User manual APRILIA TUONO FACTORY 02-2007

[. . . ] Sede Legale ed Amministrativa Via Vincenzo Giardini, 11 48022 Lugo (RA) - Italia Tel. 0545-216611 Fax 0545-216610 www. vftis. com deca@vftis. spx. com on behalf of: aprilia s. p. a. +39 - 041 58 29 111 Fax +39 - 041 44 10 54 www. aprilia. com WARNING Indicates a potential hazard which may result in serious injury or even death. CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard which may result in minor personal injury or damage to the vehicle. NOTE The word "NOTE" in this manual precedes important information or instructions. WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS GENERAL ADVICE Before starting the engine, carefully read this manual and in particular the section "SAFE DRIVE". [. . . ] The fuel used for internal combustion engines is extremely inflammable and in particular conditions it can become explosive. WARNING Make sure that the vehicle is stable. PARKING It is very important to choose a suitable parking area, respecting the road signs and the indications given below. WARNING Do not apply the load of your weight or of the passenger's weight onto the side stand. u Stop the vehicle, see page WARNING Park the vehicle on firm and level ground to prevent it falling over. Make sure that the vehicle and especially its red-hot parts do not represent a danger for persons and children. Do not leave the vehicle unattended when the engine is on or the key is inserted into the ignition switch. 54 (STOPPING). u Turn the key (4) and set the ignition switch (5) to position " ". WARNING When getting on or off the vehicle, keep to the instructions given, see page 44 (GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE). use and maintenance RSV 1000 TUONO R 55 1 2 3 PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND SIDE STAND To place the vehicle on the side stand while seated astride the vehicle, see page 44 (INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE). If any manoeuvre (for example, moving the vehicle) required the lifting of the stand, to place the vehicle on the stand again, proceed as follows: WARNING Make sure that the parking surface is free from obstacles, firm and flat. u Choose a suitable parking area, see page 55 (PARKING). u Grasp the left grip (1) and place your right hand on the rear upper part of the vehicle (2). u Press the side stand with your right foot and extend it completely (3). u Steer the handlebar completely leftwards. WARNING Make sure that the vehicle is stable. 56 use and maintenance RSV 1000 TUONO R SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT CAUTION Do not use any "brake lock" devices. Failure to heed this warning can seriously damage the braking system and lead to an accident thus provoking serious injuries or death. NEVER leave the key in the ignition switch and always use the steering lock. Park the vehicle in a safe place, possibly in a garage or a protected place. NOTE Halve maintenance intervals if you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions, on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle is used in competitions. (*) = Check every two weeks or at the specified intervals. Component Spark plug Air filter Engine oil filter Engine oil filter (on oil tank) Light operation/direction Light system Safety switches Clutch fluid Brake fluid Coolant Engine oil Tyres Tyre pressure (*) Error warning light (on instrument panel) Drive chain tension and lubrication Brake pad wear After runningin [1000 km (625 mi)] Every 5000 km (3125 mi) (only for racing use Every 10000 Every 20000 km (6250 mi) km (12500 mi) or 12 months or 24 months at every start-up: every 1000 km (625 mi): every 1000 km (625 mi): before each ride and every 2000 km (1250 mi): use and maintenance RSV 1000 TUONO R 59 OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE aprilia Authorised Dealer Key = check and clean, adjust, lubricate or repl ace, if n ecessa ry (a ccordi ng to workshop manual specifications); = clean; = change; = adjust. (*) = only for versions with magnesium wheels: check that rim paint is in good conditions. NOTE Halve maintenance intervals if the vehicle is used in rainy or dusty conditions, on rough roads or for racing. Component Rear shock absorber Gearbox Transmission cables and controls Rear suspension linkage bearings Steering bearings and steering clearance Wheel bearings Brake discs General running of the vehicle Adjusting the valve clearance Braking systems Cooling system Clutch fluid Brake fluid Coolant Fork oil Fork oil seals Brake pads Wheels/tyres (*) Nut, bolt, screw tightening Cylinder synchronisation Suspensions and track alignment Final transmission (chain, rear sprocket, front sprocket) Fuel pipes Clutch wear Pistons After running-in [1000 km (625 mi)] Every 5000 km (3125 mi) (only for racing use every 10000 km (6250 mi): Every 10000 km (6250 mi) or 12 months Every 20000 km (12500 mi) or 24 months every 12 months: every 24 months: after the first 10000 km (6250 mi) and then every 20000 km (12500 mi): after the first 30000 km (18650 mi) and then every 20000 km (12500 mi): if worn: every 4 years: 60 use and maintenance RSV 1000 TUONO R 1 JOINTS WITH CLICK CLAMPS AND WITH SCREW CLAMPS CAUTION Upon installation, replace the click clamp that has been removed with a new one having the same dimensions, to be requested to an aprilia Authorised Dealer. Do not replace the removed click clamp with a screw clamp or with other types of clamp. CAUTION Remove ONLY the clamps indicated in the maintenance procedures. This text is not to be intended as an authorisation to arbitrarily remove the clamps present on the vehicle. WARNING 2 IDENTIFICATION DATA It is a good rule to write down the frame and engine numbers in the space provided in this manual. NOTE Do not alter the identification numbers if you do not want to incur in severe penal and administrative sanctions. In particular, the alteration of the frame number results in the immediate invalidity of the warranty. FRAME NUMBER The frame number (1) is stamped on the right side of the steering column. ________________________ ENGINE NUMBER The engine number (2) is stamped on the rear part, near the front sprocket. ________________________ Before removing a clamp, make sure that the removal does not involve any fluid leakage; if so, provide for preventing such leakage and protect the components positioned near the joint. [. . . ] Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPARK PLUGS Original equipment: PIRELLI DIABLO CORSA; METZELER SPORTEC M1; MICHELIN PILOT SPORT E; DUNLOP SPORTMAX D208RR 120/70-ZR 17" 2. 5 atm (250 KPa) 190/50 ZR 17" 2. 8 atm (280 KPa) alternative: PIRELLI SUPERCORSA PRO; METZELER RENNSPORT; MICHELIN PILOT POWER RACING; METZELER SPORTEC M1 (180/55 ZR17" only) 120/70-ZR 17" 180/55 ZR 17" - 190/55 ZR17 Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NGK R DCPR9E Spark plug gap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 6 ÷ 0. 7 mm Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]