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NOTE This manual must be considered The user of the vehicle in these countries In this manual the various versions are in-
as an integral part of the vehicle and must must: dicated by the following symbols:
always accompany it, even in case of re- – contact an aprilia Official Dealer to have
sale. e automatic light switching version
the non-homologated components re- (Automatic Switch-on Device)
placed with others homologated for use
aprilia has carried out this manual with the
in the country in question; m optional
maximum attention, in order to supply the
user with correct and updated information. – carry out the required periodical inspec- o catalytic version
However, since aprilia constantly im- tions.
VERSION:
proves the design of its products, there NOTE Soon after purchasing the vehi-
I Italy S Singapore
may be slight discrepancies between the cle, write down the identification data indi-
characteristics of your vehicle and those cated on the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICA- U United King- s Slovenia
described in this manual. For any clarifica- TION LABEL in the table here below. This dom
tion concerning the information contained label is positioned on the frame, under the a Austria i Israel
in this manual, do not hesitate to contact saddle; to read it, it is necessary to remove
your aprilia Official Dealer. the saddle, see p. 78 (REMOVING THE p Portugal ¬ South Korea
RIDER SADDLE).
For control and repair operations not ex- F Finland M Malaysia
pressly described in this publication, for the B Belgium c Chile
purchase of aprilia genuine spare parts,
accessories and other products, as well as d Germany H Croatia
for specific advice, contact exclusively f France A Australia
aprilia Official Dealers and Service Cent-
ers, which guarantee prompt and accurate E Spain u United States of
America
assistance.
Thank you for choosing aprilia. We wish G Greece Ä Brazil
you a nice ride. O Holland R South Africa
All rights as to electronic storage, repro- Y Switzerland n New Zealand
duction and total or partial adaptation, with These data indicate:
any means, are reserved for all Countries. – YEAR = year of manufacture (Y, 1, 2, ...); D Denmark C Canada
NOTE In some countries the antipollu- – I.M. = modification code (A, B, C, ...); J Japan
– COUNTRY CODES = homologation coun-
tion and noise regulations in force require
try (I, UK, A, ...).
periodical inspections.
and are to be supplied to the aprilia Official
Dealer as reference data for the purchase
of spare parts or specific accessories of
the model you have acquired.
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SAFE DRIVE ............................................................. 5
AUTOMATIC LIGHT SWITCHING FRONT SUSPENSION ..................................... 83
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BASIC SAFETY RULES ...................................... 6
CLOTHING .......................................................... 9 VERSION .................................................... 43 REAR SUSPENSION ........................................ 84
ACCESSORIES ................................................. 10 CATALYTIC SILENCER ............................. 43 CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR .............. 86
LOAD ................................................................. 10 EXHAUST SILENCER/EXHAUST TERMINAL . 43 IDLING ADJUSTMENT ..................................... 87
ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS ....... 12 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE .................................... 44 ADJUSTING THE ACCELERATOR
ARRANGEMENT OF THE GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE .......... 44 CONTROL ......................................................... 87
INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS .................................. 14 PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS ..... 46 CHECKING THE STAND .................................. 88
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS ....................... 15 PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS ..... 47 SPARK PLUGS ................................................. 90
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE ..... 16 STARTING ........................................................ 48 BATTERY .......................................................... 92
SETTING BUTTONS ......................................... 20 DEPARTURE AND DRIVE ............................... 51 CHECKING AND CLEANING THE
MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS ........................ 22 RUNNING-IN ..................................................... 54 TERMINALS ...................................................... 92
CONTROLS ON THE LEFT PART OF THE STOPPING ........................................................ 55 REMOVING THE BATTERY ............................. 93
HANDLEBAR ..................................................... 22 PARKING .......................................................... 55 CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL ........ 93
CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT PART OF THE POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND 56 RECHARGING THE BATTERY ........................ 94
HANDLEBAR ..................................................... 23 SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT ........... 58 INSTALLING THE BATTERY ............................ 94
IGNITION SWITCH ............................................ 24 MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 58 LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY ............ 95
STEERING LOCK .............................................. 25 REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART ...... 60 CHECKING THE SWITCHES ........................... 95
PARKING LIGHTS ............................................. 25 IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................... 62 AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CONTROL ..... 95
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ....................................... 26 JOINTS WITH CLICK CLAMPS AND WITH CHANGING THE FUSES .................................. 96
UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SCREW CLAMPS ............................................. 62 HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE
PASSENGER SEAT .......................................... 26 CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND HEADLIGHT BEAM ........................................... 98
UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT TOPPING UP .................................................... 63 ADJUSTING THE VERTICAL HEADLIGHT
COMPARTMENT COVER ................................. 26 CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND THE OIL BEAM ................................................................ 98
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GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT ................ 27 FILTER .............................................................. 64 DASHBOARD LIGHTING .................................. 99
SPECIAL TOOLS ........................................ 28 AIR CLEANER .................................................. 66 BULBS ............................................................... 99
OUTLET ............................................................. 28 FRONT WHEEL ................................................ 68 CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS .......... 100
ACCESSORIES ................................................. 28 FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS .............................. 70 CHANGING THE FRONT DIRECTION
MAIN COMPONENTS ............................................. 29 REAR WHEEL .................................................. 71 INDICATOR BULBS ........................................ 101
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FUEL .................................................................. 29 POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT CHANGING THE REAR DIRECTION
BRAKE FLUID - recommendations .................... 30 SUPPORT STAND ..................................... 74 INDICATOR BULBS ........................................ 102
DISC BRAKES ................................................... 31 REMOVING THE OIL SUMP GUARD .............. 75 CHANGING THE REAR LIGHT BULB ............ 102
FRONT BRAKE ................................................. 32 REMOVE THE LEFT FAIRING ......................... 75 CHANGING THE NUMBER PLATE
REAR BRAKE .................................................... 34 REMOVAL OF THE FUEL TANK ...................... 76 BULB ............................................................... 103
CLUTCH FLUID - recommendations ................. 35 REMOVING THE FUSE BOX COVER ............. 78 TRANSPORT ........................................................ 104
CLUTCH ............................................................ 36 REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE ................... 78 CLEANING ........................................................... 104
COOLANT .......................................................... 38 LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY .................. 106
REAR-VIEW MIRRORS .................................... 79
TYRES ............................................................... 40 TECHNICAL DATA .............................................. 107
DRIVE CHAIN ................................................... 80
ENGINE OIL ...................................................... 41 LUBRICANT CHART ....................................... 110
CHECKING THE STEERING ............................ 82
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE CONTROL Importers .................................................. 112-113
CHECKING THE REAR FORK
LEVER AND THE CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER 42 WIRING DIAGRAM - ETV mille Caponord ...... 114
FULCRUM AXIS ............................................... 82
The driver should pay attention and avoid Use only the vehicle’s 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 lev- curred to the control levers, pipes, wires,
etc.) while driving. els 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.
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Never change the position, inclination or Any modification of the vehicle and/or the #,/4().'
colour of: number plate, direction indica- removal of original components can com-
Before starting, always wear a correctly
tors, lights and horns. promise vehicle performance levels and
fastened crash helmet. Make sure that it is
Any modification of the vehicle will result in safety or even make it illegal.
homologated, in good shape, of the right
the invalidity of the guarantee. We recommend respecting all regulations size and that the visor is clean.
and national and local provisions regarding
Wear protective clothing, preferably in light
the equipment of the vehicle.
and/or reflecting colours. In this way you
In particular, avoid all modifications that in- will make yourself more visible to the other
crease the vehicle’s performance levels or drivers, thus notably reducing the risk of
alter its original characteristics. being knocked down, and you will be more
Never race with other vehicles. protected in case of fall.
Avoid off-road driving. This clothing should be very tight-fitting
and fastened at the wrists and ankles;
strings, belts and ties should not be hang-
ing loose; prevent these and other objects
from interfering with driving by getting en-
tangled with moving parts or driving mech-
anisms.
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 and do not ride with the crash
helmet, because they could hit people or
obstacles, making you lose control of the
vehicle.
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1) Headlight 6) Saddle lock 12) Rear fork 17) Shifting lever
2) Left rear-view mirror 7) Rider left footrest 13) Drive chain 18) Engine oil filter
3) Clutch fluid reservoir 8) Rider saddle 14) Passenger left footrest 19) Engine oil tank
4) Ignition switch/steering 9) Battery (snapping, closed/open) 20) Engine oil level
lock/parking lights 10) Passenger seat 15) Centre stand m 21) Horn
5) Engine oil tank cap 11) Electronic unit 16) Side stand 22) Left fairing
7 8
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5 9
4 10
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120 180
100 200
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60
0 SERVICE
6 7 40
240
260
8
C
20 280 F
0 Km
TIME
EFI ENGINE
CONTROL
MODE SET DIAGNOSIS
5 10
2 12
3 11
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1) Ignition switch/steering lock/parking lights (2 - 1 - & - :) 7) Instruments and indicators
2) Direction indicator switch (6) 8) Front brake lever
3) Horn push button (*) 9) Throttle grip
4) Dimmer switch (8 - 7) 10) Engine stop switch (2 - 1)
5) High beam signaller push button (7)/LAP push button (multifunc- 11) Start push button (+)
tion) 12) Light switch (( - ' - •) (not provided for e)
6) Clutch lever
3 4 5
EFI
6 7 8
1 2
5 6 7
4 8
3 9
120 140 2 10
100 160
T AIR
min -1
80 180 1 x1000
km/h
60 200 0 MAGNETI
MARELLI
SERVICE
40 220
20 240 C
F
0 km
TIME
EFI ENGINE
CONTROL
MODE SET DIAGNOSIS
11 10
12 9
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1) Speedometer 8) Right multifunction digital display (fuel level-air temperature -
2) Green direction indicator warning light LED (6) coolant temperature - clock/injection system error codes)
3) Red engine oil pressure warning light LED (.) 9) SET and MODE programming buttons
4) Amber side stand down warning light LED (Æ) 10) Green neutral indicator warning light LED (/)
5) Red diagnostic warning light LED (EFI) 11) Revolution counter
6) Blue high beam warning light LED (7) 12) Left digital display (odometer)
7) Amber low fuel warning light LED (-)
Description Function
Direction indicator warning light LED 6 Blinks when the direction indicators are on.
High beam warning light LED 7 Comes on when the high beam bulbs are on or when the headlight signaller is operated.
Indicates the number of revolutions of the engine per minute.
Revolution counter rpm
aCAUTION Never exceed the engine max. speed rate, see p. 54 (RUNNING-IN).
Diagnostic warning light LED EFI aCAUTION If the diagnostic warning light LED “EFI” comes on and blinks
when the engine is started or starts blinking during the normal
operation of the engine, this means that the electronic unit has detected an anomaly. In
many cases, the engine keeps running with reduced performance levels; immediately
contact an APRILIA Official Dealer.
Speedometer (km/h) It indicates the driving speed.
Digital display
Odometer (km - mi) Indicates the partial or total number of kilometres (miles) covered.
(left side)
Indicates the fuel level in the tank.
The fuel quantity is shown by the indicator range (analog display).
When the fuel tank is full, the indicator range is completely on.
As the fuel level decreases, the marked area of the indicator range decreases To alternate the
accordingly. data displayed,
Multifunction When no segment of the indicator range is on and the low fuel warning light see p. 20 (SET-
digital display Fuel level indicator - LED blinks, this means that the quantity of fuel left in the tank amounts to less TING BUT-
(right side) than 5 ± 1 L. TONS).
In this case, top up as soon as possible, see p. 29 (FUEL).
aCAUTION When no segment of the indicator range is on, the
numerical display blinks indicating “” and the
low fuel warning light LED blinks, contact an APRILIA Official Dealer.
NOTE The digital sector is used to display the air temperature (T°AIR).
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Coolant temperatu-
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aCAUTION If the maximum allowed temperature (125°C or
257 °F) is exceeded, the engine may be seriou-
re indicator (°C/°F) sly damaged.
If a temperature of 116 – 125 °C (241 – 257 °F) is displayed and the second-
last segment of the indicator range blinks, stop the engine, wait for the cooling To alternate the
Multifunction fans to be switched off and check the coolant level, see p. 38 (COOLANT). data displayed,
digital display see p. 20 (SET-
(right side) If a temperature of 126 – 135 °C (259 – 275 °F) is displayed and the last two TING BUT-
segments of the indicator range blink, stop the vehicle and let the engine idle TONS).
for approximately two minutes, thus allowing the coolant to circulate regularly
in the system; then, press the engine stop switch to position “1” and check
the coolant level, see p. 38 (COOLANT). If the situation on the dashboard re-
mains the same after the coolant level has been checked, do not start the
vehicle and contact an aprilia Official Dealer.
After the first 1000 km (625 mi) and successively every 7500 km (4600 mi),
the word “SERVICE” appears.
Service operation in- In this case contact an APRILIA Official Dealer,
dicator “SERVICE” aCAUTION who will carry out the operations indicated in the
regular service intervals chart, see p. 60 (REGULAR SERVICE INTER-
VALS CHART).
Indicates the hour and minutes according to the presetting, see p. 20 (SET-
Clock TING BUTTONS).
5 6 7
4 8
3 9 6 8
120 140 2 10
100 160 C
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min
80 180 1 x1000
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200 0 MAGNETI
MARELLI
9 TIME
EFI ENGINE
CONTROL
40 220 MODE SET DIAGNOSIS
20 240 C
0 km
TIME
ENGINE
CONTROL
MODE SET DIAGNOSIS
3 7 10
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sure warning light LED “.” (2) remains lection, the button SET returns to the
aWARNING on on the dashboard (and will remain on switching mode total/partial kilometres
The operations described below must until the engine is started) and the follow- (miles) odometer.
be carried out with the vehicle at rest. ing will appear on the displays:
◆ Turn the ignition switch (1) to position
Performing these operations while the – total number of kilometres covered (3); “2” and, within three seconds, press the
vehicle is running may be cause of acci- – fuel quantity (4); button SET (10) in sequence, thus ob-
dents. – air temperature (5); taining the three lighting levels.
– coolant temperature (6) [up to 35 °C ◆ Select the desired lighting level.
NOTE The following information is to be (95°F) the writing “---” is displayed];
considered as referred to the vehicle at – hour and minutes (7). SWITCHING FROM km/mi, °C/°F
rest.
When the ignition key (1) is turned to posi- ADJUSTING THE DASHBOARD
LIGHTING
aCAUTION
tion “2”, the following lights come on on The switching km/mi, °C/°F is set and
the dashboard within three seconds: It is possible to select three different levels fixed by APRILIA in the vehicle produc-
– all the warning lights LED; for the dashboard lighting: 100%; 60%; tion phase, according to the country of
– all the dashboard lighting LEDs; 25%. destination.
– all the segments on the left display; For the adjustment, proceed as follows: This setting cannot be modified succes-
– all the segments and writings on the ◆ Move the light switch (8) to position sively.
right multifunction display; “'”;
– the pointers of the indicators move to the ì Bring the dimmer switch “8 - 7” (9)
bottom of the indicator range; to position “8”.
thus testing the operation of LEDs, writ-
ings, segments and instruments.
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4 8
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1 TIME
ENGINE
0 km
TIME MODE SET
CONTROL
DIAGNOSIS
ENGINE
CONTROL
MODE SET DIAGNOSIS
2 1 3 1
SWITCHING FROM TOTAL TO PARTIAL SETTING THE CLOCK (HOURS AND ◆ To confirm the minute setting, press and
KILOMETRE (MILE) ODOMETER MINUTES) release the MODE (3) push button.
Left display NOTE The setting of the clock can be NOTE If the battery is removed, the
◆ Press and release the button SET (1); carried out only with the vehicle at rest. clock is set to zero.
the relevant total partial or total kilome- ◆ Press the MODE (3) push button for
tres (miles) covered will appear on the more than three seconds, the segments
display. corresponding to the hours (4) will blink.
NOTE Whenever the ignition switch is NOTE If the button SET (1) is pressed
turned to position “2”, the display always and released, the data are changed one by
indicates the total number of kilometres one; if the button SET (1) is kept pressed,
(miles) covered. the data change scrolling quickly and cycli-
To set the partial kilometre (mile) odom- cally.
eter to zero, proceed as follows: ◆ Press the SET (1) push button and se-
◆ Display the partial number of kilometres lect the desired hour.
covered, see above. ◆ To confirm the time setting, press and re-
◆ Press the button SET (1) for more than lease the button MODE (3), and the
three seconds; the segments (2) are set minute segments (5) will blink.
to zero. ◆ Press the SET (1) push button and se-
lect the desired minutes.
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When it is in position “8” the parking lights, the dashboard
light and the low beam are always on.
When it is in position “7”, the high beam comes on.
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aWARNING
Do not operate the engine stop switch “2 - 1” in running
conditions.
This is a safety or emergency switch.
With the switch pressed in position “2”, it is possible to start 2
the engine; when the switch is pressed to position “1”, the
engine stops.
aCAUTION 3
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lights can be the key.
and the passenger seat lock (3). switched on.
Two keys are supplied together with the The parking It is possible
vehicle (one spare key). lights are to remove the
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NOTE Do not keep the spare key on the on. key.
vehicle. 1
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aCAUTION
aWARNING The vehicle is provided with front and rear
parking lights. Even if it is always advisable
Do not leave the parking lights on for
long periods, in order to avoid the wear
Never turn the key to position “&” in to park the vehicle in the appropriate park- of the battery due to the current con-
running conditions, in order to avoid ing areas and in any case in illuminated sumption required by the lights. The
losing control of the vehicle. places, the parking lights are very useful complete wear of the battery makes it
when it is necessary to park the vehicle in a impossible to start the vehicle.
OPERATION dark or badly illuminated area, or in any
To lock the steering: case when the vehicle must be visible.
◆ Turn the handlebar completely leftwards.
OPERATION
◆ Turn the key to position “1”.
◆ Press the key and rotate it to position “&”. To switch on the parking lights, proceed
as follows:
NOTE If it is necessary to switch on the
parking lights, see p. 25 (PARKING ◆ Lock the steering without extracting the
LIGHTS). key (1), see p. 25 (STEERING LOCK).
◆ Turn the key (1) to position “:” (PARK-
◆ Extract the key. ING).
◆ Make sure that both parking lights (front
and rear) are on and operate correctly.
◆ Remove the key (1).
5.,/#+).',/#+).' 4(% To lock the seat (2), proceed as follows: 5.,/#+).',/#+).' 4(%
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NOTE Before lowering and locking the #/6%2
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p. seat (2), make sure that you have not left
56 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON the key in the glove/tool kit compartment. If a larger surface for the luggage is need-
THE STAND). ed, when the rider travels alone the pas-
◆ Insert the two front couplings (4) in the
◆ Introduce the key (1) in the seat lock. senger seat can be removed. To carry out
relevant seats (5).
◆ Rotate the key (1) clockwise, lift and this operation, it is necessary to lock the
◆ Lower and press the passenger seat (2),
withdraw the seat (2) from behind. glove/tool kit compartment cover (3).
making the lock snap.
NOTE The glove/tool kit compartment is In this case:
positioned under the passenger seat. aWARNING ◆ Remove the passenger seat, see p. 26
To reach it, proceed as follows: Before leaving, make sure that the seat (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE PASSEN-
(2) is properly locked. GER SEAT).
◆ Remove the glove/tool kit compartment ◆ Remove the lock coupling (6) from its
cover (3). seat.
◆ Insert the lock coupling (6) and fit it cor-
rectly in the appropriate seat (7) on the
glove/tool kit compartment cover (see
figure).
◆ Correctly position the glove/tool kit com-
partment cover (3) in its seat.
11
9 14
7 6
12
15
16
13
◆ Lower and press the glove/tool kit com- ',/6%4//, +)4 #/-0!24-%.4 18
partment cover (3), making the lock 17
To reach the glove/tool kit compartment,
snap.
proceed as follows:
Maximum allowed weight: 9 kg.
◆ Remove the saddle, see p. 26 (UNLOCK-
aWARNING IN G /L O C KI N G T H E P A S SE N G E R
SEAT).
The luggage must not be excessively
bulky and it must be firmly anchored to The tool kit (8) includes:
the passenger grab rails. – 2.5 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 mm bent hexagon
spanners (9);
– 8 – 10 mm double fork spanner (10);
– 13 – 14 mm double fork spanner (11); Maximum allowed weight: 1.5 kg.
– 26 mm simple box spanner (12);
– extension for simple box spanners (13);
– 6 – 7 mm double socket spanner (14);
– 8 – 10 mm double socket spanner (15);
– 16 mm socket spanner for spark plug
(16);
– double-ended, cross-/cut-headed screw-
driver (17);
– tool case (18);
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advisable to use the following special tools 74 (POSITIONING THE VEHI- sassembly. for plugs with 20 mm diameter.
(to be requested to an aprilia Official Deal- CLE ON THE FRONT SUP-
PORT STAND ). Do not connect any electrical equipment with
er): electrical input over 180 W or voltage differ-
Click clamp (2) installation pli- ent from 12 V to the outlet.
ers, see p. 62 (CLICK Click clamp in-
stallation.
CLAMPS).
aWARNING
Do not use the outlet while the vehicle
is running, since the plug may come off
and fall on the moving parts of the vehi-
cle.
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The vehicle may be equipped with the fol-
lowing accessories (to be requested to the
aprilia Official Dealer):
– centre stand m;
– side bags m;
– bag on the tank m;
– rear case m.
&2/.4 "2!+% ◆ Check the brake pad wear, see p. 86 ◆ Unscrew the two screws (2) of the brake
(CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR) reservoir (1) by means of a short, cross-
CHECK and the disc wear. headed screwdriver.
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p.
56 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
If the pads and/or the disc do not need re-
placing, provide for topping up.
aWARNING
THE STAND). Avoid any prolonged exposure of the
◆ Turn the handlebar partially rightwards, TOPPING UP brake fluid to the air.
so that the fluid contained in the brake The brake fluid is hygroscopic and
Carefully read p. 30 (BRAKE FLUID -
fluid tank is parallel to the edge of the when in contact with the air it absorbs
recommendations).
brake fluid tank (1) (see figure). its humidity.
◆ Make sure that the fluid level exceeds
the “MIN” mark.
aCAUTION Leave the brake fluid tank open ONLY
The brake fluid may flow out of the tank. for the time necessary for topping up.
MIN= minimum level Do not operate the front brake lever if ◆ Raise and remove the cover (3) together
If the fluid does not reach at least the “MIN” the screws (2) are loose or, most impor- with the screws (2).
mark: tant, if the brake fluid tank cover has ◆ Remove the guide cover (4).
been removed. ◆ Remove the gasket (5).
aCAUTION
When the disc pads wear out, the level aCAUTION
of the fluid decreases progressively to Position a cloth under the brake reser-
compensate for their wear. voir, in case some fluid should be
spilled.
aCAUTION aCAUTION ◆ Put back the gasket (5) in its seat cor-
rectly.
In order not to spill the brake fluid while Do not exceed the “MAX” level while ◆ Put back the guide cover (4) correctly.
topping up, do not shake the vehicle. topping up. ◆ Put back the cover (3).
Do not put additives or other subtances It is advisable to top up until reaching ◆ Screw and tighten the screws (2).
into the fluid. the “MAX” level only with new pads.
If you use a funnel or other similar Do not reach the “MAX” level with worn aWARNING
items, make sure that they are perfectly out pads, since this will cause a fluid Check the braking efficiency.
clean. outflow when the pads are changed.
In case of excessive stroke of the brake
NOTE As a reference mark correspond- lever or reduced efficiency of the brak-
ing to the maximum level “MAX”, use the ing system, contact an APRILIA Official
notch (6) stamped inside the brake fluid Dealer, since it may be necessary to
tank (1) and top up until reaching it. bleed the system.
NOTE If no notch (6) is available, top up
leaving a space of 5 – 6 mm from the edge
of the brake fluid tank (1).
◆ Top up the reservoir (1) by adding brake
fluid, see p. 110 (LUBRICANT CHART),
until reaching the correct level.
TOPPING UP
aCAUTION
Position a cloth under the brake reser-
Carefully read p. 35 (CLUTCH FLUID - voir, in case some fluid should be
recommendations). spilled.
◆ Using a short, cross-tip screwdriver, un-
screw the two screws (2) of the clutch
fluid tank (1).
2 4
aCAUTION aCAUTION
Do not shake the vehicle, in order not to Do not exceed the “MAX” level while
spill fluid while topping up. topping up.
Do not put additives or other subtances ◆ Put back the gasket (4) in its seat cor-
into the fluid. rectly.
If you use a funnel or other similar ◆ Put back the cover (3).
items, make sure that they are perfectly ◆ Screw and tighten the screws (2).
clean.
◆ Raise and remove the cover (3) together aWARNING
with the screws (2). Check the clutch efficiency.
◆ Remove the gasket (4).
If the stroke of the clutch control lever
NOTE In order to reach the “MAX” level, is excessive or if the clutch system is
top up until covering the glass (5) complete- not efficient, contact your APRILIA Offi-
ly, with the clutch fluid reservoir rim parallel cial Dealer, since it may be necessary to
to the ground. bleed the system.
◆ Top up the reservoir (1) by adding clutch
fluid, see p. 110 (LUBRICANT CHART),
until reaching the correct level.
aCAUTION 1
Do not use the vehicle if the coolant is
below the minimum prescribed level
(LOW).
NOTE Perform the maintenance opera-
tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle
is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven
surfaces or on racetracks.
Before departure, check the coolant level,
see p. 39 (CHECKING AND TOPPING
UP); have the coolant changed every two
years: for this operation, contact an aprilia In case any maintenance operation If the outdoor temperature is below 0°,
Official Dealer. should be required, it is advisable to check the cooling circuit frequently and if
use latex gloves. necessary increase the antifreeze concen-
aWARNING tration (up to maximum 60%).
The coolant is noxious: do not swallow aCAUTION For the cooling solution use distilled water,
it; if the coolant gets in contact with the Have the pads changed by your APRILIA in order not to damage the engine.
skin or the eyes, it can cause serious ir- Official Dealer.
ritations. The coolant is composed of 50% water and aWARNING
If the fluid gets in contact with your skin 50% antifreeze. Do not remove the expansion tank plug
or eyes, rinse with plenty of water and (1) when the engine is hot, since the
This mixture is ideal for most running tem-
consult a doctor. If it is swallowed, in- coolant is under pressure and its tem-
peratures and ensures good protection
duce vomit, rinse mouth and throat with perature is high.
against corrosion.
plenty of water and consult a doctor If it gets in contact with the skin or with
without delay. It is advisable to keep the same mixture clothes it may cause severe burns
also in the hot season, since in this way and/or damage.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. losses due to evaporation are reduced and
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE FLUID IN it is not necessary to top up very frequent-
THE ENVIRONMENT. ly.
Be careful not to spill the coolant on the The mineral salt deposits left in the radiator
red-hot parts of the engine: it may catch by evaporated water are thus reduced and
fire and send out invisible flames. the efficiency of the cooling system re-
mains unchanged.
FULL
LOW
CHECKING AND TOPPING UP If not, proceed as follows: ◆ Top up the expansion tank by adding
coola nt, see p. 110 (LU BR ICA NT
aWARNING ◆ Unscrew and remove the filling cap (1).
CHART), until this almost reaches the
Check the coolant level and top up the aWARNING “FULL” level. Do not exceed this level,
otherwise the fluid will flow out while the
expansion tank with cold engine.
The coolant is noxious: do not swallow engine is running.
◆ Stop the engine and wait until it has it; if the coolant gets in contact with the ◆ Put back the filling cap (1).
cooled down. skin or the eyes, it can cause serious ir-
◆ Keep the vehicle in vertical position, with ritations. aCAUTION
the two wheels resting on the ground. Do not use your fingers or any other ob-
In case of excessive consumption of
◆ Make sure that the coolant contained in ject to check if there is enough coolant.
coolant and in case the tank remains
the expansion tank (2) is included be-
tween the “FULL” and “LOW” marks, by aCAUTION empty, make sure that there are no
leaks in the circuit. Have it repaired by
checking through the appropriate slot on Do not put additives or other subtances an APRILIA Official Dealer.
the right fairing”. into the fluid.
FULL = maximum level If you use a funnel or other similar
LOW = minimum level items, make sure that they are perfectly
clean.
aWARNING
Engine oil may cause serious damage
to the skin if handled daily and for long
periods.
Wash your hands carefully after use.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE OIL IN THE
ENVIRONMENT.
Put it in a sealed container and take it to
the filling station where you usually buy
MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH LIMIT (3): it or to an oil salvage center. aCAUTION
front and rear 2 mm and in any case not
In case any maintenance operation Proceed with care.
less than prescribed by the regulations in
should be required, it is advisable to Do not spill the oil!
force in the country where the vehicle is
use latex gloves. Take care not to smear any component,
used.
the area in which you are working and
aCAUTION aCAUTION the surrounding area. Carefully remove
If the engine oil pressure warning light any trace of oil.
Be particularly careful when install-
ing/removing the tyres, in order to avoid LED “.” comes on during the normal In case of leakages or malfunctions,
scratching or damaging the rims with operation of the engine, this means that contact an APRILIA Official Dealer.
the vice. the engine oil pressure in the circuit is Periodically check the engine oil level, see
insufficient. p. 63 (CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEV-
In this case, check the engine oil level, EL AND TOPPING UP).
see p. 63 (CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL For the engine oil change, see p. 60 (REG-
LEVEL AND TOPPING UP); if the level ULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART)
isn’t correct, stop the engine immedi- and p. 64 (CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
ately and contact an APRILIA Official AND THE OIL FILTER).
Dealer.
NOTE Use high-quality 15W – 50 oil,
see p. 110 (LUBRICANT CHART).
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Tampering with the noise control sys-
tem is prohibited.
Owners are warned that the law may pro-
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The vehicles provided with this device can
aWARNING – the removal or rendering inoperative by
any person, other than for purposes of
be immediately recognized, since the lights Avoid parking the vehicle catalytic ver-
maintenance, repair or replacement, of
come automatically on as soon as the igni- sion near dry brush wood or in places
easily accessible to children, as the cat- any device or element of design incorpo-
tion switch is turned to position “2”. rated into any new vehicle – for the pur-
alytic silencer becomes extremely hot
For this reason, no light switch is provided. during use; be very careful and avoid pose of noise control – prior to its sale or
The lights can be switched off only by turn- any kind of contact before it has com- delivery to the ultimate purchaser or
ing the ignition switch to position “1”. pletely cooled down. while it is in use;
– the use of the vehicle after such device
Before starting the vehicle, make sure that The catalytic vehicle is fitted with a silencer or element of design has been removed
the dimmer switch is in position “8” (front with metal catalytic converter of the “plati- or rendered inoperative by any person.
low beam). num-rhodium bivalent” type. Check the exhaust silencer and the silencer
This device provides for the oxidation of pipes, making sure that there are neither
the CO (carbon monoxide) and of the HC signs of rust, nor holes and that the exhaust
(unburned hydrocarbons) contained in the system works effectively.
exhaust gases, changing them into carbon If the noise produced by the exhaust system
dioxide and steam, respectively. increases, immediately contact your aprilia
Official Dealer.
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160
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220
240
15
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may cause loss of consciousness or switch to position “2”.
aWARNING even lead to death by asphyxia. At this point the following lights come on
This vehicle is considerably powerful NOTE With the side stand down, the en- on the dashboard within three seconds:
and must be used gradually and with gine can be started only if the gears are in – all the warning lights LED;
the greatest care. neutral; in this case, if you try to engage – all the dashboard lighting LEDs;
Do not position any object inside the the gears, the engine stops. – all the segments on the left display;
front part of the fairing (between the – all the segments and writings on the
With the side stand up, it is possible to start
handlebar and the dashboard), in order right multifunction display;
the engine either in neutral gear or with en-
not to hinder the rotation of the handle- – the pointers of the indicators move to the
gaged gears and pulled in clutch lever.
bar and visibility toward the dashboard. bottom of the indicator range;
◆ Get on the vehicle in riding position, see thus testing the operation of LEDs, writ-
NOTE Before starting the engine, care- p. 44 (GETTING ON AND OFF THE VE- ings, segments and instruments.
fully read chapter “safe drive”, see p. 5 HICLE).
(SAFE DRIVE). ◆ Make sure that the stand is completely The fuel pump will pressurize the fuel sup-
up. ply circuit, sending out a hum for about
aWARNING ◆ Not provided for e. Make sure that three seconds.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monox- the light switch (1) is in position “•”.
ide, which is extremely noxious if in- ◆ Make sure that the dimmer switch (2) is
haled. in position “8”.
Avoid starting the engine in closed or ◆ Make sure that the engine stop switch
badly-ventilated rooms. (3) is in position “2”.
&
100 160
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min -1
80 180 1 x1000
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TIME
MODE SET
ENGINE
CONTROL
DIAGNOSIS
13
6 14 10
5 6 7
4 8
3 9
140 2 10
160
180 1 min -1
x1000
/h
0
200
0 MAGNETI
MARELLI
220
240
1
A 2
5 6 7
8
9
10
MAGNETI
MARELLI
min -1
x1000
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TIME
ENGINE
CONTROL
MODE SET DIAGNOSIS
3 1a 4
& er.
If the diagnostic warning light LED
“EFI” on the dashboard starts blinking
Before beginning to turn, slow down or
brake driving at moderate and constant
speed or accelerating slightly; avoid
during the normal operation of the en- braking at the last moment: it would be
gine, this means that the electronic unit very easy to skid.
has detected an anomaly.
3 If the brakes are operated continuously
In many cases, the engine keeps run- on downhill stretches, the friction sur-
ning with reduced performance levels; faces may overheat, thus reducing the
To shift down, proceed as follows:
immediately contact an APRILIA Official braking efficiency. Exploit the engine
◆ Release the throttle grip (2) (Pos.A). Dealer.
◆ If necessary, pull the brake levers mod-
compression and shift down by putting
erately and decrease the speed of the To avoid the overheating of the clutch, on both brakes intermittently.
vehicle. keep the engine running with vehicle at Never drive downhill with the engine
◆ Pull the clutch lever (3) and lower the rest, engaged gears and pulled clutch off!
shifting lever (4) to shift down. lever for the shortest possible time. When visibility is insufficient, switch on
◆ If the brake levers are pulled, release the low beam even during the day, in or-
them. aWARNING der to make your vehicle more visible.
◆ Release the clutch lever and accelerate Avoid opening and closing the throttle In case of wet ground or scarce wheel
moderately. grip repeatedly and continuously, so grip (snow, ice, mud, etc.), drive slowly,
aCAUTION that you do not accidentally lose control
of the vehicle. If you have to brake,
avoiding sudden brakings or manoeu-
vres that could make you lose grip and
If a temperature of 126 – 135 °C (259 – close the throttle and put on both fall down.
275 °F) is displayed on the right side of brakes in order to obtain uniform decel-
the multifunction display and the last eration, properly exerting pressure on
two segments of the indicator range the braking parts.
blink, stop the vehicle and let the en-
gine idle for approximately two minutes, By putting on the front brake only or the
thus allowing the coolant to circulate rear brake only, you reduce the braking
regularly in the system; then, press the force considerably, thus running the
engine stop switch to position “1” and risk of locking one wheel and conse-
check the coolant level, see p. 38 quently losing grip.
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4 Do not apply the load of your weight or
of the passenger’s weight onto the side
stand.
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aWARNING It is very important to choose a suitable
parking area, respecting the road signs and ◆ Choose a suitable parking area.
If possible, avoid stopping abruptly, the indications given below. ◆ Stop the vehicle, see p. 55 (STOPPING).
slowing down suddenly and braking at
the last moment. aWARNING aCAUTION
◆ Release the throttle grip (1) (Pos.A), Park the vehicle on firm and flat ground, To stop the vehicle, use exclusively the
gradually put on the brakes and at the to prevent it from falling down. ignition switch (4).
same time shift down in order to de- Neither lean the vehicle against walls, Leave the engine stop switch (5) in po-
crease the speed, see p. 51 (DEPAR- nor lay it on the ground. sition “2” and use it only in case of
TURE AND DRIVE). Make sure that the vehicle and especial- emergency.
ly its red-hot parts do not represent a ◆ Rotate the key (3) and move the ignition
Once the speed has decreased, before
danger for persons and children. Do not switch (4) to position “1”.
stopping the vehicle:
leave the vehicle unattended when the
◆ Pull the clutch lever (2) in order to pre- engine is on or the key is inserted into aWARNING
vent the stopping of the engine. the ignition switch. When getting on or off the vehicle, keep
When the vehicle has come to rest: Do not get too near the cooling fans to the instructions given, see p. 44
even if they are still, since they may (GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE).
◆ Shift the gear lever to neutral (green
warning light LED “/” on). start moving and suck clothes edges, ◆ Following the indications, wait until the
◆ Release the clutch lever (2). hair, etc. passenger has got off the vehicle before
◆ In case of a brief stop, keep at least one dismounting.
brake on.
use and maintenance ETV mille Caponord 55
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LOCK) and extract the key. 4(% 34!.$ and extend it completely (3).
◆ Incline the vehicle until the stand rests
aWARNING on the ground.
Make sure that the vehicle is stable. SIDE STAND ◆ Steer the handlebar completely left-
To place the vehicle on the side stand wards.
The vehicle is provided with front and rear
parking lights. Even if it is always advisable while seated astride the vehicle, see p. 44
(GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE).
aWARNING
to park the vehicle in the appropriate park- Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
ing areas and in any case in illuminated If any manoeuvre (for example, moving the
places, the parking lights are very useful vehicle) required the lifting of the stand, to
when it is necessary to park the vehicle in a place the vehicle on the stand again, pro-
dark or badly illuminated area, or in any ceed as follows:
case when the vehicle must be visible.
To switch on the parking lights, see p. 25
aWARNING
(PARKING LIGHTS). Make sure that the parking surface is
free from obstacles, firm and flat.
◆ Choose a suitable parking area, see p.
55 (PARKING).
◆ Grasp the left grip (1) and the handle (2).
4 C
4 B
1 3 A 1
B
CENTRE STAND m NOTE Do not let the side stand touch ◆ Load your weight on the lever (4)
the ground. Keep the vehicle in vertical po- (Pos.B) of the centre stand and at the
aWARNING sition. same time move your centre of gravity
It is forbidden to position the vehicle on towards the rear part of the (Pos.C) vehi-
◆ Press the side stand with your right foot
the centre stand while seated astride cle.
and extend it completely (3).
the vehicle in riding position.
◆ Push down the lever (4) of the centre aWARNING
aWARNING stand (Pos.A) and rest it on the ground.
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
Make sure that the parking surface is aCAUTION ◆ Let the side stand up.
free from obstacles, firm and flat.
Proceed with care.
◆ Choose a suitable parking area, see p. The positioning of the vehicle on the
55 (PARKING). centre stand may be difficult, since the
◆ Grasp the left grip (1) and the handle (2). vehicle is very heavy. Release the grip
(1) and the handle (2) only after posi-
aCAUTION tioning the vehicle on the stand.
The lowering of the side stand is sug-
gested, for safety reasons, in order to
prevent the vehicle from falling down or
overturning in case of unbalance.
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4(%&4 phone number in this page, to facilitate the
identification of the owner in case of finding Carefully read p. 2 (SAFETY WARN-
NEVER leave the ignition key (1) inserted
after theft. INGS), (TECHNICAL INFORMATION)
and always use the steering lock “&”.
and (WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS -
Park the vehicle in a safe place, possibly in
SURNAME: ............................................... GENERAL ADVICE).
a garage or a protected place.
When possible, use an additional anti-theft NAME: ...................................................... aWARNING
device. Risk of fire.
Make sure that all documents are in order ADDRESS: ............................................... Keep fuel and other flammable sub-
and the road tax has been paid. stances away from the electrical com-
................................................................... ponents.
200 MAGNETI
toxic.
In any case, personally carry out the “Pre- In many cases, the engine keeps run-
aCAUTION liminary checking operations” after any ning with reduced performance levels;
If not expressly indicated otherwise, for maintenance operation, see p. 47 (PRE- immediately contact an APRILIA Official
the reassembly of the units repeat the LIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS). Dealer.
disassembly operations in reverse or-
der. NOTE This vehicle is set so that any aCAUTION
anomaly can be detected in real time and
In case any maintenance operation stored by the electronic unit. After the first 1000 km (625 mi) and suc-
should be required, it is advisable to cessively every 7500 km (4687 mi), the
use latex gloves. Whenever the ignition switch is turned to writing “SERVICE” (2) appears on the
position “2”, the diagnostic warning light right display.
Routine maintenance operations can usu- LED “EFI” (1) comes on on the dashboard In this case contact an APRILIA Official
ally be carried out by the user, but some- for approximately three seconds. Dealer, who will carry out the opera-
times specific tools and specific technical tions indicated in the regular service in-
skills may be required. aCAUTION tervals chart, see p. 60 (REGULAR
In case periodic maintenance operations, If the diagnostic warning light LED SERVICE INTERVALS CHART).
assistance or technical advice are needed, “EFI” (1) comes on and blinks when the
contact an aprilia Official Dealer, who will engine is started or starts blinking dur-
ensure you prompt and accurate servicing. ing the normal operation of the engine,
Ask your aprilia Official Dealer to test the this means that the electronic unit has
vehicle on the road after a repair or period- detected an anomaly.
ic maintenance operation.
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OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY After running- Every 7500 km Every 15000
THE APRILIA Official Dealer Component in [1000 km (4687 mi) or 12 km (9375 mi)
(625 mi)] months or 24 months
Key Rear shock absorber – –
= check and clean, adjust, lubricate or Transmission cables and controls –
change, if necessary; Rear suspension linkage bearings – –
= clean; Steering bearings and steering clearance –
= change; Wheel bearings – –
= adjust. Brake discs
–
General running of the vehicle
NOTE Perform the maintenance opera- Adjusting the valve clearance –
tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle Braking systems –
is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven
surfaces or on racetracks.
Cooling system – –
Clutch fluid
Brake fluid every 2 years:
Coolant
after the first 7500 km (4687 mi) and successively
Fork oil every 22500 km (14000 mi):
Fork oil seals after the first 30000 km (18750 mi) and
successively every 22500 km (14000 mi):
Brake pads
if worn:
Wheel/Tyres
Nut, bolt, screw tightening
–
–
Cylinder synchronization
Suspensions and attitude –
Final transmission (chain, crown and pinion) – –
Fuel pipes –
every 4 years:
Nipple/spoke tightening –
Clutch wear – –
ENGINE NUMBER
The engine number (2) is stamped on the
rear part of the engine, near the pinion.
Engine no.
aCAUTION
The engine oil level must be checked
◆ Stop the engine, see p. 55 (STOPPING).
◆ Keep the vehicle in vertical position, with
aCAUTION
with warm engine. Do not put additives or other substanc-
the two wheels resting on the ground.
If the check is carried out with cold en- es into the oil.
◆ Check the oil level on the transparent
gine, the oil level may temporarily lower If you use a funnel or other similar
pipe (1).
below the “MIN” mark. items, make sure that they are perfectly
This is not a problem, provided that the MAX = maximum level
clean.
engine oil pressure warning light LED MIN = minimum level.
“.” does not come on, see p. 16 (IN- The difference between “MAX” and “MIN” NOTE Use high-quality 15W – 50 oil,
STRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TA- see p. 110 (LUBRICANT CHART).
amounts to approximately 500 cm#.
BLE). ◆ Top up the tank and restore the correct
◆ The level is correct when the oil almost
NOTE To warm the engine and have the reaches the “MAX” mark. level, see p. 110 (LUBRICANT CHART).
engine oil reach the operating temperature,
do not let the engine idle with the vehicle at aCAUTION
rest. According to the correct procedure, it Never exceed the “MAX” mark, nor
is advisable to carry out the check after a leave the oil below the “MIN” mark, in
trip of after covering approximately 15 km order to avoid serious damage to the
(10 mi) on a road outside town (this is suffi- engine.
cient for the engine oil to reach the operat-
ing temperature). If necessary, top up the engine oil by pro-
ceeding as follows:
◆ Unscrew and remove the filling cap (2).
!)2 #,%!.%2 NOTE To reach the plug (1), remove the REMOVAL
Check the air cleaner every 7500 km (4687 left fairing, see p. 75 (REMOVE THE LEFT ◆ Remove the fuel tank, see p. 76 (RE-
mi) or 12 months, change it every 15000 km FAIRING). MOVAL OF THE FUEL TANK).
(9375 mi) or more frequently if the vehicle ◆ Every 7500 km (4687 mi), remove the ◆ Unscrew and remove the eight screws
is used on dusty or wet roads. plug (1), empty its content into a contain- (2) that fasten the filter case cover (3) .
er and deliver it to a salvage centre. ◆ Remove the filter case cover (3).
It is possible to clean the air cleaner partial-
◆ Unscrew and remove the six screws (4).
ly after using the vehicle on this kind of
◆ Remove the filter cage (5), together with
roads.
the filtering element (6).
aCAUTION ◆ Extract the filtering element (6).
◆ Remove the air cleaner support (7).
The partial cleaning of the filter does not
exclude or postpone the replacement of
the filter itself. Do not start the engine if
the air cleaner has been removed. Do not
clean the filtering element with petrol or
solvents, since they may cause a fire in
the fuel supply system, with serious dan-
ger for the persons in the vicinity and for
the vehicle.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF POLLUTING SUB-
STANCES OR COMPONENTS IN THE EN-
VIRONMENT.
66 use and maintenance ETV mille Caponord
6 4 5 8
5 9
13 10
2 4
3
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5
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9 7 3
The left (10) and right spacer rings (11) running position (vertical) or in horizontal ◆ Insert the left (10) and/or the right spacer
remain positioned in the respective position with the rear sprocket facing up- ring (11) in the respective seats, with the
seats on the wheel; if they should come wards and in both cases secured against longer diameter towards the outside of
off, reposition them correctly (see RE- overturning. the vehicle.
ASSEMBLY). NOTE Do not unscrew the six nuts (16).
NOTE The support plate (12) of the The whole final drive unit must be with-
brake caliper (13) remains positioned on drawn from the flexible coupling holder.
the left side of the rear fork.
aCAUTION
◆ Uniformly apply a moderate quantity of
grease on the wheel pin (5), see p. 110
aCAUTION
After reassembly, pull the rear brake le-
Before proceeding with the reassembly, (LUBRICANT CHART).
ver repeatedly and check the correct
make sure that support plate (12) of the
brake caliper (13) is positioned correct- aWARNING functioning of the braking system.
ly; the plate slot must be inserted in the Danger of injury. Check the wheel centering.
appropriate stop pin (18) in the inner Do not introduce your fingers to align
part of the rear fork right rod. Have the driving torques, centering and
the holes. balancing of the wheel checked by your
Insert the disc in the brake caliper care-
fully. ◆ Move the wheel backwards, until its cen- APRILIA Official Dealer, in order to avoid
tral hole and the holes on the rear fork accidents that may be harmful for you
◆ Position the wheel between the rear fork and/or other people.
rods on the support (2). are aligned.
◆ Rotate the support plate (12), complete
aWARNING with brake caliper (13) and with fulcrum
on the stop pin (18), until it is aligned with
Do not introduce your fingers between
the holes.
the chain and the crown gear.
◆ Introduce the wheel pin (5) completely
◆ Make the wheel advance and position from the left side.
the drive chain (8) on the crown gear (9).
◆ Correctly insert the right (6) and left (7) NOTE Make sure that the wheel pin (5)
chain tighteners in their seats on the is completely inserted, with the head in the
fork. relevant seat on the left chain tightener (7).
0/3)4)/.).' 4(% 6%()#,% /. ◆ Insert the two ends of the stand (1) in the
4(% &2/.4 3500/24 34!.$ m two holes (2) positioned on the lower
ends of the front fork.
NOTE For the positioning of the vehicle ◆ Rest one foot on the front part of the
on the front support stand, the vehicle must
be equipped with the centre stand m. stand (3).
◆ Push the stand (3) downwards until it
◆ Position the vehicle on the centre stand reaches the end of its stroke (see figure).
m, see p. 56 (POSITIONING THE VE-
HICLE ON THE STAND).
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Carefully read p. 58 (MAINTENANCE). Carefully read p. 58 (MAINTENANCE). Handle the plastic and painted compo-
nents with care to avoid scraping or
aWARNING aWARNING damaging them.
Wait until the engine and the exhaust si- Wait until the engine and the exhaust si- ◆ Remove the side fairing (5).
lencer have completely cooled down. lencer have completely cooled down.
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p. ◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p.
NOTE Upon reassembly, correctly fit the
appropriate pin in the seat (6) and position
56 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON 56 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON the plastic elements (7) (8) in their seats.
THE STAND). THE STAND).
◆ Unscrew and remove the four screws ◆ Unscrew and remove the three screws
(1). (3).
◆ Unscrew and remove the upper screw
aCAUTION (4).
Handle the plastic and painted compo-
nents with care to avoid scraping or
damaging them.
◆ Remove the oil sump guard (2).
NOTE Upon reassembly, make sure that
the oil sump guard is positioned correctly.
1 3
2
4
5 6 8
9 10
11
◆ Release and disconnect the rapid cou- NOTE Take note of the layout of the
plings (7) (8). pipes (9) (10), in order to be able to posi-
tion them correctly when reassembling the
aWARNING tank.
Upon reassembly, make sure that the
rapid couplings (7) (8) are inserted cor- aCAUTION
rectly. Do not disconnect the pipes (9) (10)
from the fuel tank.
◆ Release the pipes (9) (10) from the cou-
pling (11) of the pinion cover.
aCAUTION
Do not force the pipes.
◆ Grasp the fuel tank (2) and remove it,
supporting the pipes (9) (10) while they
are withdrawn.
NOTE Upon reassembly, position the
pipes (9) (10) correctly.
3
4
4
5 6
1 2 1
2%-/6).' 4(% &53% "/8 #/6%2 2%-/6).' 4(% 2)$%2 3!$$,% NOTE Upon reassembly, correctly posi-
Carefully read p. 58 (MAINTENANCE). ◆ Remove the passenger seat, see p. 26 tion the nib (6) in its seat (5).
3 2
2%!2
6)%7 -)22/23 Removing the rear-view mirrors Adjustment of the rear-view mirrors
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p. ◆ Get on the vehicle in riding position, see
aWARNING 56 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON p. 44 (GETTING ON AND OFF THE VE-
Do not use the vehicle with the rear- THE STAND). HICLE).
view mirrors turned incorrectly. ◆ Raise the protection element (1).
Before leaving, always make sure that ◆ Loosen and remove the stop nut (2). aCAUTION
Handle the components with care.
the rear-view mirrors are not rotated up-
wards and are correctly adjusted. aCAUTION
◆ Rotate the rear-view mirror (4) and ad-
Upon reassembly, before tightening the
just the inclination correctly.
aWARNING lock nut (2), make sure that the rear-
Repeat the same operations to adjust the
For the adjustment of the rear-view mir- view mirror support rod is directed in
such a way as to be aligned with the other rear-view mirror.
rors, wear clean gloves or use a clean
cloth, in order to avoid dirtying the re- handlebar. ◆ Make sure that there are no dirt or mud
flecting surface and reducing visibility. ◆ Withdraw the entire rear-view mirror unit
deposits.
(3) upwards and remove it.
Repeat these operations to remove the
other rear-view mirror.
CAUTION 4
Wheel nut (1) driving torque: 90 Nm (9.0 change the whole chain unit (both aCAUTION
kgm). sprockets and chain). The lubricants for chains available on
◆ Check the chain slack, see p. 80 Lubricate the chain frequently, espe- the market may contain substances that
(CHECKING THE SLACK). cially if there are dry or rusty parts. are dangerous for the rubber sealing
rings of the chain.
The crushed or seized links must be lu-
CHECKING THE DRIVING CHAIN, PIN- bricated and made work again. NOTE Do not use the vehicle soon after
ION AND SPROCKET WEAR lubricating the chain, since due to the cen-
If this is not possible, contact an APRIL
Further, check the following parts every IA Official Dealer, who will provide for trifugal force the lubricant would be
7500 km (4687 mi) and make sure that sprayed outwards and dirty the surround-
changing the chain.
chain, pinion and crown do not present: ing areas.
◆ Check the wear of the chain plastic guide
– damaged rollers;
(6).
– loose pins;
– dry, rusty, crushed or seized links;
– excessive wear; CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
– lacking O rings;
– sprocket or teeth excessively worn or aCAUTION
damaged. The drive chain is provided with O rings
among the links, in order to keep the
aCAUTION grease inside them.
If the chain rollers are damaged, the Carry out the adjustment, lubrication,
pins are loose and/or the O rings are cleaning and change of the chain with
damaged or lacking, it is necessary to great care.
aCAUTION
The operations necessary to check the
rear fork fulcrum axis require specific
knowledge and experience, therefore it
is advisable to contact an APRILIA Offi-
cial Dealer.
#(%#+).' 4(% 34%%2).'
aCAUTION
The operations necessary to check the
steering require specific knowledge and
experience, therefore it is advisable to
contact an APRILIA Official Dealer.
INSPECTING THE FRONT AND Carry out the following checks after the first FRONT SUSPENSION
REAR SUSPENSIONS 1000 km (625 mi) and successively every
Have the fork oil seals changed by a april-
15000 km (9375 mi):
Carefully read p. 58 (MAINTENANCE). ia Official Dealer after the first 30000 km
◆ With pulled front brake lever, press the (18750 mi) and successively every 22500
NOTE Have the front fork oil changed by handlebar repeatedly, thrusting the fork km (14000 mi).
an aprilia Official Dealer, who will ensure downwards. The stroke must be gentle
you prompt and accurate servicing. The front suspension consists of an hy-
and there must be no trace of oil on the
draulic fork connected to the steering col-
Have the front fork oil changed after the rods.
umn by means of two plates.
first 7500 km (4687 mi) and successively ◆ Check the fastening of all the compo-
every 22500 km (14000 mi). nents and the functionality of the front The standard setting of the front fork is ad-
and rear suspension joints. justed in such a way as to be suitable for
most driving conditions, at high and low
CAUTION speed, for the transport of the rider with
If you notice irregularities in the opera- luggage.
tion or if the help of a qualified techni-
cian is necessary, contact your aprilia CAUTION
Official Dealer. If necessary, contact an aprilia Official
Dealer.
aCAUTION
2 Adjust the spring preload and the hy-
draulic braking with extended shock ab-
sorber according to the conditions of
use of the vehicle.
2%!2 3530%.3)/. ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK When the spring preload is increased, it
The rear suspension consists of a spring- ABSORBER is necessary to increase also the hy-
shock absorber unit, fixed to the frame by Check and if necessary adjust the rear draulic braking with extended shock ab-
means of a uni-ball and to the rear fork by shock absorber every 15000 km (9375 mi). sorber, in order to avoid sudden jerks
means of lever systems. The standard setting of the rear shock ab- while riding.
For the setting of the vehicle attitude, the sorber is adjusted so that it is suitable for If necessary, contact an APRILIA Official
shock absorber is provided: most driving conditions, at high and low Dealer.
– with a screw adjuster (1) for the adjust- speed, for the transport of the rider with
luggage. Test the vehicle repeatedly on the road,
ment of the hydraulic braking with ex- until obtaining the optimal adjustment.
tended shock absorber; However, it is also possible to adjust the
– a knob adjuster (2) for the adjustment of setting according to the intended use of the
the spring preload (3). vehicle.
aWARNING
Before acting on the adjusters, wait for
the engine and the exhaust silencer to
cool down completely.
(*) = clockwise
(**) = anticlockwise
#(%#+).' 4(% "2!+% 0!$ 7%!2 To carry out a rapid checking of the If the thickness of the friction material
wear of the pads, proceed as follows: [even of one front (3) or rear pad (4) only]
Carefully read p. 30 (BRAKE FLUID -
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p. has reduced to about 1.5 mm (or even if
recommendations), p. 31 (DISC
56 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON only one of the wear indicators is not visi-
BRAKES) and p. 58 (MAINTENANCE).
THE STAND). ble any longer):
NOTE The following information refer to ◆ Carry out a visual check between the – for the front brake calipers (right and
a single braking system, but are valid for disc and the pads, proceeding: left), have all pads of both calipers
both. changed.
– from below, on the front part, for the
Check the brake pad wear after the first front brake calipers (1); – for the rear brake caliper, have both
1000 km (625 mi) and successively every – from above, on the rear part, for the pads of the caliper changed.
2000 km (1250 mi) and before every trip. rear brake calipers (2).
The wear of the disc brake pads depends aWARNING
on the use, on the kind of drive and on the aCAUTION Have the pads changed by your APRILIA
road. The excessive wear of the friction mate- Official Dealer.
rial would cause the contact of the pad
aWARNING metal support with the disc, with conse-
Check the wear of the brake pads, espe- quent metallic noise and production of
cially before every trip. sparks from the caliper; braking effi-
ciency, safety and soundness of the
disc would thus be negatively affected.
2
3
)$,).' !$*534-%.4 !$*534).' 4(% !##%,%2!4/2 ◆ Rotate the adjuster (3) in such a way as
#/.42/, to restore the prescribed value.
aCAUTION Carefully read p. 58 (MAINTENANCE).
◆ After the adjustment, tighten the lock nut
The idling adjustment operations re- (2) and check the idle stroke again.
quire specific knowledge, contact an Have the accelerator control cables ◆ Put back the protection element (1).
APRILIA Official Dealer. checked by an aprilia Official Dealer after
the first 1000 km (625 mi) and successively aCAUTION
every 7500 km (4687 mi). After the adjustment, make sure that the
The idle stroke of the throttle grip must rotation of the handlebar does not mod-
be 2 – 3 mm, measured on the edge of ify the engine idling rpm and that the
the grip itself. throttle grip returns smoothly and auto-
matically to its original position after
If not, proceed as follows: being released.
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p.
56 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).
◆ Withdraw the protection element (1).
◆ Loosen the lock nut (2).
7
1 6
1a
30!2+ 0,5'3 To reach the spark plugs: For the removal, proceed as follows:
Carefully read p. 58 (MAINTENANCE).
aWARNING aCAUTION
aCAUTION Before carrying out the following opera- Do not invert the position of the two
tions, let the engine and the silencer spark plug caps.
Check, clean or change all the spark
cool down until they reach room tem- Do not remove the two spark plug caps
plugs, one by one.
perature, in order to avoid burns. at the same time.
Check the spark plugs every 7500 km
◆ Remove the fuel tank, see p. 76 (RE- ◆ Remove the cap (1) of the spark plug (2).
(4687 mi), change them every 15000 km
MOVAL OF THE FUEL TANK). ◆ Remove any trace of dirt from the spark
(9375 mi).
NOTE The vehicle is equipped with two plug base.
Periodically remove the spark plugs and ◆ Introduce the special spanner provided
clean them carefully, removing carbon de- spark plugs per cylinder (A) and (B).
in the tool kit on the spark plug.
posits; change them if necessary. The following operations refer to the two ◆ Insert the 13 mm fork spanner provided
spark plugs of one cylinder, but are valid in the tool kit in the hexagonal seat of the
aCAUTION for both cylinders. spark plug spanner.
Even if only one spark plug needs ◆ Unscrew the spark plug and extract it
changing, always replace all of them. aCAUTION from its seat, taking care to prevent dust
Carry out all the operations indicated on or other substances from getting inside
the first spark plug and then repeat the cylinder.
them on the second spark plug of the
same cylinder.
2
SH
PU
SH
PU
2
7
SH
PU
ING THE BATTERY). 2
◆ Prepare an appropriate battery charger.
◆ Set the charger for the desired type of re-
charge (see table).
◆ Connect the battery with a battery charg-
er.
).34!,,).' 4(% "!44%29 aWARNING
aWARNING Carefully read p. 92 (BATTERY). Upon reassembly, connect first the pos-
During the recharging or the use, make itive cable (+) and then the negative ca-
◆ Make sure that the ignition switch is in
sure that the room is properly ventilated ble (–).
and avoid inhaling the gases released position “1”.
◆ Remove the saddle, see p. 26 (UNLOCK- ◆ Connect the positive terminal (+) by
during the recharging.
I N G / LO C K I N G TH E P AS S E N G E R means of the screw (4).
◆ Switch on the battery charger. SEAT). ◆ Connect the negative terminal (–) by
NOTE The battery (1) must be posi- means of the screw (5).
Electric
Time tioned in its compartment with the termi- ◆ Put back the red protection element (6).
Recharge current
(hours) nals directed towards the rear part of the ◆ Put back the saddle, see p. 26 (UN-
(Amperes)
vehicle. LOCKING/LOCKING THE PASSENGER
Normal 1.2 8 – 10 SEAT).
◆ Put the battery (1) in its compartment.
Quick 12 0.5
◆ Put back the bracket (2) that locks the
battery.
aWARNING ◆ Screw and tighten the screw (3).
Reassemble the battery only 5/10 min-
utes after disconnecting the recharge
apparatus, since the battery continues
to produce gas for a short lapse of time.
aCAUTION
If the vehicle remains unused for more
than twenty days, disconnect the 30A
fuses, in order to avoid the deterioration
of the battery caused by the current
consumption due to the multifunction
3
computer.
NOTE With the removal of the 30A fuses
the functions of the digital clock are set to 4
zero. To reset these functions, see p. 20
(SETTING BUTTONS). ◆ Make sure that there are no dirt or mud
#(%#+).' 4(% 37)4#(%3
If the vehicle remains unused for more deposits on the switch; the pin must be
than fifteen days, it is necessary to re- Carefully read p. 58 (MAINTENANCE). able to move without interferences, re-
charge the battery, in order to prevent its turning automatically to its initial position.
sulphation, see p. 94 (RECHARGING THE The vehicle is provided w ith four ◆ Make sure that the cables are connected
BATTERY). switches: correctly.
◆ Remove the battery, see p. 93 (REMOV- ◆ Check the spring (5): it must not be dam-
1) Stoplight switch on the rear brake con-
ING THE BATTERY) and put it in a cool trol lever; aged, worn or weakened.
and dry place. 2) Stoplight switch on the front brake con-
It is important to check the charge periodi- trol lever;
cally (about once a month), during the win- !)2 4%-0%2!452% 3%.3/2
ter or when the vehicle remains unused, in 3) Safety switch on the side stand; #/.42/,
order to prevent the deterioration of the 4) Switch on the clutch control lever. The vehicle is equipped with an air temper-
battery. ature sensor positioned on the lower right
◆ Recharge it completely with a normal cover of the front part of the fairing.
charge, see p. 94 (RECHARGING THE ◆ Make sure that there are no dirt or mud
BATTERY). deposits.
If the battery remains on the vehicle, dis-
connect the cables from the terminals.
#(!.').' 4(% &53%3 For the check, proceed as follows: ◆ Remove the saddle, see p. 26 (UN-
◆ Turn the ignition switch to position “1”, LOCKING/LOCKING THE PASSENGER
Carefully read p. 58 (MAINTENANCE).
to avoid any accidental short circuit. SEAT).
aCAUTION ◆ Remove the fuse box cover, see p. 78 ◆ Carry out the operations previously de-
(REMOVING THE FUSE BOX COVER). scribed for the secondary fuses also for
Do not repair faulty fuses.
Never use fuses different from the rec- ◆ Open the cover of the box (1) containing the main fuses.
ommended ones. the secondary fuses. NOTE The removal of the 30A fuses re-
The use of unsuitable fuses may cause ◆ Extract the fuses one by one and check if quires the setting to zero of the following
damages to the electric system or, in the filament (2) is broken. functions: digital clock.
case of short circuit, even a fire. ◆ Before replacing a fuse, try to find out the
cause of the trouble, if possible. To reset these functions, see p. 20 (SET-
NOTE If a fuse blows frequently, there TING BUTTONS).
probably is a short circuit or an overload in ◆ Replace the damaged fuse with a new
the electric system. one having the same amperage.
In this case it is advisable to consult an NOTE If you use one of the spare fuses,
aprilia Official Dealer. put a new fuse in the proper seat.
If an electric component does not work or
works irregularly, or if the vehicle fails to
start, it is necessary to check the fuses.
Check first the 15A secondary fuses and
then the 30A primary fuses.
4 3
(/2):/.4!, !$*534-%.4 /& To adjust the headlight beam: After the adjustment:
4(% (%!$,)'(4 "%!-
NOTE To check the direction of the
◆ Get on the vehicle in riding position, see
p. 44 (GETTING ON AND OFF THE VE-
aWARNING
headlight beam, specific procedures HICLE). Make sure that the vertical adjustment
must be adopted, in accordance with the ◆ For the right part of the headlight (1): of the headlight beam is correct.
regulations in force in the country where working on the rear right side of the front
the vehicle is used. part of the fairing, adjust the appropriate
screw (3) by means of a screwdriver. !$*534).' 4(% 6%24)#!,
The headlight comprises two units: (%!$,)'(4 "%!-
BY SCREWING IT (clockwise) you move
– right part of the headlight (1); the light beam righwards. The headlight comprises two units:
– left part of the headlight (2).
BY UNSCREWING IT (anticlockwise) – right part of the headlight (1);
Each unit is provided with a light beam ad- you move the light beam leftwards. – left part of the headlight (2).
justment system. ◆ For the left part of the headlight (2): Each unit is provided with a light beam ad-
Perform the adjustment on both units and working on the rear left side of the front justment system.
then make sure that: part of the fairing, adjust the appropriate
screw (4) by means of a screwdriver. Perform the adjustment on both units and
– the light beam is uniform; then make sure that:
– there are no areas in shade. BY SCREWING IT (clockwise) you move
the light beam leftwards. – the light beam is uniform;
BY UNSCREWING IT (anticlockwise) – there are no areas in shade.
you move the light beam rightwards. NOTE To check the direction of the head-
light beam, specific procedures must be
adopted, in accordance with the regulations
"5,"3
9/10 H
Carefully read p. 58 (MAINTENANCE).
H
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aWARNING
Risk of fire.
Keep fuel and other flammable sub-
stances away from the electrical com-
in force in the country where the vehicle is ◆ For the right part of the headlight (1): ponents.
used. working on the rear right side of the front
aCAUTION
I part of the fairing, adjust the appropriate
knob (5). Before changing a bulb, move the igni-
To rapidly check the correct direction of the tion switch to position “1” and wait a
beam, place the vehicle on flat ground, 10 BY TURNING IT CLOCKWISE, you set
the beam downwards. few minutes, so that the bulb cools
m away from a wall. down.
BY TURNING IT ANTICLOCKWISE, you Change the bulb wearing clean gloves
Turn on the low beam, sit on the vehicle set the beam upwards.
and make sure that the beam projected on or using a clean and dry cloth.
◆ For the left part of the headlight (2):
the wall is slightly under the horizontal line Do not leave fingerprints on the bulb,
carry out the same adjustment described
of the headlight (about 9/10th of the total since these may cause its overheating
before, acting on the knob (6). and consequent breakage.
height).
After the adjustment: If you touch the bulb with bare hands,
remove any fingerprint with alcohol, in
aWARNING order to avoid any damage.
To adjust the headlight beam: Make sure that the vertical adjustment DO NOT FORCE THE ELECTRIC CA-
of the headlight beam is correct. BLES.
NOTE The following information refers
to one unit only, but is valid for both. NOTE Before changing a bulb, check
the fuses, see p. 96 (CHANGING THE
◆ Get on the vehicle in riding position, see
FUSES).
p. 44 (GETTING ON AND OFF THE VE-
HICLE).
6 3
#(!.').' 4(% (%!$,)'(4 HIGH BEAM BULBS/LOW BEAM ◆ Release the two ends of the check
"5,"3 spring (5) positioned on the bulb socket
NOTE Proceed on the side of the bulb to (6).
Carefully read p. 99 (BULBS). be changed.
◆ Extract the bulb from its seat.
The headlight contains: NOTE Extract the connectors one by
one, in such a way as to avoid positioning NOTE Insert the bulb in the bulb socket,
– two high beam bulbs/low beam (1) making the respective positioning seats (A)
them wrongly upon reassembly.
(side); coincide.
– one parking light bulb (2) (lower). If it is necessary to remove all the connec-
tors at the same time, mark them and ◆ Correctly install a new bulb of the same
If one of the two low beam/high beam type.
make sure that you position them correctly
bulbs is damaged and no spare bulb is
upon reassembly.
available, it is possible to invert them. Upon reassembly:
This operation is intended only to make it
easier for the rider to go back home or to
aCAUTION NOTE Put back the protection element
To extract the bulb electric connector, (4) with the tang (6) facing upwards.
reach a shop where he can by a new bulb,
but the replacement of the damaged bulb do not pull its electric wires.
remains indispensable. ◆ Grasp the electric connector (3) of the
bulb to be replaced, pull it and discon-
nect it from the bulb (1).
◆ Move the protection element (4) of the
bulb to be changed with your hands.
8
8
11
7
8
PARKING LIGHT BULB #(!.').' 4(% &2/.4 ◆ Press the bulb (10) slightly and rotate it
$)2%#4)/. ).$)#!4/2 "5,"3 anticlockwise.
aCAUTION Carefully read p. 99 (BULBS).
◆ Extract the bulb (10) from its seat.
To extract the bulb socket, do not pull
the electric wires. ◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p. aCAUTION
56 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON Insert the bulb in the bulb socket, mak-
◆ Grasp the parking light bulb socket (7), THE STAND). ing the two bulb pins coincide with the
pull it and remove it from its seat. ◆ Unscrew and remove the three screws relevant guides on the socket.
◆ Withdraw the bulb (2) and replace it with (8).
one of the same type. ◆ Correctly install a new bulb of the same
aCAUTION type.
Handle the plastic and painted compo- NOTE Upon reassembly, make sure that
nents with care to avoid scraping or the gasket (11) is positioned correctly.
damaging them.
◆ Remove the protection screen (9).
aCAUTION
Upon reassembly, correctly position the
protection screen in its seat. Tighten
the screw (8) carefully, without exerting
too much pressure, in order to avoid
damaging the protection screen.
2
5
3 5
#(!.').' 4(% 2%!2 $)2%#4)/. ◆ Press the bulb (3) slightly and rotate it #(!.').' 4(% 2%!2 ,)'(4
).$)#!4/2 "5,"3 anticlockwise. "5,"
◆ Extract the bulb (3) from its seat.
Carefully read p. 99 (BULBS). Carefully read p. 99 (BULBS).
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p. aCAUTION The rear light contains:
56 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON Insert the bulb in the bulb socket, mak-
THE STAND). – two parking light/stoplight bulb (5).
ing the two bulb pins coincide with the
◆ Unscrew and remove the screw (1).
relevant guides on the socket. To change, proceed as follows:
aCAUTION ◆ Correctly install a new bulb of the same Before changing a bulb, check the efficien-
While removing the protection screen, type. cy of the stoplight switches, see p. 95
proceed carefully in order not to break (CHECKING THE SWITCHES).
the cog. aCAUTION
◆ Remove the protection screen (2). If the bulb socket (4) goes out of its
seat, insert it correctly, making the bulb
aCAUTION socket opening coincide with the screw
Upon reassembly, correctly position the seat.
protection screen in its seat. Tighten
the screw (1) moderately and carefully,
to avoid damaging the protection
screen.
9
8
6
5 5
OK!
90° 90°
TRANSMISSION Type ....................................................................... mechanical, 6 gears with foot control on the left side of the engine
CAPACITY Fuel (reserve included) .......................................... 25 L
Fuel reserve ........................................................... 4±1L
Engine oil ............................................................... oil change 4300 cm# - oil and oil filter change 4500 cm#
Fork oil .................................................................. 553 ± 2.5 cm# (per rod)
Coolant................................................................... 2.5 L (50% water + 50% antifreeze with ethylene glycol)
Seats...................................................................... 2
Vehicle max. load .................................................. 182 kg (driver + passenger + luggage)
Battery.................................................................... 12 V – 12 Ah
ELECTRIC SYSTEM
Main fuses.............................................................. 30 A
Secondary fuses ................................................... 15 A
Generator (with permanent magnet) ..................... 12 V – 470 W
aWARNING
Use new brake fluid only.
Brake fluid (recommended): 0 F.F., DOT 5 (DOT 4 compatible) or BRAKE 5.1, DOT 5 (DOT 4 compatible).
aWARNING
Use new clutch fluid only.
Clutch fluid (recommended): 0 F.F., DOT 5 (DOT 4 compatible) or BRAKE 5.1, DOT 5 (DOT 4 compatible).
aWARNING
Use only antifreeze and anticorrosive without nitrite, ensuring protection at -35 °C at least.
Engine coolant (recommended): 0 ECOBLU -40 °C or COOL.
110 use and maintenance ETV mille Caponord
./4%
– Do not dispose of oil, fuel, polluting substances and components in the envi-
ronment.
– Respect nature.