Aprilia Scarabeo 50 2001 Owner's manual
SCARABEO 50
use maintenance+ book
aprilia part# 8202248
© 2000 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE)
First edition: march 2000
Reprint: november 2000, january 2001
Produced and printed by:
editing division
Soave (VERONA) - Italy
Tel. +39 - 045 76 11 911
Fax +39 - 045 76 12 241
E-mail: customer@stp.it
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On behalf of:
aprilia s.p.a.
via G. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) - Italy
Tel. +39 - 041 58 29 111
Fax +39 - 041 44 10 54
www.aprilia.com
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NOTE This manual is an important and
integral part of your vehicle. Keep it with
your vehicle at all times, even if your vehicle is resold.
aprilia has prepared this manual to supply
you, the user, with correct and current information. However, since aprilia constantly improves the design of its vehicles,
there may be slight discrepancies between
your vehicle and the material given in this
manual. If you have any questions about
your vehicle, contact your Local aprilia
Dealer, as he will have the very latest technical information available from the factory.
For tests and repairs not expressly described in this manual, to purchase aprilia
genuine spare parts, accessories, and other products, and for help with specific problems, please contact your Local aprilia
Dealer or service center. These professionals will be able to promptly and accurately help.
Thank you for choosing aprilia. Have a
great ride!
This manual is copyright in all countries,
and reproduction of any part or the complete by any means in print or electronic is
strictly prohibited.
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This manual is divided into sections, chapters and paragraphs, by subject. The procedures described are laid out in single operation, and each operation is indicated by a
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The numbered parts shown in the figures are
identified in the text with the number in parentheses or with the symbol representing them.
Example:
section
chapter
safety
warning
paragraph
operation
position (2)
symbol “
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aWARNING
Never attempt to place the ignition
switch in the locked “
tion while the vehicle is moving. This
will cause loss of control of the vehicle
with possible subsequent accident, serious injury or even death.
OPERATION
To lock the steering:
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Turn the handlebar completely to the left.
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Turn the key (2) to position “m”
(OFF) and press it.
s”
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Release the key and rotate it to position
s” (LOCK).
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Remove the key.
s” (LOCK) posi-
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The following precautionary warnings are
used throughout this manual in order to
convey the following messages:
Safety warning. When you find this
symbol on the vehicle or in the
manual, be careful to the potential risk of
personal injury. Non-compliance with
the indications given in the messages
preceded by this symbol may result in
grave risks for your and other people’s
safety and for the vehicle!
aWARNING
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in serious injury or even death.
aCAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in personal injury or damage to
the vehicle or other property.
NOTE The word “NOTE” in this manual
precedes important information or instructions.
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If it is necessary to let the engine run in order to carry out some work, make sure that
the area in which you are operating is properly ventilated. Never run the engine in enclosed spaces.
If it is necessary to work indoors, use an
exhaust evacuation system.
aWARNING
The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can cause
loss of consciousness and even death.
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Keep gasoline away from children. Gasoline is also poisonous. Never attempt to siphon gasoline using your mouth. Never allow gasoline to contact your skin. If you
should accidentally spill gasoline on yourself, change your clothes immediately and
wash the area upon which the gasoline
was splashed thoroughly with hot water
and soap. Should you accidentally swallow gasoline, do not induce vomiting.
Drink large quantities of clear water or milk
and immediately seek professional medical
assistance. Should you accidentally get
gasoline get your eyes, flush with large
quantities of cool, clear water and immediately seek professional medical assistance.
aWARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and becomes explosive under certain conditions.
KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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aWARNING
The engine and all parts of the exhaust
system, as well as the braking system,
become very hot and remain hot for
some time after the vehicle and the engine are stopped. Before handling any
component of your vehicle after riding,
insure that it has cooled sufficiently to
be safe to handle.
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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.
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aCAUTION
Brake fluid is extremely poisonous. Do
not ever allow brake fluid to be ingested
or swallowed. Should brake fluid accidentally be swallowed, drink large quantities of milk or clear water and immediately seek professional medical assistance.
Brake fluid is highly destructive of skin
and eye tissue. Should you accidentally
spill brake fluid on yourself, remove the
contaminated clothing, wash your body
with soap and warm water immediately
and immediately seek professional medical assistance. Should you accidentally
splash brake fluid into your eyes, flush
with a large quantity of cool, clear water
and immediately seek professional medical assistance.
KEEP BRAKE FLUID AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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In certain conditions, the ethylene glycol
contained in the engine coolant is flammable: its flame is invisible, but you can be
burned anyway.
aWARNING
Avoid spilling the engine coolant on the
exhaust system or on the engine components. They may be hot enough to cause
the coolant to ignite and burn without a
visible flame.
The coolant (ethylene glycol) can cause
skin irritation and is poisonous if swallowed.
Coolant and coolant/water mixtures are
sweet to the taste and brightly colored,
therefore are highly attractive to pets
and children. Take extra precautions to
keep new and used coolant out of reach
of children and animals.
KEEP COOLANT AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Risk of burn.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Wait until the engine has
completely cooled down. The coolant is
under pressure and may splash out and
cause burns.
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aWARNING
The battery gives off noxious and explosive gases; keep cigarettes, flames and
sparks away from the battery. Provide
adequate ventilation when operating or
recharging the battery.
During the recharging or the use, make
sure that the room is properly ventilated
and avoid inhaling the gases released
during the recharging.
The battery contains sulphuric acid
(electrolyte). Contact with the skin or
eyes may cause serious burns. Always
wear protective clothing, rubber gloves,
and tight fitting goggles or a face shield
when working around the battery, especially when filling the battery with either
water or electrolyte.
In case of contact with the skin, flush immediately with plenty of water. In case of
contact with the eyes, flush with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediately consult a health professional.
The electrolyte is poisonous.
If the electrolyte is accidentally swallowed, drink large quantities of water or
milk and then milk of magnesia or vegetable oil. Immediately consult a health
professional.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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Before starting the engine, carefully read
this manual and in particular the chapters
“WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL ADVICE” and “SAFE DRIVE” see p. 17.
Your safety and that of those around you
depends not only on your skill as a rider,
but also your knowledge about your vehicle and about riding safely. Therefore it is
essential that you not operate your vehicle
on public streets or highways until you
have received instructions from a qualified
safety organization such as the Motorcycle
Safety Foundation, and are properly
trained and licensed.
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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying aprilia. If NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or aprilia. To
contact NHTSA, you may either call the
Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1-800-4249393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C.
area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C.
20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Rules of the road vary from country to country. It is essential that you understand in advance the rules of the road of the country in
which your vehicle will be used.
aWARNING
This vehicle has been designed and produced for use on even and paved roads
or surfaces only. Do not use the vehicle
on unpaved surfaces, in order to avoid
overturning or other accidents.
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aprilia s.p.a. warrants that this exhaust
system, at the time of sale, meets all applicable U.S. EPA Federal noise standards.
This warranty extends to the first person
who buys this exhaust system for purposes other than resale, and to all subsequent buyers.
Warranty claims should be directed to:
aprilia USA Inc.
110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130
Woodstock, GA 30188
USA
Tel 770 592 2261
Fax 770 592 4878
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ORIGIN OF THE EMISSIONS
The combustion process produces carbon
monoxide and hydrocarbons. The control
of hydrocarbons is very important, because
under certain conditions they react to exposure to sunlight and produce photochemical smog.
Carbon monoxide does not react in the
same way, but it is toxic and poisonous.
aprilia utilizes “lean” carburetor settings
and other systems to reduce the production of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons.
EXHAUST EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
The Exhaust Emission Control System requires “lean” carburetor settings and no
adjustments should be made, except idle
speed adjustments by means of the appropriate screw.
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Tampering with the noise control system is
prohibited. Federal law prohibits the following acts or causing thereof:
a) The removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for purposes of
maintenance, repair, or replacement, of
any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or
delivery to the ultimate purchaser or
while it is in use, or
b) The use of the vehicle after such device
or element of design has been removed
or rendered inoperative by any person.
Among those acts presumed to constitute
tampering are the acts listed below:
a) Removal of, or puncturing the muffler,
baffles, header pipes or any other component which conducts exhaust gases.
b) Removal or puncturing of any part of
the intake system.
c) Lack of proper maintenance.
d) Replacing any moving part of the vehi-
cle, or parts of the exhaust or intake
system, with parts other than those
specified by the manufacturer.
aCAUTION
This product should be checked for repair or replacement if the vehicle noise
has increased significantly through use.
Otherwise, the owner may become subject to penalties under state and local ordinances.
PROBLEMS THAT MAY AFFECT
THE VEHICLE EMISSIONS
If any of the following symptoms are observed, immediately have your vehicle inspected and repaired by your Local aprilia
Dealer.
Symptoms:
– Difficult starting or stalling after starting.
– Irregular idle.
– Misfiring or backfiring during accelera-
tion.
– After-burning (backfiring).
– Poor engine performance, degraded
handling, or poor fuel economy.
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Every vehicle produced by aprilia re-
ceives a vehicle identification number
(V.I.N.) stamped:
– on the central tube of the frame (A), to
be able read it see p. 62 (FRAME NUM-
BER);
and also:
– on the identification plate (B) which is lo-
cated on the front portion of the steering
head; to be able read it, it is necessary to
remove the front cover, see p. 73 (RE-
MOVING THE FRONT COVER).
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Description of the vehicle identification
number (V.I.N.), stamped on the central
tube of the frame (A) and on the identification plate (B).
DIGIT MEANING
1) Manufacturer’s identification alphanumeric code.
2) Vehicle type.
3) Model.
4) Country for which the vehicle is intended.
5) Model year.
6) Assembling factory designation
(N = NOALE-VE- ,
S = SCORZÉ -VE- ,
0 = NOT SPECIFIED).
7) Sequential serial number.
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Muffler stamping.
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS
AND OBLIGATIONS
The California Air Resources Board and
aprilia s.p.a. (hereinafter aprilia) are
pleased to explain the emission control
system warranty on your 1999 and later
vehicle. In California new motor vehicles
must be designed, built and equipped to
meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. aprilia must warrant the emission
control system on your vehicle for the periods of time listed below provided there has
been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your vehicle.
Your emission control system may include
parts such as the carburetor or fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalytic
converter and engine computer. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors
and other emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists,
aprilia will repair your vehicle at no cost to
you, including diagnosis, parts and labor.
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Class I vehicles (50-169 cm#): for a period
of use of five (5) years or 12,000 kilometers
(7,456 miles), whichever first occurs.
Class II vehicles (170 to 279 cm#): for a period of use of five (5) years or 18,000 kilometers (11,185 miles), whichever first occurs.
Class III vehicles (280 cm# and larger): for
a period of use of five (5) years or 30,000
kilometers (18,641 miles), whichever first
occurs.
If an emission-related part on your vehicle
is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by aprilia. This is your emission
control system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
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– As the vehicle owner, you are responsi-
ble for the performance of the required
maintenance listed in your owner's manual. aprilia recommends that you retain
all receipts covering maintenance on
your vehicle, but aprilia cannot deny
warranty solely for the lack of receipts or
for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
– You are responsible for presenting your
vehicles to an aprilia dealer as soon as
a problem exists. The warranty repairs
should be completed in a reasonable
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
– As the vehicle owner, you should be
aware that aprilia may deny your warranty coverage if your vehicle or a part
has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your
warranty rights and resposibilities, you
should contact aprilia s.p.a., Via G. Ga-
lilei, 1, 30033 Noale (VE) Italy tel. +39 041 58 29 111, fax +39 - 041 44 10 54, or
the California Air Resources Board at P.O.
Box 8001, 9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte,
CA 91734-8001.
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aprilia s.p.a., Via G. Galilei, 1, 30033
Noale (VE) Italy (hereinafter aprilia) warrants that each new 1999 and later aprilia
motorcycle, that includes as standard
equipment a headlight, taillight and stoplight, and is street legal:
A. is designed, built and equipped so as to
conform at the time of initial retail purchase with all applicable regulations of
the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Air
Resources Board; and
B. is free from defects in material and
workmanship which cause such motorcycle to fail to conform with applicable
regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency of the California Air Resources Board for a period
of use, depending on the engine displacement, of 12,000 kilometers (7,456
miles), if the motorcycle’s engine displacement is less than 170 cubic centimeters: of 18,000 kilometers (11,185
miles), if the motorcycle’s engine displacement is equal to or greater than
170 cubic centimeters but less than 280
cubic centimeters; or of 30,000 kilometers (18,641 miles), if the motorcycle’s
engine displacement is 280 cubic centimeters or greater; or 5 (five) years from
the date of initial retail delivery, whichever first occurs.
I. COVERAGE. Warranty defects shall be
remedied during customary business
hours at any authorized aprilia motor-
cycle dealer located within the United
States of America in compliance with
the Clean Air Act and applicable regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the California
Air Resources Board. Any part or parts
replaced under this warranty shall become the property of aprilia.
In the State of California only, emission
related warranted parts are specifically
defined by the state’s Emission Warranty Parts List. These warranted parts are:
carburetor and internal parts; intake
manifold; fuel tank; fuel injection system; spark advance mechanism; crankcase breather; air cutoff valves; fuel
tank cap for evaporative emission controlled motorcycles; oil filter cap; pressure control valve; fuel/vapor separator;
canister; igniters; breaker governors; ignition coils; ignition wires; ignition
points; condensers, and spark plugs if
failure occurs prior to the first scheduled
replacement; and hoses, clamps, fittings and tubing used directly in these
parts. Since emission related parts may
vary from model to model, certain models may not contain all of these parts
and certain models may contain functionally equivalent parts.
In the State of California only, Emission
Control System emergency repairs, as
provided for in the California Administrative Code, may be performed by other than an authorized aprilia dealer. An
emergency situation occurs when an
authorized aprilia dealer is not reason-
ably available, a part is not available
within 30 days, or a repair is not complete within 30 days. Any replacement
part can be used in an emergency repair. aprilia will reimburse the owner for
the expenses, including diagnosis, not
to exceed aprilia’s suggested retail
price for all warranted parts replaced
and labor charges based on aprilia’s
recommended time allowance for the
warranty repair and the geographically
appropriate hourly labor rate. The owner may be required to keep receipts and
failed parts in order to receive compensation.
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II. LIMITATIONS. This Emission Control
System warranty shall not cover any of the
following:
A. Repair or replacement required as a re-
sult of
(1) accident,
(2) misuse,
(3) repairs improperly performed or re-
placements improperly installed,
(4) use of replacement parts or acces-
sories not conforming to aprilia
specifications which adversely affect
performance and/or
(5)use in competitive racing or related
events.
B. Inspections, replacement of parts and
other services and adjustments required for required maintenance.
C. Any motorcycle on which the odometer
mileage has been changed so that actual mileage cannot be readily determined.
III. LIMITED LIABILITY
A. The liability of aprilia under this Emis-
sion Control System Warranty is limited
solely to the remectying of defects in
material of workmanship by an authorized aprilia motorcycle dealer at its
place of business during customary
business hours. This warranty does not
cover inconvenience or loss of use of
the motorcycle or transportation of the
motorcycle to or from the aprilia dealer.
aprilia SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY OTHER EXPENSES, LOSS OR
DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY ARISING IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SALE OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE aprilia MOTORCYCLE FOR ANY PURPOSE. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
B. NO EXPRESS EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY
aprilia EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY
SET FORTH HEREIN. ANY EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY, IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO THE EXPRESS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY TERMS STATED IN
THIS WARRANTY, THE FOREGOING
STATEMENTS OF WARRANTY ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER REMEDIES. SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
C. No dealer is authorized to modify this
aprilia Limited Emission Control System Warranty.
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IV. LEGAL RIGHTS. THIS WARRANTY
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE.
V. THIS WARRANTY IS IN ADDITION TO
THE APRILIA LIMITED MOTORCYCLE
WARRANTY.
VI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Any re-
placement part that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in the
performance of any maintenance or repairs. However, aprilia is not liable for
these parts. The owner is responsible for
the perfomance of all required maintenace.
Such maintenance may be performed at a
service establishment or by any individual.
The warranty period begins on the date the
motorcycle is delivered to an ultimate purchaser.
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The operations preceded by this
symbol must be repeated also on
the opposite side of the vehicle.
If not expressly indicated otherwise, for the
reassembly of the units repeat the disassembly operations in reverse order.
The terms “right” and “left” are referred to
the rider seated on the vehicle in the normal riding position.
NOTE Soon after purchasing the vehi-
cle, write down the identification data provided in the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL in the table below. This label
is positioned on the left beam of the frame;
to be able to read it, remove the inspection
cover, see p. 74 (REMOVING THE INSPECTION COVER).
These data indicate:
– YEAR = year of manufacture (Y, 1, 2, …);
– I.M. = modification code (A, B, C, …);
– COUNTRY CODE = country of homolo-
gation (I, UK, A, …).
and are to be supplied to the Local aprilia
Dealer as reference data for the purchase
of spare parts or specific accessories of
the model you have acquired.
In this manual the various versions are indicated by the following symbols:
m optional
t drum brake version
o catalytic version
VERSION:
Italy
I
United Kingdom
U
Austria
a
Portugal
p
Finland
F
Belgium
B
Germany
d
France
f
Spain
E
Greece
G
Holland
O
Switzerland
Y
Denmark
D
Japan
J
Singapore
S
Slovenia
s
Israel
i
South Korea
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Malaysia
M
Chile
c
Croatia
H
Australia
A
United States
u
of America
Brazil
Ä
South Africa
R
New Zealand
n
Canada
C
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FOREWORD ............................................................. 2
INTRODUCTION ....................................................... 2
STEERING LOCK ................................................... 2
SAFETY WARNINGS ................................................ 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES ..................................... 3
CARBON MONOXIDE ............................................ 3
GASOLINE .............................................................. 3
HOT COMPONENTS .............................................. 3
USED ENGINE OIL ................................................ 4
BRAKE FLUID ........................................................ 4
COOLANT ............................................................... 4
BATTERY HYDROGEN GAS
AND ELECTROLYTE ............................................. 4
WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS -
GENERAL ADVICE ................................................... 5
REPORTING OF DEFECTS
THAT AFFECT SAFETY ......................................... 5
ROAD REGULATIONS
AND USE OF THE VEHICLE ................................. 5
NOISE EMISSION WARRANTY ............................. 5
INFORMATION ON THE NOISE
AND EXHAUST GAS
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ............................ 5
TAMPERING WARNING ........................................ 6
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (V.I.N.)
(FRAME NUMBER) ................................................ 7
INFORMATION CONTAINED
IN THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ...... 7
POSITION OF THE WARNING
ADHESIVE LABELS ............................................... 8
aprilia s.p.a.
SYSTEM WARRANTY STATEMENT ................... 11
MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY COVERAGE .................................... 11
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 11
aprilia s.p.a. LIMITED WARRANTY
ON EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 12
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 15
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................ 16
BASIC SAFETY RULES ....................................... 18
CLOTHING ........................................................... 23
ACCESSORIES .................................................... 24
LOAD .................................................................... 24
ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS ....... 26
EMISSION CONTROL
ARRANGEMENT
OF THE INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS .................... 28
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS ....................... 28
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE ........ 29
CONTROLS ............................................................. 30
CONTROLS AT THE LEFT HAND GRIP .............. 30
CONTROLS AT THE RIGHT HAND GRIP ........... 31
IGNITION SWITCH ............................................... 32
STEERING LOCK ................................................. 32
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ....................................... 33
UNLOCKING / LOCKING THE SADDLE .............. 33
GLOVE COMPARTMENT .................................... 33
ANTI-THEFT HOOK ............................................. 33
TOOL KIT .............................................................. 34
BAG HOOK ........................................................... 34
MAIN COMPONENTS ............................................. 34
FUEL ..................................................................... 34
LUBRICANTS ....................................................... 36
BRAKES ............................................................... 38
DISC BRAKES ...................................................... 39
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ................................. 40
REAR DRUM BRAKE
TIRES ................................................................... 44
AUTOMATIC LIGHTS ON .................................... 45
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
EXHAUST SILENCER .......................................... 45
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ..................................... 46
PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS ......... 47
STARTING ............................................................ 48
RIDING ................................................................. 50
RUNNING-IN ........................................................ 52
STOPPING ........................................................... 52
PARKING .............................................................. 53
PLACING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND ................................................... 53
SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT ............... 54
MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 55
REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART .......... 56
MAINTENANCE RECORD ................................... 58
IDENTIFICATION DATA ....................................... 62
AIR CLEANER ...................................................... 63
FRONT WHEEL .................................................... 64
REAR WHEEL ...................................................... 66
CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR .................. 67
CHECKING THE SHOE WEAR
CHECKING THE STEERING ................................ 69
3 ..................................... 42
2 ............................ 45
3 ..................... 68
CHECKING THE SWINGING ARM PIVOT .......... 69
CHECKING THE STAND ..................................... 70
CHECKING THE SWITCHES .............................. 70
REMOVING THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS .......... 70
REMOVING THE EXHAUST SILENCER ............ 71
REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER ......... 72
REMOVING
THE COMPLETE AIR CLEANER CASING ......... 73
REMOVING THE FRONT COVER ...................... 73
REMOVING
THE FRONT HANDLEBAR COVER .................... 74
REMOVING THE INSPECTION COVER ............. 74
REMOVING THE FOOTBOARD .......................... 75
REMOVING THE BATTERY BOX ....................... 75
IDLE ADJUSTMENT ............................................ 76
ADJUSTINGTHE THROTTLE CONTROL ........... 77
SPARK PLUG ...................................................... 78
BATTERY ............................................................. 79
BATTERY STORAGE .......................................... 80
CHECKING
AND CLEANING THE TERMINALS .................... 80
REMOVING THE BATTERY ................................ 80
CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL ........... 81
RECHARGING THE BATTERY ........................... 81
INSTALLING THE BATTERY .............................. 81
CHANGING FUSES ............................................. 82
ADJUSTING
THE HEADLIGHT BEAM VERTICALLY .............. 83
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM
HORIZONTALLY .................................................. 84
BULBS ................................................................. 85
CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ............... 86
CHANGING THE FRONT AND REAR
DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS ........................ 86
CHANGING THE DASHBOARD BULBS ............. 87
CHANGING THE REAR LIGHT BULB ................. 88
CHANGING THE LICENSE PLATE BULB .......... 89
TRANSPORT .......................................................... 90
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK ............................... 90
CLEANING ............................................................. 92
LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY ....................... 93
TECHNICAL DATA ................................................ 94
LUBRICANT CHART ........................................... 98
Importers ..................................................... 100-101
WIRING DIAGRAM - Scarabeo 50
WIRING DIAGRAM KEY - Scarabeo 50
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safe drive
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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 enhance your own safety and
the safety of those around you. You will
also maximize the life and utility of your vehicle.
Two wheeled vehicles obviously do not
provide some of the protection provided by
automobiles, therefore it is essential that
you wear appropriate protective clothing.
Especially, never operate your vehicle
without wearing your helmet, gloves, eye
protection, a heavy jacket, sturdy footwear,
and sturdy full length pants.
However, do not assume that even the
best clothing and helmet will protect you in
the event of an upset or a crash with another 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, insurance,
taxes, vehicle registration, license plate,
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.
Most states prohibit the operation of this
size vehicle on freeways or expressways,
be sure that it is legal to use your vehicle
before you take any particular road.
A new vehicle must be carefully broken in,
see p. 52 (RUNNING-IN).
Before starting the engine, make sure that
the brakes, clutch, transmission and throttle controls function properly 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 touch any of
these parts.
Some medicines or drugs, illegal or prescription, and alcohol significantly increase
the risk of accidents. Do not ride while you
are under the influence of alcohol or drugs,
be they illicit or prescription. Make sure
you are in good physical condition and not
ill before riding your vehicle. 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 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.
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Observe all rules of the road. Particularly
pay attention to all warning, regulatory and
informational signs.
Avoid showing off (i.e., popping wheelies).
Especially observe speed limits, remember
that road conditions change with the
weather and wet and icy pavements are
particularly dangerous for vehicles, especially if you are riding too fast. Remember
that automobile drivers have a hard time
seeing vehicles, so always give the automobile the right of 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 increase
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 ensured by automobiles.
The legs, in particular, are exposed the risk
of being injured. However, the additional
installation of leg guards may actually increase the risk of injuries and their seriousness in case of accident.
Do not install leg guards available on the
market of spare parts and accessories.
Non-compliance with these instructions
may result in serious injuries or even
death.
Always ride with both hands on the handlebars and feet on 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 doing, do not allow yourself 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.
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 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.
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 involved in an accident, take
it immediately to your Local aprilia Dealer
who has the equipment and knowledge to
check for accidental damage 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
present other problems which can increase
the risk of accident, and therefore of serious injury or even death.
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Do not attempt to modify the position, angle or color of your license plate. Do not
cover it with even a clear plastic covering.
Do not modify any of the safety equipment
of your vehicle, especially such safety 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 serious injury or even
death.
Have your vehicle repaired only with original parts, and use only original aprilia or
aprilia approved accessories. The use of
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.
For the reasons stated above, the failure
to comply with the tampering prohibition is
punished by law with apposite sanctions
(including the confiscation of the vehicle),
which, according to the case, can be combined with the sanctions provided for not
using the crash helmet and/or the number
plate, for the violation of fiscal obligations
(ownership tax) and with penal sanctions
provided for using the vehicle without driving license.
This vehicle was 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 sudden braking may cause the vehicle to skid or make
the rider lose control of the vehicle itself.
When riding down a steep hill, use 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.
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Always ride at the appropriate 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 rainy
weather, or on loose surfaces, 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, accelerate 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 surfaces, slow down and
ride with particular care.
Try to avoid wide open throttle accelerations, unless they are necessary 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 excessively aggressive
cornering can cause your vehicle’s tires to
lose sideways traction, which can result in
an upset and serious injury or even death.
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 safety under all
road conditions.
Do not ride your vehicle off road.
Do not tamper with the muffler system or
the emissions control system of your vehicle. This is not only bad for the environment, it can subject you to serious penalties.
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Before riding your vehicle, ensure that
your riding gear is in good condition. To
be effective, your helmet must fit properly,
and the visor or other eye protection 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. Be particular aware of
approaching automobiles and trucks that
might be trying to turn left in 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 will look right at you,
and yet swear that they did not see you
before they turned directly into your 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 reducing 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 dangerous in case of 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 accessories
or the overloading of the vehicle 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 angle, hamper the operation of
the controls and reduce the distance from
the ground and the angle of inclination in
turns.
Avoid using accessories that hamper access to the controls, since this can prolong
reaction times during an emergency.
Big fairings and windshields installed on
the vehicle may produce aerodynamic forces that will affect the stability of the vehicle
during use, especially at high speeds.
Make sure that anything you carry on your
vehicle is securely attached, and cannot
come lose and jam the wheels, forks, etc.
Do not install any electrical accessories,
and do not modify the electrical system of
your vehicle. Anything that could cause an
electrical overload or other fault could cause
the vehicle to suddenly 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 vehicle and distribute the
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 check the security of
your load.
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Do not hang anything from your motorcycle
handlebars, fenders, or forks, because this
will upset the handling of your motorcycle,
and could prevent you from avoiding an accident. Failure to heed this warning can
lead 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 footpegs, 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 are less efficient, and the
center of gravity is higher and further to 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 acceleration and hard
braking. Many accidents are caused by inexperienced riders carrying passengers.
Remember that allowance must be made
for the extra weight of the passenger for all
driving maneuvers.
Avoid abrupt and excessive acceleration.
Always slow down in time and calculate
longer stopping and manoeuvring distances. Non-compliance with these instructions
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 which protrude
from the luggage rack or which cover any
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) Horn
2) Rear brake reservoir
3) Fuse carrier
4) Battery
5) Saddle lock
6) Center stand
7) Kick starter
8) Passenger left footrest (retractable)
9) Air cleaner
10) Inspection cover
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1) Luggage rack
2) 2 stroke oil tank
3) 2 stroke oil filler cap
4) Fuel filler cap
5) Ignition switch/steering lock
6) Glove compartment
7) Bag hook
8) Frame number cover
9) Front brake reservoir
10) Fuel tank
11) Passenger right footrest (retractable)
12) Anti-theft hook (for the aprilia “BodyGuard” armored cable
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1) Cold start lever (e)
2) Electrical controls on the left side of the handlebar
3) Rear brake 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 (
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11) Fuel level indicator (g)
12) Green direction indicator warning light (c)
13) Speedometer
14) Blue high beam warning light (
15) Red 2 stroke oil reserve warning light (j)
16) Total miles odometer
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Description Function
Directional indicator
High beam indicator
Fuel level indicator g
2 stroke oil reserve
warning light j
Flashes when the right (or the left) direction indicator is on.
c
Comes on when the headlight is in “high beam” position or when the high beam signalling is
a
operated.
It indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank.
It comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “n” (ON) and the starter button “r“ is
depressed.
If the light does not illuminate when the starter button is depressed, this indicates that the
warning system bulb is burned out, and must be replaced before riding.
The light goes out after the engine starts, as long as there is sufficient 2 stroke oil in the 2
stroke oil tank.
aCAUTION
ing normal riding, this indicates that the 2 stroke oil reserve is being used. Immediately top up the 2 stroke oil tank, see p. 36 (2 STROKE OIL TANK). Failure to heed this
warning can lead to engine seizure, upset, and serious injury or even death.
Odometer
Speedometer
Indicates the total number of miles that the vehicle has traveled since new.
Indicates road speed.
If the warning light comes on and does not go out after the
starter button “
r” has been released, or if it comes on dur-
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NOTE The electrical components function only when the igni-
tion switch (A) is in the “n” (ON) position.
The lights are illuminated only when the engine is running.
1) DIMMER SWITCH ( b - a )
When the lever is in the position indicated by the “b ”, the
parking lights, dashboard light and low beam are on.
When the lever is moved to the “
nated, the dashboard and parking lights remain on.
a” , the high beam is illumi-
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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) HORN PUSH BUTTON (
The horn is activated when the push button is pressed.
4) COLD START LEVER (
Operate the cold start (choke) by rotating the lever clockwise
(outwards).
To disengage the cold start, return the lever counterclockwise
(inwards) to its initial position.
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e)
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