Aprilia SCARABEO 50 I.E User Manual 2002
aprilia part# 8202264
SCARABEO 50 I.E.
use+maintenancebook
© 2002 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE)
First edition: february 2002
Reprint:
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FOREWORD INTRODUCTION
NOTE This manual is an important and in-
tegral 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 con-stantly 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
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
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
MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS
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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 whole by any
means in print or electronic is strictly prohibited.
chapter
➝
safety
warning
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paragraph
➝
operation
➝
position (2)
➝
simbol “ ”
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STEERING LOCK
Never attempt to place the ignition
switch in the locked “ ” (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.
OPERATION
To lock the steering:
♦ Turn the handlebar completely to the left.
♦ Turn the key (2) to position “ ”
(OFF) and press it.
♦ Release the key and rotate it to position
“ ” (LOCK).
♦ Remove the key.
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WARNING
♦
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SAFETY WARNINGS
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!
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in serious injury or even death.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in personal injury or damage to the
vehicle or other property.
NOTE The word “NOTE” in this manual
precedes important information or instructions.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
CARBON MONOXIDE
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.
WARNING
The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can cause
loss of consciousness and even death.
GASOLINE
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.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and becomes explosive under certain conditions.
KEEP GASOLINE AWA Y FROM CHILDREN.
WARNING
WARNING
Misfire phenomena may occur at more
than 1000 meters over sea level.
Do not use and more than 1500 meters
over sea level and/or with external temperature of less then -10° C because starting problems may occur.
HOT COMPONENTS
WARNING
The engine and all parts of the exhaust system, as well as the braking system, become
very hot and remain hot for some time after the vehicle and the engine are stopped.
Before handling any component of your
vehicle after riding, insure that it has
cooled sufficiently to be safe to handle.
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USED ENGINE OIL
WARNING
Use latex gloves for the maintenance operations that require contact with used oil.
Used engine oil may cause skin cancer if
repeatedly left in contact with the skin for
prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a
daily basis, it is advisable to thoroughly
wash your hands with soap and water
after handling used oil.
KEEP OIL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
BRAKE FLUID
CAUTION
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 A W AY FROM CHILDREN.
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COOLANT
In certain conditions, the ethylene glycol contained in the engine coolant is flammable:
its flame is invisible, but you can be burned
anyway.
WARNING
Avoid spilling the engine coolant on the
exhaust system or on the engine components.
They may be hot enough to cause the
coolant to ignite and burn without a visible flame.
The coolant (ethylene glycol) can 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 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.
BATTERY HYDROGEN GAS
BATTERY HYDROGEN GAS
AND ELECTROLYTE
AND ELECTROLYTE
WARNING
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 AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS GENERAL ADVICE
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 vehi-cle 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.
REPORTING OF DEFECTS
THAT AFFECT SAFETY
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 can-not become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or aprilia.
tact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393
(or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area)
or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590.
To con-
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
ROAD REGULATIONS
AND USE OF THE VEHICLE
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.
WARNING
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.
NOISE EMISSION WARRANTY
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
INFORMATION ON THE NOISE
AND EXHAUST GAS EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
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 WARNING
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 vehicle,
or parts of the exhaust or intake system,
with parts other than those specified by
the manufacturer.
This product should be checked for re-
CAUTION
pair 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 acceleration.
– After-burning (backfiring).
– Poor engine performance, degraded han-
dling, or poor fuel economy.
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B
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (V.I.N.)
(FRAME NUMBER)
Every vehicle produced by aprilia receives
a vehicle identification number (V.I.N.)
stamped:
– on the central tube of the frame (A), to be
able read it see p. 54 (FRAME NUMBER);
and also:
– on the identification plate (B) which is lo-
cated on the central tube of the frame; to
be able read it, it is necessary to remove
the inspection cover, see p. 64 (REMOV-
ING THE INSPECTION COVER).
INFORMATION CONTAINED
IN THE VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Description of the vehicle identification number (V.I.N.), stamped on the central tube of
the frame (A) and on the identification plate
(B).
S
CC 1
S
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DIGIT MEANING
1) Manufacturer’s identification alphanumeric
code.
2) Vehicle type.
3) Model.
4) Country for which the vehicle is intended.
5) # = Check digit number
6) Model year.
7) Assembling factory designation
(N = NOALE-VE- ,
S = SCORZÉ -VE- ,
0 = NOT SPECIFIED).
8) Sequential serial number.
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POSITION OF THE WARNING ADHESIVE LABELS
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Ref. Description
Misfire phenomena may occur at more than
1000 meters over sea level.
Do not use and more than 1500 meters over
sea level and/or with external temperature of
less then -10
°
C because starting problems
may occur.
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Ref. Description
BATTERY SERVICE
This battery is completely sealed.
5
Do not attempt to remove the cap.
Replace with sealed battery only.
Always keep the battery charged
(see Owner's Manual).
Never disconnect the battery
or regulator with the engine running.
This will completely destroy the entire
electrical system.
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3
4
-SCC01-
ATTENTION! STARTING PROCEDURE
Set on brakes and push START button.
See owner's manual.
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Ref. Description
Ref. Description
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Muffler stamping.
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• USARE BENZINA SENZA PIOMBO
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N.O. min. 95
• USE UNLEADED FUEL
RON min. 95
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aprilia s.p.a.EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM WARRANTY STATEMENT
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.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
COVERAGE
Class I vehicles (50-169 cm
3
): 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
3
): for a period of use of five (5) years or 18,000 kilometers (11,185 miles), whichever first occurs.
Class III vehicles (280 cm
3
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.
OWNER’S WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES
– As the vehicle owner , you are responsible
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. Galilei,
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.LIMITED WARRANTY
ON EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
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 stop-light, 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 work-
manship 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 motorcycle 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 reasonably 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. LIMITA TIONS. 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 accesso-
ries 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 Emission
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 ST A TES 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 SPECIFICALL Y SET
FORTH HEREIN. ANY EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY, IMPLIED
BY LAW, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESS
FOR A P ARTICULAR 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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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The operations preceded by this symbol must be repeated also on the op-
posite 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 When asking your Dealer for spare
parts, specify the spare parts code indicated
on the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICATION
LABEL.
Write down the identification code in the
space here below, in order to remember it
also in case of loss or deterioration of the
label.
The label is stuck on the right beam of the
frame; to be able to read it, remove the right
inspection cover, see p. 64 (REMOVING THE
RIGHT INSPECTION COVER).
In this manual the various versions are indicated by the following symbols:
optional
Electronic Injection
VERSION:
Italy
United Kingdom
Austria
Portugal
Finland
Belgium
Germany
France
Spain
Greece
Holland
Switzerland
Denmark
Japan
Singapore
Poland
Israel
South Korea
Malaysia
Chile
Bermuda
United States
of America
Australia
Brazil
South Africa
New Zealand
Canada
Croatia
Slovenia
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INDEX
FOREWORD....................................................... 2
INTRODUCTION ................................................ 2
SAFETY WARNINGS ......................................... 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES .............................. 3
CARBON MONOXIDE..................................... 3
GASOLINE ...................................................... 3
HOT COMPONENTS ...................................... 3
CARBON MONOXIDE..................................... 4
USED ENGINE OIL ......................................... 4
BRAKE FLUID ................................................. 4
COOLANT ....................................................... 4
BATTERY HYDROGEN GAS AND ELECTROLYTE .
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 W ARNING ................................. 6
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (V.I.N.) (FRAME NUMBER) ............ 7
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........... 7
DIGIT MEANING ............................................. 7
POSITION OF THE WARNING
ADHESIVE LABELS ........................................ 8
APRILIA S.P.A.EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM WARRANTY STATEMENT ............ 11
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE 11
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES
APRILIA S.P.A.LIMITED WARRANTY
ON EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ............ 12
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ............................ 15
SAFE DRIVE .................................................... 17
BASIC SAFETY RULES ................................ 18
CLOTHING .................................................... 23
ACCESSORIES............................................. 24
LOAD ............................................................. 24
ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS..
ARRANGEMENT OF THE
INSTRUMENT/CONTROLS ............................. 28
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INSTRUMENTS ................................................ 28
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE . 29
INJECTION CHECK WARNING LIGHT........... 29
CONTROLS ...................................................... 30
CONTROLS AT THE LEFT HAND GRIP....... 30
CONTROLS AT THE RIGHT HAND GRIP .... 31
IGNITION SWITCH ....................................... 32
STEERING LOCK ......................................... 32
AUXILIARY EQUIPEMENT .............................. 33
UNLOCKING /LOCKING THE SADDLE ...... 33
GLOVE COMPARTMENT ..............................
ANTI-THEFT HOOK ...................................... 33
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TOOL KIT ...................................................... 34
BAG HOOK ................................................... 34
POSITIONING THE HELMET
IN THE REAR TOP CASE............................. 34
MAIN COMPONENTS ...................................... 35
FUEL ............................................................. 35
LUBRICANTS ................................................ 36
2 STROKE OIL TANK .................................... 36
TRANSMISSION OIL .................................... 37
BRAKES ........................................................ 37
DISC BRAKES .............................................. 38
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE.......................... 38
TIRES ............................................................ 39
AUTOMATIC LIGHTS ON ............................. 40
EXHAUST SILENCER................................... 40
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE .............................. 41
PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS.. 42
STARTING..................................................... 43
RIDING .......................................................... 45
RUNNING-IN ................................................. 47
STOPPING .................................................... 47
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PARKING....................................................... 48
POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND ............................................ 48
SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT ........ 49
MAINTENANCE ............................................... 50
REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART .. 51
IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................ 54
AIR FILTER ................................................... 55
REMOVING THE ENTIRE AIR FILTER CASE .....
26
FORNT WHEEL ............................................ 56
REAR WHEEL ............................................... 58
CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR .......... 59
CHECKING THE STEERING ........................ 60
CHECKING THE ENGINE FULCRUM AXIS.........
CHECKING THE STAND .............................. 61
CHECKING THE SWITCHES ....................... 61
REMOVING THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS ... 61
REMOVING THE EXHAUST SILENCER ...... 62
REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER .. 62
REMOVING THE FRONT COVER................ 63
REMOVING THE FRONT HANDLEBAR
COVER .......................................................... 64
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REMOVING INSPECTION COVER .............. 64
REMOVING THE FOOTREST ...................... 65
IDLING ADJUSTMENT.................................. 65
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CONTROL ... 66
SPARK PLUG................................................ 67
BATTERY ...................................................... 68
LONG PERIODS OF BATTERY INACTIVITY .......
CHECKING AND CLEANING
TERMINALS AND CLAMPS ..........................
REMOVING THE BATTERY.......................... 70
CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL .... 70
RECHARGING THE BATTERY..................... 70
INSTALLING THE BA TTER Y ........................ 71
CHANGING FUSES ...................................... 71
ADJUSTING THE
HEADLIGHT BEAM VERTICALLY ................ 72
ADJUSTING THE
HEADLIGHT BEAM HORIZONTALLY ........... 73
BULBS ........................................................... 75
CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS......... 75
CHANGING THE FRONT AND
REAR DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS ...... 76
CHANGING THE DASHBOARD BULBS ...... 76
REPLACING
REPLACING REAR DIRECTION
INDICATOR LAMP BULBS ........................... 78
REPLACING NUMBER PLATE LAMP BULB .......
TRANSPORT ................................................... 80
CLEANING ....................................................... 81
LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY ................ 82
TECNICAL DATA ............................................. 83
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LUBRICANT CHART ..................................... 86
IMPORTERS ................................................. 88
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THE REAR LIGHT BULB .......... 78
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69
69
79
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safe drive
BASIC SAFETY RULES
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. Y ou 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
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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. 48 (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.
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 ve-
hicle 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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OIL
COOLER
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.
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Use only the vehicle’s specific fuels and lubricants indicated in the “LUBRICANT
CHART”; check the oil, fuel and coolant levels regularly.
If 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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ONLY ORIGINALS
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 ve-hicle
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.
CLOTHING
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 tightfitting 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.
ACCESSORIES
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 any load
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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.
LOAD
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.
KG!
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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ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS
KEY
1) Horn
2) Rear brake reservoir
3) Fuse carrier
4) Battery
5) Saddle lock
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2
1
3
10
5
4
7
8
9
6
6) Center stand
7) Air cleaner
8) Inspection cover
9) Passenger left footrest
(in the countries where required)
10) Trunk
11
9
4
3
2
10
6
1
5
7
8
12
KEY
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)Anti-theft hook (for the aprilia “Body-Guard” armored
cable )
12)Passenger right footrest
(in the countries where required)
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INSTRUMENTSARRANGEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENT/CONTROLS
3
4
5
2
miles
1
8
9
KEY
1) Electrical controls on the left side of the handlebar
2) Rear brake lever
3) Left rear-view mirror
4) Instruments and indicators
5) Right rear-view mirror
6) Throttle grip
7) Front brake lever
8) Electrical controls on the right side of the handlebar
9) Ignition switch/steering lock (
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- - )
11
12
6
10
16
13
7
miles
14
15
10)Fuel level indicator ( )
11)Green direction indicator warning light (
12)Speedometer
13)Blue high beam warning light (
14)Red 2 stroke oil reserve warning light (
15)Total miles odometer
16) Red Diagnostics warning light (INJECTION CHECK) (
)
)
)
)
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE
Description
Directional indicator ( )
High beam indicator (
Fuel level indicator ( )
Mixer oil reserve warning light ( )
Function
Blinks when the right (or the left) direction indicator is on.
Comes on when the headlight is in “high beam” position or when the high beam signalling is
)
operated.
It indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank.
It comes on when the ignition switch is in the
start button
If the bulb does not come on during the starting phase, replace it.
“ “
is pressed, checking the bulb correct operation.
CAUTION
level in the mixer is low; in this case top up the mixer oil as described on page 28 (MIXER OIL).
Odometer
Speedometer
Diagnostics warning light (INJECTION
CHECK)
INJECTION CHECK WARNING LIGHT
PRIORITY 1
Warning light flashes frequently.
WARNING
If the motorcycle is started in this state its functions may be limited.
Stop the motorcycle and take it to an Authorized aprilia Dealer.
PRIORITY 2
Warning light switches on and stays lit for a minimum of 10 seconds.
WARNING
Indicates the total number of miles that the vehicle has traveled since new.
Indicates road speed.
It comes on when the key is in the “ “ position and goes off after starting the vehicle.
CAUTION
If this happens it means there is a potentially serious fault. You are strongly urged to
contact an Authorized Aprilia Dealer immediately.
This signals a temporary operating error and does not affect vehicle safety. In this case, the motorcycle can be started. You are advised to contact an Authorized aprilia Dealer as soon as possible.
“ ”,
position, one brake lever is actuated and the
If the warning light comes on but does not go off after releasing the
start button “
If the warning light comes on while running the vehicle, this
denotes a malfunction. Contact your aprilia Dealer.
”, or if it comes on while running the vehicle, the oil
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