User manual APRILIA DORSODURO 1200 ABS

[. . . ] We have drawn up this booklet to provide a comprehensive overview of your vehicle's quality features. Please read it carefully before riding the vehicle for the first time. it contains information , tips and precautions for using your vehicle. It also describes features, details and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice. [. . . ] Push the centre of the saddle (2), where the rear retainers are, to trip the lock. Remove the guard from the back, taking the four fixing points off (dotted in the figure). Write down the chassis and engine number in the specific space in this booklet. ENGINE NUMBER The engine number is printed on the base of the engine crankcase, left hand side. Never transport anything that is not secured - making absolutely certain it is firmly and securely fixed. Secure the luggage well not forgetting that it must not project beyond the rear edge of the saddle. This vehicle has been programmed to indicate in real time any operation failure stored in the electronic control unit memory. Every time the ignition switch is turned to "KEY ON", the alarm LED warning light turns on for about three seconds on the instrument panel. Check that the throttle functions smoothly and can be fully opened and closed in all steering positions. Remove any possible strange body that might be stuck in the tread design. Top-up the fluid if necessary; the clutch must work without gripping and/or sliding. Check that there is no resistance when the side stand is pulled up and down and that the spring tension makes it snap back to its rest position. Fluid level inside the expansion tank should be between the 'FULL' and 'LOW' reference marks. Engine stop switch (ON - OFF) Lights, warning lights, horn, rear stop light switch and electrical devices Tone wheels (only for vehicles with Check that the tone wheels are ABS system) perfectly clean Introduce the key (2) in the fuel tank cap lock (3). To adjust the setting, the shock absorber has one set screw (1) to adjust rebound damping, a ring nut for spring preloading adjustment (2), a locking ring nut (3) and a set screw for adjusting compression damping (4). Turn the (1) screw to adjust the shock absorber hydraulic rebound damping. Medium load setting: - (for example, rider with passenger and/ or luggage). Rebound damping adjustment, screw (1) Compression damping adjustment, screw (4) Spring A length Spring preload, ring nut (2) Open 17 clicks from fully closed Open 1. 5 turns from fully closed Open 12 - 16 clicks from fully closed Open 0. 5 turns from fully closed Open 12 - 16 clicks from fully closed Open 0 - 1. 5 turns from fully closed The stroke should be soft and there should be no oil marks on the stems. Check the tightening of all the elements and the correct operation of the front and rear suspension joints. [. . . ] Checking wear of chain, front and rear sprockets Also check the following parts and make sure that the chain, pinion and sprocket do not have: · Never wash the chain with high pressure air/water jets or steam jets or highly flammable solvents. Maintenance operations should be more frequent if there are signs of quick rust. After washing and drying the chain, lubricate it with spray grease for sealed chains. Height Saddle height Wheelbase Kerb weight Dry weight (unfuelled) 2248 mm (88. [. . . ]