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OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE APRILIA Official Dealer (WHICH CAN BE CARRIED OUT EVEN BY THE USER)
Component
After running-in
[1000 km (625 mi)]
Every 7500 km
(4687 mi) or 8 months
Every 15000 km
(9375 mi) or 16 months
Spark plugs C (*) S (*)
Air filter CS
Engine oil filter S S (*)
Engine oil filter (on oil tank) P P
Light operation/direction C
Fork C
Light system C C
Safety switches C C
Clutch fluid C
Brake fluid C
Coolant C
Engine oil S S (*)
Tyres C every 1000 km (625 mi): C
Tyre pressure R every month: R
Engine idling rpm R R
Engine oil pressure warning light LED at every start: C
Drive chain tension and lubrication every 1000 km (625 mi): C
Brake pad wear before every trip and every 7500 km (4687 mi): C
C = check and clean, adjust, lubricate or change, if necessary; P = clean; S = change; R = adjust.
Carry out the maintenance operations more frequently if you use the vehicle in rainy and dusty areas, on uneven ground or
on racetracks.
(*) = In case of use on racetracks, change every 3750 km (2343 mi).
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OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE APRILIA Official Dealer
Component
Rear suspension linkage bearings
After running-in
[1000 km (625 mi)]
Every 7500 km
(4687 mi) or 8 months
Every 15000 km
(9375 mi) or 16 months
C
Steering bearings and steering C C
Wheel bearings C
Tappet clearance R R
Braking systems C C
Cooling system C
Clutch fluid every 2 years: S
Brake fluid every 2 years: S
Coolant every 2 years: S
Fork oil After the frist 7500 km (4687 mi): S / every 22500 km (14000 mi): S
Brake pads if w orn: S
Nut, bolt, screw tightening C C
Suspensions and attitude C C
Fuel pipes C every 4 years: S
C = check and clean, adjust, lubricate or change, if necessary; P = clean; S = change; R = adjust.
Carry out the maintenance operations more frequently if you use the vehicle in rainy and dusty areas, on uneven ground or
on racetracks.
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It is a good rule to w rite down the frame
and engine numbers in the space provided
in this manual.
The frame number ca n be us ed for th e purchase of spare parts.
NOTE Do not alter the identification
numbers if you do not want to incur severe
penal and administrative sanctions. In particular, the alteration of the frame number
results in the immediate inva lidity of the
guarantee.
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FRAME NUMBER
The frame number is stamped on the right
side of the steering column.
Frame no.
ENGINE NUMBER
The engine number is stamped on the rear
part of the engine, near the pinion.
Engine no.
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Carefully read p. 39 (ENGINE OIL) and
p. 51 (MAINTENANCE).
Periodically check the engine oil level,
change the oil after the first 1000 km (625
mi) and successively every 7500 km (4687
mi), see p. 56 (CHANGING THE ENGINE
OIL AND THE OIL FILTER).
In case of use on racetrac ks, cha nge eve ry
3750 km (2343 mi).
TO CARRY OUT THE CHECKING:
aCAU TION
The engine oil level must be checked
with warm engine.
If the check is carried out with cold engine, the oil level may temporarily lower
below the “MIN” mark.
This is not a problem, provided that the
engine oil pressure warning light LED
j” does not come on, see p. 16 (IN-
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STRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE).
◆
Start the engine, see p.43 (STARTING).
◆
Allow the engine to idle for about 15-20
minutes, or ride the vehicle on a country
road for approximately 15 km (9.5 mi).
◆
Stop the engine.
◆
Keep the vehicle in vertical position, with
the two wheels resting on the ground.
◆
Check the oil level in the transparent
pipe (1) through the appropriate slot provided on the left fairing.
MAX = maximum level
MIN = minimum level.
The difference between “MAX” and “MIN”
amounts to approximately 460 cm#.
◆
The level is correct when the oil almost
reaches the “MAX” mark.
aCAUTION
Never exceed the “MAX” mark, nor
leave the oil below the “MIN” mark, in
order to avoid serious damage to the
engine.
If necessary, top up the engine oil by proceeding as follows:
◆
Position the vehicle on the side stand on
firm and level ground.
◆
Unscrew and remove the filling cap (2).
aCAU TION
Do not put additives or other substances into the oil.
If you use a funnel or other similar
items, make sure that they are perfectly
clean.
NOTE Use high-quality 15W-50 oil, see
p. 90 (LUBRICANT CHART).
◆
Top up the tank an d restore the corr ect
level, see p. 90 (LUBRICANT CHART).
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aCAUTION
The engine oil and the oil filter change
operations may be difficult for unskilled
operators.
If necessary, contact an APRILIA Official
Dealer.
If you want to carry them out personally, follow the instructions given below.
Carefully read p. 39 (ENGINE OIL) and
p. 51 (MAINTENANCE) carefully.
Periodically check the engine oil level, see
p. 55 (CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP) change the oi l after
the first 1000 km (625 mi) a nd success ively
every 7500 km (4687 mi).
aCAUTION
In case of use on racetracks, change
every 3750 km (2343 mi).
If the vehicle is used in dusty areas,
change the oil more frequently.
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL:
NOTE The oil flows out completely and
without problems when it is warm and
therefore more fluid: to achieve this condition, the engine sho uld run for approximately twenty minutes.
aCAU TION
When warmed up, the engine contains
hot oil; therefore, while carrying out the
operations describe d here below be
particularly careful, in order to avoid
burns.
◆
Position the vehicle on the side stand on
firm and level ground.
◆
Position a container (1) with more than
4000 cm# capacity in correspondence
with the drain plug (2) positioned on the
tank.
◆
Unscrew and remove the drain plug (2)
positioned on the tank.
◆
Unscrew and remove the filling cap (3).
◆
Drain the oil and let it drop for a few minutes inside the container (1).
◆
Check and if neces sar y replace the sealing washer of t he drain plug (2) p ositioned on the tank.
◆
Screw and tighten the drain plug (2) on
the tank.
Drain plug (2) driving torque:
15 Nm (1.5 kgm).
◆
Move the container (1) an d pos ition i t under the engine base, in correspondence
with the drain plug positioned on the engine (4).
◆
Unscrew and remo ve the dra in plug p ositioned on the engine (4).
◆
Drain the oil an d l et it d rip inside the con tainer (1) for a few minutes.
aCAUTION
Do not dispose of the oil in the environment. Put it in a sealed containe r and
take it to the filling sta tion where you
usually buy it or to an oil salvage center.
◆
Remove the metal residues from the
drain plug (4) magnet.
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Screw and tighten the drain plug (4).
Driving torque of the drain plug (4) positioned on the engine: 12 Nm (1,2 kgm).
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL FILTER
Change the engine oil filter after the
first 1000 km (625 mi) and successively
every 7500 km (4687 mi) (or every time
you change the oil).
◆
Unscrew the two screws (5) and remove
the cover (6).
◆
Remove the engine oil filter (7).
aCAU TION
Do not use filters that have already
been used.
◆
Spread an oil film on the sealing ring (8)
of the new engine oil filter.
◆
Fit the new engine oil filter.
◆
Put back the cover (6) , screw and tig hten
the two screws (5).
CLEANING THE ENGINE OIL FILTER
ON THE TANK
Clean the engine oil filter (9) on th e tan k
after the first 1000 km (625 mi) and successively every 15000 km (9375 mi) (or
every two engine oil changes).
NOTE Prepare a pipe clamp (10) to re -
place the original one (special type).
◆
Loosen the clamp (11) and disconnect
the pipe (12).
◆
Unscrew and remove the engine oil filter
(9) positioned on the tank and clean it
with a jet of compressed air.
◆
Check the se al of the engine oil f ilter (9)
positioned on the ta nk; s crew an d tig hten
it.
Engine oil filter (9) driving torque:
30 Nm (3.0 kgm).
◆
Connect the pipe (12) and tighten the
new clamp (10).
aCAU TION
Do not put additives or other substances into the oil.
If you use a funnel or other similar
items, make sure that they are perfectly
clean.
NOTE Use high-quality 15W-50 oil, see
p. 90 (LUBRICANT CHART).
◆
Pour about 3500 cm# of engine oil
through the filling openin g (13), see p. 90
(LUBRICANT CHART).
◆
Tighten the filling cap (3).
◆
Start the engine, see p. 43 (STARTING)
and let it idle for about one minute, in order to ensure the filling up of the engine
oil circuit.
◆
Check the oil level and top up if necessary, see p. 55 (CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP).
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Position the vehicle on the side stand on
firm and level ground.
◆
★ Position the pin (1) on the appropriate
seat on the rear fork.
◆
★ Screw and tighten the screw (2) in the
appropria te threaded hole i n the rear
fork.
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NOTE Have someone hel p you ke e p the
vehicle in vertical position with the two
wheels on the ground.
◆
★Loosen the knob (3).
◆
★Move the fork support (4), po sitionin g it
so that the width corresponds to the distance between th e two pins (1) on the
rear fork.
◆
★Tighten the knob (3).
◆
Make the two housings on the stand (4)
coincide with the two pins (1) provided
on the vehicle.
◆
Rest one foot on the rear part of the
stand (5).
◆
Push the stand (5) downwards until it
reaches the end of its stroke.
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Position the vehicle on the appropriate
rear support stand, se e beside (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR
SUPPORT STAND
◆
Insert the two ends of the stand (6) in the
two holes (7) positioned on the lower
ends of the front fork.
◆
Rest one foot on the front part of the
stand (6).
◆
Push the stand (6) downwards until it
reaches the end of its stroke.
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Check the air cleaner every 7500 (4687
mi)km or 8 month s, chan ge it ever y 1500 0
km (9375 mi) or more fre quentl y if the vehicle is used on dusty or wet roads.
It is possible to clea n the air cl eaner parti ally after using the vehicle on this kind of
roads.
aCAU TION
The partial cleaning of the filter does
not exclude or postpone the replacement of the filter itself.
Do not start the engine if the air cleaner
has been removed.
Do not clean the filtering element with
petrol or solvents, sin ce they may
cause a fire in the fuel supply system,
with serious danger for the persons in
the vicinity and for the vehicle.
REMOVAL
◆
Lift the fuel tank, see p. 66 (LIFTING
THE FUEL TANK).
◆
Unscrew and remove t he seven screws
(1) that fasten the filter case cover (2).
◆
Remove the filter case cover (2).
◆
Extract the air cleaner (3).
aCAU TION
Plug the opening wit h a clean cloth, i n
order to prevent any foreign matter to
get ito the suction ducts.
PARTIAL CLEANING
aCAUTION
Do not press or strike the metal net of
the air cleaner (3).
Do not use screwdrivers or alike.
◆
Seize the air cleaner (3) vertically and
strike it more than once on a clean surface.
◆
If necessary, clean the air cleaner (3)
with a compressed air jet (directing it
from the inside towards the outside of
the filter).
◆
Clean the outer part of the air cleaner,
(3) with a cloth.
CHANGING
aCAUTION
Do not use filters that have already
been used.
◆
Replace the air cleaner (3) with a new
one of the same type.
◆
Every 7500 km (4687 mi), remove the
plug (4).
◆
Empty its content into a container and
deliver it to a salvage centre.
aCAU TION
When cleaning the filtering element,
make sure that there are no tears.
Otherwise, change the filtering element.
Make sure that the filtering element is
positioned correctly, in such a way as
to prevent non-filtered air from entering.
Remember that the untimely w ear of the
piston segments and the cylinder may
be caused by a faulty or uncorrectly positioned filtering element.
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aCAUTION
The disassembly and reassembly of the
front wheel may be difficu lt for unskille d
operators. If ne cessary, contact an
APRILIA Official Dealer.
If you want to perform these operations
personally, keep to the following in structions.
Carefully read p. 51 (MAINTENANCE).
While disassembling and reassembling
the wheel, be careful not to damage the
brake pipes, the discs and the pads.
NOTE To remove the front wheel it is
necessary to use the appropriate front and
rear support stands
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DISASSEMBLY
◆
Position the vehicle on the appropriate
rear support stand, see p. 58 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR
SUPPORT STAND
◆
Position the vehicle on the appropriate
front support stand , see p. 58 (POSI TIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE
FRONT SUPPORT STAND
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aCAU TION
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
◆
Have someone keep the handlebar
steady in running position, so that the
steering is locked.
Brake caliper screw (1) driving torque:
50 Nm (5 kgm).
◆
★
Unscrew and remove the two screws
(1) that fasten the front brake caliper (2).
◆
★
Withdraw the brake caliper (2) from
the disc, leaving it attached to the pipe
(3).
aCAUTION
Never pull the front brake lever after removing the calipers, otherwise the pistons may go out of their seats, thus
causing the outflow of the brake fluid. In
this case consult your APRILIA Official
Dealer, who will carr y out the proper
maintenance operation.
Wheel nut (4) driving torque:
80 Nm (8 kgm).
◆
Loosen and remove the nut (4), taking
the washer.
◆
★
Partially unscrew the two screws (5)
from the wheel pin clamp.
◆
Put a support (6) under the tyre, in such
a way as to keep the wheel in its position
after loosening it.
◆
Withdraw the wheel pin (7) from the left
side.
◆
Remove the wheel withdrawing it from
the front and take the left spacer ring (8)
if it has come out of its seat.
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REASSEMBLY
Carefully read p. 51 (MAINTENANCE).
aCAU TION
While reassembling the wheel, be careful not to damage the brake pipes, discs
and pads.
The arrow on the wheel side indicates
the rotation direction. Upon reassembly, make sure that the wheel is pos itioned correctly: the arrow m ust b e v isible on the left side of the vehicle.
◆
Spread a film of lubricati ng grease on the
whole leng th of the wheel pi n (7), see
p. 90 (LUBRICANT CHART).
◆
If the left spacer ring (8) has come out of
its seat on the wheel during disassembl y,
correctly position it there.
◆
Position the wheel between the fork rods
on the support (6).
aWARNING
Danger of injury.
Do not introduce your fingers to align
the holes.
◆
Move the wheel until its central hole and
the holes on the fork are aligned.
◆
Introduce the wheel pin (7) completely.
◆
Position the washer and tighten the nut
(4) manually.
◆
Lock the rotation of the wheel pin (7).
◆
Tighten the nut (4) completely.
Wheel nut (4) driving torque:
80 Nm (8 kgm).
aCAUTION
Proceed with care, in order not to damage the brake pads.
◆
★
Insert the brake caliper (2) on the disc
and position it so that its fastening holes
and the holes on the su pport a re a ligned .
aWARNING
Upon reassembly of the brake caliper,
replace th e caliper fasten ing scre ws (1)
with two new screws of the same type.
◆
★
Screw and tighten the two screws (1)
that fasten the brake caliper.
Brake caliper screw (1) driving torque:
50 Nm (5 kgm).
◆
With pulled front brake lever, press the
handlebar repeate dly, thrusting the fork
downwards. In this way the fork rods will
settle properly.
◆
★
Tighten the two screws (5) of the
wheel pin clamp.
Wheel pin clamp sc rew (5) driving
torque: 22 Nm (2,2 kgm).
◆
Make sure that the fol lowing c omponen ts
are not dirty:
– tyre;
– wheel;
– brake discs .
aWARNING
After reassembly, pull the front brake lever repeatedly and check the correct
functioning of the braking system.
Check the wheel centering.
Have the driving torques, centering and
balancing of the wheel checked by your
APRILIA Official Dealer, in order to avoid
accidents that may be harmful for you
and/or other people.
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aCAUTION
The disassembly and reassembly of the
rear wheel may be difficult for unskilled
operators. If ne cessary, contact an
APRILIA Official Dealer.
If you want to perform these operations
personally, keep to the following in structions.
Carefully read p. 51 (MAINTENANCE).
Before carrying out the following ope ra-
tions, let the engine an d the silencer
cool down until they reach room te mperature, in order to avoid burns.
While disassembling and reassembling
the wheel, be careful not to damage the
brake pipe, the disc and the pads.
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NOTE To remove the rear wheel it is
necessary to use the appropriate rear support stand
DISASSEMBLY
◆
Position the vehicle on the appropriate
rear support stand, see p. 58 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR
SUPPORT STAND
Wheel nut (1) driving torque:
120 Nm (12 kgm).
◆
Loosen and remove the nut (1), taking
the washer.
◆
Put a support (2) under the tyre, in such
a way as to keep th e w h eel in its position
after loosening it.
◆
Withdraw the wheel pin (3) from the left
side.
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Make the wheel ad vance an d release the
drive chain (4) from the crown gear (5).
aCAUTION
Check the position of the chain tighteners (6-7), in orde r to be able to reassemble them correc t ly .
◆
Remove the right (6) and left (7) chain
tighteners.
◆
Remove the entire wheel withdrawing it
from behind.
aCAUTION
Do not operate the rear br ak e le ver after
removing the wheel, since the pins may
go out of their seats and cause brake
fluid leakages.
In this case consult your APRILIA Official
Dealer, who will carr y out the proper
maintenance operation.
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REASSEMBLY
aCAU TION
Before proceeding with the reassembly,
make sure that suppo rt plate (8) of the
brake caliper (9) is positioned correc tly;
the plate slot must be inserted in the appropriate stop pin (10) in the inner part
of the rear fork right rod.
Insert th e d isc in t he b r ak e cal ip e r ca r e fully.
◆
Spread a film of lubricati ng grease on the
whole leng th of the wheel pi n (3), see
p. 90 (LUBRICANT CHART).
◆
Position the right (6) and left (7) chain
tighteners in their seats on the rear fork
arms.
◆
Position the wheel between the rear fork
rods on the support (2).
◆
Make the wheel advance and position
the drive chain (4) on the c rown g ear (5 ).
aWARNING
Danger of injury.
Do not introduce your fingers to align
the holes.
◆
Move the wheel back ward s, unt il its ce ntral hole and the holes on the rear fork
are aligned.
◆
Rotate the support plate (8), complete
with brake caliper (9) and with ful crum on
the stop pin (10), until it is aligned with
the holes.
◆
Introduce the wheel pin (3) completely
from the left side.
aCAUTION
Make sure that the wheel pin (3) is inserted completely, with the head in the
appropriate seat on the left chain tightener (7).
◆
Position the washer and tighten the nut
(1) manually.
◆
Check the chain tension, see p. 64
(DRIVE CHAIN).
◆
Tighten the nut (1).
Wheel nut (1) driving torque:
120 Nm (12 kgm).
◆
Make sure that the fol lowing c omponen ts
are not dirty:
– tyre;
– wheel;
– brake discs .
aCAU TION
Check the wheel centering.
Have the driving torques, centering and
balancing of the wheel checked by your
APRILIA Official Dealer, in order to avoid
accidents that may be harmful for you
and/or other people.
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Carefully read p. 51 (MAINTENANCE).
The vehicle is equipped with an endle ss
chain, in which a ring link joint is not used.
aCAUTION
An excessive slackening of the chain
may cause noise or make the chain rattle, with consequent wear of the shoe
and of the chain guide plate.
Periodically check the slack and adjust
it if necessary, see beside (ADJUSTMENT).
To change the chain, contact an APRILIA
Official Dealer, who will ensure you
prompt and accurate servicing.
Incorrect main tenance may cause the
untimely wear of the chain and/or damages to the pinion and/or the crown.
aCAU TION
Carry out the maintenance operations
more frequently if you use the vehicle in
difficult conditions or on dusty and/or
muddy roads.
CHECKING THE SLACK
To check the slack, proceed as follows:
◆
Stop the engine.
◆
Position the vehicle on the side stand on
firm and level ground.
◆
Position the shifting lever in neutral.
◆
Make sure th at th e verti cal os cilla tion, i n
an intermediate point between pinion
and crown in the lower part of the chain,
is about 25 mm.
◆
Move the vehicle forwards, or turn the
wheel, in order to be able to check the
vertical oscillation of the chain even
when the wheel turns; the slack must be
constant in all the rotation phases of the
wheel.
aCAU TION
If in some positions the slack is higher
than in others, this means that there are
crushed or seized links; in this case,
contact an APRILIA Official Dealer. To
prevent the risk of seizures, lubricate the
chain frequently, see p. 65 (C LEANING
AND LUBRICATION).
If the slack is uniform, but higher or lower
than 25 mm, adjust it, see beside (ADJUSTMENT).
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE To adjust the chain it is necessary
to use the appropri ate rear support st and
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If after the check it is necessary to adjust
the chain tension, proceed as follows:
◆
Position the vehicle on the appropriate
rear support stand, see p. 58 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR
SUPPORT STAND
◆
Loosen the nut (1) completely.
NOTE For the wheel centering fixed ref-
erence marks (2-3) are provided, which
can be seen inside the chain tightener
seats on the rear fork arms, before the
wheel pin.
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◆
Loosen the two lock nuts (4).
◆
Act on the adjusters (5) and adjust the
chain slack, making sure that t he reference marks (2-3) are correc tly posit ioned
on both sides of the vehicle.
◆
Tighten the two lock nuts (4).
◆
Tighten the nut (1).
Wheel nut driving torque (1):
120 Nm (12 kgm).
◆
Check the chain slack, see p. 64
(CHECKING THE SLACK).
CHECKING THE WEAR OF CHAIN,
PINION AND CROWN
Further, check the chain and sprockets
and make sure that they do not present:
– damaged rollers;
– loose pins;
– dry, rusty, crushed or seiz ed lin ks ;
– excessive wear;
– lacking O rings;
– sprocket or teeth excessively worn or
damaged.
aCAUTION
If the chain rollers are damaged, the
pins are loose and/or the O rings are
damaged or lacking, it is necessary to
change the whole chain unit (both
sprockets and chain).
Lubricate the chain frequently, especially if there are dry or rusty parts.
The crushed or seized links must be lubricated and made work again.
If this is not possible, contact an APRILIA
Official Dealer, who will provide for
changing the chain.
◆
Finally, check the wear of the rear fork
protection shoe.
CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
aCAU TION
The drive chain is provided with O ri ngs
among the links, in order to keep the
grease inside them.
Carry out the adjustment, lubrication,
cleaning and change of the chain with
great care.
Never wash the chain with water jets,
steam jets, high-pressure water jets and
highly inflammable solvents.
◆
Wash the chain with naphtha or kerosene. If it tends to rust quickly, intensify
the maintenance intervals.
Lubricate the chain every 1000 km (625
mi) or whenever necessary.
◆
After washing the chain and letting it dry,
lubricate it with spray grease for chains
provided with sealing rings, see p. 90
(LUBRICANT CHART).
aCAU TION
The lubricants for chains available on
the market can contain substances that
are dangerous for the rubber sealing
rings of the chain.
NOTE Do not use the vehicle soon after
lubricating the chain, since due to the centrifugal force the lubricant would be
sprayed outwards and dir ty the surrounding areas.
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Position the vehicle on the side stand on
firm and level ground.
◆
★
Partially raise the rea r side edg e of the
saddle.
◆
★
Unscrew and remove the screw (1)
and take the bushing (2).
Screw (1) driving torque:
12 Nm (1.2 kgm).
◆
Raise and remove the saddle (3).
NOTE Upon reassembly, insert the front
tang of the saddle in the appropriate seat.
aCAUTION
Before leavi ng, make sure t hat the saddle (3) is properly positioned and locked.
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Carefully read p. 30 (FUEL) and p. 51
(MAINTENANCE).
aWARNING
Risk of fire.
Wait until the engine and the exh aus t silencer have completely cooled down.
Fuel vapours are noxio us for your
health.
Before procee ding, make sure that the
room in which you are working is properly ventilated.
Do not inhale fuel vapours.
Do not smoke and do not use naked
flames.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF FUEL IN THE ENVIRONMENT.
◆
Remove the passenger seat, see p. 27
(UNLOCKING / LOCKING THE PASSENGER SEAT).
◆
Remove the rider saddle, see beside
(REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).
◆
Turn the handlebar in such a way as to
position the front wheel straight, in the
travel direction.
◆
Unscrew and remove the two screws (4)
that fasten the front part of the fuel tank
(5).
◆
Remove the fuel tank support rod (8)
from the relevant anchorage seats (6-7).
NOTE The rubber-covered end of the
stick (8) must be introduced in the central
hole of the steering pin.
◆
Lift the front part of the fuel tank (5) and
introduce the rod (8) as indicated in the
figure.
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Carefully read p. 31 (BRAKE FLUID recommendations), (DISC BRAKES)
and p. 51 (MAINTENANCE).
NOTE The following information refer to
a single braking system, but are valid for
both.
Check the brake pad wear every 7500 km
(4687 mi) and before every trip.
The wear of the disc brake pads depends
on the use, on the kind of drive and on the
road.
aWARNING
Check the wear of the brake pads, especially before every trip.
.
To carry out a rapid chec king of the w ear of
the pads, proceed as follows:
◆
Position the vehicle on the side stand on
firm and level ground.
◆
Carry out a visual check between the
disc and the pads, proceeding:
– from below, on the front p art, fo r the f ront
brake calipers (1);
– from below, on the rear part, for the rear
brake caliper (2).
aCAU TION
The excessive wear of the friction material would cause the contact of the pad
metal support with the disc, with consequent metallic noise and production of
sparks from the caliper; bra king efficiency, safety and soundness of the
disc would thus be negatively affected.
◆
If the thickness of the friction material
(even of one pad only) has reduced to
about 1 mm (or if even only one of th e
wear indicators is not visible any long er),
change both pads.
– Front pad (3).
– Rear pad (4).
NOTE Have the pads cha nged by your
aprilia Official Dealer.
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Carefully read p. 51 (MAINTENANCE).
NOTE Have the front fork oil changed by
an aprilia Official Dealer, who will ensure
you prompt and accurate servicing.
Have the front fork oil chan ged after the
first 7500 km ( 4687 mi) and succes sively
every 22500 km (14000 mi).
Every 7500 km (4687 mi), carry out the following checking operations:
◆
With pulled front brake lever, press the
handlebar repeatedly, thr usting the fork
downwards.
The stroke must be gentle and there
must be no trace of oil on the rods.
◆
Check the fastening of all the components and the functi onality of the front
and rear suspension joints.
aCAUTION
If you notice irregularities in the operation or if the help of a qualified technician is necessary, contact your APRILIA
Official Dealer.
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The front suspension consists of an hydraulic fork connected to the steering column by means of two plates.
For the setting of the vehicle attitude, each
rod of the fork is provided with an upper
screw (1) for the adjustment of the hydraulic braking with extended shock absorber,
a lower screw (2) for the adjustment of the
hydraulic brak ing with compresse d shock
absorber and an upper nut (3) for the adjustment of the spring preload.
NOTE It is possible to adjust the attitude
of the vehicle, by changing the height of its
front part.
For this type of adjustment, contact an
aprilia Official Dealer.
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK
The standard setting of the front fork is
such as to sati sfy most dri ving conditions
at low and high speed, either with reduced
load and full load.
However, it is also possible to adjust the
setting accordi ng to t he int ended use o f the
vehicle.
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aCAU TION
For the adjustment , always start from
the most rigi d setting (adjust er completely rotated clockwise).
Do not force the rotat ion of the adjusters (1-2) beyond the end of stroke in
both directions, in order to avoid any
damage.
Use the notches (1-2) provided on the
adjusters as reference marks for the adjustment of the hydraulic braking with
compressed and exten ded shock absorber.
Give the adjusters (1-2) 1/8 turn at a time
and turn the adjusting nut (3) one notch
at a time. Test the vehicle repeatedly on
the road, until obtaining the opt imal adjustment.
Set the same spring preload and hydraulic braking for both rods: a different setting of the rods decreases the stability of
the vehicle while riding.
When the spring preload is increased, it
is necessary to increase also the hydraulic braking, in or der to avoid sudden
jerks while riding.
Upper screw adjusters
(1) (2.25 turns in total)
Function Increase of the hydraulic
Recommended kind
of road
Notes Rider and passenger Solo rider
Standard adjustment From end of stroke (completely closed), give 1.5
Lower screw adjusters
(2) (2 turns in total)
Function Increase of the hydraulic
Recommended kind
of road
Notes Rider and passenger Solo rider
Standard adjustment From end of stroke (completely closed), give 1.5
Upper adjusting
nuts (3)
(8 notches in total)
Function Spring preload increase Spring preload decrease
Attitude The vehicle is more rigid The vehicle is less rigid
Recommended kind
of road
Notes Rider and passenger Solo rider
Standard adjustment From end of stroke (completely closed), turn the adjusting
By rotating them
clockwise (H)
braking with extended shoc k
absorber
Smooth or normal roads Roads with uneven surface
anticlockwise turns (open in g).
By rotating them clockw ise
(H)
braking with compressed
shock absorber
Smooth or normal roads Roads with uneven surface
anticlockwise turns (open in g).
By rotating them clockwise
(screwing)
Smooth or normal roads Roads with uneven surface
nut 5 notches anticlockwise (opening).
By rotating them
anticlockwise (S)
Decrease of the hydraulic
braking with extended shoc k
absorber
By rotating them
anticlockwise (S)
Decrease of the hydraulic
braking with compressed
shock absorber
By rotating them
anticlockwise
(unscrewing)
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The rear suspension consists of a springshock absorber unit, fixed to the frame by
means of silent-blocks and to the rear fork
by means of lever systems.
For the setting of the vehicl e attitude, the
shock absorber is provided with a screw
adjuster (1) for the adjustment of the hydraulic braking with extended shock absorber, a ring nut for the adjustment of the
spring preload (2) and a locking ring nut
(3).
ADJUSTING
THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
The standard setting of the rear shock absorber is such as to satisfy most driving
conditions at lo w and high speed, eith er
with reduced load and full load.
However, it is also possible to adjust the
setting according to t he inte nded use o f the
vehicle.
aCAU TION
For the adjustment , always start from
the most rigid setting.
Do not rotate the screw adjuster (1) beyond its limit position, to avoid damaging the thread.
Make sure that the screw adju ster (1) always snaps and is not in any intermediate position.
The adjusting rin g nut must not be
screwed for more than 44 mm from the
beginning of the thread (see figure).
MIN = 38 mm
MAX = 44 mm
If this meas ure is exceeded, even the
slightest unevenness on the road surface will cause sudden jerks and it will
be useless to adjust the screw (1).
◆
Slightly unscrew the locking ring nut (3)
by means of the appropriate spanner.
◆
Act on the adjusting ring nut (2) (shock
absorber spring pr eload adjustment)
(see figure).
◆
If necessary, adjust the screw (1) (adjustment of the hydra ulic br aki ng with ex tended shock absorber) (see table).
◆
Once the optimal attitude has been obtained, tighten the locking ring nut (3)
completely.
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aCAU TION
Adjust the spring pr eload and the hydraulic braking with extende d shock absorber accordi ng to the conditions o f
use of the vehicle.
When the spring preload is increased, it
is necessary to increase also the hydraulic braking with extende d shock absorber, in order to avoid sudden jerks
while riding.
If the vehicle attitude is set for full-load
riding, it is advisable not to rotate the
screw (1) leftwards (anticlockwise), in
order to avoid sudden jerks while riding. If necessary, contact an APRILIA Official Dealer.
Gradually turn the screw (1) adj uster
giving 2-3 clicks per time, and the adjusting ring (2) giving one turn per time.
Test the vehicle repeatedly on the road,
until obtaining the optimal adjustment.
Screw adjuster (1)
(27 clicks)
Function Increase of the hydraulic
Recommended kind
of road
Notes Rider and passenger Solo rider
Standard adjustment From end of stroke (completely closed), turn the screw
Adjusting ring nut (2) By screwing it By unscrewing it
Function Spring preload increase Spring preload decrease
Attitude The vehicle is more rigid The vehicle is less rigid
Recommended kind of
road
Notes Rider and passenger Solo rider
By rotating it clockwise (H) By rotating it
braking with extended shock
absorber
Smooth or normal roads Roads with uneven surface
adjuster 15 clicks anticlockwise (opening).
Smooth or normal roads Roads with uneven surface
anticlockwise (S)
Decrease of the hydraulic
braking with extended shock
absorber
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Carefully read p. 51 (MAINTENANCE).
Adjust the idling every time it is irregular.
To carry out this operation, proceed as fol-
lows:
◆
Ride for a few miles until reaching the
normal running temperature, see p. 17
(Coolant temperature indicator “
◆
Position the gear lever in neutral (green
h”).
warning light “q ” on).
◆
Check the engine idling rpm on the revolution counter.
The engine idling speed must be about
1250 ± 100 rpm.
If necessary:
◆
Turn the adjusting knob (1).
BY SCREWING IT (clockwise), you increase the rpm.
BY UNSCREWING IT (anticlockwise),
you decrease the rpm.
◆
Twist the throttle grip, accelerating and
decelerating a few times to make sure
that it fun ctions corr ectly and t o check if
the idling speed is constant.
NOTE If necessary, contact your aprilia
Official Dealer.
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Carefully read p. 51 (MAINTENANCE).
The idle stroke of the th ro tt le gr ip mu st b e
2 – 3 mm, measured on the edge of the
grip itself.
If this is not the case, proceed as follows:
◆
Position the vehicle on the side stand on
firm and level ground.
◆
Withdraw the protection element (2).
◆
Loosen the lock nut (3).
◆
Rotate the adjuster (4) in such a way as
to restore the prescribed value.
◆
After the adjustment, tighten the lock nut
(3) and check the idle stroke again.
◆
Put back the protection element (2).
aCAUTION
After the adjustment, make sure that the
rotation of the handlebar does not modify the engine idling rpm and that the
throttle grip returns smoothly and automatically to its original position after
being released.
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aCAUTION
The operations necessary to adjust the
cold start control “e” require specific
skills and therefore sho uld be carried
out by an APRILIA Official Dealer.
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Carefully read p. 51 (MAINTENANCE)
and p. 78 (CHECKING THE SWITCHES).
The side stand (1) must rotate without hindrances.
Carry out the following checks:
◆
The springs (2) must not be damaged,
worn, rusty or weakened.
◆
The side stand must rotate freely, if necessary grease the joint, see p.90 (LUBRICANT CHART).
The side stand (1) is pro vi ded with a sa fety
switch (3) that has the function to prevent
or interrupt the op eration of the e ngi ne with
the gears on and the side stand (1) down.
To check the proper functioning of the
safety switch (3), proceed as follows:
◆
Seat on the vehicle in driving position.
◆
Fold the side stand (1).
◆
Start the engine, see p. 43 (STARTING).
◆
With released throttle grip (4) (Pos. A)
and engine idling, p ull the clutc h lev er (5)
completely.
◆
Engage the first gear, pushing the shifting lever (6) downwards.
◆
Lower the side stand (1), thus operating
the safety switch (3).
At this point:
– the engine must stop;
– the “side stand down” warning light “
\”
must come on.
aCAU TION
If the engine does not stop, contact an
APRILIA Official Dealer.
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Carefully read p. 51 (MAINTENANCE).
Check the spark plugs every 7500 km
(4687 mi), change them every 15000 km
(9375 mi).
In case of use on r acetracks, change the
spark plugs every 3750 km (2343 mi).
Periodically remove th e spark plugs and
clean them carefully, removing carbon deposits; change them if necessary.
To reach the spark plugs:
◆
Lift the fuel tank, see p. 66 (LIFTING
THE FUEL TANK).
NOTE The vehicle is equipped with two
spark plugs per cylinder. The following operations refer to one spark plug only, but
are valid for both.
To remove and clean the spark plug , proceed as follows:
◆
Remove the cap (1 ) of th e spa rk plug (2).
◆
Remove any tra ce of dirt fr om the spark
plug base.
◆
Introduce the special spanner provided
in the tool kit on the spark plug.
◆
Insert the 13 mm fork spanner provided
in the tool kit in the hexag onal s eat of the
spark plug spanner.
◆
Unscrew the spark plug and extract it
from its seat, taking care to prevent dust
or other substances from getting inside
the cylinder.
◆
Make sure that there are neither carbon
deposits, nor corrosion marks on the
electrode and on the central porcelain
part; if necessary, clean them with the
special cleaners for spark plugs, with an
iron wire and/or a metal brush.
◆
Energetically blow some air, in order to
prevent the removed residues from getting into the engine.
If the spark plug has crackings on the insulating material, corroded electrodes or
excessive deposits, it must be changed.
◆
Check the spark plug gap with a thickness gauge.
The gap must be 0.6 – 0.7 mm; if neces-
sary adjust it, carefully bending the earth
electrode.
◆
Make sure that the washer is in good
conditions.
◆
Position the spark plug in its seat.
◆
Screw the spark plug manually, us ing the
spanner provided in the tool kit.
◆
Tighten the spark plug by means of the
spanner you will find in the tool ki t, giving
it half a turn to compress the washer.
Spark plug driving torque:
20 Nm (2 kgm).
aCAUTION
The spark plug must be well tightened,
otherwise the engine may overheat and
be seriously damaged.
Use the recommended type of spark
plugs only, see p. 87 (TECHNICAL DATA), in order not to compromise the life
and performance of the engine.
◆
Position the spark plug cap (1) properly,
so that it does not come off du e to the vi brations of the engine.
◆
Put back the fuel tank, see p. 66 (LIFTING THE FUEL TANK).
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Carefully read p. 51 (MAINTENANCE).
aWARNING
Risk of fire.
Keep fuel and o ther flammable substances away from the electrical components.
Never invert the connection of the battery cables.
Connect and disc onnect the battery
with the ignition switch in position “
otherwise some components may be
damaged.
Connect first the positive cable (+) and
then the negative cable (–).
Disconnect following the reverse order.
m”,
NOTE This vehicle is provided with a
maintenance-free battery and no operation
is necessary, excepting occasional checks
and the recharge when required.
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Carefully read beside (BATTERY).
◆
Make sure that the ignition switch is in
position “
◆
Remove the rider saddle, see p. 66 (REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).
◆
Remove the red protection element (1).
◆
Make sure that the cable terminals (2)
and the battery terminals (3) are:
– in good conditions (and not corroded
– covered with neutral gr ease or Vase-
m”.
or covered with deposits);
line.
If necessary:
◆
Disconnect first the ne gative ( –) and then
the positive cable (+).
◆
Brush with a wire brush to eliminate any
sign of corrosion.
◆
Reconnect first the positive (+) and then
the negative cable (–).
◆
Cover the terminals of the cables and of
the battery with neutral grease or Vaseline.
◆
Put back the saddle, see p. 6 6 (REM OVING THE RIDER SADDLE).
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aCAUTION
To remove the battery it is necessary to
set to zero the digital clock and the red
line setting. To reset these functions,
see p. 18 (MULTI FUNCTION COMPUTER).
Carefully read p. 75 (BATTERY).
◆
Make sure that the ignition switch is in
position “
◆
Remove the rider saddle, see p. 66 (REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).
◆
Unscrew and remove the screw (1) on
the negative terminal (–).
◆
Move the negative cable (2) sidewards.
◆
Remove the red protection element (3).
◆
Unscrew and remove the screw (4) on
the positive terminal (+).
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Move the positive cable (5) sidewards.
◆
Unscrew and remove the screw (6).
◆
Rotate the bracket (7) that locks the battery upwards.
NOTE To remove the battery cover (8) it
is not necessary to remove the fuses (9)
and the fall sensor (10) o r to disco nnect the
relevant electric connecto rs.
aCAU TION
Upon removal of the battery cover (8),
proceed with ca re without forcing t he
electric cables; the fuses (9) and the fall
sensor (10) remain connected to the
electric cables.
◆
Move the battery cover (8), complete
with bracket (7), fuses (9 ) an d fal l s ens or
(10), forward and withdraw it from above.
◆
Fold the battery cover (8) and position it
laterally.
◆
Seize the battery (11) firmly and remove
it from its compartment by lifting it.
aWARNING
Once it has been removed, the battery
must be stored in a safe place and kept
away from children.
◆
Position the batt ery on a fla t s urf ace , i n a
cool and dry place.
aWARNING
Upon reassembly, connect fi rst the pos itive cable (+) and then the negative cable (–).
◆
Put back the rider saddle , se e p. 6 6 (R EMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).
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Carefully read p. 75 (BATTERY).
aCAU TION
Do not remove the battery plugs: without plugs the battery may be damaged.
◆
Remove the battery, see p. 76 (REMOVING THE BATTERY).
◆
Prepare an appropriate battery charger.
◆
Set the charger for the desire d type of recharge (see table)
◆
Connect the battery wit h a b att ery ch arger.
aWARNING
During the recharging or the use, make
sure that the room is properly ventila ted
and avoid inhaling the gases released
during the recharging.
◆
Switch on the battery charger.
Recharge
Normal 1.2 8 – 10
Quick 12 0.5
Voltage
(amp)
Time
(hours)
aWARNING
Reassemble t he battery on ly 5/10 minutes after disconnecting the recharge
apparatus, since the battery continues
to produce gas for a short lapse of time.
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Carefully read p. 75 (BATTERY).
◆
Make sure that the ignition switch is in
position “
◆
Remove the rider saddle, see p.66 (REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).
m”.
NOTE The battery (1) mus t be posi-
tioned in its compartment with the terminals facing upwards.
◆
Put the battery (1) in its compartm ent.
NOTE Upon reassembly of the battery
cover (2), correctly insert the two lower
tangs in the appropriate seats; connectors
and electric cables must be positioned in
such a way as to avoid any crushing.
◆
Put back the battery cover.
◆
Put back the bracket (3) that locks the battery.
◆
Screw and tighten the screw (4).
aWARNING
Upon reassembly, connect first the positive cable (+) and then the negative cable (–).
◆
Connect the positive terminal (+) by
means of the screw (5).
◆
Connect the negative terminal (–) by
means of the screw (6).
◆
Put back the red protection element (7).
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aCAUTION
If the vehicle remains unused for more
than twenty days, disconne ct the 30A
fuses, in order to avoid the deterioration
of the battery caused by the current
consumption due to t he multifunction
computer.
NOTE The removal of the 30A fuses re-
quires the setting to zero of the following
functions: digital clock and red line setting.
To reset these functions, see p. 18 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).
If the vehicle remains unused for more
than fifteen days, it is necessary to recharge the battery, in order to prevent its
sulphation, see p. 77 (RECHARGING THE
BATTERY).
◆
Remove the batt ery , see p. 76 (REMOVING THE BATTERY) and put it in a co ol
and dry place.
It is important to check the charge periodically (about once a month), during the winter or when the vehicle remains unused, in
order to prevent the deterioration of the
battery.
◆
Recharge it completely with a normal
charge, see p. 77 (RECHARGING THE
BATTERY).
If the battery rem ains on the vehicle, disconnect the cables from the terminals.
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Carefully read p. 51 (MAINTENANCE).
The vehicle is provided with four switches:
1) Stoplight switch on the rear brake control lever;
2) Stoplight switch on the front brake control lever;
3) Safety switch on the side stand;
4) Switch on the clutch control lever.
◆
Make sure that there are no dirt or mud
deposits on the switch; the pin must be
able to move without interferences, returning automatic ally t o it s init ial po sition .
◆
Make sure that the ca bl es are c on nec te d
correctly.
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Carefully read p. 51 (MAINTENANCE).
aCAU TION
Do not repair faulty fuses.
Never use fuses different from the recommended ones.
The use of unsuitable fuses may cause
damages to the electric system or, in
case of short circuit, even a fire.
NOTE If a fuse blows frequently, there
probably is a short circuit or an overload in
the electric system.
In this case it is advisable to consult an
aprilia Official Dealer.
If an electric component does not work or
works irregularly, or if the vehicle fails to
start, it is necessary to check the fuses.
Check first the 15A secondary fuses and
then the 30A primary fuses.
For the check:
◆
Turn the ignition switch to position “m”,
to avoid any accidental short circuit.
NOTE The screws (1) fasten the wi ring
guard (2) and also the s ec ond ary fus e cas ing (3).
Upon reassembly, make sure that the components are positioned correctly.
◆
Unscrew and remove the screws (1).
◆
Remove the wiring guard (2).
◆
Keep the secondary fuse casing (3) in
the correct position.
aCAUTION
Upon reassembly, correct ly position the
electric cables inside the wiring guard
(2), in such a way as to avoid any crus hing.
◆
Open the cove r of t he bo x (3) co nta i ni ng
the secondary fuses.
◆
Extract the fuses one by one and check if
the filament is broken, (see figure).
◆
Before replacing a fuse, try to f ind out the
cause of the trouble, if possible.
◆
Replace the damaged fuse with a new
one having the same amperage.
NOTE If you use one of the spare fuses,
put a new fuse in the proper seat.
◆
Remove the rider saddle, see p. 66 (REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).
◆
Carry out the operations previously described for the secondary fuses also for
the main fuses.
NOTE By removing the 30A fuse, you set
the digital cloc k a nd the re d l ine to z ero. To
reset these functions, see p. 18 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).
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ARRANGEMENT
OF THE 15A SECONDARY FUSES
A) From voltage regulator to:
high beam relay, low beam relay.
B) From voltage regulator to:
coils, engine stop relay, fuel pump.
C) From ignition switch to:
electric fans, clock.
D) From ignition switch to:
parking lights, rear stoplights, horn,
dashboard lights, direction indicators.
E) From ignition switch to:
electronic unit, fuel pump relay, engine
stop relay.
NOTE Three fuses are spare fuses.
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ARRANGEMENT
OF THE 30A MAIN FUSES
F) From battery to: ignition.
G) From battery to: ignition.
NOTE One fuse is a spare fuse.
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NOTE To check the direction of the
headlight beam, specific procedures must
be adopted, in accordance with the regulations in force in the country where the vehicle is used.
To adjust the headlight beam:
◆
Position the vehicle on the side stand on
firm and level ground.
◆
Turn the handlebar completely leftwards.
◆
Working on the rear left side of the front
part of the fairing, adjust the appropriate
knob (4).
BY TURNING IT CLOCKWISE, you turn
the beam to the left.
BY TURNING IT ANTICLOCKWISE, you
turn the beam to the right.
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NOTE To check the direction of the
headlight beam, specific procedures must
be adopted, in accordance with the regulations in force i n the co un try where the vehicle is used.
To rapidly check the correct d irecti on of the
beam, place the vehicle on flat ground, 10
m away from a wall.
Turn on the low beam, sit on the vehicle
and make sure that the beam projected on
the wall is slightly under the horizontal line
of the headli ght (about 9/10 th of the tota l
height).
To adjust the headlight beam:
◆
Position the vehicle on the side stand on
firm and level ground.
◆
Turn the handlebar completely rightwards.
◆
Working on the rear right side of the front
part of the fairing, adjust the appropriate
knob (1).
BY TURNING IT CLOCKWI SE, you set
the beam downwards.
BY TURNING IT ANTICLOCKWISE, you
set the beam upwards.
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Carefully read p. 51 (MAINTENANCE).
aWARNING
Risk of fire.
Keep fuel and o ther flammable sub-
stances away from the electrical components.
aCAUTION
Before changing a bulb, move the ignition switch to position “m” and wait a
few minutes, so that the bulb cools
down.
Change the bulb wearing clean gloves
or using a clean and dry cloth.
Do not leave fingerpri nts on the bulb,
since these may ca use its overheatin g
and consequent breakage.
If you touch the bulb with bare hands,
remove any fingerprint with alcohol, in
order to avoid any damage.
DO NOT FORCE THE ELECTRIC
CABLES.
NOTE Before changing a bulb, chec k the
fuses, see p. 79 (CHANGING THE FUSES).
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Carefully read p. 81 (BULBS).
The headlight contains:
– two high beam bulbs (1) (side).
– one parking light bulb (2) (lower).
– one low beam bulb (3) (lower).
To change the bulbs, pr oceed as follows:
◆
Position the vehi cle o n the side stand , on
firm and level ground.
◆
For the left and lower bu lbs, turn the handlebar completely leftwards and work on
the rear left side of the front part of the
fairing.
◆
For the right bulb, turn the handlebar
completely rightwards and work on the
rear right side of the front part of the fairing.
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HIGH BEAM BULBS
aCAUTION
To extract the bulb electric connector,
do not pull its electric wires.
◆
Grasp the electric connector of the bulb
to be replaced (4), pull it and disconnect
it from the bulb (1).
◆
Move the protection element (5) of the
bulb to be changed with your hands.
◆
Release the check spring (6) positioned
at the rear of the bulb socket (7).
◆
Extract the bulb (1) from its seat and replace it with a new one of the s am e ty pe.
NOTE Insert the bulb in the bulb socket,
making the relevant positioning seats coincide.
PARKING LIGHT BULB
aCAU TION
To extract the bulb socket, do not pull
the electric wires.
◆
Grasp the parking light bulb socket (8),
pull it and remove it from its seat.
◆
Withdraw t h e bu l b (9) an d re pl a ce i t wi th
one of the same type.
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LOW BEAM BULB
aCAUTION
To extract the bulb electric connector,
do not pull its electric wires.
◆
Grasp the bulb electric connector (10),
pull it and disconnect it from the bulb (3).
◆
Move the protection element (11) with
your hands.
◆
Release the check spring (12) pos it ioned
at the rear of the bulb socket (13).
◆
Extract the bulb (3) from its seat and replace it with a new one of the s am e ty pe.
NOTE Insert the bulb in the bulb socket,
making the relevant positioning seats coincide.
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Carefully read p. 81 (BULBS).
◆
Position the vehicle on the side stand on
firm and level ground.
◆
Unscrew and remove the screw (14).
NOTE While rem oving the pro tection
screen, proceed carefully in order not to
break the cog.
◆
Remove the protection screen (15).
aWARNING
Upon reassembly, correct ly position the
protection screen in its seat.
Tighten the screw (14) moderately and
carefully, to avoid damaging the protection screen.
◆
Press the bulb (16) slightly and rotate it
anticlockwise.
◆
Extract the bulb (16) from its seat.
aCAUTION
Insert the bulb in the bulb socket, making the two bulb pins coincide with the
relevant guides on the socket.
◆
Correctly install a new bulb of the same
type.
aCAUTION
If the bulb socket (17) goes out of its
seat, insert it correctly, making the bulb
socket opening coincide with the screw
seat.
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Carefully read p. 81 (BULBS).
NOTE The rear light houses two parking
light/stoplight bulbs. The following operations refer to a single bulb, but are valid for
both.
Before changing a bulb, check the efficiency of the stoplight switches , see p. 78
(CHECKING THE SWITCHES).
◆
Remove the passenger seat, see p. 27
(UNLOCKING / LOCKING THE PASSENGER SEAT).
aCAU TION
To extract the bulb socket, do not pull
the electric wires.
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NOTE The bulb socket (1) is provided
with an appropriate wing to facilitate the rotation of the bulb socket itself.
◆
Working in the glove/tool kit compartment, grasp the bulb socket in question
(1) and rotate it anticlockwise.
◆
Withdraw t he bulb sock et (1).
◆
Press the bulb (2) slightly and rotate it
anticlockwise.
◆
Extract the bulb (2) from its seat.
aCAUTION
Insert the bulb in the bulb socket, making the two bulb pins coincide with the
relevant guides on the socket.
◆
Correctly install a new bulb of the same
type.
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aCAU TION
To extract the bulb socket, do not pull
the electric wires.
◆
Working on the inner lower side of the
number plate holder, grasp the bulb
socket (3), pull it and extract it from its
seat.
◆
Withdraw t h e bu l b (4) an d re pl a ce i t wi th
a new one of the same type.
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Clean the vehi cle frequently i f it used in
particular areas or conditions, such as:
◆
Polluted areas (cities and industrial areas).
◆
Areas characterized by an high percentage of salinity and humidity (sea ar eas,
hot and humid climates).
◆
Particular conditions (use of salt and
anti-ice chemical products on t he roads
during the winter).
◆
Avoid leaving deposits of industrial and
polluting powders, tar spots, dead insects, bird droppings, etc. on the body.
◆
Avoid parking the vehicle under trees,
since in some seasons residues, resins,
fruits or leaves fall down, which contain
substances that may damage the paint.
aWARNING
After the vehicle has been washed, its
braking functions could be temporarily
impaired beca use of the presence of
water on the grip surfaces. Calculate
long braking distances to avoid accidents. Brake repeatedly to restore normal conditions.
Carry out the preliminary checking operations, see p. 42 (PRELIMINARY
CHECKING OPERATIONS).
To remove dirt and mud from the painted
surfaces use a low- pressure water jet,
carefully wet the dirty parts, remove mud
and filth with a soft car sponge impregnated with a lot of wat er and sham poo (2 – 4%
parts of shampoo in water).
Then rinse with plen ty of water an d dry with
chamois leather.
To clean the outer parts of the engine use
a degreaser, brushes and wipers.
After washing the vehicle, always:
◆
Lift the fuel tank, see p. 66 (LIFTING
THE FUEL TANK)
◆
Remove the cap (1).
◆
Empty its content into a container and
deliver it to a salvage centre.
aCAUTION
To clean the lights, use a spo nge s oaked
with wate r and a n eutral d eterge nt, rubbing the surfaces delicately and rinsing
frequently with plenty of water.
Polish with silicone wax only after having carefully washed the vehicle.
Do not wash the vehicle under the sun,
especially during the summer, when the
body is still warm, since if the shampoo
dries before being rinsed away, it can
damage the paint.
Do not use liquids at a temperature exceeding 40°C to clean the plasti c components of the vehicle.
Do not direct high-pressure water or air
jets or steam jets on to the following
components: wheel hubs, contr ols on
the right and left side of the handlebar,
bearings, brake pumps, instruments
and indicators, exhaust pipes, glove/tool
kit compartment, ignition switch/steering lock, radiator wings, fuel cap, lights
and electric connections.
Do not use alcohol or solvents to clean
the rubber and plastic parts, the saddle
and the headlight: use water and mild
soap.
aWARNING
Do not apply protection waxes onto the
saddle, in order not to make it too slippery.
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aCAU TION
If the vehicle remains unused for more
than twenty days, disconne ct the 30A
fuses, in order to avoid the deterioration
of the battery caused by the current
consumption due to t he multifunction
computer.
NOTE The removal of the 30A fuses re-
quires the setting to zero of the following
functions: digital clock and red line setting.
To reset these functions, see p. 18 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).
After a long period of inactivity of the vehicle some precautions are necessary to
avoid any problem.
Further, it is important to carry out the necessary repairs and a general check up before the period of inacti vity, sinc e you coul d
forget to carry them out later.
Proceed as follows:
◆
Remove the battery, see p. 76 (REMOVING THE BATTERY) and p. 78 (LONG
INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY).
◆
Wash and dry the vehicle, see p. 85
(CLEANING).
◆
Polish the painted surfaces with wax.
◆
Inflate the tyres, see p. 38 (TYRES).
◆
By means of a suitable support, position
the vehicle so that both tyres are raised
from the ground.
◆
Place the vehicle in an unheate d, not-humid room, away from sunlight, with minimum temperature variations.
◆
Position and tie a plastic bag on the final
pipe of the exhaust silencer, in order to
prevent moisture from getting into it.
◆
Cover the vehicle avoiding the use of
plastic or waterproof materials.
AFTER A PERIOD OF INACTIVITY
◆
Uncover and clean th e v eh ic le, see p.85
(CLEANING).
◆
Check the charge of the battery, see
p. 77 (RECHARGING THE BATTERY)
and install it, and p. 77 (INSTALLING
THE BATTERY).
◆
Refill the fuel tank, see p. 30 (FUEL).
◆
Carry out the preliminary checking operations, see p. 42 (PRELIMINARY
CHECKING OPERATIONS).
aWARNING
Have a test ride at moderate speed in a
low-traffic area.
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NOTE During transport, the vehicl e must
be kept in ver tic al position, it must be firm ly
anchored and the 1st gear must be engaged, in order to avoid any leak of fuel,
oil, coolant.
aCAU TION
In case of failure, do not tow the vehicle ,
but ask for assistance.
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DIMENSIONS Max. length ............................................................ 2065 mm
Max. length (rear mudguard extensi on i ncluded )...... 2170 mm
Max. width.............................................................. 750 mm
Max. height (front part of the fairing included) 1180 mm
Seat height............................................................. 820 mm
Distance between centres... ................................... 1425 mm
Min. ground clearance ........................................... 140 mm
Weight ready for starting . . ...................................... 222 kg
ENGINE Model..................................................................... V990
Type.......................................................................
Number of cylinders............................................... 2
Total displacement....................................... .......... 997.6 cm
Bore / stroke....... ......................... ............. ............ .. 97 mm / 67.5 mm
Compression ratio .................................................. 11.4
Starting................................................................... electric
Engine idling rpm................................................... 1250
Clutch..................................................................... multidisc in oil bath, with hydr aulic contro l on the left side of the handlebar
Lubrication system................................................. dry pan with separate oil tank and cooling radiator
Air cleaner.............................................................. with dry filter cartridge.
Cooling................................................................... liquid-cooled
TRANSMISSION Type....................................................................... mechanical, 6 gears with foot control on the left side of the engine
CAPACITY Fuel (reserve included) .......................................... 19
Fuel reserve........................................................... 4.5 ± 1
Engine oil............................................................... oil change 3700 cm#- oil and oil filter change 3900 cm
Fork oil (per rod) .................................................... 520 ± 2.5 cm
Coolant................................................................... 2.5 L(50% water + 50% antifreeze with ethylene glycol)
Seats...................................................................... 2
Vehicle max. load
(driver + passenger + luggage).............................. 182 kg
60° longitudinal V-type, two-cylinder, 4-stroke, with 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC.
#
± 0.5 : 1
± 100 rpm
and PPC device.
L
L
#
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GEAR RATIOS Ratio Primary Secondary
st
1
nd
2
rd
3
th
4
th
5
th
6
31/60 = 1 : 1.935 14/35 = 1 : 2.500
16/28 = 1 : 1.750
19/26 = 1 : 1.368
22/24 = 1 : 1.090
23/22 = 1 : 0.956
27/23 = 1 : 0.851
Final ratio Total ratio
16 / 41 = 1 : 2.563 12.399
8.679
6.787
5.411
4.744
4.225
DRIVE CHAIN Type....................................................................... endless (with no connection link) with sealed links
Model..................................................................... 525
FUEL SUPPLY
SYSTEM
FUEL SUPPLY Fuel........................................................................
Type....................................................................... electronic injection (Multipoint)
Choke..................................................................... Ø 51 mm
premium grade unleaded petrol, min. O.N. 95 (N.O.R.M.) and 85 (N.O.M.M.).
FRAME Type....................................................................... double two-beam frame with light alloy cast elements and extruded elements
Steering inclination angle....................................... 25°
Fore stroke............................................................. 97 mm
SUSPENSIONS Front................................................. ...................... upside-down telescopic adjus table fork wi th hyd r au li c ope rat i on, rod Ø 43 mm
Stroke..................................................................... 127 mm
Rear....................................................................... light-alloy, oscillating rear fork with extruded arms and hydropneumatic adju-
stable mono-shock absorber
Wheel stroke. ... ...................................................... 135 mm
BRAKES Front....................................................................... with double floating disc - Ø 320 mm, caliper s with f our pins wit h different i-
ated diameter
Rear....................................................................... disc brake - Ø 220 mm, caliper with double pin
WHEEL RIMS Type....................................................................... in light alloy with withdrawable pin
Front........................ ......................... ............. ......... 3.50 x 17”
Rear. ............ .......................... ............ .................... 6.00 x 17”
FRONT TYRE Type ....................................................................... 120 / 70 ZR - 17”
Model..................................................................... PIRELLI MTR 21 - DRAGON EVO E3 75 R 0053584
Alternative.............................................................. BRIDGESTONE BT56F - BATTLAX E4 75 R 0000680
METZELER STEEL MEZ3 E3 75 R 0053906
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT E2 75 R 006549
Inflation pressure solo rider....................................
Inflation pressure rider with passenger..................
240 kPa (2.4 bar)
250 ± 10 kPa (2.5 ± 0.1 bar)
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REAR TYRE Ty p e........................... ......................... ................... 180 / 55 ZR - 17”
Model.....................................................................
Alternative..............................................................
Inflation pressure solo rider....................................
Inflation pressure rider with passenger..................
PIRELLI MTR 22 - DRAGON EVO E3 75 R 0053585
BRIDGESTONE PT56R - BATTLAX E4 75 R 0000664
METZELER STEEL MEZ3 E3 75 R 0053918
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT E2 75 R 006566
250 kPa (2.5 bar)
280 ± 10 kPa (2.8 ± 0.1 bar)
SPARK PLUGS Standard ................................................................ NGK R DCPR9E
Alternative.................... .......................... ................ NGK R DCPR8E
Spark plug gap....................................... ................ 0.6 – 0.7 mm
Resistance............................................................. 5 k
Ω
ELECTRIC Battery.................................................................... 12 V - 12 Ah
SYSTEM Main fuses.............................................................. 30 A
Secondary fuses ................................................... 15 A
Generator (with permanent magnet) . .................... 12 V - 400 W
BULBS Low beam (halogen).............................................. 12 V - 55 W
High beam (halogen) ............................................. 12 V - 60 W
Front parking light.................................................. 12 V - 5 W
Direction indicators............. ............ ....................... 12 V - 10 W
Rear parking light/stoplight .................................... 12 V - 5 / 21 W
Number plate light ................ ......................... ........ 12 V - 3 W
Revolution counter................................................. 12 V - 2 W
Left multifunction display........................................ 12 V - 2 W
Right multifunction display..................................... 12 V - 2 W
WARNING LIGHTS Neutral ................................................................... 12 V - 3 W
Direction indicators............. ............ ....................... 12 V - 3 W
Fuel reserve...................... ......................... ............ 12 V - 3 W
High beam................................... ............. .............. 12 V - 3 W
Stand down............................................................ 12 V - 3 W
Engine oil pressure ............................................... LED
Red line ................................................................. LED
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Engine oil (recommended): 0 EXTRA RAID 4, SAE 15W - 50 or TEC 4T SAE 15W - 50.
As an alternative to the recommended oil, it is possible to use high-quality oils with characteristics in compliance with or superior to the
CCMC G-4, A.P.I. SG specifications.
Fork oil (recommended):
If you need an oil with intermediate characteristics in comparison with the
FORK 20W, these can be mixed as indicated below:
0
F.A. 5W or 0 F.A. 20 W fork oil;
an alternative FORK 5W or FORK 20W fork oil.
0
F.A. 5W and 0 F.A. 20 W or FORK 5W and
SAE 10W =
SAE 15W =
Bearings and other lubrication points (recommended):
As an alternative t o the recom mende d produ ct , use hi gh-qual ity g rease for rol ling b ear ings, working temp erature range -30 °C…+140 °C,
dripping point 150 °C…230 °C, high protection against corrosion, good resistance to water and oxidation.
Protection of the battery poles: neutral grease or vaseline.
Spray grease for chains (recommended):
0
F.A. 5W 67% of the volume, + 0 F.A. 20W 33% of the volume or
FORK 5W 67% of the volume + FORK 20W 33% of the volume.
0
F.A. 5W 33% of the volume, + 0 F.A. 20W 67% of the volume or
FORK 5W 33% of the volume + FORK 20W 67% of the volume.
0
AUTOGREASE MP or GREASE 30.
0
CHAIN SPRAY or CHAIN LUBE.
aWARNING
Use new brake fluid only.
Brake fluid (recommended):
0
F.F., DOT 5 (DOT 4 compatible) or BRAKE 5.1, DOT 5 (DOT 4 compatible).
aWARNING
Use new clutch fluid only.
Clutch fluid (recommended):
F.F., DOT 5 (DOT 4 compatible) or BRAKE 5.1, DOT 5 (DOT 4 compatible).
0
aWARNING
Use only antifreeze and anticorrosive without nitrite, ensuring protection at -35 °C at least.
Engine coolant (recommended):
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ECOBLU -40 °C or COOL.
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1) Electronic unit
2) Cam position sensor
3) Throttle valve position sensor
4) Suction pressure sensor
5) Coolant thermistor
6) Air thermistor
7) Fall sensor
8) Diode module
9) Clutch contro l lever switch
10) Neutral switch
11) Arrangement for the installation
of the anti-theft device
12) Right dimmer switch
13) Left dimmer switch
14) Engine stop relay
15) Fuel pump relay
16) Start relay
17) Starter
18) Battery
19) Main fuses (30A) (ignition)
20) Generator
21) Pick up
22) Voltage regulator
23) Rear cylinder coil
24) Rear cylinder coil
25) Front cylinder coil
26) Front cylinder coil
27) Spark plugs
28) -
29) Secondary fuses (15A)
A - High beam, low beam
B - ISC, coils, fuel pump.
C - Electric fans, clock.
D - Parking lights, stoplights, horn,
dashboard lights, direction indicators.
E - Electronic unit, fuel pump relay, en-
gine stop relay.
30) Ignition switch
31) Low beam relay
32) High beam relay
33) Cooling fan relay
34) Front parking light bulb
35) High beam bulbs
36) Low beam bulb
37) Front right direction indicator
38) Front l eft direction indicator
39) Thermal switch
40) Cooling fans
41) Rear li ght
42) Dashboard
43) Rear left direction indicator
44) Front cylinder injector
45) Rear cylinder injector
46) Front stoplight switch
47) Rear stoplight switch
48) Rear right direction indicator
49) Horn
50) Multi ple connectors
51) Blinking
52) Fuel pump
53) Low fuel sensor
54) Engine oil pressure switch
55) Coolant temperature thermistor
56) Speed sensor
57) Low fuel warning light
58) Side stand down warning light
59) Neutral warning light
60) Direction indicator warning light
61) Engine oil pressure warning light LED
62) High beam warning light
63) Dashboard bulbs
64) Revolution counter
65) Multifunction display (right side)
66) Multifunction display (left side)
67) Light diode / LAP
68) TEST connectors
69) Headlight
70) Side stand switch
71) Red line warning light LED
72) Rear parking light/stopli ght bul bs
73) Number plate
X) Dashboard connector (20-way)
Y) Electronic unit connector (26-way)
Z) Electronic unit c onnector (16-way)
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Ar Orange
Az Light blue
B Blue
Bi White
G Yellow
Gr Grey
M Brown
N Black
R Red
V Green
Vi Violet
Ro Pink
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aprilia s.p.a. wishes to thank its customers for the purchase of this vehicle.
– Do not dispose of oil, fuel, polluting substances and components in the envi-
ronment.
– Do not keep the engine running if it isn’t necessary.
– Avoid dist urbing nois es.
– Respect nature.
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