotate the throttle counterclockwise to accelerate.

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Repeat the last two operations to shift from second, to third, to fourth, to fifth.

aWARNING

If the engine oil pressure warning light

j” (4) comes on during the normal

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running of the engine, this means that the oil system is not developing sufficient pressure. In this case, immediately stop the engine and contact your Local APRILIA Dealer. Failure to heed this warning can lead to engine seizure, upset, and serious injury or even death.

aWARNING

If the pointer (14) of the coolant temperature indicator reaches t he red area (15), stop the engine and check the coolant level, see p. 44 (COOLANT).

Do not operate the vehicle if the m aximum temperature is exceeded. Serious engine damage or even seizure may result which can cause an upset and serious injury or even death.

Shifting from higher to lower gears, that is, downshifting, is accomplished as follows:

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Rotate the throttle grip (12) clockwise (Pos. A), slow the bike with the brakes, pull in the clutch lever (7), depress the shift lever (8) with your toe, release the clutch.

aWARNING

Shift gears one by one. Simultaneously downshifting more than one gear may cause the engine to exceed its maxi mum rated rpm (red lin e). This can seriously damage the engine.

Before and during downshift, rotate the throttle clockwise to decelerate in order to avoid overspeeding the engine.

Downshifting s hould be carried ou t in the following situations:

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When riding downhill or when braking, in order to increase the braking action by using the compression of the engine.

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When riding uphill if the engine lugs down (rpm decreases).

aWARNING

Avoid opening and clo sing the throttle repeatedly and continuously. Failure to head this warning can cause you to accidentally lose control of your vehicle.

When you hav e to brake, close th e throttle and apply both brakes simultaneously in order to obtain the best brake performance.

By applying only the front br ake or only the rear brake, you re duce the braking performance considerably and run the risk of locking up one wheel which can cause an upset and subsequent serious injury or even death.

If you stop on an up hill, us e brakes only to slow the vehicle and to keep it in place. Slipping the clutch to keep the vehicle in one place on an uphill grade will very quickly ruin the clutch and overheat the engine.

aWARNING

Before ente ring a turn, slo w down, using the brakes and the engine, to a constant speed and then acceler ate slightl y through the turn. Av oid braking at the last moment. Thi s can cause you to lose control of your vehicle.

If the brakes are operated continuously on downhill grades, the discs and pads will overheat, reducing the braking efficiency. Use engine compre ssion and downshift to retard your vehicle while going downhill. Use the brakes as little as possible to maintain a safe speed.

Never coast downhill with the e ngine off and/or the clutch disengag ed or the transmission in neutral.

On roads that are wet or covered with snow, ice or mud, ride very slowly, avoiding braking or accelerating or maneuvering quickly. Hold the handlebars firmly.

Failure to heed these warnings can cause an upset with su bsequent serious injury or death.

aWARNING

Pay very close attention to any obstacles or variations of the road surface. Uneven roads, rails, manhole covers, painted traffic stripes, traffic dots a ll become slippery when wet. Avoid particularly steel plates which are sometimes used during road maintenance. They become more slippery than ice once they are wet by rain. If you must ride on such surfaces, decrease your speed and operate the throttle, brakes and steering very gently.

Always use the turn signals any time you intend to change lanes or change direction, and avoid sudden or abrupt turning. Switch off the direction indicators as soon as you have changed direction.

Overtake and pass on ly wi th care , es pecially in rainy weather when a water cloud created by larger vehicles reduces visibility and the slip stream coul d cause you to lose control of your vehicle.

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The internal parts of the engine and transmission must be properly run-in to ensur e their long life and dependable operation. If possible, while breaki ng in your vehicle, ride on hilly roads and /or r oads with many curves so that the engine and transmission undergo lots of spe ed changes. It is also important that, during the run-in p eriod, the suspension and brakes b e treated gently to allow the mat ing parts to bed. Therefore, avoid hard braking, high speeds or very bumpy roads during the break in period.

During break in, obey the following rules:

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Do not open the throttle abruptly or fully at low engine speed. This rule applies even after break in has been completed.

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During the first 62 mi (100 km), apply the brakes with caution, avoid sudden and prolonged braking. This ensures correct bedding in of the pads on the discs.

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During the first 312 mi (500 km), never exceed 4,000 rpm.

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Between 312 mi (500 km) and 625 mi (1,000 km), never exceed 5,000 rpm.

aWARNING

After the vehicle has been operated for 625 mi (1,000 km) perform the “checking operations” shown in column “After running-in” of the REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART, see p. 62. Rectify any faults found. Failure to heed th is warning could lead to damage to your vehicle or engine seizure or other malfunction which could cause an upset and lead to serious injury or even death.

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Between the first 625 mi (1,000 km) and 1,250 mi (2,000 km) drive more briskly, changing speed and using maximum acceleration for only a few seconds. Never exceed 5,500 rpm.

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After the first 1,250 mi (2,000 km) if you have followed the above break in schedule, the engine should be fully broken in, and will deliver maxi mum performance. However, never exceed the maximum rpm (6,250 rpm).

Engine maximum rpm

for the running-in

Mileage mi (km) Max. rpm

0-312 (0-500) 4,000

312-625 (500-1,000) 5,000

625-1,250

(1,000-2,000)

5,500

over 1,250 (2,000) 6,250

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aWARNING

If possible, avoid stopping abruptly, slowing down suddenly and braking at the last moment.

Non-compliance with these instructions may cause accidents with consequent risk of serious injuries or even death.

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Release the throttle grip (1) (Pos. A), gradually put on the brakes and at the same time shift down in or der to decrease the speed, see p. 52 (RIDING).

Once the speed has decrea sed, before stopping the vehicle:

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Pull in the clutch lever (2) (Pos. B) in or- der to prevent the engine dying.

When the vehicle has come to rest:

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Position the shift lever (3) in neutral (green warning light “

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Release the clutch lever (2) (Pos. C).

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If you are stopping just briefly and not

q” (4) on).

shutting down the engine, keep one brake applied.

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Park the vehicle only on firm flat ground, otherwise it could fall over.

Do not lean the vehicle agains t walls, d o not lay it on the ground.

Park your vehicle away from children and pedestrians, so that they will not come in contact with hot parts.

Do not leave you r vehicle unat tended with the engine running or with the key in the ignition switch.

Do not sit o n the ve hicle wh en the s ide stand is down.

If the vehicle falls over, it will leak gasoline which is extremely flammable. Flames or sparks could cause a fire which could destroy not only your vehicle but also buildings arou nd it and cause injury or even death to people as well.

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Stop the vehicle, see p . 57 (STOPPING).

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Move the engine stop switch (1) to the

m” (OFF) position.

“

aCAUTION

Do not leave the ignition on if you have stopped the engine by moving the engine stop switch to the “ tion as this will discharge the battery. When the vehicle has come to rest after stopping the engine with the engine stop switch, turn the ignition switch (3) to the “

m” (OFF) position.

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Rotate the key (2) and move the ignition switch (3) to the “

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Move the fuel valve leve r (4) to the “OFF” position.

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

m” (OFF) posi-

m” (OFF) position.

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NOTE Neve r leave th e key in the igniti on

switch.

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Lock the steering, see p. 32 (STEERING LOCK) and extract the key.

When you park the vehicle in a dark area, or in a blady lit, area (parking-lot or street) it is possible, and useful, may leave the parking lights on, s o the ve hicle wi ll be easily visible.

For leave the parking lights on: see p. 32 (PARKING LIGHTS).

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Position the vehicle on firm and flat ground.

CENTER STAND

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Seize the left handle grip (5) and the left passenger grab rail (6).

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Put the stand lever (7) down.

aWARNING

Make sure the vehicle is stable when parked. If it falls down, it will certainly be damaged and could injure others as well.

SIDE STAND

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Grab the left handle grip (5) and the left passenger grab rail (6).

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Put the side stand (8) down with your right foot. Make sure it i s exte nded completely and all the way forward.

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Lean the vehicle to th e left u ntil the stand rests firmly on the ground.

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Turn the handlebars completely against the left stop.

aWARNING

Make sure the vehicle is stable when parked. If it falls down, it will certainly be damaged and could injure others as well.

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NEVER leave the key (1) in the ignition switch (2), always use the steering lock “ (LOCK). Try to park your ve hicle in a safe place, if at all possible, in a garage or other pro tected place.

Lock your vehicle up using a chain and padlock around the rear wheel. Chain the rear wheel to the swinging arm.

If possible, use the appropriate aprilia

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“Body-Guard” armored cable ditional anti-theft device.

Make sure that all l ega l re qui rem en t s: registration, license plates, insu rance, etc. are in order.

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Write down your name, address and tele phone number and the vehicle identification number in the space below, to facilitate finding the owner in case your vehicle is recovered after theft.

SURNAME: ...............................................

NAME: .......................................................

ADDRESS: ................................................

...................................................................

TELEPHONE NO.: ....................................

NOTE Very often stolen vehicles are

identified thanks to the data written in the use/maintenance manual.

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Carefully read p. 2 (FOREWORD) and (INTRODUCTION), p. 3 (SAFETY WARNINGS) and (GENERAL SAFETY RULES), p. 5 (WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS GENERAL ADVICE).

aWARNING

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

stances away from the electrical components.

Before beginning any maintenance operation or any inspection of the vehicle, stop the engine, remove the key (1) from the ignition lock (2), wait until the engine and t he exhaust syst em have cooled down and if possible lift the vehicle by mean s of the proper e quipment, on firm and flat ground.

Before proceed ing, make sure that th e room in which you are working is properly ventilated.

Be careful to avoid hot parts of the engine and exhaust system. They are hot enough to cause serious burns.

Avoid the temptation to hold any part of the vehicle in your mo uth. The coating s and platings used are, in some cases, toxic.

aCAUTION

In general, reassembly is per formed in the reverse order of the disassembly instructions given here.

For some mainten ance operati ons, especially those in which your hands are likely to come in contact with coolant, or engine oil, or gasoline, o r brake fluid , it is advisable to use thin disposable gloves, such as those made of latex, rubber or nitrile.

The routine maintenance ope rations described in this manual can usually be performed by the user. However, in some cases, specific tool s and technical expertise may be required.

Do not hesitate to contact your Local aprilia Dealer who has all the latest factory information and tools to properly service your vehicle. Remember that man y ser vice operati ons, i f done improperly, can be very hazardous. If you have any ques tions abo ut your ability to carry out the operations described here, see your Loc al aprilia Dealer.

In all cases, personally carry out the “pre- liminary checking operations” after any maintenance, see p. 49 (PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS).

aWARNING

Remember that tightening torque of all fasteners on the wheels, brakes, axles, suspension are extremely important to ensure safety, and must be maintained at the prescribed values.

Check the tightening torques of the fasteners regularly, and always use a torque wrench when installing them.

Failure to adhere to this warning could cause the loosening and sub sequent loss of critical fastener s, which could cause a wheel to lock or cause other handling problems with consequent overturning, and the risk of serious injury or even death.

aWARNING

Fasteners must be neither overtightened or undertightened. If they are overtightened, the threads may be damaged and the fasteners will be destroyed, whereas if they are undertightened, they can vibrate and become lost. Obviously, under these circumstances, a serious accident with resultant serious injury or death could ensue.

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THESE OPERATIONS MAY BE CARRIED OUT BY YOUR Local APRILIA Dealer, OR BY THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE

Component

Battery / electrolyte level C C Spark plug CS Drive chain, tension and lubrication every 312 mi (500 km): C Steering bearings and steering C C Air cleaner CS Fork C Clutch clearance R R Light operation / direction C Light system C C Safety switches C C Brake fluid C Coolant every 625 mi (1,000 km): C Engine oil every 312 mi (500 km): C Tires C every 625 mi (1,000 km): C Tire pressure every month: R Engine idling rpm R R Engine oil pressure warning light “ Spoke tension C C

Front and rear brake pad wear C

Swinging arm pivot C

C = check and clean, adjust, lubricate or change, if necessary; P = clean; S = change; R = adjust. Perform these maintenance ope ration s at one-half of he specified inter vals, if your vehicle is often used in rai ny or very dusty conditions, or on unpaved roads.

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After running-in

[625 mi (1,000 km)]

Every 3,750 mi

(6,000 km) or 8 months

before every trip and

every 3,750 mi (6,000

km): C

Every 7,500 mi

(12,000 km) or 16

months

THESE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED OUT BY Local APRILIA Dealer.

Component

Carburetors C P Accelerator cables (adjustment) C Timing chain C Wheel bearings C Engine oil S S Engine oil filter S S Engine oil filter (on the frame) P Tappet clearance C C Braking systems C C Cooling system C C

Brake fluid C Brake pads if worn: S

Coolant every 2 years: S Fork oil S Fuel valve C C Wheels / tires C Nut, bolt, screw tightening C C Suspensions and attitude C C Brake fluid bleeding C Fuel pipes C every 4 years: S

C = check and clean, adjust, lubricate or change, if necessary; P = clean; S = change; R = adjust. Perform these maintenance operati ons at on e-half of he sp ecified inte rvals, if you r ve hicle is often use d in rainy or very dusty conditions, or on unpaved roads.

After running-in

[625 mi (1,000 km)]

Every 3,750 mi

(6,000 km) or 8 months

every 2 years: S

Every 7,500 mi

(12,000 km) or 16

months

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It is a good idea to write down the frame and engine numbers in th e space provided below. Use the frame number (VIN) to identify your vehicle when ordering sp are parts.

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In all states and countries, it is against the law to alter the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). You ca n incur severe penalties by doing this. Also, this will immediately invalidate your warranty.

FRAME NUMBER

The frame number is stamped on the right side of the fork head.

Frame no.

ENGINE NUMBER

The engine number is stamped on the rear part of the left engine crankcase.

Engine no.

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Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE).

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Do not use gasoline or flammable solvents to wash the air cleaner, in order to avoid fire or explosion.

Inspect the air cleaner to ensure that it has not become clogged every 3,75 0 mi (6,00 0 km) or 8 months of use. Renew the air cleaner every 7,500 mi (12,000 km).

The air cle aner must be inspected mo re frequently, cleaned if necessary, and replaced more fre quently if the vehi cle is used on dusty or wet roads.

More frequent cleaning of the air cleaner is suggested, especially if yo ur bike is used under very dusty conditions.

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aCAUTION

The air cleaner must not be use d for more than 7,500 mi (12,000 km) regardless of how many times it has been cleaned in the interval. Under very dusty or dirty conditions, it is advisable to replace the air filter more often.

Before the cleaning operation, it is necessary to remove the air cleaner from the vehicle.

REMOVAL

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

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Rotate the inlet duct (1) clockwise, pull it up, and remove it.

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Extract the air cleaner (2).

aCAUTION

Plug the opening with a clean cloth to prevent any f oreign matte r from entering the air tubes.

CLEANING

aCAUTION

Take great care not to deform the perforated metal outside screen. It is very fragile and can be easily damaged. Never use a screwdriver or other sharp hard tool to remove the air cleaner itself.

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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Grasp the air cleaner vert icall y and st rike it repeatedly on a clean hard horizontal surface.

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If available, clean the air cleaner with a compressed air jet, directing it from the inside of the filter towards the outside.

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Clean the outer part of the air cleaner with a cloth.

CHANGING

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Replace the air cleaner with a new one of the same type.

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Make sure that the gasket (3) is intact; if it is damaged, change it.

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Every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) remove the plug (4) so that any dirt that may have accumulated inside the filter case can be removed.

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Carefully read p. 36 (LUBRICANTS), p. 61 (MAINTENANCE) and p. 104 (LUBRICANT CHART) .

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It is critical to the safe operation of your vehicle that the proper lubricants, mai ntained at the proper levels, are used. Failure to heed this warning can lead to an engine seizure wit h subseq uent accident, serious injury or death.

aWARNING

Remember that the tightening torque of all fasteners on the wheels, brakes, axles, and other components of the suspension system is very important to ensure the safety of the vehicle, and must be kept at the prescribed values. Check the tightening torque of the fasteners regularly, and always use a torque wrench when reinstalling them. Failure to comply with this warning could allow one of these compone nts to be lost which coul d lock a wheel or cause other handling problems with consequent overturning and risk of serious injury or even death.

CHECKING

NOTE P osition the vehicle on firm and

flat ground.

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Stop the engine and let it cool down for at least ten minutes, in order to allow the oil to flow back to the oil pan and to cool down.

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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Start the engine, see p. 50 (STARTING) and let it idle for about one minute, in order to ensure that any oil which remained in th e su mp is r etu rned to t he oi l tank.

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Stop the engine.

aWARNING

Should your vehicle o vertu rn, it will le ak gasoline, which is extremel y flammab le. Flames or sparks may cause a fire, which could destro y not only the vehicle, but also the bui lding in which it is located, and cause serious injuries or even death.

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

NOTE If y ou attempt to check th e oil wi th

the vehicle leaned in either direction from the vertical, your measurement will be inaccurate.

aCAU TION

Before unscrew and remove the plug / dipstick (1), clean it and the part around it with a clean cloth. Any foreign matter getting into the eng ine oil system may lead to severe damage.

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Unscrew and extract the plug/dipstick (1).

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Clean the part in contact with the oil with a clean cloth.

aCAU TION

To check the oil level, the plug/dipstick (1) must neither be screwed nor tightened in the filler neck (2).

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Insert the plug/dipstick (1) completely in the filler neck (2), without screwing or tightening it (3).

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Withdraw the plug/dipstick (1) again and read the oil level on the graduated marking:

MAX = maximum level MIN = minimum le vel

The difference between “MAX” and “MIN” is about 0.32 US qt (300 cm#).

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The level is correct if the oil reaches approx the “MAX” mark on the dipstick.

aWARNING

Never exceed the “MAX” mark, nor leave the oil below the “MIN” mark, in order to avoid serious damage to the engine.

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If necessary, top up the engine oil tank through the filler neck (2), after ex tracting the plug/dipstick (1).

aWARNING

Tighten the plug / dipstick (1) snugly to insure no oil leak.

Never ride the vehicle with low engine oil or with contaminated or unapproved lubricants. Th is will greatly ac celerate the wear of moving parts and cause irreparable failure.

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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).

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.

Check the slack in the fork head after the first 625 mi (1,000 km) an d thereafter ev ery 3,750 mi (6,000 km).

To check fork head slack:

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Remove the oil pan guard (1), seep. 82 (REMOVING THE OIL PAN GUARD).

NOTE Prepare a 12.60 in (320 mm) high

support, the base of which must measure

7.87 x 7.87 in (200 x 200 mm).

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Place the support (2) under the vehicle and a soft cloth (3) between them, so

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that the front wheel can move freely and the vehicle cannot fall down.

aWARNING

Make sure that the vehicle is stable. If it falls over, it may cause injury to bystanders and other property, as well as being damaged itself.

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Shake the fork in the direction of travel.

NOTE Carry out this oper ation with

care. Do not pull the fork back and forth too vigorously, or you may observe play in the center stand, which would give you a false indication of fork head slack.

Repeat this operation several times un til you are confident you have accurately assessed the fork head slack.

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There should be no fore and aft slack. If you detect any slack, arrange to have your vehicle repai red by yo ur Local april- ia Dealer.

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Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE).

Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) check the swinging arm fulcrum shaft and needle bearings for slacks.

To perform this check:

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

aWARNING

Before caryring 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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Attempt to move the swinging arm vertically and laterally, as shown in the illustration above.

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There should be no ve rtic al ly and laterally slack. If yo u detect any slack , arran ge to have your vehicle repaired by your Local aprilia Dealer.

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Carefully read p. 37 (BRAKES), p. 38 (DISC BRAKES) and p. 61 (MAINTENANCE).

The following information refers to a single braking system, but is valid for both.

Check the brake pad wear after the firs t 625 mi (1,000 km), before every trip and thereafter every 3,750 mi (6,000 km). The amount of wear that the brake pads experience depends o n how t he vehicle is used, how aggressively it is driven, and the condition of the roads upon which it is operated. Wear will be faster than no rmal when the vehicle is driven aggressively, or on dusty or wet roads.

aWARNING

Check the wear of the brak e pads before every trip.

CHECKING WEAR OF THE BRAKE PADS

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

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Perform a visual check of the friction material thickness. Use a flashlight. See the arrows (1) and (2) above.

If the friction material on one pad of a pair, front (3) or rear (4), is worn to 0.06 in (1.5 mm) or less, replace both pads.

aWAR NING

Excessive wear of the friction material would cause the contact of the pad metal support with the disc, with consequent metallic noise and production of sparks from the caliper; bra king efficiency and safety wi ll be se r ious ly c ompromised. This could lead to a crash, with subsequent serious injury or death.

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Have the pads changed by your Local APRILIA Dealer.

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Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE) and p. 71 (CHECKING THE SWITCHES).

NOTE The following information may re-

fer to just one stand but should be observed with regard to both stands.

The stand (A) must rotate about its pivot smoothly and easily.

Perform the following checks:

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The springs (1) must be free from damage, wear, or rust, and must fully and firmly retract the side st and when the weight of the vehicle is lifted off of it.

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The stand (A) must rotate freely abo ut its pivot. If necessary, lubricate the pivot, see p. 104 (LUBRICANT CHART).

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The side stand (2) is equipped with a safety system, operated by safety switch (3). This system prevents the motor from being started while the stand is extended unless the transmission is in neutral. It also kills the engine if the stand is extended while the engine is running, unless the transmission is in neutral. To check the proper functioning of the safety switch (3):

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Sit on the vehicle in the normal ridi ng position.

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Retract the side stand (2).

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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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Start the engine, see p. 50 (STARTING).

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Release the throttle grip (4) (Pos. A). With the engine idling, pull in the clutch lever (5) completely.

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Engage first gear, pushing the shift lever (6) downwards.

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Extend the side stand (2).

NOTE Extending the side stand must kill

the engine. If the engine continues to run:

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Check the s afety switch (3) o n the side stand (2), see p. 71 (CHECKING THE SWITCHES). Perform t he necessary cleaning or repairs.

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Repeat the check.

aWARNING

If the engine does not stop when the side stand is extended, do not ride your vehicle. Contact your Local APRILIA Dealer.

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Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE).

Check the switches after the first 625 mi (1,000 km) and thereafter every 3,750 mi (6,000 km).

The vehicle is equipped with four switches:

– stoplight switch on the rear brake pedal

(1);

– stoplight switch on the front brake lever

(2);

NOTE To be able to check the stoplight

switch on the front b rake le ver (2) i s nece ssary remove the right hand-guard, see p. 82 (REMOVING THE HAND-GUARDS).

– safety switch on the side stand (3); – clutch lever switch (4).

NOTE To be able to check the clutch le-

ver switch (4) is necessary remove the left hand-guard, see p. 82 (R EMOVING THE HAND-GUARDS).

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Make sure that there is no dirt or mud on the switch. The switch pin must move freely and without interference, returning automatically to its unapplied position.

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Check the spring (5) ; it must not be damaged, worn or stretched.

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The front fork oil change operation should be entrusted to your L ocal APRIL IA Dealer.

Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE).

Have the front fork oil chan ged after the 7,500 mi (12,000 km).

Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km), carry out the following checking operations:

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Apply the front brake lever and push up and down on the ha ndlebar repeate dly, pushing the fork up and down. The fork must move smoothl y and easily, there must be no trace of oil on the fork tubes.

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Check the t orque of all th e fasteners on the front fork and inspect the entire front fork to make sure that it is in good condition without leaks or dam age. Repeat for the rear suspension and swinging arm.

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Do not ride your vehicl e if either suspension is damaged in any way, see your Local APRILIA Dealer.

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The rear suspension consists of a springshock absorber unit, fixed to the frame by means of silent-blocks. To set the vehicle attitude, the rear shock absorber is pro vid ed wi th an a djus ting ri ng nut (1), a locking ring nut (2) and a screw (3) for the adjustment of the damping on extension.

The standard adjus tment, set by t he manu facturer, is suitable for a d river weighing about 70 kg.

If your weight and needs are different, for example in case of ride with passenger and full load, contact your Local aprilia Dealer.

aWARNING

Adjust the hydraulic damping with the shock absorber extended, according to the conditions of use of the vehicle.

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If the vehicle attitude has been set for full load, do not turn the screw (3) fully to the left (counterclockwise). Otherwise, the dampi ng will be insufficient to prevent a jerky ride. If necessary, contact your Local APRILIA Dealer.

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ADJUSTING THE PRELOAD OF THE SPRING AND OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKING WITH EXTENDED SHOCK ABSORBER

Soft adju stm ent - for light load (for exam-

ple, solo rider).

Spring:

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Rotate the handwheel (4) completely leftwards (counterclockwise).

Shock absorber:

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Rotate the adjusting screw (5) completely leftwards (counterclockwise).

The hydraulic damping may be adjusted to suit the conditions of use of the vehi cle. To adjust the damping, sc rew the dampin g adjustment screw (3) in or out, per the following instructions:

Unsurfaced roads or roads with irregular pavement - more damping:

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Rotate the screw (3) to the right (clockwise).

Normal or smooth road surfaces - sof t damping:

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Rotate the screw (3) to the left (counterclockwise).

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This optional type of suspension makes it possible to adjust the preload of the spring and the damping of the shock absorber.

NOTE Adjust the preload of the spring

and of the hydraulic damping with the shock absorber fully extended, to suit the conditions o f us e o f t he v eh i cl e. Wh en t he spring preload is increased, it is necessary to also increase the hydr aulic damping in order to avoid a jerky ride.

Intermediate adjustment - fo r normal lo ad (for example, rider and passenger).

Spring:

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Starting from the soft adjustment position, rotate the handwheel (4) rightwards (clockwise) , giving it 25 clicks.

Shock absorber:

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Starting from the soft adjustment position, rotate the adjusting screw (5) rightwards (clockwise), giving it a full turn (9 clicks).

Hard adjustment - for heavy load (for example, rider, passenger and luggage).

Spring:

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Rotate the handwheel (4) completely rightwards (clockwise).

Shock absorber:

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Rotate the adjusting screw (5) completely rightwards (clockwise).

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aWARNING

The disassembly and reassembly of the front wheel can be diffic ult for t hose u nfamiliar with vehicle maintenance. You may wish to have your Local APRILIA Dealer car ry out these operations.

If you wish to perform these operations yourself, caref ully read p. 61 (MA INTENANCE).

While disassembling and reassembling the wheel, pay extra care not to damage the brake lines, discs or pads.

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.

DISASSEMBLY

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

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Remove the oil pan guard (1), see p. 82 (REMOVING THE OIL PAN GUARD).

NOTE Prepare a 12.60 in (32 0 m m) hi gh

support (2), the base o f which must measure 7.87 x 7.87 in (200 x 200 mm).

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Place the support (2) under the vehicle and a soft cloth (3) between them, so that the front wheel can move freely and the vehicle cannot fall down.

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Place a support (4) under the tire, in such a way as to keep the wheel in its position after loosening it.

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Make sure that the vehicle is stable. If it falls, it may cause damage to bystanders and other property, as well as being damaged itself.

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Have a helper steady the handlebar in the straight ahead position.

Screw (5) tightening torque:

7.23 ftlb (10 Nm).

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Loosen the two axle clamp screws (5), using the appropriate Allen wrench.

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Unscrew and remove the two screw s (6).

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Move the mudguard support (7) only as much as necessary to unscrew the axle (8).

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Unscrew the axle (8) completely with the appropriate Allen wrench .

Axle (8) tightening torque:

57.86 ftlb (80 Nm).

NOTE Observe the arrangement of the

speedometer drive (10) and of the spacer ring (9), in order to be able to reassemble them correctly.

NOTE To facilitate t he extraction of the

axle (8), slightly lift the wheel.

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Support the front wheel and remove the axle (8) manually.

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Remove the spacer ring (9).

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Disconnect and remove the speedometer drive (10) from the wheel seat.

aCAUTION

Never touch th e front brake lever after removing the front wheel. If you do, the caliper pistons may be pushed out of their seats, and brake fluid will be spilled. Should you accidentally do this, take your vehicle to your Local APRILIA Dealer who will know how to repair this damage.

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Move the front wheel forward until you can withdraw the di sc from the b rake c aliper (11).

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Remove the wheel completely by pulling it forward.

REASSEMBLY

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Apply a thin film of lubricating grease, see p. 104 (LUBRICANT CHART) to the:

– inside of the speedometer drive (10); – outer seats of the wheel hub; – front axle (8).

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Position the wheel on the support between the fork legs.

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Position the spacer ring (9) in its seat on the wheel (left side of the vehicle).

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Position the boss of the speedometer drive (10) in the appropriate seat on the wheel hub.

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Correctly position the speedometer drive seat in correspondence with the special antirotation pin (12).

aCAU TION

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

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Insert the wheel between the fork legs, carefully introducing the disc into the brake caliper.

aWARNING

The front wheel is heavy and can easily crush your fingers should you get them between any part of the wheel and the front fork. Do not attempt to line up the wheel and the axle clamps with y our fingers. Failure to heed this warning can lead to serious personal injury.

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Move the wheel around until the axle hole and the axle clamps are aligned.

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Shift the mudguard support (7) only as much as necessary to inse rt the axle (8 ) partially (from the right side of the vehicle).

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Push in the axle (8) completely (fitting the spacer ring (9)) and tighten it to its appropriate tightening torque .

Axle (8) tightening torque:

57.86 ftlb (80 Nm).

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Correctly position the mudguard support (7).

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Remove the support (4) from under the tire.

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Remove the support (2) from under the vehicle.

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Correctly replace the oil pan guard (1), see p. 82 (REMOVING THE OIL PA N GUARD) .

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Retract the center stand, see p. 59 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND).

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Apply the front brake lever, and then push down on the handlebars, compressing the fork springs several times. This will align the fork tubes.

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

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Screw and tighten the two screws (6).

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Tighten the two axle clamp screws (5).

Screw tightening torque:

7.23 ftlb (10 Nm).

aWARNING

Never ride your vehicle in traffic immediately after servicing the brakes. Always apply the brake lever several times before riding your vehicle. Then, try your vehicle in a parking lot or other safe area with little traffic to ensure that the brakes are working properly. Failure to observe this warning can lead to a serious accident with subsequent serious injury or death.

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aWARNING

The disassembly and reassembly of the rear wheel can be difficult for those unfamiliar with vehicle maintenance. You may wish to have your Local APRILIA Dealer carry out these operations.

If you wish to perform these operations yourself, caref ully read p. 61 (MA INTENANCE).

While disassembling and reassembling the wheel, pay extra care not to damage the brake lines, discs or pads.

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.

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DISASSEMBLY

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

aWAR NING

Make sure that the vehicle is stable. If it falls over, it may cause injury to bystanders and other property, as well as being damaged itself.

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Place a support (1) under the tire, in such a way as to keep the wheel in its position after loosening it.

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Hold the axle (2) from rotating with the appropriate Allen wrench.

Wheel nut (3) tightening torque:

72.33 ftlb (100 Nm).

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Remove the nut (3) and washer (4).

NOTE To facilitate the extraction of the

axle (2), slightly raise the wheel.

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Remove the axle (2) from the right side,

and recover the washer (5).

aWARNING

Keep your fingers well away from the chain and sprocket. You coul d easily lose a finger if it becomes pinched between these two parts. Use 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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Remove the drive chain (6) from the rear sprocket (7) and lay it down outside of the rear sprocket.

NOTE Place the drive chain (6) outside

of the rear sprocket (7).

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Move the wheel forward and pull the drive chain (6) away from the rear sprocket (7).

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Pull the wheel backwards, removing it from the swing arm from behind, carefully removing the disc from the brake caliper.

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