Aprilia SPORTCITY 200 2004, SPORTCITY 125 2004 User Manual
SPORTCITY 125 - 200
8104819
© 2004 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE)
SAFETY WARNINGS
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
First edition: May 2004
Produced and printed by:
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The symbols and warnings used throughout this manual have the following meanings:
Safety warning. This symbol at-
tached to the vehicle or in the manual indicates a potential risk of personal
injury. Non-compliance with the indications given in the messages preceded
by this symbol may result in major 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 minor personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION The word "CAU-
TION" in this manual identifies important
information or instructions.
The operations preceded by this
★
symbol must be repeated on the
opposite side of the vehicle.
Unless expressly indicated otherwise, re-
assembly is a reversal of the disassembly
procedure.
The terms "right" and "left" are referred to
the rider seated on the vehicle in the normal riding position.
WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS GENERAL ADVICE
Before starting the engine, carefully read
this manual and in particular the section
≈SAFE DRIVE∆.
Your and other people's safety largely depends on your reflexes and agility, but
there are other key factors, such as your
knowledge of the vehicle's operation and
condition, as well as of the basic rules of
"SAFE RIDING". Becoming thoroughly familiar with vehicle is essential to mastering
safe riding techniques in traffic.
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CAUTION This manual must be
considered as an integral part of the vehicle and must always accompany it, also in
the event the vehicle is resold.
aprilia has carried out this manual with the
maximum attention, in order to supply the
user with correct and updated information.
However, since aprilia constantly improves the design of its products, there may
be slight discrepancies between the characteristics of your vehicle and those described
in this manual.
For any clarification concerning the information contained in this manual, do not hesitate to contact your aprilia Authorised
Dealer .
For control and repair operations not expressly described in this publication, for the
purchase of aprilia genuine spare parts,
accessories and other products, as well as
for specific advice, contact exclusively
aprilia Authorised Dealers and Service
Centres, which guarantee prompt and accurate assistance.
Thank you for choosing aprilia. We wish
you a nice ride.
All rights of electronic storage, reproduction
and total or partial adaptation with any
means reserved for all Countries.
CAUTION Some countries have
statutory emission and noise control regulations in place requiring that motor vehicles
undergo periodical inspections.
Users in these countries must:
√ contact an aprilia Authorised Dealer to
have the non-homologated components
replaced with others homologated for use
in the country in question;
√ have their vehicles inspected at the re-
quired intervals.
CAUTION Soon after purchas-
ing the vehicle, write down the identification
data indicated on the SPARE PARTS
IDENTIFICATION LABEL in the table here
below. The label is on the right upper tube of
the frame; to read it, it is necessary to remove the central fairing, see page 41 (REMOVING THE ENGINE INSPECTION
COVER).
These data indicate:
√ YEAR = year of manufacture (Y, 1, 2, ...);
√ I.M. = modification code (A, B, C, ...);
√ COUNTRY CODES = homologation
country (I, UK, A, ...).
and are to be supplied to the aprilia Au-
thorised Dealer as reference data for the
purchase of spare parts or specific accessories of the model you have acquired.
Market versions are identified by the following symbols throughout the manual:
model 125 cu cm
W
200
model 200 cu cm
optional
J
VERSION:
+
R
>
M
(
?
A
(
'
)
/
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A
,
Italy
United King-
Austria
Portugal
Finland
Belgium
Germany
France
Spain
Greece
Holland
Switzerland
Denmark
Japan
Singapore
P
Slovenia
P
Israel
+
South Korea
e
Malaysia
J
Chile
@
Croatia
*
Australia
>
United States of
R
America
Brazil
g
South Africa
1
New Zealand
K
Canada
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GENERAL SUMMARY
SAFETY WARNINGS .......................................... 2
TECHNICAL INFORMATION .............................. 2
WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL
ADVICE ................................................................ 2
SAFE DRIVE ........................................................ 5
BASIC SAFETY RULES ................................ 6
CLOTHING .................................................... 8
ACCESSORIES............................................. 8
LOAD ............................................................. 9
ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS .. 10
LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS... 12
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS ................. 12
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS
TABLE ......................................................... 13
MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS .................. 14
CONTROLS ON LEFT HANDLEBAR.......... 14
CONTROLS ON RIGHT HANDLEBAR ....... 14
IGNITION SWITCH...................................... 15
STEERING LOCK........................................ 15
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT.................................. 16
MULTIFUNCTION DIGITAL COMPUTER ... 16
BAG HOOK.................................................. 17
ANTITHEFT HOOK ..................................... 17
UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT............ 17
GLOVE COMPARTMENT ........................... 18
TOOL KIT .................................................... 18
MAIN COMPONENTS........................................ 19
FUEL............................................................ 19
LUBRICANTS .............................................. 19
BRAKE FLUID - recommendations ............. 20
DISC BRAKES............................................. 20
Coolant ........................................................ 22
TYRES......................................................... 24
EXHAUST MUFFLER/EXHAUST
SILENCER................................................... 25
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE................................ 26
PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART ...................... 26
STARTING................................................... 27
MOVING OFF AND RIDING........................ 29
RUNNING-IN ............................................... 31
STOPPING................................................... 31
PARKING ..................................................... 32
PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND . 32
SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT ...... 33
MAINTENANCE.................................................. 33
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART....... 34
IDENTIFICATION DATA .............................. 36
CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ENGINE
OIL LEVEL ................................................... 37
AIR FILTER.................................................. 38
CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR
WEAR........................................................... 39
INSPECTING THE FRONT AND REAR
SUSPENSIONS ........................................... 40
ADJUSTING THE REAR SUSPENSION ..... 40
REMOVING THE BATTERY-FUSE
COMPARTMENT COVER ........................... 41
REMOVING THE ENGINE INSPECTION
COVER......................................................... 41
REMOVING THE FRONT COVER .............. 42
IDLING ADJUSTMENT ................................ 42
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE
TWISTGRIP ................................................. 43
SPARK PLUG .............................................. 43
BATTERY..................................................... 44
LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY....... 45
CHECKING AND CLEANING THE
TERMINALS................................................. 45
REMOVING THE BATTERY........................ 46
CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL ......... 46
CHARGING THE BATTERY ........................ 46
INSTALLING THE BATTERY....................... 46
CHANGING THE FUSES............................. 47
CHECKING THE SWITCHES ...................... 48
VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE
HEADLIGHT BEAM...................................... 48
LAMPS ......................................................... 49
CHANGING THE FRONT TURN
INDICATOR BULBS..................................... 49
CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ....... 50
CHANGING THE TAIL LIGHT BULBS......... 51
TRANSPORT ..................................................... 52
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK ...................... 52
CLEANING......................................................... 53
LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY............... 54
TECHNICAL DATA............................................ 55
LUBRICANT CHART ................................... 58
WIRING DIAGRAM - SportCity 125 - 200.... 60
WIRING DIAGRAM KEY -
SportCity 125 - 200...................................... 61
AUTHORISED DEALERS AND SERVICE
CENTRES.................................................... 64
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SAFE DRIVE
safe drive
BASIC SAFETY RULES
To drive the vehicle, you must satisfy certain legal requirements (driving licence,
minimum age limit, psychophysical fitness, insurance, vehicle licence tax, vehicle registration, number plate, etc.).
Begin to familiarise yourself with the vehicle by riding in low traffic areas and/or private ground.
Certain prescribed medicines, alcohol,
drugs and psychotropic substances will affect your riding, thereby increasing the risk
of an accident. Be sure that you are in
good psychophysical conditions and fit for
driving and pay particular attention to
physical weariness and drowsiness.
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Most road accidents are caused by inexperienced riders.
NEVER lend your vehicle to a beginner
and make sure any person borrowing your
vehicle fills the legal requirements for driving.
Strictly observe all posted signs and national and local road regulations.
Avoid any sudden or risky manoeuvres
that may endanger your and other people's
safety (for example: wheelies, speeding,
etc.), and adjust your riding style to road
surface conditions, visibility, etc.
Avoid obstacles that could damage the vehicle or make you lose control of the vehicle.
Avoid riding in the slipstream of vehicles
ahead in order to increase your speed.
WARNING
Always hold the handlebars with both
hands and keep both feet on the footpegs (or on the rider's footboards), in
the correct riding position.
Do not stand up or stretch your limbs
while riding.
ONLY ORIGINALS
The driver should pay attention and avoid
distractions caused by people, things and
movements (never smoke, eat, drink, read,
etc.) while driving.
Use only the specified fuels and lubricants
indicated in the "LUBRICANT CHART" and
check oil, fuel and coolant levels at regular
intervals.
If the vehicle has been involved in an accident, check the control levers, pipes and
hoses, wires, the braking system and key
components for damage.
If necessary, have the vehicle inspected by
an aprilia Authorised Dealer who should
carefully check the frame, handlebars, suspensions, safety parts and all the devices
that you cannot check by yourself.
Remember to report any malfunction to the
technicians and/or mechanics to facilitate
their work.
Never use the vehicle when the amount of
damage it has suffered makes it unsafe to
ride.
Never change the position, inclination or
colour of: number plate, turn indicators,
lights and horns.
Any modification made to the vehicle will
invalidate the warranty.
Making any modifications to the vehicle
and/or removing the original components
can adversely affect vehicle performance
and safety or make it illegal to ride.
Observe applicable law and all national
and local regulations concerning vehicle
equipment.
In particular, avoid any modifications apt to
enhance performance or alter the vehicle's
original specifications.
Never race with other vehicles.
Do not ride off road.
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CLOTHING
Always wear and fasten your helmet correctly before moving off. Make sure your
helmet complies with applicable regulations, is not damaged, is the right size and
keep the visor clean.
Wear protective clothing, preferably bright
and/or reflective clothing. This will ensure
you are easily seen by other road users
and reduce the risk of an accident, besides
affording improved protection in the event
of a fall.
Wear tight-fitting clothing fastened at the
wrists and ankles; make sure no strings,
belts and ties are hanging loose; make
sure no items of clothing or other objects
can distract you or become entangled with
moving parts or with the handlebars.
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Do not ride with sharp or pointed objects in
your pockets as they might cause injury in
the event of a fall (this includes keys, pens,
glass vials, etc. - note that the same applies to your passenger).
ACCESSORIES
The owner of the vehicle is responsible for
the choice, installation and use of any accessory.
Any accessories installed must not cover
the horns or lights or impair their operation,
restrict suspension travel and steering angle, impair the operation of any vehicle
controls or affect ground clearance or bank
angle in a bend.
Avoid using accessories that may hamper
access to vehicle controls, as this can slow
down your reaction in an emergency.
Large fairings and windshields may affect
the vehicle's aerodynamics and make it unstable, especially at high speeds.
Make sure any accessories installed are
fastened securely to the vehicle and will
not affect safety during riding.
Do not install or modify any electric devices
in such a manner as to exceed vehicle capacity, as this may lead to a power shortage or failure causing the engine to stop
suddenly or rendering the horn and lights
inoperative.
aprilia recommends the use of genuine
accessories (aprilia genuine accessories).
LOAD
Be careful not to overload the vehicle with
exceeding luggage. Place your luggage as
close as possible to the centre of gravity of
the vehicle and make sure its weight is
evenly distributed across both sides of the
vehicle to keep it stable. Make sure that the
luggage is firmly secured to the vehicle, especially before long trips.
Avoid fixing bulky, heavy and/or dangerous
objects to the handlebars, mudguards and
forks - this could slow down the vehicle's
response in turns and would inevitably affect handling.
Do not secure bulky bags to the vehicle
sides, as they could hit people or obstacles
when riding, resulting in loss of control.
Do not carry any luggage unless firmly secured to the vehicle.
Do not carry bags which protrude too much
from the luggage-rack or which cover the
lights, horn or indicators.
Do not carry animals or children on the
glove compartment or on the luggage rack.
Do not exceed the maximum load capacity
of each luggage rack.
The overloaded vehicle will become unstable and handle poorly.
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ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS
1 4
13
12
KEY
1) Expansion tank
2) Coolant expansion tank plug
3) Rear brake fluid reservoir
4) Left rear-view mirror
5) Bag hook
6) Air filter
7) Centre stand
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5
6
7
9 811 10
8) Engine oil filler plug
9) Left passenger footpeg
10) Battery
11) Fuse carrier
12) Frame number
13) Front cover
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
KEY
1) Passenger grab handle
2) Seat
3) Fuel tank
4) Fuel tank filler plug
5) Right rear-view mirror
6) Front brake fluid reservoir
12
11
10
7) Warning horn
8) Glove compartment
9) Ignition switch/steering lock
10) Battery compartment cover
11) Spark plug
12) Right passenger footpeg
9
8
13) Antitheft hook (for the aprilia "Body-
Guard" shielded cable J)
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LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS
140
120
160
100
80
90
70
100
km/h
60
80
MPH
50
40
60
30
20
40
AM
PM
10
0
MilesKm
20
0
TRIPODO
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS
1 2 3
140
120
100
70
60
80
50
40
60
30
20
40
10
20
160
80
90
100
km/h
MPH
AM
0
0
Miles
TRIPODO
PM
Km
4
5
6
KEY
1) Electrical controls on the left side of the handlebar
2) Rear brake lever
3) Front brake lever
4) Throttle grip
5) Electrical controls on the right side of the handlebar
6) Ignition switch/steering lock (
- - + )
7) Instruments and indicators
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KEY
1) Green turn indicator warning light (
2) Blue high beam warning light (
3) Orange low fuel light (
)
( )
)
4) Service warning
5) Oil pressure indicator
6) Digital clock
7) Multifunction digital computer
8) Coolant temperature indicator
9) Multifunction indicator: odometer (ODO) / trip meter (TRIP) /
battery voltage (
)
10) Fuel level indicator
11) Red general warning light ( )
12) Speedometer
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE
CAUTION Turn the key to ON (), for the first three seconds all pilot lights, the instrument panel backlighting and the digital
display indicators will come on, thus carrying out the starting check routine.
Description Function
Direction indicator warning light It blinks when the right or left direction indicator is on.
Engine oil pressure icon
Speedometer Indicates road speed.
High beam warning light
Low fuel warning light
Fuel level indicator
Digital clock Displays current hour and minutes.
Coolant temperature indicator
Warning light
Service icon It comes on to warn that the vehicle is due for service.
Multifunction indicator
It comes on to warn that engine oil pressure is low. When this is the case, stop the engine immediately
and contact an aprilia Authorised dealer.
Comes on when the headlight high beam is on or when you flash the high beam (PASSING ).
It comes on when the quantity of fuel left in the tank is 1,4 l.
When the light comes on, refuel as soon as possible, see page 19 (FUEL).
It indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank.
It indicates the approximate temperature of the coolant in the engine.
When the first section comes on, the temperature allows you to ride the vehicle.
The normal running temperature range is indicated by the central area of the scale.
If the indicator reaches the last section, stop the engine and check the coolant level, see page 22 (Cool-
ant).
CAUTION
It comes on to warn about a general failure, also the relevant icon will show on the digital display. Check
the failure and fix it.
It shows the total mileage (ODO), trip (TRIP) or battery voltage
DIGITAL COMPUTER)
Exceeding the maximum coolant temperature allowed may lead to severe engine damage.
( ). See page 16 (MULTIFUNCTION
)
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MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS
1
4 3
CONTROLS ON LEFT HANDLEBAR
2
CAUTION The electric compo-
nents only operate when the ignition switch
is in the ≈∆ position.
1) PASSING BUTTON
Press the button (PASSING) to activate
the high beam flasher.
)
CAUTION Release the button
≈≈ to disable the high beam flasher.
)
2) HORN BUTTON ()
Press this button to operate the horn.
3) TURN INDICATOR SWITCH (
To indicate the turn to the left, move the
switch to the left; to indicate the turn to
the right, move the switch to the right.
Press the switch to cancel the signal.
( )
4) DIMMER SWITCH (
BEAM FLASHER (PASSING )
If the dimmer switch is in position ≈
the high beam comes on; while if it is in
position ≈ ∆, the low beam comes on.
CONTROLS ON RIGHT HANDLEBAR
- ) / HIGH
)
∆,
CAUTION The electric compo-
nents only operate when the ignition switch
is in the ≈∆ position.
5) MODE BUTTON
Move the MODE button to the left to
switch the instrument panel.
6) ENGINE STOP SWITCH (
7) STARTER BUTTON ( )
Press the button ≈
motor crank the engine. For the starting
procedure, see page 27 (STARTING).
≈ to have the starter
- )
MODE
657
WARNING
Do not operate the engine stop switch
“
- ” while riding.
This switch serves as a safety or emergency switch.
With the switch in position ≈
sible to start the engine; the engine can
be stopped by moving the switch to position ≈
∆.
∆, it is pos-
CAUTION
With the engine stopped and the
ignition switch in position “
battery may run flat.
When the vehicle has come to a
standstill and you have stopped the
engine, set the ignition switch to
position “
”.
” , the
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IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch (1) is positioned on the
right side of the steering head.
CAUTION The key (2) operates
the ignition switch / steering lock, the seat
lock and the glove compartment lock.
Two keys are supplied together with the
vehicle (one spare key).
CAUTION Store the spare key
in a safe place (other than the vehicle).
STEERING LOCK
WARNING
Never turn the key to position “+” when
riding, or you will lose control of the vehi-
cle.
OPERATION
To lock the steering:
◆
Turn the handlebar fully to the left.
◆
Turn the key (2) to position ≈∆.
CAUTION Turn the key and
steer the handlebar at the same time.
◆
Press the key (2) and turn it anticlockwise (to the left), then steer the handlebar slowly, until the key (2) reaches position ≈
+∆.
◆
Extract the key.
Position Function Key removal
+
Steering
lock
The steering is
locked. It is
not possible
to start the
engine or
switch on
the lights.
Neither the
engine, nor
the lights
will operate.
The engine
and the
lights can be
operated.
It is possible
to remove the
key.
It is possible
to remove the
key.
It is not possible to remove
the key.
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AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
1
AM
PM
Km
Miles
TRIPODO
MULTIFUNCTION DIGITAL COMPUTER
Multifunction indicator functions
Use the Mode button (2), on handlebar
right control, to select among various functions: clock setting, odometer (ODO), trip
meter (TRIP), battery voltage value and trip
meter reset.
Odometer (ODO)
When the instrument panel is switched on,
the multifunction display (1) shows the
odometer function (ODO).
TRIP function (TRIP)
With the odometer display (ODO), press
the Mode button (2) once to display the
function (TRIP). Hold down the Mode button (2) for at least three seconds to reset
MODE
2
stored trip value.
Battery voltage
With the odometer display, press the Mode
button (2) twice to display the battery function.
Conversion of unit of measurement Km/Mi
When battery voltage is displayed on multifunction display (1), hold down the Mode
button (2) for more than ten seconds to
change the unit of measurement from kilometres (Km) to miles (Mi). While pressing
the button, the current unit of measurement is flashing. Should the button be
pressed for less than ten seconds, the conversion will not take place.
Setting the clock
CAUTION For safety reasons, it
is possible to set this function when vehicle
is stopped only.
Hold down the Mode button (2) for at least
three seconds.
The column dividing hours and minutes will
start flashing.
Set the hour value, it will increase by one
unit every time you press the Mode button
(2).
Hold down the Mode button (2) again for at
least three seconds to shift to minute setting. The indicated value will increase by
one unit every time the Mode button (2) is
pressed.
Hold down the Mode button (2) for at least
three seconds to go back to hour setting.
If no key has been touched for three seconds, the display will automatically quit the
clock setting function.
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5
2
3
4
BAG HOOK
WARNING
Do not hang excessively bulky bags or
parcels to the hook, as this may seriously compromise the manoeuvrability
of the vehicle or the movement of your
feet.
The bag hook (1) is positioned on the front
part of the inner shield.
Maximum allowed weight: 1.5 kg
ANTITHEFT HOOK
The antitheft hook (2) is positioned on the
left side of the vehicle, near the passenger
footrest.
To prevent the vehicle from being stolen, it is
advisable to secure it with the
aprilia
"Body-Guard" shielded cable - (3), available at any
aprilia
Authorised Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not use the hook to lift the vehicle or
for any purpose other than securing the
vehicle once it has been parked.
UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT
OPERATION
To unlock the seat, proceed as follows:
◆
Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
◆
Insert the key in the seat lock.
◆
Turn the key (4) anticlockwise.
◆
Raise the seat (5).
◆
To lock the seat, lower and press it (without exerting too much pressure), thus
making the lock snap shut.
WARNING
Before leaving, make sure that the seat
is properly locked.
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ADDITIONAL CASE J
◆
Insert the key in the helmet case lock.
◆
Turn the key anticlockwise.
◆
Lift the helmet case cover (5).
◆
To lock the helmet case cover, lower and
press it (without exerting too much pressure), thus making the lock snap shut.
WARNING
Make sure the helmet case cover is
locked securely before riding.
CAUTION
For a better stability, it is necessary to
fit handlebar counterweights together
with the case; they are supplied with the
original aprilia case.
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GLOVE COMPARTMENT
It is placed under the handlebar, on the inner part of the shield. To reach it:
◆
Insert the key (1) in the lock.
◆
Turn the key clockwise, pull it and open
the door (2).
CAUTION
Before locking the door, make sure that
you have not left the key in the glove
compartment.
To lock the door (2), raise and press it. It is
not necessary to use the key.
Maximum allowed weight: 1.5 kg
TOOL KIT
The tool kit (3) is fixed in the appropriate
compartment under the seat.
◆
Raise the seat, see page 17 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT).
The tool kit includes:
√ tool case;
√ screwdriver, ≈Fiat∆-type l=128;
√ screwdriver handle;
√ 3 mm Allen wrench;
√ shock absorber pin wrench;
√ 16x140 mm spark plug spanner with 12
mm socket and seal;
√ 8x120 mm rod.
MAIN COMPONENTS
FUEL
WARNING
The fuel used in internal combustion
engines is highly flammable and can become explosive under particular conditions. It is important to refuel and service the vehicle in a well-ventilated area,
with the engine off. Do not smoke while
refuelling or near fuel vapours, in any
case avoid contact with naked flames,
sparks and any other heat source or
source of ignition to prevent fires or explosion.
Avoid spilling fuel, as it may ignite
when in contact with hot engine parts.
In the event of accidental spillage, make
sure that the area has completely dried
before starting the engine.
Never fill the tank to the rim, as fuel expands from heat and when left under direct sunlight.
Tighten the filler plug securely after refuelling. Avoid contact with skin, do not
inhale fuel vapours; do not swallow fuel
or transfer it between different receptacles using a hose.
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DO NOT RELEASE FUEL INTO THE ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Use only premium grade leaded petrol (4
Stars 4) or unleaded petrol with 95 RON
and 85 MON octane rating minimum.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
(reserve included): 8.5
TANK RESERVE: 1.4 l
To reach the filler plug, proceed as follows:
◆
Raise the seat, see page 17 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT).
◆
Unscrew the filler plug (1).
l
LUBRICANTS
WARNING
Prolonged or repeated contact with oil
may cause severe skin damage. Wash
your hands carefully after handling engine oil.
Wear latex gloves during servicing.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF OIL IN THE ENVI-
RONMENT
CAUTION
Proceed with care.
Do not spill the oil!
Take care not to smear any component,
the area in which you are working and
the surrounding area. Carefully remove
any trace of oil. In case of leakage or
malfunctions, contact an aprilia
Authorised Dealer .
Transmission fluid
Have the transmission fluid level checked
every 6000 km (3750 mi).
Have the transmission fluid changed after
the first 1000 km (625 mi) and then every
24000 km (15000 mi).
Have inspection and replacement carried
out by an aprilia Authorised Dealer .
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Engine oil
Periodically check the engine oil level, see
page 37 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
ENGINE OIL LEVEL).
CAUTION Use oil with specifi-
cations 5/W 40, see page 58 (LUBRICANT
CHART).
CAUTION
When topping up the engine oil, never
exceed the "MAX" level.
It is necessary to have the engine oil
changed after the first 1000 km (625 mi) and
successively:
√ every 6000 km (3750 mi) have the engine
oil changed.
√ periodically check oil level, see page 37
(CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ENGINE
OIL LEVEL).
Have engine oil changed at an aprilia Authorised dealer.
BRAKE FLUID - recommendations
CAUTION This vehicle is fitted
with front and rear disc brakes. Each braking system is operated by an independent
hydraulic circuit.
The following information applies to both
braking systems.
WARNING
Sudden changes in brake lever play or a
spongy feel of the lever may indicate
problems with the hydraulic system.
If in doubt about the braking efficiency
of your bike or if you are not able to perform routine checks, contact an aprilia
Authorised dealer.
Make sure the brake hose is not twisted
or worn.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
DO NOT RELEASE INTO THE ENVIRON-
MENT.
DISC BRAKES
WARNING
The brakes are critical to your safety
and must always be kept in sleek running order. Check the brakes before
each ride.
A dirty disc will soil the pads, leading to
loss of braking efficiency. Dirty pads
must be replaced, while dirty discs
must be cleaned with a high-quality degreaser.
Have brake fluid changed at an aprilia
Authorised dealer every two years.
use and maintenance SportCity 125 - 200
20
WARNING
Pay special attention to the brake disc
and friction material, making sure that
they are neither dirty nor oily, especially
after maintenance operations or inspections.
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