Aprilia Area 51

use and maintenance
DSULOLD part# 8202101 Area 51

1998 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE)
This manual is to be considered an integral part of the vehicle,
which must be delivered complete with it also in case of resale.
aprilia s.p.a. reserves the right to modify its models at any time,
without prejudice to the main characteristics here described.
All rights as to electronic storage, reproduction and total or par-
tial adaptation, with any means, are reserved for all Countries.
The mention to products or services supplied by third parties is
made only for information purposes and is not binding in any
case.
aprilia s.p.a takes no responsibility as to the performance or the
use of said products.
First edition: may 1998
Reprint:
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2 use and maintenance Area 51

)25(:25' Carefully observe the instructions preceded by the following
warning signs:
Before starting the engine, carefully read this manual, paying

particular attention to the chapter "RIDING SAFELY".
Your and other peoples safety depends not only on your quick- Safety norms and regulations to protect the driver
ness of reflexes and on your agility, but also on what you know and other people from severe injuries or grave risks.

about the vehicle, on its efficiency and on your knowledge of the
basic information for RIDING SAFELY. Indications to make the operations easier. Technical
Therefore, get a thorough knowledge of the vehicle, in such a information.
way as to be able to drive in the traffic safely.
For the controls and repairs not expressly described in this man- The operations preceded by this symbol must be re-
ual, for the purchase of aprilia Genuine Spare Parts, accesso- peated on the opposite side of the vehicle.
ries and other products, as well as for specific technical advice,
contact only aprilia Authorized Outlets and Official Dealers, who In this manual the various versions are indicated by the following
can ensure you reliable and prompt servicing. symbols:
Thank you for choosing aprilia. We wish you a nice ride. j automatic light switching version (Automatic Switch-on Device)
IMPORTANT: - optional
When asking your Dealer for spare parts, specify the spare parts
code indicated on the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LA-
# catalytic version
VERSION:
BEL. Write down the identification code in the space here below,
in order to remember it also in case of loss or deterioration of the Italy Holland / Bermuda
United Kingdom Switzerland h United
label.
The label is glued onto the right beam of the frame; to be able to States
of America
read it, remove the front inspection cover, see p. 46 (REMOVING
THE FRONT INSPECTION COVER). Austria $ Denmark l Australia
Portugal Japan p Brazil
Finland 4 Singapore r South Africa
i Belgium 2 Poland m New Zealand
Germany , Israel o Canada
France 1 South Korea q Hungary
Spain 0 Malaysia n Slovenia
Greece . Chile
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SAFE DRIVE ..............................................................5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ................................29 ADJUSTING
BASIC SAFETY RULES ................................ 6 PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS 29 THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL ............... 47
CLOTHING .................................................... 9 STARTING ...................................................30 SPARK PLUG .............................................. 48
ACCESSORIES ........................................... 10 DEPARTURE AND DRIVE ...........................32 BATTERY .................................................... 49
LOAD ........................................................... 10
RUNNING-IN ................................................33 LONG INACTIVITY
ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS .. 12 STOPPING ...................................................33 OF THE BATTERY ...................................... 49
ARRANGEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENTS ...... 14 PARKING .....................................................33 CHECKING AND CLEANING
POSITIONING THE VEHICLE THE TERMINALS ........................................ 50
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS ................. 14
ON THE STAND ...........................................34 REMOVING THE BATTERY ........................ 50
INSTRUMENT AND INDICATOR TABLE ... 15
SUGGESTIONS CHECKING
PROGRAMMING PUSH BUTTONS ............ 16
TO PREVENT THEFT ..................................34 THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL ....................... 51
MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS .................. 18 RECHARGING THE BATTERY ................... 51
MAINTENANCE ..................................................35
CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE INSTALLING THE BATTERY ...................... 51
REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART .35
OF THE HANDLEBAR ................................. 18 CHANGING THE FUSE ............................... 52
IDENTIFICATION DATA ..............................36
CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE ADJUSTING
AIR CLEANER .............................................37
OF THE HANDLEBAR ................................. 19 THE VERTICAL HEADLIGHT BEAM .......... 53
CHECKING
IGNITION SWITCH ...................................... 20 BULBS ......................................................... 53
THE TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL ...............38
STEERING LOCK ........................................ 20 CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ....... 54
CHANGING
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT .................................. 21 THE TRANSMISSION OIL ...........................39 CHANGING
UNLOCKING/LOCKING FRONT WHEEL ...........................................40 THE REAR LIGHT BULB ............................. 56
THE SADDLE .............................................. 21 CHANGING THE NUMBER PLATE BULB
CRASH HELMET / GLOVE
REAR WHEEL ..............................................42
CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR .........43 ,1j ................................ 56
COMPARTMENT ......................................... 21 REMOVING THE FRONT AND REAR TRANSPORT ..................................................... 57
ANTI-THEFT HOOK .................................... 21 BRAKE CALIPERS ......................................43 DRAINING THE FUEL TANK ...................... 57
TOOL KIT .................................................... 22 CHECKING THE STEERING .......................44 CLEANING ......................................................... 58
REAR MUDGUARD EXTENSION ............... 22 CHECKING LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY ............... 59
MAIN COMPONENTS ........................................ 23 THE ENGINE FULCRUM AXIS ....................44 AFTER A PERIOD OF INACTIVITY ............ 59
FUEL ............................................................ 23 REMOVING THE EXHAUST SILENCER .....45
REMOVING THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR .....45 TECHNICAL DATA ............................................ 60
2 STROKE OIL TANK .................................. 24
REMOVING LUBRICANT CHART ................................... 64
BRAKE FLUID - recommendations ............. 24
THE FRONT INSPECTION COVER ............46 Importers .................................................66-67
DISC BRAKES ............................................. 25
REMOVING THE RIGHT WIRING DIAGRAM Area 51 ........................ 68
COOLANT ................................................... 26
AND LEFT INSPECTION COVERS .............46 WIRING DIAGRAM KEY Area 51 ................ 69
TYRES ......................................................... 27
AUTOMATIC REMOVING THE REAR
LIGHT SWITCHING VERSION j ............ 28 INSPECTION COVER ..................................46
CATALYTIC SILENCER # ...................... 28 IDLING ADJUSTMENT ................................47

safe drive
%$6,& 6$)(7< 58/(6 The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs or Most road accidents are caused by the
psychotropic substances notably increases drivers lack of experience.
To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be in
the risk of accidents. NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and,
possession of all the requirements pre-
scribed by law (driving licence, minimum Be sure that you are in good psychophysi- in any case, make sure that the driver has
age, psychophysical ability, insurance, cal conditions and fit for driving and pay all the requirements for driving.
state taxes, vehicle registration, number particular attention to physical weariness
plate, etc.). and drowsiness.
Gradually get to know the vehicle by driv-
ing it first in areas with low traffic and/or pri-
vate areas.

STOP 150 m 150 m
STOP
Rigorously observe all road signs and na- Avoid obstacles that could damage the ve- Always drive with both hands on the han-
tional and local road regulations. hicle or make you lose control. dlebars and both feet on the footrests, in
Avoid abrupt movements that can be dan- Avoid riding in the slipstream created by the correct driving posture.
gerous for yourself and other people (for preceding vehicles in order to increase Avoid standing up or stretching your limbs
example: rearing up on the back wheel, your speed. while driving.
speeding, etc.), and give due consideration
to the road surface, visibility and other driv-
ing conditions.

COOLER
OIL
The driver should pay attention and avoid Use only the vehicles specific fuels and lu- If the vehicle has been involved in an acci-
distractions caused by people, things and bricants (indicated in the LUBRICANT dent, make sure that no damage has oc-
movements (never smoke, eat, drink, read, CHART); check all oil, fuel and coolant curred to the control levers, pipes, wires,
etc.) while driving. levels regularly. braking system and vital parts.
If necessary, have the vehicle inspected by
an aprilia Official Dealer, who should care-
fully check the frame, handlebars, suspen-
sions, safety parts and all the devices that
you cannot check by yourself.
Always remember to report any malfunc-
tion to the technicians to help them in their
work.
Never use the vehicle when the amount of
damage it has suffered endangers your
safety.

ONLY ORIGINALS
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colour of: number plate, direction indica- of the insurance cover, since insurance
Before starting, always wear a correctly
tors, lights and horns. policies expressly prohibit to make techni-
fastened crash helmet. Make sure that it is
Any modification of the vehicle will result in cal changes aimed at increasing the vehi-
homologated, in good shape, of the right
the invalidity of the guarantee. cle performance levels.
size and that the visor is clean.
Any modification of the engine or of other For the reasons stated above, the failure to
Wear protective clothing, preferably in light
members which is aimed at increasing the comply with the tampering prohibition is
and/or reflecting colours. In this way you
speed or the power of the vehicle is prohib- punished by law with apposite sanctions
will make yourself more visible to the other
ited by the law; in fact, any modification re- (including the confiscation of the vehicle),
drivers, thus notably reducing the risk of
sulting in an increase of the maximum which, according to the case, can be com-
being knocked down, and you will be more
speed or of the engine displacement would bined with the sanctions provided for not
protected in case of fall. This clothing
change the scooter into a motorcycle, using the crash helmet and/or the number
should be very tight-fitting and fastened at
which implies the following obligations for plate, for the violation of fiscal obligations
the wrists and ankles. Strings, belts and
the owner: (ownership tax) and with penal sanctions
ties should not be hanging loose; prevent
new homologation; provided for using the vehicle without driv-
these and other objects from interfering
new registration; ing license.
with driving by getting entangled with mov-
appropriate driving license. Never race with other vehicles. ing parts or driving mechanisms.
Avoid off-road driving.

Do not keep objects that can be dangerous $&&(6625,(6 Do not install electrical devices and do not
in case of fall, for example pointed objects modify those already existing to avoid elec-
The owner of the vehicle is responsible for
like keys, pens, glass vials etc. in your trical overloads, because the vehicle could
the choice, installation and use of any ac-
pockets (the same recommendations also suddenly stop or there could be a danger-
cessory.
apply to passengers). ous current shortage in the horn and in the
Avoid installing accessories that cover lights. aprilia recommends the use of
horns or lights or that could impair their aprilia genuine accessories.
functions, limit the suspension stroke and
the steering angle, hamper the operation of
the controls and reduce the distance from
the ground and the angle of inclination in
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turns. Avoid using accessories that hamper Be careful and moderate when loading
access to the controls, since this can pro- your luggage. Keep any luggage loaded as
long reaction times during an emergency. close as possible to the centre of the vehi-
Large fairings and windscreens assembled cle and distribute the load uniformly on
on the vehicle can produce aerodynamic both sides, in order to reduce imbalance to
forces capable of compromising the stabili- the minimum. Furthermore, make sure that
ty of the vehicle while driving. Make sure the load is firmly secured to the vehicle, es-
that the equipment is well fastened to the pecially during long trips.
vehicle and not dangerous during driving.

KG!
Avoid hanging bulky, heavy and/or danger- Do not carry any bag if it is not tightly se- Do not exceed the maximum load allowed
ous objects on the handlebars, mudguards cured to the vehicle. for each side-bag.
and forks, because the vehicle might re- Do not carry bags which protrude too much When the vehicle is overloaded, its stability
spond more slowly in turns and its ma- from the luggage-rack or which cover the and its manoeuvrability can be compro-
noeuvrability could be unavoidably im- lights, horn or indicators. mised.
paired.
Do not carry animals or children on the
Do not place bags that are too bulky on the glove compartment or on the luggage-rack.
vehicle sides, because it could hit people
or obstacles making you lose control of the
vehicle.

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1) Brake fluid reservoir (rear brake) 8) Transmission oil drain plug
2) Coolant expansion tank plug 9) Centre stand
3) Coolant expansion tank 10) Kick starter
4) Fuse carrier 11) Passenger left footrest (snapping, closed/open)
5) Battery (in the countries where required)
6) Saddle lock 12) Air cleaner
7) Transmission oil filling cap 13) Left inspection cover

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1) Rear inspection cover 8) Horn
2) Mixer oil tank plug 9) Fuel tank
3) Mixer oil tank 10) Right inspection cover
4) Ignition switch/steering lock 11) Anti-theft hook (for the aprilia Body-Guard armored cable -)
5) Front inspection cover 12) Passenger right footrest (snapping, closed/open)
6) Fuel tank plug (in the countries where required)
7) Brake fluid reservoir (front brake)

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1) Cold start lever () 1) Amber low fuel warning light ()
2) Electric controls on the left side of the handlebar 2) Green low beam warning light ()
3) Rear brake lever 2a) Blue high beam warning light () , 1 j
4) Left rear-view mirror (not provided in the version) 3) Multifunction digital display:
5) Instruments and indicators A - Fuel level indicator () (indicator scale on the left)
6) Right rear-view mirror (in the countries where required) B - Clock
7) Throttle grip C - Speedometer
8) Front brake lever D - Odometer (Mileage counter for the only)
9) Electric controls on the right side of the handlebar E - Coolant temperature indicator ()
10) Ignition switch/steering lock ( - - +) (indicator scale on the right
4) Green direction indicator warning light (()
5) Red 2 stroke oil reserve warning light ()
6) SET and MODE programming push buttons

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Description Function
Direction indicator warning light ( It blinks when the direction indicators are on.

It comes on when the ignition switch is in position , thus checking the proper functioning of the LED.
If the LED does not come on during the starting, contact an aprilia Authorized Dealer.

2 stroke oil reserve warning light If the warning light comes on and does not go out after the check, or if it comes on dur-
ing normal functioning, this means that the 2-stroke oil reserve is being used; in this
case, top up the 2-stroke oil tank, see p. 24 (2 STROKE OIL TANK).
Low beam warning light It comes on when the headlight is in low beam position.
High beam warning light
,1j It comes on when the headlight in high beam position.
Low fuel warning light It comes on when the quantity of fuel left in the tank is about 20,5 E.
It indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank.
When the fuel tank is full, the indicator scale is completely lit up in correspondence with the gray refer-
Fuel level indicator ence mark (on the left upper side).
As the fuel level decreases, the lit area decreases as well; when it reaches the red mark (on the left
lower side), the low fuel warning light comes on.
It indicates the approximate temperature of the coolant in the engine.
When the indicator scale starts to light up (light blue reference mark on the right lower side), the cool-
ant temperature is sufficient to ensure the trouble-free running of the vehicle.
Coolant temperature If the lit area on the scale reaches the red mark (on the right upper side) and blinks, stop the engine
indicator and check the coolant level, see p. 26 (COOLANT).

Multifunc-
tion digital
display If the maximum allowed temperature is exceeded (indicator scale completely lit up), the
engine may be seriously damaged.
Speedometer
It indicates the instantaneous driving speed in kilometres (or miles for the only) according to the
presetting, see p. 16 (PROGRAMMING PUSH BUTTONS).
Odometer It indicates the total or partial number of kilometres covered.
Mileage counter
(for the only) It indicates the total or partial number of miles covered.
It indicates the hour and minutes according to the presetting, see p. 16 (PROGRAMMING PUSH BUT-
Clock
TONS).

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When the ignition key (1) is turned to posi-
low (SWITCHING FROM TOTAL KILOME-
TRES ODOMETER TO TRIP ODOMETER The arrow (9) will move eve-
ry time the MODE push button is
tion , the following lights come on si-
(TOTAL MILEAGE COUNTER / TRIP MILE- pressed and released.
AGE COUNTER FOR THE ONLY)).
multaneously on the dashboard: The selected setting appears every time
amber low fuel warning light () (2); the vehicle is started.
SWITCHING FROM TOTAL KILOMETRES
red 2-stroke oil reserve warning light
() (3);
ODOMETER TO TRIP ODOMETER (TO-
To set the trip odometer (trip mileage
counter for the only) to zero, pro-
TAL MILEAGE COUNTER / TRIP MILE-
AGE COUNTER FOR THE ONLY)
the entire display (4) for approximately
three seconds, after which the speedom- ceed as follows:
eter (5) will indicate and the follow- Press and release the MODE push but-
Press and release the MODE push but-
ing functions will remain on: the clock (6), ton, in such a way as to move the arrow
ton; the arrow (9) will move from un-
the symbols corresponding to the fuel (9) under the writing TRIP.
level indicator (7) and to the coolant
der the writing ODO to under the writing
Press the SET push button for about
temperature indicator (8), the arrow
TRIP (or viceversa), and at the same
time the segments (10) will indicate the three seconds and the segments (10) will
(9) under the writing ODO (or TRIP) be set to zero.
total or partial number of kilometres
(miles for the only) covered.
and the segments (10) indicating the to-
tal (or par tial) number of kilometres
(miles for the only) covered. ODO = total kilometres odometer (total
mileage counter for the on-
The position of the arrow (9)

under the writing ODO or TRIP de-
pends on the last setting made, see be-
ly).
TRIP = trip odometer (trip mileage coun-
ter for the only).

SWITCHING FROM KILOMETRES (km/h) SETTING THE CLOCK Press the SET push button and select
TO MILES (MPH) FOR THE ONLY (HOURS AND MINUTES) the desired figure for the tens of minutes.
Turn the ignition switch to position
To confirm the setting of the tens of min-
Press the MODE push button for more
utes, press the MODE push button for
(11) . than three seconds, the segments corre-
Keep the MODE push button pressed
less than three seconds: the segment
sponding to the hours (13) will blink.

corresponding to the minutes (15) will
while turning the ignition switch to posi-
tion (12).
blink.
If the SET push button is

Press the SET push button and select
pressed and released, the data
the desired minutes.
For the reverse switching, repeat are changed one by one, while if the To confirm the minute setting, press and
these operations. SET push button is kept pressed, the
release the MODE push button.
data flip over in cyclical sequences.
Press the SET push button and select

the desired hour.
To confirm the hour setting, press the
MODE push button for less than three
seconds: the segment corresponding to
the tens of minutes (14) will blink.

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The electrical parts work only when the ignition

switch is in position .
The lighting system works only when the engine is

running.
1) COLD START LEVER ()

The starter for the cold start of the engine is operated by rotat-
ing the lever upwards.
To disconnect the cold start, bring the lever to its initial posi-
tion.
2) HORN PUSH BUTTON ()

The horn is activated when the push button is pressed.
3) DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH (()

To indicate the turn to the left, move the switch (A) to the left;
to indicate the turn to the right, move the switch (A) to the
right.
To turn off the direction indicator, press the push button (B).

4) DIMMER SWITCH ( - ) , 1

With the light switch in position , see p. 19 (CONTROLS

ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR): if the dimmer

switch is in position , the low beam is on, while if it is in po-
sition , the high beam is on.

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The electrical parts work only when the ignition
switch is in position .
The lighting system works only when the engine is

running.
1) LIGHT SWITCH ( - )

When the light switch is in position , the lights are off; when
the switch is in position , the rear parking light and the low
beam are on.
1a) LIGHT SWITCH ( -

- ) , 1

When the light switch is in position , the lights are off;
when the switch is in position , the parking lights are on

and when it is in position , the parking lights and the low
or high beam are on. To turn on the low or high beam, use
the dimmer switch, see p. 18 (CONTROLS ON THE LEFT
SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR).
1b) DIMMER SWITCH ( - ) j

When the dimmer switch is in position , the low beam
and the parking lights are on; when it is in position , the
high beam and the parking lights are on.
The lights can be switched off only by stopping

the engine.
2) START PUSH BUTTON ()

When the start push button is pressed and one of the brake
levers (front or rear) is activated at the same time, the starter
makes the engine run.
For the starting procedure, see p. 30 (STARTING).

Key
Position Function
removal
The steering It is possible
+ is locked.
It is neither
possible to
to remove
the key.
Steering start the en-

lock gine, nor to
switch on the
lights.
Neither the It is possible
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the lights can
be switched
to remove
the key.
Never turn the key to position + in

The ignition switch is positioned on the on.
right side, near the steering column.

running conditions, in order to avoid

losing control of the vehicle. The engine It is not pos-
The key (1) operates the ignition and the lights sible to re-
switch/steering lock and the can be move the
OPERATION
saddle lock. switched on. key.
Two keys are supplied together with the
To lock the steering:
vehicle (one spare key). Turn the handlebar completely leftwards.
Turn the key (1) to position and
press it.
Turn the key and steer the han-

dlebar at the same time.
Rotate the key (1) anticlockwise (left-

wards), steer the handlebar slowly until
the key (1) reaches position +.
Extract the key.

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The anti-theft hook (3) is positioned on the
To unlock and lift the saddle: Thanks to the crash helmet/glove compart- right side of the vehicle.
Position the vehicle on the centre stand. ment, you no longer have to carry the To prevent the vehicle from being stolen, it
Insert the key in the saddle lock (1). crash helmet or other objects with you eve- is advisable to secure it with the aprilia
Turn the key clockwise and raise the ry time you park the vehicle. Body-Guard armored cable - (4), avail-
saddle (2). The compartment is positioned under the able at any aprilia Official Dealer.
Before lowering and locking the

saddle, make sure that you have
n o t l ef t t h e k ey i n t h e c r a sh h e l -
saddle.
To reach it:
Raise the saddle (2), see beside (UN-

Do not use the hook to lift the ve-
hicle or for any purpose other
than securing the vehicle once it

met/glove compartment. LOCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE).
has been parked.
Position the helmet with the
To lock the saddle, lower and press it opening facing upwards, as
(without exerting too much pressure), shown in the figure.
thus making the lock snap shut.

Do not load the crash hel-

met/glove compartment too
Before leaving, make sure that much.
the saddle is properly locked. Maximum allowed weight: 2.5 kg.

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Position the rear mudguard extension (4)
The tool kit is hooked to the underside of The extension of the rear mudguard (4) is
inside the number plate-holder support
the saddle. extremely useful when the road surface is
(6).
wet, in fact it reduces the reach of the wa- Moderately tighten the screw (5).
To reach it, proceed as follows:

ter spray caused by the rear wheel.

Lift the saddle, see p. 21 (UNLOCK-
ING/LOCKING THE SADDLE). Only for : the three screws (7)
The rear mudguard extension (4)
and the relevant nuts serve also
is supplied as standard equip-
The tool kit includes: for the fastening of the number plate.
ment and is positioned in the crash hel-
n. 1 21 mm spark plug socket spanner
(1)
met / glove compartment. Insert the three screws (7) and screw
n. 1 double-ended, cross-/cut-headed the relevant nuts.
For the installation, proceed as follows:
screwdriver (2) type PH size 2 with han-
Insert the two screws (8) and screw the
Raise the saddle, see p. 21 (UNLOCK-
dle relevant nuts.
ING/LOCKING THE SADDLE).
n. 1 3 mm bent hexagon spanner (3) Remove the rear mudguard extension
Make sure that the rear mudguard exten-
sion (4) is positioned correctly.
(4) together with the screws and the rele- Tighten the screw (5).
vant fastening nuts from the crash hel-
met / glove compartment.
Tighten the three screws (7).
Tighten the two screws (8).

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)8(/ In case some fuel has accidentally been Use only premium grade petrol (4 Stars
spilt, make sure that the area has com- ), in conformity with the DIN 51600

The fuel used for internal completely dried and before starting the ve- standard, min. O.N. 98 (N.O.R.M.) and 88
bustion engines is extremely in- hicle verify that there is no fuel inside (N.O.M.M.).
flammable and in particular con- the fuel filler neck.
ditions it can become explosive. # Use only unleaded petrol, in conformity
Since petrol expands under the heat of with the DIN 51607 standard, min. O.N. 95
It is important to carry out the refuelling (N.O.R.M.) and 85 (N.O.M.M.).
the sun and due to the effects of sun ra-
and the maintenance operations in a
diation, never fill the tank to the brim.
well-ventilated area, with the engine off. FUEL TANK CAPACITY
Do not smoke while refuelling or near Screw the plug (3) up carefully after re- (reserve included): 11.5 E
fuel vapours, in any case avoid any con- fuelling. TANK RESERVE: 20.5 E
tact with naked flames, sparks and any To refuel, proceed as follows:
other heat source to prevent the fuel Avoid any contact of the fuel with the Raise the cover (1).
from catching fire or from exploding. skin and the inhalation of vapours; do Insert the key (2) in the fillercap lock.
not swallow fuel or pour it from a recep- Turn the key anticlockwise, pull and re-
Further, prevent fuel from flowing out of
tacle into another by means of a tube. move the fillercap (3).
the fuel filler, as it could catch fire when
getting in contact with the red-hot sur- Provide for refuelling.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN
faces of the engine.

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friction elements are neither oily nor
Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km
greasy, especially after maintenance or
1 km = 0.625 miles
checking operations.
Top up the mixer oil tank every 500 km.
The vehicle is provided with a separate Check that the brake cable is neither
mixer that makes it possible to mix petrol twisted nor worn out.
with oil for the lubrication of the engine, see
p. 64 (LUBRICANT CHART). Prevent water or dust from accidentally
getting into the circuit.
The reserve is indicated by the coming on
of the 2 stroke oil reserve warning light In case maintenance operations are to
positioned on the dashboard, see p. be performed on the hydraulic circuit, it
14 and 15 (INSTRUMENTS AND INDICA- is advisable to use latex gloves.

TORS). Wash your hands carefully after

The use of the vehicle without 2 using the oil. If the brake fluid gets in contact with the
stroke oil causes serious dam- Do not dispose of the oil in the skin or the eyes, it can cause serious ir-
ages to the engine. environment. ritations.
Carefully wash the parts of your body
If you run out of oil in the 2 stroke oil KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. that get in contact with the liquid.
tank or if the mixer oil pipe has been re- Consult a doctor or an oculist if the liq-
moved, it is necessary to contact an uid gets in contact with your eyes.
DSULOLD Official Dealer, who will provide
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for bleeding the system. Do not dispose of the brake fluid in the

This operation is indispensable, since Sudden resistance or clearance environment.
the operation of the engine with air in problems on the brake lever may
the mixer oil system may cause serious be due to problems in the hy- KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN
damages to the engine itself. draulic system.

When using the brake fluid, take
To top up the 2-stroke oil tank, proceed as For any doubt regarding the perfect care not to spill it on the plastic
follows: functioning of the braking system and or painted parts, since it irrepa-
Remove the rear inspection cover, see
in case you are not able to carry out the rably damages them.
p. 46 (REMOVING THE REAR INSPEC- usual checking operations, contact
TION COVER). your DSULOLD Official Dealer.
Remove the plug (1).
2 STROKE OIL TANK CAPACITY: 1.3 E
TANK RESERVE: 0.3 E

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In normal operating conditions, In case of excessive movement
the brake fluid never decreases of the brake lever, of excessive

The brakes are the parts that below the MIN level. elasticity or in case there is air in
most ensure your safety and for If it does, do not use the vehicle and the circuit, contact your DSULOLD Official
this reason they must always be contact an DSULOLD Official Dealer. Dealer, since it may be necessary to
perfectly working. bleed the system.
The brake fluid must be changed once a
year by an DSULOLD Official Dealer.
This vehicle is provided with hydraulic disc

CHECKING
To check the brake fluid level, proceed as
1 km = 0.625 miles
follows:
brakes. Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
When the disc pads wear out, the level of Rotate the handlebar leftwards, so that
the fluid decreases to automatically com- the fluid contained in the reservoir is par-
pensate for their wear. allel to the MIN mark stamped on the
The brake fluid reservoirs (1) are posi- glass (2).
Make sure that the level of the brake fluid
tioned on the handlebar, near the brake le-
ver couplings. Periodically check the brake contained in the tank exceeds the MIN
fluid level in the reservoir (1) and the pad mark stamped on the glass (2).
If it does, do not use the vehicle and con-
wear, see p. 43 (CHECKING THE BRAKE
PAD WEAR). tact an aprilia Official Dealer.

&22/$17 If the level is not included between the
"MIN" and "MAX" marks, provide for top-

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

TOPPING UP

Proceed with care, releasing any
1 km = 0.625 miles
residual pressure that may be
present in the system.
Check the coolant level every 2000 km and
after long rides; change it every 2 years. Loosen the plug (2), by giving it about
half a turn.
Have the coolant changed by an

DSULOLD Official Dealer.
Wait for a few seconds, in order to re-
lease any residual pressure that may be

Do not remove the expansion
present in the system.
tank cap when the engine is hot, Unscrew and remove the plug (2).
The coolant is made up of 50% water and since the coolant is under pres- Top up until the fluid reaches approx. the
50% antifreeze. sure and its temperature is high.
"MAX" notch.
This mixture is ideal for most running tem- If it gets in contact with the skin or with Do not exceed this level, otherwise the
peratures and ensures good protection clothes it may cause severe burns fluid will flow out of the tank when the en-
against corrosion. and/or damages. gine is running.
It is advisable to keep the same mixture Put back the filling cap (2).
The coolant is noxious:
also in the hot season, since in this way

losses due to evaporation are reduced and DO NOT SWALLOW IT. In case of excessive consump-
it is not necessary to top up very frequent- KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. tion of coolant and in case the
ly. expansion tank remains empty,
The mineral salt deposits left in the radiator CHECKING AND TOPPING UP make sure that there are no leaks in the
circuit.
Have it repaired by an DSULOLD Official
by evaporated water are thus reduced and Proceed as follows:
the efficiency of the cooling system re- Raise the saddle, see p. 21 (UNLOCK-
mains unchanged. ING/LOCKING THE SADDLE). Dealer.
Make sure that the coolant level in the
If the outdoor temperature is below 0,
check the cooling circuit frequently and if expansion tank is included between the
necessary increase the antifreeze concen- "MIN" and "MAX" marks, by checking
tration (up to maximum 60%). through the special slot (1) provided on
the bottom of the crash helmet / glove
compartment.

If, on the contrary, the inflation pressure Change, reparation, maintenance and
is too low, the tyre sides are under balancing operations are very important
greater stress and the tyre itself may and should be carried out by qualified
slip on the rim or it may become loose, technicians with appropriate tools.
with consequent loss of control of the
vehicle. For this reason, it is advisable to have
the above mentioned operations carried
In case of sudden braking the tyres out by an DSULOLD Official Dealer or by a
could even get out of the rims. Further, qualified tyre repairer.
the vehicle could skid while turning.

If the tyres are new, they may
Check the surface and the wear of the still be covered with a slippery
tyres, since tyres in bad conditions can film: drive carefully for the first
impair both the grip and the controlla- miles.
7<5(6 bility of the vehicle.
Do not oil the tyres with unsuitable flu-
This vehicle is provided with tubeless tyres.
Change the tyre when it is worn out or ids.

in case of puncture on the tread side, if
Periodically check the tyre infla-
the puncture is larger than 5 mm. INFLATION PRESSURE
tion pressure at room tempera-
ture. SOLO RIDER
Use only tyres in the size suggested by front: ............................... 180 kPa (1.8 bar)
If the tyres are hot, the measurement is
not correct.
DSULOLD, see p. 60 (TECHNICAL DATA). rear: ................................ 200 kPa (2.0 bar)
Do not install tyres with air tube on rims RIDER AND ONE PASSENGER
Carry out the measurement especially (in the countries where this is allowed)
for tubeless tyres and viceversa.
after long rides. front: ............................... 200 kPa (2.0 bar)
Make sure that the tyres always have rear: ................................ 220 kPa (2.2 bar)
If the inflation pressure is too high, the
their valve sealing caps on, to prevent
ground unevenness cannot be damp- MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH LIMIT
them from suddenly going flat.
ened and is therefore transmitted to the front: ..............................................1.5 mm
handlebar, thus compromising the driv- rear: ...............................................1.5 mm
ing comfort and reducing the road hold-
ing during turns.

Due to the catalytic reaction, the high tem-
perature reached by the exhaust gases
makes for the burning of the oil particles,
thus keeping the silencer clean and elimi-
nating the exhaust fumes.
To have the catalytic converter function
correctly and for long and to reduce possi-
ble problems regarding the soiling of the
thermal unit and of the exhaust, it is neces-
sary to avoid covering long distances with
the engine running at constantly low rpm.
It is sufficient to alternate these periods
with periods in which the engine runs at rel-
$8720$7,& &$7$/<7,& 6,/(1&(5 # atively high rpm, even if only for a few sec-
/,*+7 6:,7&+,1* 9(56,21 j onds, but rather frequently.

Avoid parking the vehicle cata- What has been stated above assumes par-
The vehicles provided with the Automatic ticular importance for the cold starting of
lytic version near dry brush
Switch-on Device can be immediately rec- the engine: in this case, in order to reach a
wood or in places easily accessi-
ognized, since the lights come automatical- rpm regime sufficient to enable the prim-
ble to children, as the catalytic silencer
ly on as soon as the engine is started. ing of the catalytic reaction, just make
becomes extremely hot during use; be
For this reason the light switch is replaced very careful and avoid any kind of con- sure that the temperature of the thermal
by a dimmer switch. tact before it has completely cooled unit has reached at least 50C, which gen-
The lights can be switched off only by stop- down. erally occurs a few seconds after starting
ping the engine. the engine.
The catalytic vehicle is fitted with a silencer

For the versions with high beam, proceed with metal catalytic converter of the plati- Do not use leaded petrol, since it
as follows: num-rhodium bivalent type. causes the destruction of the
catalytic converter.

Before starting the vehicle, make sure This device provides for the oxidation of
that the dimmer switch is in position the CO (carbon monoxide) and of the HC
(front low beam). (unburned hydrocarbons) contained in the
exhaust gases, changing them into carbon
dioxide and steam, respectively.

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Before departure, always carry Component Check Page
out a preliminary checking of the Front and rear brake Check the functioning, the fluid level and make sure
vehicle, to make sure that it there are no leaks. 24, 25, 43
functions correctly and safely, see the Check the wear of the pads. Top up, if necessary.
following table PRELIMINARY CHECK- Accelerator Make sure that it works smoothly and that it is possible to
ING OPERATIONS. open and close it completely, in all steering positions. 47
The non-performance of these checking If necessary, adjust and/or lubricate it.
operations can cause severe personal
2 stroke oil Check and/or top up, if necessary. 24
injuries or damages to the vehicle.
Wheel/tyres Check the tyre surface, the inflation pressure, wear and
27

Do not hesitate to consult your tear and any damage.
DSULOLD Official Dealer in case Brake levers Make sure that they work smoothly.
24, 25
there is something you do not If necessary, lubricate the articulations.
understand about the functioning of
Steering Make sure that the steering rotates smoothly, without any
some controls or in case you suspect or 44
clearance or slackening.
discover some irregularities.
It does not take long to carry out a Centre stand Make sure that it works smoothly. When the stand is let
check-up and this operation ensures up or pushed down, there must be no friction and the

you much more safety. spring tension must bring it back to its normal position.
If necessary, lubricate joints and hinges.
Fastening elements Make sure that the fastening elements are not loose.

If necessary, adjust or tighten them.
Fuel tank Check the fuel level and top up, if necessary.
23
Make sure there are no leaks or occlusions in the circuit.
The coolant level in the expansion tank must be included
Coolant
between the MIN and MAX markings. 26
Top up, if necessary.
Lights, warning Check the proper functioning of all the devices.
lights, horn and Change the bulbs or intervene in case of failure. 49 56
electric devices

67$57,1* Turn the ignition switch (3) to position If the starting is carried out with cold en-
. gine, rotate the cold start lever (9)

Exhaust gases contain carbon
upwards.
monoxide, which is extremely

When the ignition key is rotated

noxious if inhaled.
to position , the low fuel Avoid pressing the start push
Avoid starting the vehicle in closed or
warning light (6), the 2- button (5) when the engine is
badly-ventilated rooms.
stroke oil reserve warning light (7) running: this may damage the
The non-observance of this warning starter.
and the entire display (8) come on for a
may cause loss of consciousness or
few seconds, thus checking the opera-
even lead to death by asphyxia. Do not accelerate and pull the brake le-
tion of the system. If after this check the
Do not get on the vehicle for the start- 2-stroke oil reserve warning light vers at the same time until you move off.
ing. remains on, provide for topping up, see

p. 24 (2 STROKE OIL TANK). Do not start abruptly when the
ELECTRIC STARTING engine is still cold.
Lock at least one wheel, by pulling a To limit the emission of exhaust
Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
brake lever (4). gases and fuel consumption, warm the
Make sure that the light switch (1) is in
If this operation is not carried out, the engine up by running at slow speed for
position.
j Make sure that the dimmer switch (2) start relay receives no current and there- the first miles.

is in position . fore the engine does not start.
Press the start push button (5) with-
Once the engine has warmed up, see p.
out accelerating, then release it as soon 15 (Coolant temperature indicator ),
as the engine starts. rotate the cold start lever (9) down-
wards.

KICK START To avoid losing control of the vehicle dur-
For the kick start, proceed as follows: ing the starting, lock both wheels by
Position the vehicle on the centre stand. putting on the brake levers (4).

Move to the left side of the vehicle.
Make sure that the light switch (1) is in Do not push down the kick start-
position. er with the engine on.
j Make sure that the dimmer switch (2)

is in position .
Turn the ignition switch (3) to position
Push down the kick starter (10) with your
right foot, releasing it immediately.
. If necessary, repeat the operation until
the engine starts.

When the ignition key is rotated
to position , the low fuel STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD
warning light (6), the 2- OF INACTIVITY
stroke oil reserve warning light (7) To start the engine:
After a long period of inactivity, proceed as Rotate the cold start lever (9) up-
and the entire display (8) come on for a
follows: wards.
few seconds, thus checking the opera- Carry out the first five operations pre- Slightly open the throttle, then carry out
tion of the system. If after this check the
scribed for the electric starting, see p. 30
2-stroke oil reserve warning light the electric starting procedure (or KICK
(ELECTRIC STARTING). START).
remains on, provide for topping up, see Make the starter run for about 10 sec-
p. 24 (2 STROKE OIL TANK).
onds, in order to ensure the filling up of
the float chamber.

Avoid opening and closing the Pay the utmost attention to any
throttle grip repeatedly and con- obstacle or variation of the
tinuously, so that you do not ac- ground.
cidentally lose control of the vehicle.
Uneven roads, rails, manhole covers,
If you have to brake, close the throttle indications painted on the road surface,
and put on both brakes in order to ob- building site metal plates become rather
tain uniform deceleration, properly ex- slippery by rain. For this reason all
erting pressure on the braking parts. these obstacles have to be carefully
avoided, driving smoothly and bending
By putting on the front brake only or the the vehicle as little as possible.
rear brake only, you reduce the braking
force considerably, thus running the Always use the turn indicators timely
risk of locking one wheel and conse- when you intend to change lane or di-
'(3$5785( $1' '5,9( quently losing grip. rection, avoiding sharp and dangerous
movements.

This vehicle is not suitable for Before beginning to turn, slow down or
offroad use: DSULOLD declines any

brake driving at moderate and constant If the 2 stroke oil reserve warn-
responsibility for any damage to speed or accelerating slightly; avoid ing light (1) comes on dur-
persons, properties and/or the vehicle braking at the last moment: it would be ing the normal functioning of the
due to the improper use of the vehicle it- very easy to skid. engine, this means that the 2 stroke oil
self. reserve is being used; in this case, top
If the brakes are operated continuously up the mixer oil tank, see p. 24 (2
Release the throttle grip (pos. A), put on on downhill stretches, the friction sur- STROKE OIL TANK).
the rear brake, then move the vehicle down faces can overheat, thus reducing the

the stand. braking efficiency. If the lit area on the coolant tem-
Get on the vehicle, keeping at least one Never drive with the engine off! perature indicator scale (2)
foot on the ground in order not to lose bal- reaches the red mark (right up-
ance. In case of wet ground or scarce wheel per side) and blinks, stop the engine
grip (snow, ice, mud, etc.), drive slowly, and check the coolant level, see p. 26

avoiding sudden brakings or manoeu- (COOLANT).
Properly adjust the inclination of vres that could make you lose grip and
the rear-view mirrors. fall down.
To leave, release the brake lever and ac-
celerate by gently rotating the throttle grip
(pos. B); the vehicle will start moving.

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1 km = 0.625 miles 2

After the first 500 kilometres,
carry out the checking opera-
tions indicated in the column Af-
H
ter running-in of the REGULAR SERV- S
PU
ICE INTERVALS CHART, see p. 35, in 1
order to avoid hurting yourself or other
people and/or damaging the vehicle.
The running-in of the engine is primary to
ensure its correct functioning and its correct
functioning. If possible, drive on hilly roads
In case of a brief stop, keep at least one Stop the vehicle, see beside (STOP-
and/or roads with many bends, so that the
brake on. PING).
engine, the suspensions and the brakes Turn the ignition switch (1) to position
undergo a more effective running-in.
For the first 500 km, keep to the following

.
3$5.,1* Position the vehicle on the stand, see
indications: p. 34 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON

Park the vehicle on firm and flat
0-300 km THE STAND).

ground, to prevent it from falling
Do not keep the throttle grip open more down.
than one half for long stretches. It is not necessary to close the
Neither lean the vehicle against walls, fuel tap when the engine is off,
300-500 km nor lay it on the ground. since it is equipped with an automatic
Do not keep the throttle grip open more closing system.
Make sure that the vehicle and especial-
than three-fourths for long stretches.
ly its red-hot parts do not represent a
67233,1*
danger for persons and children.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended
when the engine is on or the key is in-
Never leave the key in the igni-
tion switch.

If p ossi bl e, avoi d sto ppi ng
serted into the ignition switch. Lock the steering, see p. 20 (STEERING
abruptly, slowing down suddenly
LOCK) and extract the key (2).
and braking at the last moment. Do not sit on the vehicle when the stand
is down.
Release the throttle grip (pos. A) and
gradually put on the brakes to stop the
vehicle.

326,7,21,1* 7+( 9(+,&/( 68**(67,216 Write down your personal data and tele-
21 7+( 67$1' 72 35(9(17 7+()7 phone number in the space provided in this
page, to facilitate the identification of the
NEVER leave the ignition key inserted and
Carefully read p. 33 (PARKING). owner in case of finding after theft.
always use the steering lock.
CENTRE STAND Park the vehicle in a safe place, possibly in SURNAME: ................................................
Grasp the left handgrip and the rear grab
a garage or a protected place.
rail (1). If possible, use the appropriate aprilia NAME:........................................................
Push down the stand lever (2). Body-Guard armored cable -, or an ad-

ditional anti-theft device. ADDRESS:.................................................
Make sure that the vehicle is sta- Make sure that all documents are in order
ble. and the road tax has been paid. ...................................................................
TELEPHONE NO.:.....................................
Very often stolen vehicles are

identified thanks to the data writ-
ten on the use/maintenance manual.

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After running-in Every 4000 km Every 8000 km
Before beginning any mainte- COMPONENT
(500 km) or 8 months or 16 months
nance operation or any inspec-
Rear shock absorber C C
tion of the vehicle, stop the en-
Battery/electrolyte level C C
gine, extract the key from the ignition
Spark plug C C S
block, wait until the engine and the ex-
haust system have cooled down and if Carburettor - idling R C
possible lift the vehicle by means of the Driving belt C
proper equipment, on firm and flat Steering column bearings C C
ground. Keep away from the red-hot Wheel bearings C
parts of the engine and of the exhaust Removal of deposits from the exhaust P
system, in order to avoid burns. Air cleaner C P
The vehicle is made up of not edible Accelerator operation C C
parts. Never bite, suck, chew or swallow Brake locking operation C C
any part of the vehicle for any reason. Braking systems C C
Stop light switch C

If not expressly indicated other- Brake fluid every year: S
wise, for the reassembly of the Brake fluid C
units repeat the disassembly op- Coolant every 2000 km: C / every 2 years : S
erations reversing their order. 2 stroke oil every 500 km: C
every 3000 km every 12000 km
Transmission oil S
Ordinary maintenance operations can usu- or 6 months: C or 2 years: S
ally be carried out by the user, but some- Light direction - operation C
times a basic knowledge of mechanics and Tyres - inflation pressure every month: R
specific tools are required. Wheels/tyres C
If you need assistance or technical advice, Nut, bolt, screw tightening C C
consult your aprilia Official Dealer, who Front and rear suspension C C
can ensure you prompt and accurate serv- 2 stroke oil reserve warning light C C
icing. After any maintenance operation, Fuel pipe C
carry out the Preliminary checking opera- Mixer oil pipe C C
tions, see p. 29 (PRELIMINARY CHECK- Front and rear brake pad wear C every 2000 km: C
ING OPERATIONS). C = check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change, if necessary;

P = clean; S = change; R = adjust. Carry out the maintenance operations more frequently if you
Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km use the vehicle in rainy and dusty areas or on uneven ground.
1 km = 0.625 miles Have maintenance operations on the components indicated by carried out by DSULOLD
Official Dealers ONLY.

,'(17,),&$7,21 '$7$ ENGINE NUMBER FRAME NUMBER
It is a good rule to write down the frame The engine number is stamped near the The frame number is stamped on the right
and engine numbers in the space provided transmission oil filling cap. side of the steering column plate. To read
in this manual. it, it is necessary to remove the front in-
The frame number can be used for the spection cover, see p. 46 (REMOVING
Engine no. THE FRONT INSPECTION COVER).
purchase of spare parts.
Do not alter the identification

numbers if you do not want to in-
cur severe penal and administrative
Frame no.
sanctions. In particular, the alteration of

the frame number results in the immedi-
ate invalidity of the guarantee.

$,5 &/($1(5 REMOVAL CLEANING THE AIR FILTER

Do not use petrol or inflammable Remove the left inspection cover, see Unscrew the three screws (6).
solvents to wash the air cleaner, p. 46 (REMOVING THE RIGHT AND Remove the filter case cover (7) and ex-
in order to avoid fires or explo- LEFT INSPECTION COVERS). tract the filtering element (8).
sions. Insert the spanner in the appropriate To clean the filtering element use clean,
hole (1), while unscrewing and removing non-inflammable solvents or solvents

Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE).

the screw (2) with the relevant washer. with high volatility point, then let it dry
Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km thoroughly.
Upon reassembly, position the Apply a filter oil or a thick oil (SAE 80W-
1 km = 0.625 miles rear brake cable eyelet (3) cor-
90) on the whole surface of the filtering
Check the conditions of the air cleaner and rectly.
element, then squeeze it to eliminate the
clean it monthly or every 4000 km, depend- Unscrew and remove the screw (4) with oil in excess.

ing on the conditions in which the vehicle is the relevant washer.
used. Loosen the screw (5) of the air manifold The filter must be well impreg-
If the vehicle is used on dusty or wet roads, clamp. nated, though not dripping.
the cleaning operations and any replace- Grasp the air manifold in correspond-
ment should be carried out more frequent- ence with the clamp and pull it, thus re- Clean the inside of the filter casing cover
ly. moving the whole air cleaner casing. (7) and of the filter casing (9) with a cloth.
To clean the filtering element it is neces-
sary to remove the whole filter casing from
the vehicle.

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To check the transmission oil level, carry Tighten the filling cap and the
7+( 75$160,66,21 2,/ /(9(/ out the following operations every 3000 km drain plug thoroughly and make
or every 6 months: sure that there are no oil leaks.

In case of oil leaks or malfunc- Drive for a few miles until the engine
tions, contact your DSULOLD Offi- reaches the normal running temperature, Periodically check that there are no
cial Dealer. see p. 15 (Coolant temperature indicator leaks in correspondence with the oil
), then stop it. pan cover seal.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE TRANSMIS- Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
SION OIL IN THE ENVIRONMENT. Put a graduated container (1) with at Do not use the vehicle with insufficient
least 120 cm! capacity under the drain lubrication or with contaminated or un-
Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). plug (2). suitable lubricants, since this would ac-

Unscrew the filling cap (3) and the oil celerate the wear of the moving parts
Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km drain plug (2). and may also cause irreparable failures.
1 km = 0.625 miles Let all the oil flow out of the oil pan.
Measure the quantity and if it is less than
110 cm!, top up by adding the lacking
quantity, see p. 64 (LUBRICANT
CHART).
Tighten the drain plug (2).
Provide for filling up, using the oil collect-
ed into the graduated container (1).
Tighten the filling cap (3).

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Proceed as follows: Tighten the filling cap and the
7+( 75$160,66,21 2,/ Drive for a few miles until the engine drain plug thoroughly and make
reaches the normal running temperature, sure that there are no oil leaks.

In case of oil leaks or malfunc- see p. 15 (Coolant temperature indicator
tions, contact your DSULOLD Offi- ), then stop the engine. Periodically check that there are no
cial Dealer. Position the vehicle on the centre stand. leaks in correspondence with the oil
Put a graduated container (1) with at pan cover seal.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE TRANSMIS- least 120 cm! capacity under the drain
SION OIL IN THE ENVIRONMENT. plug (2). Do not use the vehicle with insufficient
Put it in a sealed container and take it to Unscrew the filling cap (3) and the oil lubrication or with contaminated or un-
the filling station where you usually buy drain plug (2). suitable lubricants, since this would ac-
it or to an oil salvage center. Let all the oil flow out of the oil pan. celerate the wear of the moving parts
Tighten the drain plug and add 110 cm! and may also cause irreparable failures.

of oil, see p. 64 (LUBRICANT CHART).
Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km Tighten the filling cap (3).
1 km = 0.625 miles
To ensure the efficiency and long life of the

vehicle, it is necessary to change the oil af-
ter the first 500 km and successively every
12000 km or every 2 years.

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Support the front wheel and extract the
Make sure that the vehicle is sta- wheel pin (3) manually.
DISASSEMBLY ble.

Remove the front brake caliper, see
p. 43 (REMOVING THE FRONT AND
REAR BRAKE CALIPERS).
Do not force the odometer con-
trol cable.

While disassembling the wheel, Introduce the screwdriver in the slot (1), Move the wheel rightwards (in the travel-
be careful not to damage the
lever and remove the cover (2). ling direction).
brake pipe, the disc and the Lock the wheel pin (3) by means of a Disconnect the odometer control (5).
pads. Remove the wheel.
spanner.
Unscrew and remove the nut (4), taking
To disassemble the front wheel, proceed
the washer.
as follows:
Position the vehicle on the centre stand. Wheel nut (4) driving torque:

120 Nm (12 kgm).
Prepare a 190 mm high support, Push the wheel pin (3), by carefully act-
the base of which must measure
ing on the threaded end and using a rub-
200 x 200 mm.

ber hammer if necessary.
Place the support under the vehicle and Check the arrangement of the
a spongy cloth between them, so that the odometer control (5), in order to
front wheel can move freely and the ve- be able to reassemble it correctly.
hicle cannot fall down.

REASSEMBLY Make sure that the wheel hub (9) is per- Put back the cover (2) and fit it manually.
fectly clean, either inside and outside. Remove the support from under the vehi-
Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). cle.

Upon reassembly, do not force

While reassembling the wheel, be the wheel against the odometer After reassembly, pull the front
careful not to damage the brake control (5), to prevent the wheel b r a k e l ev e r r e p ea t e d l y a n d
pipe, the disc and the pads. hub (9) from damaging the teeth (10). check the correct functioning of
the braking system.
To reassemble the front wheel, proceed as Bring the wheel near the end of the sus-

follows:
pension arm, raise it and insert the wheel Check the wheel centering.
Uniformly apply a moderate pin (3) completely.
quantity of grease on the wheel Rotate the wheel moderately and try to Have the driving torques, centering and
pin (3) and a greater quantity of grease find the point in which it can be fitted balancing of the wheel checked by your
on the dust cover (6) of the odometer completely, with the wheel hub (9) cor- DSULOLD Official Dealer, in order to avoid
control (5), see p. 64 (LUBRICANT rectly coupled with the teeth (10). accidents that may be harmful for you
CHART). Insert the washer, lock the rotation of the and/or other people.
wheel pin (3) by means of a spanner,

Correctly position the odometer control
screw and tighten the nut (4).
(5) with the relevant seat (7) inserted in
the antirotation pin (8), while partially in- Wheel nut (4) driving torque:
troducing the wheel pin (3) from the left 120 Nm (12 kgm).
side (travelling direction).

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DISASSEMBLY
Loosen the wheel nut (3).
Wheel nut (3) driving torque:
110 Nm (11 kgm).
Use DSULOLD Genuine Spare Parts
only.

After reassembly, pull the rear
Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). Remove the plastic band (6) and take b r ak e l e v e r r e p e a t e d l y an d
the piece of cardboard (5). check the correct functioning of
Remove the exhaust silencer, see p. 45 Release the rear brake lever. the braking system.
(REMOVING THE EXHAUST SILENC- Remove the rear brake caliper , see p. 43
ER). (REMOVING THE FRONT AND REAR Check the wheel centering.
Insert the screwdriver in the slot (1), le- BRAKE CALIPERS).
ver and remove the cover (2). Unscrew and remove the wheel nut (3) Have the driving torques, centering and

and the washer. balancing of the wheel checked by your
To unscrew the wheel nut (3), it
is necessary to lock the rotation
of the wheel. Upon reassembly, uniformly ap-
p ly a m o d e r a t e q u a n t i t y o f
grease on the wheel pin, see p. 64 (LU-
DSULOLD Official Dealer, in order to avoid
accidents that may be harmful for you
and/or other people.
Pull the rear brake lever (4) completely, BRICANT CHART) and replace the
then put a small piece of cardboard (5) wheel nut (special type) with a new one.
on the grip and keep the rear brake lever
pulled by holding it against the grip by Withdraw the wheel.
means of a plastic band (6).

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7+( %5$.( 3$' :($5
Carefully read p. 24 (BRAKE FLUID -
recommendations), p. 25 (DISC
BRAKES), p. 35 (MAINTENANCE).

1 km = 0.625 miles
The following information refer

to a single braking system, but
are valid for both.
5(029,1* 7+( )5217 $1' 5($5

Check the brake pad wear after the first Never pull the rear brake lever
500 km and successively every 2000 km. %5$.( &$/,3(56 after removing the brake caliper,
The wear of the brake pads depends on otherwise the caliper pistons
the use, on the kind of drive and on the Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). may go out of their seats, thus causing
road. The wear will be greater when the ve- the outflow of the brake fluid.
In this case consult your DSULOLD Official

hicle is driven on dirty or wet roads. Upon disassembly, take care not
to damage the brake pipe, disc Dealer, who will carry out the proper
To carry out a rapid checking of the wear of and pads. maintenance operation.

the front pads, proceed as follows:
Remove the involved brake caliper, see
The following information refer Remove the brake caliper (2), by careful-
beside (REMOVING THE FRONT AND to a single braking system, but ly withdrawing it from the brake disc.
REAR BRAKE CALIPERS). are valid for both.

Carry out a visual check on the pads.
After reassembly, pull the rear
If the thickness of the friction material Position the vehicle on the centre stand. b r a k e l ev e r r e p ea t e d l y a n d
(even of one pad only) has reduced to Rotate the wheel manually, so that the check the correct functioning of
about 1 mm, replace both pads. space between two spokes of the rim co- the braking system.
DSULOLD
incides with the brake caliper.
Have the pads changed by your Unscrew and remove the two screws (1).
Official Dealer.
Brake caliper screw (1) driving torque:
25 Nm (2.5 kgm).

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Make sure that the vehicle is sta-
ble.
Shake the front part of the vehicle in the
7+( (1*,1( )8/&580 $;,6
Every now and then it is advisable to check
travelling direction.

the steering, in order to verify if there are Periodically check the slack existing be-
slacks. tween the engine pin bushings.
Do not shake the front part of the
To check the steering it is necessary to: vehicle excessively, otherwise To carry out this operation, proceed as fol-
Position the vehicle on the centre stand. you may take in consideration the lows:

movement of the stand, thus observing Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
Prepare a 190 mm high support, an incorrect slack. Shake the wheel perpendicularly to the
the base of which must measure Repeat the previous operation more direction of travel (see figure).
200 x 200 mm. than once. If you find any slack, make sure that all
the fastening elements of the fulcrum
Place the support under the vehicle and If you find that there is a considerable axis are well tightened.
a spongy cloth between them, so that the slack, contact your aprilia Official Dealer

front wheel can move freely and the ve- to restore the optimal steering condi-
hicle cannot fall down. tions. If the slack persists, contact
your DSULOLD Official Dealer.

5(029,1* Unscrew and remove the screws (4) and 5(029,1*
7+( (;+$867 6,/(1&(5 (5). 7+( 5($59,(: 0,5525
Screw (4) and (5) driving torque:

Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). 12 Nm (1.2 kgm). Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE).
Unscrew and remove the mudguard fas-

Position the vehicle on the centre stand. Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
tening screw (6).
For the countries where the use

Unscrew and remove the two screws (7)
Before performing the opera-
and (8) that fasten the exhaust silencer of the second rear-view mirror is
tions described below, let the en-
to the engine. prescribed: the following operations re-
gine and the exhaust silencer
Screw (7) and (8) driving torque: fer to a single mirror, but are valid for
cool down until they have reached room
25 Nm (2.5 kgm). both.
temperature, in order to avoid burns.
Remove the exhaust silencer. Lift the protection element (9).

If the additional flange (1) is pro- Loosen the nut (10) by giving it about
vided, DO NOT unscrew the Upon reassembly, replace the one turn.
screws (2) and (3), but follow the gasket between the exhaust Withdraw the rear-view mirror (11).
procedure described here below.

manifold and the silencer with a new When the rear-view mirror (11)
one. has been removed, do not tight-
en the nut (10), in order not to
damage the plastic part of the handle-
bar cover.

5(029,1* 5(029,1* 7+( 5,*+7 5(029,1* 7+( 5($5
7+( )5217 ,163(&7,21 &29(5 $1' /()7 ,163(&7,21 &29(56 ,163(&7,21 &29(5
Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE).
Handle the painted components

with care and avoid scraping or
damaging them.

Unscrew and remove the four screws (5).
Only for the left inspection cover: un-
Raise the saddle, see p. 21 (UNLOCK-
ING/LOCKING THE SADDLE).
Unscrew and remove the two screws
screw and remove the screw (6). (10).

Position the vehicle on the centre stand. Remove the inspection cover (7) by with- Lift the front part of the inspection cover
Unscrew and remove the screw (1).
drawing it sidewards. (11) and remove it by withdrawing it in

Proceed with care. the travelling direction.

Do not damage the tangs and/or Upon reassembly, correctly in-
their seats. sert the upper part (8) in its seat. Upon reassembly, correctly in-
sert the rear part (12) in its seat.

Introduce the short part of the bent hexa- Take the mat (9).

gon spanner (2) in the appropriate seat
(3), rotate the spanner downwards, pull it
Upon reassembly, correctly posi-
and remove the front inspection cover
tion the mat (9) under the inspec-

(4).
tion cover (7), with the antislip profiles
Upon reassembly, correctly in- fitted in the appropriate seats.
sert the tangs in their seats.

The minimum speed of the engine (idling)
must be about 1800 100 rpm; in this case
the engine does not make the rear wheel
rotate.
If necessary:
Work on the right side of the vehicle, us-
ing a small-tip, but sufficiently long screw-
driver.
Act on the adjusting screw (1) positioned
on the carburettor.
By SCREWING IT (clockwise), you in-
crease the engine rpm.
By UNSCREWING IT (anticlockwise), you
,'/,1* $'-8670(17 decrease the engine rpm. To adjust the slack, proceed as follows:
Twist the throttle grip, accelerating and Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). decelerating a few times to make sure Work on the left rear side of the vehicle,

that it functions correctly and to check if and precisely on the adjusting screw posi-

the idling speed is constant. tioned on the carburettor.

1 km = 0.625 miles
Do not act on the air adjusting DO NOT withdraw the protection
Adjust the idling after the first 500 km and screw, to avoid variations of the element of the cold start control
every time it is irregular. carburation setting. cable (2).

To carry out this operation, proceed as fol- Proceed with care. Do not bend

lows: or force the cables or the com-
Drive for a few miles until the engine If necessary, contact your DSULOLD ponents of the carburettor.
reaches the normal running temperature, Official Dealer.
Remove the protection element (3).
see p. 15 (Coolant temperature indicator
), then stop the engine.
Loosen the nut (4) (by turning it clock-
Position the vehicle on the centre stand. $'-867,1* wise).
Remove the right inspection cover, 7+( $&&(/(5$725 &21752/ Act on the adjuster (5), positioned at the
beginning of the accelerator control cable.
seep. 46 (REMOVING THE RIGHT AND
LEFT INSPECTION COVERS). Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). After the adjustment:
Connect an electronic revolution counter Tighten the nut (4) (by turning it anti-
to the spark plug cable. The ideal slack of the accelerator control clockwise), thus locking the adjuster (5)
Start the engine. should be about 2-3 mm. and put back the protection element (3).

Check the spark plug gap with a thick-
ness gauge.
The gap must be 0.5 0.6 mm; if neces-
sary adjust it, carefully bending the earth
electrode.
Make sure that the washer is in good
conditions. With the washer on, screw
the spark plug by hand in order not to
damage the thread.
Using the spanner provided in the tool
kit, tighten the spark plug, giving it half a
turn to compress the washer.

The spark plug must be well
63$5. 3/8* To remove and clean the spark plug: tightened, otherwise the engine
Take off the spark plug cap (1). may overheat and be seriously
Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). Remove all the dirt from the base of the damaged.

spark plug, then unscrew it with the Use the recommended type of spark
Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km spanner you will find in the tool kit and plug only, see p. 60 (TECHNICAL DA-
1 km = 0.625 miles extract it from its seat, taking care that TA), in order not to compromise the life
neither dust nor other substances enter and performance of the engine.
Check the spark plug after the first 500 km the cylinder.
and successively every 4000 km; change it Make sure that there are neither carbon Position the spark plug cap (1).
every 8000 km. deposits, nor corrosion marks on the Put back the inspection cover.
Periodically remove the spark plug and electrode and on the central porcelain
clean it carefully, removing carbon depos- part; if necessary, clean them with the
its; change it if necessary. special cleaners for spark plugs, with an
iron wire and/ or a metal brush.
To reach the spark plug: Energetically blow some air, in order to
Remove the right inspection cover, see
prevent the removed residues from get-
p. 46 (REMOVING THE RIGHT AND ting into the engine.
LEFT INSPECTION COVERS). If the spark plug has crackings on the in-
sulating material, corroded electrodes or
excessive deposits, it must be changed.

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The battery gives off explosive
gases; keep it away from flames,
Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). sparks, cigarettes and any other

source of heat.
Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km During the recharging or the use, make
1 km = 0.625 miles sure that the room is properly ventilated
and avoid inhaling the gases released
H
Check the electrolyte level and the tighten- during the recharging. S
PU
ing of the terminals after the first 500 km
and successively every 4000 km or 8 KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN
months.

ONLY FOR BATTERIES REQUIR-
ING MAINTENANCE: the electro-
lyte in the battery is toxic and
Never invert the connection of
the battery cables.
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caustic and if it gets in contact with the
Do not incline the vehicle too much, in
order to avoid dangerous leaks of the
2) 7+( %$77(5<
skin it can cause burns, since it con-
battery fluid. If the vehicle remains unused for a long pe-
tains sulphuric acid.
riod:
Wear protection clothes, a face mask Connect and disconnect the battery
and/or goggles during maintenance op-
with the ignition switch in position .
Remove the battery, see p. 50 (REMO-
VING THE BATTERY) and put it in a cool
erations. Connect first the positive cable (+) and
and dry place.
then the negative cable (). Recharge it completely, by using a trickle
In case of contact with the skin, rinse
Disconnect following the reverse order. charge, see p. 51 (RECHARGING THE
with plenty of water.
BATTERY).
The electrolyte is corrosive.
In case of contact with the eyes, rinse If the battery remains on the vehicle, dis-
Do not pour or spill it, especially on the connect the cables from the terminals.
with plenty of water for 15 minutes, then
plastic parts.
consult an oculist without delay. It is important to check the charge periodi-
cally (about once a month), during the win-
If the electrolyte is accidentally swal- ter or when the vehicle remains unused, in
lowed, drink a lot of water or milk, then order to prevent the deterioration of the
continue drinking milk of magnesia or battery.
vegetable oil and consult a doctor with-
out delay.

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7(50,1$/6 Make sure that the ignition switch is in

position . Carefully read p. 49 (BATTERY).
Carefully read p. 49 (BATTERY). Disconnect first the negative () and then
the positive cable (+). Remove the rear inspection cover, see
Remove the rear inspection cover, see Brush with a wire brush to eliminate any p. 46 (REMOVING THE REAR INSPEC-
p. 46 (REMOVING THE REAR INSPEC- sign of corrosion. TION COVER).
TION COVER). Reconnect first the positive (+) and then Make sure that the ignition switch is in
Make sure that the cable terminals (1) the negative cable (). position .
and the battery terminals (2) are: Cover the terminals with special grease Disconnect first the negative () and then
in good conditions (and not corroded or Vaseline. the positive cable (+).
or covered with deposits); Remove the battery breather pipe.
covered with special grease or Vase- Remove the battery from its compart-
line. ment and put it on a flat surface, in a cool
and dry place.

Once it has been removed, the
battery must be stored in a safe
place and kept away from chil-
dren.

5(&+$5*,1* 7+( %$77(5<
Carefully read p. 49 (BATTERY).
Remove the battery from its compart-

ment, see p. 50 (REMOVING THE BAT-
TERY).
Unscrew and remove the element plugs.
Check the electrolyte level, see beside
(CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEV-
EL).
Connect the battery with a battery charg-
er.
A recharge with an amperage equal to
&+(&.,1* 1/10th of the battery capacity is recom- ,167$//,1* 7+( %$77(5<
7+( (/(&752/<7( /(9(/ mended.
After the recharging operation, check the Carefully read p. 49 (BATTERY).
Carefully read p. 49 (BATTERY). electrolyte level again and if necessary
top up with distilled water. Put the battery in its container.
Remove the battery from its compart- Replace the element plugs. Connect the breather pipe.
ment, see p. 50 (REMOVING THE BAT-

TERY). Reinstall the battery only 5-10 Always connect the battery
Make sure that the fluid level is included minutes after disconnecting the breather pipe, to prevent the sul-
between the two MIN and MAX notch- recharge equipment, since the phuric acid vapours from cor-
es stamped on the battery side. battery keeps sending out extremely in- roding the electric system, painted
Otherwise: flammable hydrogen gas for a short parts, rubber elements or gaskets when
Unscrew and remove the element plugs. lapse of time. they exit the breather pipe itself.

Top up with distilled water only. Connect, in order, the positive (+) and
Do not exceed the MAX mark,
negative () cable.
since the electrolyte level in- Cover the terminals with special grease
creases during the recharge.
or Vaseline.
Top up by adding distilled water. Put back the rear inspection cover, see
p. 46 (REMOVING THE REAR INSPEC-
TION COVER).

&+$1*,1* 7+( )86( For the checking, proceed as follows: ARRANGEMENT OF THE FUSE

Turn the ignition switch to position ,
7.5 A fuse from the battery to:
to avoid any accidental short circuit.
Remove the rear inspection cover, see all the electric loads, excluding the light cir-

Do not repair faulty fuses. p. 46 (REMOVING THE REAR INSPEC- cuit, which is fed with alternate current.
Never use fuses different from TION COVER).
the recommended ones. Extract the fuse (1) and check if the fila-
The use of unsuitable fuses may cause ment (2) is broken.
damages to the electric system or, in Before replacing the fuse, try to find out
case of short circuit, even a fire. the cause of the trouble, if possible.

Then replace the damaged fuse with the
If a fuse blows frequently, there spare fuse (3) or with a new one having
probably is a short circuit or an the same amperage.

overload in the electric system.
In this case it is advisable to consult an If you use one of the spare fuse
DSULOLD Official Dealer. (3), put a new fuse in the suitable
seat.
If an electric component does not work or
works irregularly, or if the vehicle fails to
start, it is necessary to check the fuse (1).

$'-867,1* To adjust the headlight beam: %8/%6
7+( 9(57,&$/ +($'/,*+7 %($0 Act on the suitable screw (1) by means
of a screwdriver.
To rapidly check the correct direction of the

By TURNING IT CLOCKWISE, you set Before changing a bulb, position
beam, place the vehicle on flat ground, 10
the beam upwards. the vehicle on the centre stand
m away from a wall.
and turn the ignition switch to
Turn on the low beam, sit on the vehicle
and make sure that the beam projected on
By TURNING IT ANTICLOCKWISE, you
set the beam downwards.

position .
Change the bulb wearing clean gloves
the wall is slightly under the horizontal line or using a clean and dry cloth.
of the headlight (about 9/10th of the total
height). Do not leave fingerprints on the bulb,
since these may cause its overheating
and consequent breakage. If you touch
the bulb with bare hands, remove any
fingerprint with alcohol, in order to pre-
vent it from blowing frequently.
DO NOT FORCE THE ELECTRIC CA-
BLES
Before changing a bulb, check

the fuse, see p. 52 (CHANGING
THE FUSE).

&+$1*,1* 7+( +($'/,*+7 Reach the protection elements of the
%8/%6 bulbs (1) and (3) from the right side (A).
Reach the protection elements of the
Carefully read p. 53 (BULBS). bulbs (2) and (4) from the left side (B).
The headlight contains:

, 1 j The bulbs (5) and (6)
are provided with a single central protec-
A right, low beam bulb (1). tion element (7); to reach it, work on the
A left, low beam bulb (2). right side (A) with one hand and on the left
A front right direction indicator bulb (3). side (B) with the other hand.
A front left direction indicator bulb (4).
The headlight ,1j contains:
An upper central, low/high beam bulb LOW BEAM BULBS (1) AND (2)
(5). To change the bulbs, proceed as fol-
A lower central, parking light bulb (6). lows:
A front right direction indicator bulb (3). Manually withdraw the protection ele-
A front left direction indicator bulb (4). ment of the bulb that must be replaced.
Rotate the check tang (8) positioned at
To reach the bulbs, proceed as follows: the back of the bulb socket sidewards.
Remove the front inspection cover, see Extract the bulb and replace it with a new
p. 46 (REMOVING THE FRONT IN- one of the same type.
SPECTION COVER).

FRONT DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS LOW/HIGH BEAM BULB (5) PARKING LIGHT BULB (6)
(3) AND (4) ,1j ,1j
To change the bulbs, proceed as follows: To change the bulb, proceed as follows: To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
Manually withdraw the protection ele- Manually withdraw the protection ele- Manually withdraw the protection ele-
ment of the bulb that must be replaced. ment (7) ment (7).
Press the two clips provided on the bulb Rotate the bulb socket (10) anticlockwise Rotate the bulb socket (10) anticlockwise
socket (9) with two fingers, while with- and extract it. and extract it.

drawing it from its seat at the same time. Slightly press the bulb (5) and rotate it
Upon reassembly, insert the

bulb socket (9) with the clips in
vertical position and fit it in its seat; a
anticlockwise, extract it and replace it
with a new one of the same type.

Do not pull the electric cables to
extract the bulb socket.
Working on the left side (B), grasp the
click will indicate that the bulb socket is
parking light bulb socket (11), pull and
positioned correctly.
remove it from its seat.
Press the bulb moderately, rotate it anti- Withdraw the parking light bulb (6) and
clockwise, extract it and replace it with a replace it with a new one of the same

new one of the same type. type.
Introduce the bulb in the bulb
socket, making sure that the two
guide pins coincide with the relevant
guides on the bulb socket.

&+$1*,1* of their seats (from the inside towards &+$1*,1* 7+( 180%(5 3/$7(
7+( 5($5 /,*+7 %8/% the outside) and change them if neces- %8/% , 1 j
sary.
Carefully read p. 53 (BULBS).
Carefully read p. 53 (BULBS).
Slightly press the bulb and rotate it anti-
clockwise.
The rear light contains: Remove the bulb from its seat.
To change the bulb:

A parking light/stoplight bulb (1).
Two rear direction indicator bulbs (2).
Insert the bulb in the socket,
making the two bulb pins coin- Do not pull the electric wires to
extract the bulb socket.

To change them:
cide with the relevant guides on the Grasp the bulb socket (6), pull it and re-
Support the protection screen socket.
move it from its seat.
(4) and the coloured screen Withdraw the bulb (7) and replace it with
frame (5) to prevent them from falling Correctly install a new bulb of the same
a new one of the same type.
down and avoid any damage. type.
Unscrew and remove the three screws
(3).
Remove the protection screen (4).
Upon reassembly, position the
protection screen (4) and the col-
oured screen frame (5) correctly in their

Remove the coloured screen frame (5).
seats.
If necessary, the coloured Tighten the screw (3) carefully, without
screens can be removed from exerting too much pressure, in order to
their frame (5). Slightly push them out avoid damaging the protection screen.

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Stop the engine and wait until it has coo-
led down.
Prepare a container with capacity excee-
ding the fuel quantity present in the tank
and put it on the ground on the left side
of the vehicle.
Empty the fuel tank by means of a ma-
nual pump or a similar system.
After draining the tank, tighten

the plug.

To empty the carburettor completely, pro-
Before transporting the vehicle, '5$,1,1* 7+( )8(/ 7$1. ceed as follows:
it is necessary to empty the fuel Remove the filter casing, see p. 37 (AIR
tank and the carburettor completely, Carefully read p. 23 (FUEL). CLEANER - REMOVAL).
making sure that both are completely Put the free end of the pipe (1) into a re-

dry. During transport, the vehicle must Risk of fire. ceptacle.
be held upright, in its normal use posi- Wait until the engine and the Open the carburettor outlet by loosening
tion, to avoid any oil and battery fluid exhaust silencers have comple- the drain screw (2) positioned under the
leakage. tely cooled down. float chamber.
Fuel vapours are noxious for your heal- When all the fuel has flowed out of the car-
th. burettor:
Before proceeding, make sure that the Tighten the drain screw (2) completely.
room in which you are working is pro-

perly ventilated. Tighten the drain screw (2) with
Do not inhale fuel vapours. care, to avoid fuel leakages from
Do not smoke, nor use free flames. the carburettor during the refuel-
Do not dispose of fuel in the environ- ling.
ment.

&/($1,1*

After the vehicle has been
washed, its braking functions
could be temporarily impaired
Do not wash the vehicle under
the sun, especially during the
summer, when the body is still warm,
because of the presence of water on the since if the shampoo dries before being
grip surfaces. rinsed away, it can damage the paint.
Calculate long braking distances to
avoid accidents. Brake repeatedly to re- Use neither high pressure water/air jets,
store normal conditions. nor vapour jets on the following parts:
wheel hubs, controls on the right and
To remove dirt and mud from the painted on the left side of the handlebars, brake
surfaces use a low- pressure water jet; pump, instruments and indicators, si-
carefully wet the dirty parts, remove mud lencer exhaust, glove compartment, ig-
Clean the vehicle frequently if it used in and filth with a soft car sponge impregnat- nition switch/steering lock.
particular areas or conditions, such as: ed with a lot of water and shampoo (24%
Polluted areas (cities and industrial are- parts of shampoo in water). Do not use alcohol or solvents to clean
as). Then rinse with plenty of water and dry with the rubber and plastic parts and the
Areas characterized by an high percent- chamois leather. saddle: use water and mild soap.
age of salinity and humidity (sea areas, To clean the outer parts of the engine use Do not apply protection waxes onto the
hot and humid climates). a degreaser, brushes and wipers. saddle, in order not to make it too slip-

Particular conditions (use of salt and pery.
anti-ice chemical products on the roads Polish with silicone wax only af-
during the winter). ter having carefully washed the
Avoid leaving deposits of industrial and
vehicle.
polluting powders, tar spots, dead in-
sects, 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.

/21* 3(5,2'6 2) ,1$&7,9,7< Remove the battery, see p. 50 (REMOV- $)7(5 $ 3(5,2' 2) ,1$&7,9,7<
ING THE BATTERY) and p. 49 (LONG
After a long period of inactivity of the vehi- Uncover and clean the vehicle, see p. 58
INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY).
cle some precautions are necessary to
(CLEANING).
Wash and dry the vehicle, see p. 58
avoid any problem. Check the electrolyte level in the battery
(CLEANING).
Further, it is important to carry out the nec-
and install it, see p. 51 (CHECKING THE
Polish the painted surfaces with wax.
essary repairs and a general check up be-
ELECTROLYTE LEVEL) and (INSTALL-
Inflate the tyres, see p. 27 (TYRES).
fore the period of inactivity, since you could
ING THE BATTERY).
By means of a suitable support, position
forget to carry them out later. Make sure that the fuel drain screw is
the vehicle so that both tyres are raised
thoroughly screwed (breather pipe clos-
Proceed as follows: from the ground.

ing index), see p. 57 (DRAINING THE
Empty the fuel tank and the carburettor, Place the vehicle in an unheated, not-hu-
FUEL TANK).
see p. 57 (DRAINING THE FUEL mid room, away from sunlight, with mini- Refuel, see p. 23 (FUEL).
TANK). mum temperature variations.

Carry out the preliminary checking oper-
Extract the spark plug and pour a tea- Cover the vehicle avoiding the use of
a t io ns, se e p . 2 9 ( P R E LI MI N A R Y
spoon (5-10 cm!) of two-stroke engine oil plastic or waterproof materials.
CHECKING OPERATIONS).
into the cylinder.

Move the ignition switch to position ,

press the start push button for a few Have a test ride at moderate
seconds, to distribute the oil evenly on speed in a low-traffic area.
the cylinder surfaces.
Put back the spark plug.

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DIMENSIONS Max. length ...................................................... 1790 mm
Max. width ....................................................... 701.5 mm
Max. height (front part of the fairing included) . 1110 mm
Seat height ...................................................... 810 mm
Distance between centres ............................... 1260 mm
Min. ground clearance ..................................... 140 mm
Weight ready for starting ................................. 106 kg
ENGINE Type ................................................................. MINARELLI, 2-stroke with controlled ignition

Number of cylinders......................................... 1
Total displacement ........................................... 49.26 cm !
Bore/stroke ...................................................... 40 mm / 39.2 mm
Compression ratio ........................................... 12.5 0.5:1
Starting ............................................................ electric + kick starter
Clutch .............................................................. centrifugal
Change gear.................................................... automatic stepless variator
Cooling ........................................................... liquid cooled

CAPACITY Fuel (reserve included) ................................... 11.5 E
Fuel reserve .................................................... 20.5 E
Transmission oil............................................... 110 cm!

Mixer oil (reserve included) ............................. 1.3 E
Mixer oil reserve.............................................. 0.3 E
Coolant ........................................................... 0.8 E (50% antifreeze + 50% water)
Seats ............................................................... 1 (2 in the countries where this is allowed)
Vehicle max. load
(driver + luggage)............................................ 105 kg
(driver+passenger+luggage) ........................... 180 kg (in the countries where this is allowed)
TRANSMISSION Speed change gear......................................... automatic and stepless

Primary ........................................................... V-belt
Ratios .............................................................. minimum for stepless change: 2.6
maximum for stepless change: 0.862
Secondary....................................................... with gears
CARBURETTOR Model .............................................................. DELLORTO PHBN 12

Choke tube...................................................... 12 mm
FUEL SUPPLY Fuel ................................................................. premium grade petrol (4 Stars ) according to the DIN 51600
standard, min. O.N. 98 (N.O.R.M.) and 88 (N.O.M.M.)
Fuel # ........................................................... unleaded petrol according to the DIN 51607 standard, min. O.N. 95
(N.O.R.M.) and 85 (N.O.M.M.)

FRAME Type ................................................................. one-beam, split in two cradles
SUSPENSIONS Front ................................................................ pantograph arm with hydraulic mono-shock absorber

Stroke .............................................................. 57 mm
Rear................................................................. hydraulic mono-shock absorber
Stroke .............................................................. 90 mm
BRAKES Front ................................................................ disc brake, 190 mm with hydraulic transmission

Rear................................................................. disc brake, 190 mm with hydraulic transmission
WHEELS RIMS................................................................ alloy

Front ................................................................ 3.50 x 13
Rear................................................................. 3.50 x 13
TYRES............................................................. tubeless
Front ................................................................ 130/60 - 13
Rear................................................................. 130/60 - 13
STANDARD INFLATION PRESSURE
Front ................................................................ 180 kPa (1.8 bar)
Rear................................................................. 200 kPa (2.0 bar)
INFLATION PRESSURE WITH PASSENGER (where drive with passenger is allowed)
Front ................................................................ 200 kPa (2.0 bar)
Rear................................................................. 220 kPa (2.2 bar)

IGNITION Type................................................................. CDI
Spark advance ................................................ 14 2 before T.D.C.
Standard spark plug........................................ NGK R BR8 HS
Spark plug gap................................................ 0.5 0.6 mm
Engine idle rpm ............................................... 1800 100 rpm
ELECTRIC Battery............................................................. 12 V - 4 Ah
SYSTEM
Fuse ................................................................ 7.5 A
Generator (with permanent magnet) ............... 12 V - 85 W
Low beam bulbs .............................................. 12 V - 15 W
Low/high beam bulb , 1 j .............. 12 V - 35/35 W
Front parking light bulbs , 1 j ........ 12 V - 3 W
Direction indicator bulbs.................................. 12 V - 10 W
Rear parking light/stoplight bulb...................... 12 V - 5/21 W
Number plate bulb , 1 j .......... 12 V - 3 W
Low beam warning light .................................. LED
High beam warning light , 1 j ....... LED
Direction indicators warning light .................... LED
2 stroke oil reserve warning light .................... LED
Low fuel warning light ..................................... LED

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Transmission oil (recommended): <
F.C., SAE 75W - 90.
As an alternative to the recommended oil, it is possible to use high-quality oils with characteristics in compliance with or superior to the
A.P.I. GL4 specifications.
Mixer oil (recommended): <
GREEN HIT.
Use high-quality oils with characteristics in compliance with or superior to the ISO-L-ETC++, A.P.I. TC++ specifications.
Fork oil (recommended): <
F.A. 5W or <
F.A. 20W fork oil.
If you need an oil with intermediate characteristics in comparison with the two recommended products, these can be mixed as indicated
below:
SAE 10W < F.A. 5W 67% of the volume, + <
F.A. 20W 33% of the volume.
SAE 15W < F.A. 5W 33% of the volume, + <
F.A. 20W 67% of the volume.
Bearings and other lubrication points (recommended): <
AUTOGREASE MP.
As an alternative to the recommended product, use high-quality grease for rolling bearings, working temperature range -30C+140C,
dripping point 150C230C, high protection against corrosion, good to water and oxidation resistance.
Protection of the battery poles: neutral grease or vaseline.
Spray grease for chains (recommended): < CHAIN SPRAY.
Brake fluid (recommended): < F.F., DOT 5 (DOT 4 compatible).
Use new brake fluid only.
Engine coolant (recommended) ": < ECOBLU -40C.
Use only antifreeze and anticorrosive without nitrite, ensuring protection at -35C at least.

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1) Generator 30) Coolant temperature indicator
2) CDI 31) Front right direction indicator
3) Spark plug 32) Front left direction indicator
4) HT coil 33) Front parking light
5) Voltage regulator 34) Low beam bulbs
6) Battery 35) Horn
7) Starter 36) Pick up
8) Start relay 37) Fuse
9) Front stoplight switch 38) Multiple connectors
10) Rear stoplight switch 39) Rear parking light / stoplight bulb
11) 2 stroke oil reserve switch 40) Speed sensor
12) Diode 41) Front parking light
13) Fuel level sensor
14) Rear right direction indicator
15) Rear light
16) Rear left direction indicator
17) Right dimmer switch
18) Left dimmer switch
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20) Low/high beam bulb
Ar Orange
21) Coolant thermistor
Az Light blue
22) Blinking
B Blue
23) Dashboard Bi White
24) Direction indicator warning light G Yellow
25) 2 stroke oil reserve warning light Gr Grey
26) Number plate light M Brown
27) Fuel level indicator N Black
28) Low fuel warning light R Red
29) Low beam warning light V Green
29) High beam warning light , 1 j Vi Violet

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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 isnt necessary.
Avoid disturbing noises.
Respect nature.

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Press the SET push button and select

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1) COLD START LEVER ()

2) HORN PUSH BUTTON ()

3) DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH (()

With the light switch in position , see p. 19 (CONTROLS

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2) START PUSH BUTTON ()

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This vehicle is provided with hydraulic disc

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The position of the arrow (9)

The electrical parts work only when the ignition

The lighting system works only when the engine is

1) COLD START LEVER ()

2) HORN PUSH BUTTON ()

The lighting system works only when the engine is

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The lights can be switched off only by stopping

2) START PUSH BUTTON ()

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Do not alter the identification

Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km

The following information refer

Handle the painted components

Before changing a bulb, check