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Gulliver 50
© 1996 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE)
This manual is to be considered an integral part of the vehicle,
which must be delivered complete with it also in case of resale.
aprilia s.p.a. reserves the right to modify its models at any time,
without prejudice to the main characteristics here described.
All rights as to electronic storage, reproduction and total or par-
tial adaptation, with any means, are reserved for all Countries.
The mention to products or services supplied by third parties is
made only for information purposes and it is not binding in any
case.
aprilia s.p.a. takes no responsibility as to the performance or the
use of said products.
First edition: september 1996
Reprint: february 1997, mars 1999
Produced and printed by:

editing division
Soave (VERONA) - Italy
Tel. +39 - 045 76 11 911
Fax +39 - 045 76 12 241
E-mail: customer@stp.it
www.stp.it
On behalf of:
aprilia s.p.a.
via G. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) - Italy
Tel. +39 - 041 58 29 111
Fax +39 - 041 44 10 54
www.aprilia.com
2 use and maintenance Gulliver 50

&/2%7/2$ Carefully observe the instructions preceded by the following
warning signs:
Before starting the engine, carefully read this manual, paying
a
particular attention to the chapter "RIDING SAFELY".
Your and other people’s safety depends not only on your quick- Safety norms and regulations to protect the driver
c
ness of reflexes and on your agility, but also on what you know and other people from severe injuries or grave risks.
about the vehicle, on its efficiency and on your knowledge of the Indications to make the operations easier. Technical
basic information for RIDING SAFELY. information.
Therefore, get a thorough knowledge of the vehicle, in such a In this manual the various versions are indicated by the fol-
way as to be able to drive in the traffic safely. lowing symbols:
For the controls and repairs not expressly described in this man-
ual, for the purchase of aprilia Genuine Spare Parts, accesso- 1 liquid-cooled version
ries and other products, as well as for specific technical advice,
contact only aprilia Authorized Outlets and Official Dealers, who
2 catalytic version
can ensure you reliable and prompt servicing. VERSION:
Thank you for choosing aprilia. We wish you a nice ride. I Italy V Poland
U United Kingdom % Israel
IMPORTANT:
A Austria K South Korea
When asking your Dealer for spare parts, specify the spare parts
code indicated on the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LA- P Portugal M Malaysia
BEL. " Finland R Chile
Write down the identification code in the space here below, in or- B Belgium Q Bermuda
der to remember it also in case of loss or deterioration of the la-
bel. The label is placed under the inspection cover, sticked to the D Germany - United States
of America
frame.
F France ^ Australia
E Spain Í Brazil
G Greece ° South Africa
O Holland Î New Zealand
C Switzerland [ Canada
Denmark ` Croatia
J Japan Ñ Slovenia
S Singapore
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RIDING SAFELY ...............................................................................................5 AIR CLEANER ......................................................................................... 39
BASIC SAFETY RULES .............................................................................6 CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL....................................... 40
CLOTHING .................................................................................................9 CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION OIL .................................................. 41
ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................10 FRONT WHEEL ....................................................................................... 42
LOAD ........................................................................................................10 REAR WHEEL ......................................................................................... 44
ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS ...............................................12 GREASING THE REAR BRAKE CAM PIN.............................................. 45
CHECKING THE PAD WEAR.................................................................. 46
ARRANGEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENTS ...................................................14 CHECKING THE SHOE WEAR ............................................................... 46
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS ..............................................................14 CHECKING THE STEERING................................................................... 47
INSTRUMENT AND INDICATOR TABLE ................................................15 CHECKING THE ENGINE FULCRUM AXIS ........................................... 47
MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS ...............................................................16 REMOVING THE INSPECTION COVER................................................. 48
CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBARS ....................16 REMOVING THE LOWER COVERS OF THE REAR PART OF THE
CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBARS ..................17 FAIRING................................................................................................... 48
IGNITION SWITCH...................................................................................18 REMOVING THE FRONT HANDLEBAR COVER ................................... 49
STEERING LOCK.....................................................................................18 IDLING ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................ 50
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT...............................................................................19 ADJUSTING THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL ...................................... 50
SETTING THE CLOCK.............................................................................19 SPARK PLUG .......................................................................................... 51
CHANGING THE CLOCK CELL ...............................................................19 BATTERY................................................................................................. 52
UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE....................................................20 CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL............................................... 53
SADDLE LOCKING ADJUSTMENT .........................................................20 LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY .................................................. 53
CRASH HELMET / GLOVE COMPARTMENT .........................................21 CHANGING THE FUSES......................................................................... 54
TRANSPORTING CUMBERSOME OBJECTS ........................................21 ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM.................................................... 55
GLOVE / TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT.....................................................22 BULBS ..................................................................................................... 56
BAG HOOK...............................................................................................22 CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ................................................... 56
ANTI-THEFT HOOK .................................................................................22 CHANGING THE DASHBOARD BULBS ................................................. 57
CHANGING THE REAR LIGHT BULB..................................................... 58
MAIN COMPONENTS.....................................................................................23 CHANGING THE NUMBER PLATE BULB .............................................. 58
FUEL.........................................................................................................23 CHANGING THE FRONT DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS.................. 59
MIXER OIL TANK .....................................................................................24 CHANGING THE REAR DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS .................... 60
BRAKE FLUID CHANGING THE CRASH HELMET/GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
(RECOMMENDATIONS) ..........................................................................24 BULB........................................................................................................ 60
FRONT BRAKE ........................................................................................25
REAR BRAKE...........................................................................................26 TRANSPORT.................................................................................................. 61
TYRES ......................................................................................................27 DRAINING THE FUEL TANK................................................................... 61
COOLANT 1.........................................................................................28 CLEANING ..................................................................................................... 62
CATALYTIC SILENCER 2 ...................................................................30 LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY ........................................................... 63
AFTER A PERIOD OF INACTIVITY ........................................................ 63
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE.............................................................................31
PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS .............................................31 TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................................ 64
STARTING................................................................................................32 LUBRICANT CHART ............................................................................... 68
DEPARTURE AND DRIVE .......................................................................34 IMPORTERS............................................................................................ 69
RUNNING-IN ............................................................................................35 WIRING DIAGRAM Gulliver 50 (air-cooled version) ................................ 70
STOPPING AND PARKING .....................................................................35 WIRING DIAGRAM KEY Gulliver 50 (air-cooled version)........................ 71
POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND ......................................35 WIRING DIAGRAM Gulliver 50 (liquid-cooled version 1 ) .................... 72
SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT...................................................36 WIRING DIAGRAM KEY Gulliver 50 (liquid-cooled version 1 )............ 73
MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................37
REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART .............................................37
IDENTIFICATION DATA...........................................................................38

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

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

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

ONLY ORIGINALS
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345
Never change the position, the inclination Further, said modifications cause the loss #,/4().'
or the colour of: number plate, direction in- of the insurance cover, since insurance
Before starting, always wear a correctly
dicators, lights and horns. policies expressly prohibit to make techni-
fastened crash helmet. Make sure that it is
Any modification of the engine or of other cal changes aimed at increasing the vehi-
homologated, in good shape, of the right
members which is aimed at increasing the cle performance levels.
size and that the visor is clean.
speed or the power of the vehicle is prohib- For the reasons stated above, the failure to
Wear protective clothing, preferably in light
ited by the law; in fact, any modification re- comply with the tampering prohibition is
and/or reflecting colours. In this way you
sulting in an increase of the maximum punished by law with apposite sanctions
will make yourself more visible to the other
speed or of the engine displacement would (including the confiscation of the vehicle),
drivers, thus notably reducing the risk of
change the scooter into a motorcycle, which, according to the case, can be com-
being knocked down, and you will be more
which implies the following obligations for bined with the sanctions provided for not
protected in case of fall. This clothing
the owner: using the crash helmet and/or the number
should be very tight-fitting and fastened at
– new homologation; plate, for the violation of fiscal obligations
the wrists and ankles. Strings, belts and
– new registration; (ownership tax) and with penal sanctions
ties should not be hanging loose; prevent
– appropriate driving license. provided for using the vehicle without driv-
these and other objects from interfering
ing license.
with driving by getting entangled with mov-
Never race with other vehicles. ing parts or driving mechanisms.
Avoid off-road driving.

Do not keep objects that can be dangerous !##%33/2)%3 Do not install electrical devices and do not
in case of fall, for example pointed objects modify those already existing to avoid elec-
The owner of the vehicle is responsible for
like keys, pens, glass vials etc. in your trical overloads, because the vehicle could
the choice, installation and use of any ac-
pockets (the same recommendations also suddenly stop or there could be a danger-
cessory.
apply to passengers). ous current shortage in the horn and in the
Avoid installing accessories that cover
lights. aprilia recommends the use of
horns or lights or that could impair their
aprilia genuine accessories.
functions, limit the suspension stroke and
the steering angle, hamper the operation of
the controls and reduce the distance from
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the ground and the angle of inclination in
turns. Avoid using accessories that hamper Be careful and moderate when loading
access to the controls, since this can pro- your luggage. Keep any luggage loaded as
long reaction times during an emergency. close as possible to the centre of the vehi-
Large fairings and windscreens assembled cle and distribute the load uniformly on
on the vehicle can produce aerodynamic both sides, in order to reduce imbalance to
forces capable of compromising the stabili- the minimum.
ty of the vehicle while driving. Furthermore, make sure that the load is
Make sure that the equipment is well fas- firmly secured to the vehicle, especially
tened to the vehicle and not dangerous during long trips.
during driving.

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

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1) Fuel tank flap 7) Transmission oil filler cap
2) Glove / tool kit compartment 8) Trasmission oil drain plug
3) Bag hook 9) Kick starter
4) Saddle lock 10) Kickstand
5) Mixer oil plug 11) Left lower cover of the rear part of the
6) Mixer oil tank fairing
12) Coolant expansion tank plug 1
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1) Ignition/steering lock switch 6) Right lower cover of the rear part of the
2) Horn fairing
3) Inspection cover 7) Rear hood
4) Fuel tank 8) Battery
5) Anti-theft hook 9) Fuse carrier

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1) Horn push button (f) 1) Green direction indicator warning light (c )
2) Cold start lever (e) 2) Red mixer oil reserve warning light ( j)
3) Rear brake lever 3) Odometer
4) Left rear-view mirror 4) Speedometer
5) Direction indicator switch (c) 5) Green low beam warning light (b)
6) Instruments and indicators 5) Blue high beam warning light (a) J - %
7) Right rear-view mirror 6) Amber low fuel warning light (g)
8) Light switch (b - p - •) 7) Fuel level indicator (g)
8) Light switch (a - b - • ) J - % 8)9) Digital clock function and setting push button
9) Front brake lever 10) Digital clock
10) Throttle grip (r) 11) Coolant temperature indicator 1 (h)
11) Start push button
12) Ignition switch/steering lock (n - m - s)

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DESCRIPTION FUNCTION
Direction indicator warning light c It blinks when the direction indicators are on.
It comes on every time the key is turned to position "n" and the start push button
"r" is pressed, thus checking the proper functioning of the lamp.
If during the starting the lamp does not turn on, it must be replaced.
a
Mixer oil reserve warning light j If the warning light comes on and does not go off after releasing
the start push button "r", or comes on during the normal running
of the engine, this means that the oil level is in reserve. In this case,
provide for topping up, in order to avoid serious damages to the engine,
see p. 24 (MIXER OIL TANK).
Total kilometres odometer It indicates the total number of kilometres covered.
Speedometer It indicates the driving speed.
Low beam warning light b It comes on when the headlight is on "low beam" position.
High beam warning light J - % a It comes on when the headlight is on.
Low fuel warning light g It comes on when the quantity of fuel left in the tank is about 1.5 L.
Fuel level indicator g It indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank.
It indicates the approximate temperature of the coolant in the engine.
When the pointer starts moving beyond the "MIN" level, the temperature is suffi-
cient for driving the vehicle. The normal running temperature range is indicated
Coolant temperature indicator 1
by the white area of the scale.
h If the pointer reaches the red area, stop the engine and check the coolant level,
see p. 24 (COOLANT).
If the maximum allowed temperature is exceeded, the engine may be seriously
damaged.
Hour, date and seconds can be shown in the display, see p. 19 (DIGITAL
Digital clock
CLOCK).

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c The electrical parts work only when the ignition key
is in position "n".
1) HORN PUSH BUTTON (f)

The horn is activated when the push button is pressed.
2) COLD START LEVER (e)

The starter for the cold start of the engine is operated by rotat-
ing the cold start lever downwards.
To disconnect the starter, it is necessary to bring the lever
2 1 back to its initial position.
3) DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH (c)

To indicate the turn to the left, move the switch to the left; to
indicate the turn to the right, move the switch to the right.
To turn off the direction indicator, press the switch.

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c The electrical parts work only when the ignition key

is in position "n".
1) HEADLIGHT SWITCH ( b - p - •)
When the ignition key is in position " n" and the headlight
switch is in position "•", the lights are off; when the switch is in
position " p ", the parking lights are on (in the versions
F - O the low beam is on); when the switch is in position
"b", the low beam is on.
2) START PUSH BUTTON ( r )

When the start push button is pressed and at the same time
one of the brake levers (front or rear) is operated, the starter
makes the engine run.
For the starting, see p. 32 (STARTING).
3) HEADLIGHT SWITCH (a - b - •) J - %
When the ignition key is in position " n" and the headlight
switch is in position "•", the lights are off; when the switch is in
position "b ", the low beam and the parking lights are on;
when the switch is in position "a", the high beam and the
parking lights are on.

POSITION FUNCTION KEY
REMOVAL
The steering is It is
s
locked. possible to
It is neither remove the
possible to key.
Steering
start the
lock
engine, nor to
switch on the
lights.
m
Neither the It is
engine, nor the possible to
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switched on. key.
a
The ignition switch is positioned on the
Never turn the key to position "s"
n
right side, near the steering column (1). The engine It is not
c
in running conditions, in order to
avoid losing control of the vehi- and the lights possible to
The key (1) operates the ignition can be remove the
cle.
switch/steering lock, the glove switched on. key.
compartment, the saddle lock and the
OPERATION
fuel tank flap.
Two keys are supplied together with the To lock the steering, turn the handlebars
vehicle (one spare key). leftwards completely.
With the key (1) in position "m", press the
key, release it and turn it to position "s".
Extract the key.

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Setting:
◆ Press the push button (2) once: date and
time will be displayed alternately.
◆ Month: press the push button (2) again
and the month will be displayed on the
left (the rest disappears).
Press the push button (1) to set the de-
sired month.
◆ Day: press the push button (2) again and
the day will be displayed on the right.
sired day.
◆ Time: press the push button (2) again
and the time will be displayed on the left
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Press the push button (1) to set the de- ◆
Display: Remove the front handlebar cover, see
◆ Normal display: hours and minutes.
sired time.
◆ Minutes: press the push button (2) again
p. 49 (REMOVING THE FRONT HAN-
◆ Date display: press the push button (1) DLEBAR COVER).
and the minutes will be displayed on the ◆
once to display month and day. Remove the clock support (3) from the
◆ Second display: press the push button
right.
rear of dashboard, acting on the snap-
(1) twice to display the seconds. coupling (4).
sired minutes. ◆
◆ Now the clock is set. Press the push but-
Extract the clock and change the cell.
ton (2) again to return to normal function-
ing.

a Do not drive with the rear hood
open.
c Before lowering and locking the

saddle, make sure that you have
n o t l ef t t h e k ey i n t h e c r a sh h e l -
met/glove compartment.
◆ To lock the saddle, lower and press it

(without exerting too much pressure),
thus making the lock snap shut.
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To unlock and raise the saddle, proceed as
a Before leaving, make sure that
the saddle is properly locked.
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If it is difficult to lock the saddle or if the
saddle does not remain locked, proceed as
follows: follows:
◆ Insert the key (2) in the saddle lock (1). ◆ Make sure the the two closing (4) and
◆ Turn the key (2) clockwise and raise the guide (5) seats are open and that noth-
saddle. ing hinders the lowering of the saddle.
◆ Once the saddle has been raised, it is ◆ If no obstacle hinders the closing or the
possible to raise also the rear hood (3). opening of the saddle, adjust the closing
◆ Before lowering the saddle, close the hooks (7), acting with the apposite key
rear hood (3) and make sure that it does on the screw (6) positioned under the
not remain raised, since in this position it saddle between the two closing hooks
would make it impossible to lock the sad- (7).
dle. ◆ After carrying out the adjustment, lower
the saddle and press it in order to verify
the closing and the proper locking/un-
locking of the saddle.

#2!3( (%,-%4 ',/6% 42!.30/24).' #5-"%23/-% ◆ Put the object/objects in the crash hel-
#/-0!24-%.4 /"*%#43 met compartment, close the rear hood
support (4), letting the part of the load
Thanks to the crash helmet/glove compart-
a
Respect the regulations in force that is too big protrude out of the com-
ment, you no longer have to carry the
as to the vehicle load and the partment itself.
crash helmet or other objects with you eve- ◆
transport of objects. Lower and lock the saddle.
ry time you park the vehicle.
The compartment is positioned under the
a
To transport cumbersome objects which Before departure, make sure that
saddle; to reach it:
◆ raise the saddle (1) and if necessary the
hinder the closing of the saddle or which the saddle is properly locked
are dangerous when hanging from the bag and that the objects you intend
rear hood (2), see p. 20 (UNLOCK-
hook, proceed as follows: to transport are well positioned inside
ING/LOCKING THE SADDLE). ◆ Raise the saddle (1) and the rear hood the compartment.
a
(2).
Do not load the crash hel- ◆ Unscrew and remove the knob (3).
met /glove compartment too ◆ Remove the rear hood (2).
much.
Maximum allowed weight: 2.5 kg.

a
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#/-0!24-%.4 make sure that you have not left
The anti-theft hook (4) is placed on the
the key in the glove/tool kit com-
It is placed under the handlebar, on the in- right side of the vehicle, under the footrest.
partment.
ner part of the shield. To prevent the stealing of the vehicle, fix it
To reach it: To lock the door (2), raise and press it. It is to a firm support by means of a chain and a
◆ Introduce the ignition key (1) in the lock. lock (or equivalent systems), which are
not necessary to use the key.
◆ Turn the key (1) clockwise, pull it and easily available on the market.
open the door (2). Maximum allowed weight: 1.5 kg.
a
The tool kit includes: Do not use the hook either to lift
no. 1 tool case or to tow the vehicle or for other
no. 1 25 mm spark plug spanner "!' (//+ purposes, since it has been de-
no. 1 tube for spark plug spanner signed only to secure the vehicle once
a
no. 1 8/10 mm socket spanner Do not hang excessively bulky it has been parked.
no. 1 double-ended, cross-/cut-headed bags or parcels to the hook, as
screwdriver this could seriously compromise
no. 1 screwdriver handle the manoeuvrability of the vehicle or the
no. 1 4 mm hexagon spanner movement of your feet.
The bag hook (3) is placed frontally in inner

part of the shield.
Maximum allowed weight: 1.5 kg.

-!). #/-0/.%.43 Further, prevent fuel from flowing out of
the fuel filler, as it could catch fire when
getting in contact with the red-hot sur-
faces of the engine.
In case some fuel has accidentally been

spilt, make sure that the area has com-
pletely dried and before starting the ve-
hicle verify that there is no fuel inside
the fuel filler neck.
Since petrol expands under the heat of

the sun and due to the effects of sun ra-
&5%, diation, never fill the tank to the brim.
To reach the fuel tank cap, proceed as fol-
a
The fuel used for internal com- Screw the cap up carefully after refuel- lows:
ling. ◆ Insert the key (1) in the fuel flap lock (2)
bustion engines is extremely in-
flammable and in particular con- (on the left side, under the front direction
ditions it can become explosive. Avoid any contact of the fuel with the indicator).
skin and the inhalation of vapours; do ◆ Turn the key anticlockwise, pull it and
It is important to carry out the refuelling not swallow fuel or pour it from a recep- open the fuel flap.
tacle into another by means of a tube. ◆ Unscrew the tank cap (3).
and the maintenance operations in a
well-ventilated area, with the engine off.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN
Do not smoke while refuelling or near
fuel vapours, in any case avoid any con- Use only premium grade petrol, (4 Stars
2
tact with free flames, sparks and any U ) in conformity with the DIN 51600 ONLY FOR THE CATALYTIC VERSION
other heat source to prevent the fuel standard, min. O.N. 98 (N.O.R.M.) and 88
Use only unleaded petrol, in conform-
from catching fire or from exploding. (N.O.M.M.).
ity with the DIN 51607 standard, min.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY O.N. 95 (N.O.R.M.) and 85 (N.O.M.M.).
(reserve included): 7 L
TANK RESERVE: 1.5 L

This operation is indispensable, since the Make sure that the brake disc and the
running of the engine with air in the mixer friction surfaces are neither oily nor
oil system could cause serious damages to greasy, especially after maintenance or
the engine itself. checking operations.
To introduce the mixer oil in the tank, pro- Check that the brake cable is neither
ceed as follows: twisted nor worn out. Prevent water or
◆ Raise the saddle and open the rear dust from accidentally getting into the
hood, see p. 20 (UNLOCKING/LOCK- circuit.
ING THE SADDLE). If the brake fluid gets in contact with the
◆ Take away the plug (1). skin or the eyes, it can cause serious ir-
ritations.
TANK CAPACITY: 1.3 L Carefully wash the parts of your body
TANK RESERVE: 0.5 L that get in contact with the liquid. Con-
sult a doctor or an oculist if the liquid
a
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using the oil. Do not dispose of Do not dispose of used fluid in the envi-
The vehicle is provided with separate mix- used oil in the environment. ronment.
er, which makes it possible to mix petrol
with oil for the lubrication of the engine, see KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN
p. 68 (LUBRICANT CHART). The reserve
is indicated by the coming on of the mixer
a
When using the brake fluid, take
oil reserve warning light "j" positioned on "2!+% &,5)$ care not to spill it on the plastic
the dashboard, see p. 14 and 15 (INSTRU- 2%#/--%.$!4)/.3 or painted parts, since it can
MENTS AND INDICATORS).
damage them.
a
Sudden resistance or clearance
a
Do not use the vehicle without problems on the brake lever may
mixer oil, if you do not want to be due to problems in the hy-
cause severe damages to the en- draulic system.
gine. For any doubt regarding the perfect
functioning of the braking system and
a
If you run out of oil in the mixer in case you are not able to carry out the
tank or if the mixer oil pipe has usual checking operations, contact
been removed, contact your your APRILIA Official Dealer.
APRILIA Official Dealer, who will provide
for bleeding the system.

◆ Remove the gasket.
◆ Fill the tank with brake fluid, until this
covers the glass completely.
◆ Put the gasket back.
◆ Put the cover (3) back.
◆ Tighten the two screws (2).
a
Check the braking efficiency.
If necessary, contact your
APRILIA Official Dealer.
In case of excessive stroke of the brake

lever, of excessive elasticity or in case
there is air in the circuit, contact your
&2/.4 "2!+% To check the fluid level, incline the vehicle APRILIA Official Dealer, since it may be
so that the fluid contained in the tank (1) is necessary to bleed the system.
a
The brakes are the parts that parallel to the ground. In any case, the bleeding must be car-
most ensure your safety and for If the fluid does not reach the "MIN" notch, ried out after the first 500 km.
c
this reason they must always be provide for topping up.
perfectly working. To top up, proceed as follows: Remember:
The brake fluid must be changed once a ◆ Remove the handlebar cover, see p. 49 1 mile = 1.6 km
year by an APRILIA Official Dealer. (REMOVING THE FRONT HANDLE- 1 km = 0.625 miles
BAR COVER).
This vehicle is provided with front hydraulic ◆ Unscrew the two screws (2).
disc brake. ◆ Remove the cover (3).
When the disc pads wear out, the level of
a
the fluid decreases to automatically com- In order not to spill the brake flu-
pensate for their wear. id while topping up, keep the flu-
Periodically check the brake fluid level in id in the tank parallel to the
the tank (1) and the wear of the pads, see ground.
p. 46 (CHECKING THE PAD WEAR).

2%!2 "2!+% ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
c If the adjuster (1) can be screwed
up completely, this means that
a
The brakes are the parts that ◆ Measure the distance covered by the le- the brake shoes are worn out. In this
most ensure your safety and for ver before the brake starts it braking ac- case, see p. 46 (CHECKING THE SHOE
this reason they must always be tion. The idle stroke at the end of the WEAR).
perfectly working. brake lever must be about 10 mm.
◆ Adjust the clearance acting on the ad-
For any doubt regarding the perfect juster (1).
functioning of the braking system and ◆ Put on the brake repeatedly and make
in case you are not able to carry out the sure that the wheel turns freely after the
usual checking operations, contact brake has been released.
your APRILIA Official Dealer. ◆ Check the braking efficiency.

a
In case of sudden braking the tyres If the tyres are new, they may
could even get out of the rims. Further, still be covered with a slippery
the vehicle could skid while turning. film: drive carefully for the first
Check the surface and the wear of the miles.
tyres, since tyres in bad conditions can Do not oil the tyres with unsuitable flu-
impair both the grip and the controlla- ids.
bility of the vehicle.
Change the tyre when it is worn out or INFLATION PRESSURE
in case of puncture on the tread side, if
the puncture is larger than 5 mm. DRIVER ONLY
After repairing a tyre, have the wheels front 170 kPa (1.7 bar)
balanced. rear 190 kPa (1.9 bar)
Use only tyres in the size suggested by FOR DRIVE WITH PASSENGER
aprilia, see p. 64 (TECHNICAL DATA). (in the countries where this is allowed)
492%3 Do not install tyres with air tube on rims front 170 kPa (1.7 bar)
for tubeless tyres, and viceversa. rear 210 kPa (2.1 bar)
This vehicle is provided with tubeless Make sure that the tyres always have
tyres. their valve sealing caps, to prevent MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH LIMIT
them from suddenly going flat.
a
Periodically check the tyre infla- Change, reparation, maintenance and front 1.5 mm
tion pressure at room tempera- balancing operations are very important rear 1.5 mm
ture. If the tyres are hot, the and should be carried out by qualified
measurement is not correct. technicians with appropriate tools.
Carry out the measurement especially For this reason, it is advisable to have
after long rides. the above mentioned operations carried
If the inflation pressure is too high, the out by an APRILIA Official Dealer or by a
ground unevenness cannot be damp- qualified tyre repairer.
ened and is therefore transmitted to the
handlebar, thus compromising the driv-
ing comfort and reducing the road hold-
ing during turns.
If, on the contrary, the inflation pressure
is too low, the tyre sides are under
greater stress and the tyre itself may
slip on the rim or it may become loose,
with consequent loss of control of the
vehicle.

The coolant is made up of 50% water and If the outdoor temperature is below 0°,
50% antifreeze. check the cooling circuit frequently and if
This mixture is ideal for most running tem- necessary increase the antifreeze concen-
peratures and ensures good protection tration (up to maximum 60%).
against corrosion.
a
Do not remove the expansion
It is advisable to keep the same mixture tank plug when the engine is hot,
also in the hot season, since in this way since the coolant is under pres-
losses due to evaporation are reduced and sure and its temperature is high.
it is not necessary to top up very frequent- If it gets in contact with the skin or with
ly. clothes it may cause severe burns
The mineral salt deposits left in the radiator and/or damages.
by evaporated water are thus reduced and
the efficiency of the cooling system re- The coolant is noxious:
#//,!.4 1 mains unchanged.
DO NOT SWALLOW IT
a
Do not use the vehicle if the
coolant is below the minimum KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN
prescribed level.
Check the coolant level every 2000 km and

after long rides; change it every 2 years.
a Have the coolant changed by an

APRILIA Official Dealer.
c Remember:
1 mile = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles

4 3
a
Checking and topping up ◆ If not, unscrew and remove the filling In case of excessive consump-
plug (4). tion of coolant and in case the
Proceed as follows: ◆ Top up until the fluid reaches approx. the expansion tank remains empty,
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand. "MAX" notch. Do not exceed this level, make sure that there are no leaks in the
◆ Unscrew the screw (1) and remove the otherwise the fluid will flow out of the circuit.
front hood (2). tank when the engine is running. Have it repaired by an APRILIA Official
◆ Make sure that the level of the fluid con- ◆ Put back the filling plug (4). Dealer.
tained in the expansion tank (3) is includ- ◆ Put back the front hood (2) and tighten
ed between the "MIN" and "MAX" notch- the screw (1).
es (see figure).

The catalytic Gulliver 50 is fitted with a si- What has been stated above assumes par-
lencer with metal catalytic converter of the ticular importance for the cold starting of
"platinum-rhodium bivalent" type. the engine: in this case, in order to reach a
This device provides for the oxidation of rpm regime sufficient to enable the "prim-
the CO (carbon monoxide) and of the HC ing" of the catalytic reaction, just make
(unburned hydrocarbons) contained in the sure that the temperature of the thermal
exhaust gases, changing them into carbon unit has reached at least 50° C, which gen-
dioxide and steam, respectively. erally occurs a few seconds after starting
Due to the catalytic reaction, the high tem- the engine.
perature reached by the exhaust gases
a
makes for the burning of the oil particles, Do not use leaded petrol, since it
thus keeping the silencer clean and elimi- causes the destruction of the
nating the exhaust fumes. catalytic converter.
#!4!,94)# 3),%.#%2 2 To have the catalytic converter function
correctly and for long and to reduce possi-
a
Avoid parking the vehicle in the ble problems regarding the soiling of the
catalytic version near dry brush thermal unit and of the exhaust, it is neces-
wood or in places easily accessi- sary to avoid covering long distances with
ble to children, as the catalytic silencer the engine running at constantly low rpm.
becomes extremely hot during use; be
very careful and avoid any kind of con- It is sufficient to alternate these periods
tact before it has completely cooled with periods in which the engine runs at rel-
down. atively high rpm, even if only for a few sec-
onds, but rather frequently.

).3425#4)/.3 &/2 53% 02%,)-).!29 #(%#+).' /0%2!4)/.3
a
Before departure, always carry Component Check Page
out a preliminary checking of the Front disc brake Check the functioning, the fluid leveland make sure there
vehicle to make sure that it func- are no leaks. Check the wear of the pads. If necessary, 24, 25, 26
tions correctly and safely, see the fol- top up the fluid tank.
lowing table PRELIMINARY CHECKING Rear drum brake Check the functioning, the idle stroke and the conditions
OPERATIONS. of the control lever. 26, 46
The non-performance of these checking If the clearance is not correct, adjust it.
operations can cause severe personal
Accelerator Make sure that it works smoothly and that it is possible to
injuries or damages to the vehicle. openand close it completely, in allsteering positions. 50
If necessary, adjust and/or lubricate it.
a
Do not hesitate to consult your
APRILIA Official Dealer in case Mixer oil Check and/or top up, if necessary. 24
there is something you do not Wheel/tyres Check the tyre surface, the inflation pressure, wear and
27
understand about the functioning of tear and any damage.
some controls or in case you suspect or Brake levers Make sure that they work smoothly.
discover some irregularities. 25, 26
If necessary, lubricate the joints.
It does not take long to carry out a
check-up and this operation ensures Kickstand Make sure that it works smoothly and that the spring ten-
you much more safety. sion bringsit back to its normal position. —
If necessary,lubricate joints and hinges.
Fastening elements Make sure that the fastening elements are not loose.
—
If necessary, adjust or tighten them.
Fuel tank Check the fuel level and top up, if necessary.
23
Make sure there are no leaks or occlusions in the circuit.
Coolant 1 The coolant level in the expansion tank must be included

between the "MIN" and "MAX" markings. If necessary, 28, 29
top up.
Lights, warning Check the proper functioning of all devices.
lights, horn and Change the bulbs or intervene in case of failure. 52 ÷ 61
electric devices

34!24).' ◆ Press the start push button (3) without
accelerating, then release it as soon as
a
Exhaust gases contain carbon the engine starts.
monoxide, which is extremely
a
noxious if inhaled. When the start push button "r "
Avoid starting the vehicle in closed or is pressed, the mixer oil reserve
badly-ventilated rooms. warning light "j" comes on.
The non-observance of this warning When the engine is running and the
could cause loss of consciousness or start push button " r " has been re-
even lead to death by asphyxia. Do not leased, the mixer oil reserve warning
get on the vehicle for the starting. light "j" must go off; if it does not go
off, provide for topping up, see p. 24
ELECTRIC STARTING (MIXER OIL TANK).
◆ Before starting the vehicle, position it on
◆ If the starting takes place with cold en- ◆ Keep the accelerator closed and the
the stand.
◆ Turn the ignition switch (1) to position gine, rotate the cold start lever "e" (4) brake levers pressed until departure.
"n". downwards. ◆ Warm the engine up before moving off.
◆ Lock at least one wheel, by pulling the ◆ Once the engine has warmed up, rotate
a
brake lever (2). Do not press the start push but- the cold start lever "e" (4) upwards.
If this operation is not carried out, the ton" r " (3) with the engine on:
start relay receives no current and there- this may damage the starter.
fore the engine does not start.

KICK START STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF
For the kick start, proceed as follows: INACTIVITY
◆ Position the vehicle on the central stand. After a long period of inactivity, make the
◆ Move to the left side of the vehicle. starter run for about 10 seconds, in order to
◆ Turn the ignition switch (1) to position ensure the filling of the float chamber. To
"n". start the engine, rotate the cold start lever
◆ To avoid losing control of the vehicle dur- "e" (4) downwards and slightly open the
ing the starting, lock both wheels by throttle; then, carry out the electric starting
putting on the brake levers (2). (or kick start) procedure.
◆ Act on the kick starter (3) with your right
foot, releasing it immediately.
a
Neither keep the kick starter
pressed, nor act on it with the
engine on.

a a
Avoid opening and closing the Pay the utmost attention to any
throttle grip repeatedly and con- obstacle or variation of the
tinuously, so that you do not ac- ground.
cidentally lose control of the vehicle.
If you have to brake, put on both brakes, Uneven roads, rails, manhole covers,
properly exerting pressure on the brak- indications painted on the road surface,
ing parts. building site metal plates become rather
By putting on the front brake only or the slippery by rain. For this reason all
rear brake only, you reduce the braking these obstacles have to be carefully
force considerably, thus running the avoided, driving smoothly and bending
risk of locking one wheel and conse- the vehicle as little as possible.
quently losing grip.
Before beginning to turn, slow down Always use the direction indicators
and brake driving at moderate and con- timely when you intend to change lane
$%0!2452% !.$ $2)6% stant speed or accelerating slightly; or direction, avoiding sharp and dan-
avoid braking at the last moment: it gerous movements.
Release the throttle grip (Pos. A) and op-
would be very easy to skid.
erate the rear brake, then move the vehicle
a
If the mixer oil reserve warning
down the stand.
a
If the brakes only are continu- light "j" comes on during the
Get on the vehicle, keeping at least one
ously pulled on downhill stretch- normal operation of the engine,
foot on the ground in order not to lose bal-
es, the friction surfaces can this means that the mixer oil level is in
ance.
overheat, thus reducing the braking effi- reserve; in this case, provide for top-
ciency. ping up, see p. 24 (MIXER OIL TANK).
a Properly adjust the inclination of

the rear-view mirrors.
Never drive with the engine off!
In case of wet ground or scarce wheel

grip (snow, ice, mud, etc.), drive slowly,
To leave, release the brake lever and ac-
avoiding sudden brakings or manoeu-
celerate by gently rotating the throttle grip
vres that could make you lose grip and
(Pos. B); the vehicle will start moving.
fall down.

25..).' ).
a
After the first 500 kilometres,
carry out the checking opera-
tions indicated in the column
"After running-in" of the REGULAR
SERVICE INTERVALS CHART, see
p. 37, in order to avoid hurting yourself
or other people and/or damaging the ve-
hicle.
The running-in of the engine is primary to

ensure its working life and its correct func-
tioning.
If possible, drive on hilly roads and/or 34/00).' !.$ 0!2+).' 0/3)4)/.).' 4(% 6%()#,% /.
roads with many bends, so that the engine, 4(% 34!.$
Release the throttle grip, stop the vehicle
the suspensions and the brakes undergo a
by putting on both brakes. Turn the key to Seize the vehicle as indicated in the figure
more effective running- in.
position "m". and at the same time push the stand lever
For the first 500 km, keep to the following
It is not necessary to close the fuel tap downwards with your foot.
indications:
when the engine is off, since it is equipped
a
with an automatic closing system. Park the vehicle on firm and flat
0-300 km
ground, to prevent it from falling
Do not keep the throttle grip open more down, always using the stand.
than one half for long stretches. Neither lean the vehicle against walls,
nor lay it on the ground.
300-500 km Make sure that the vehicle and especial-
Do not keep the throttle grip open more ly its red-hot parts do not represent a
than three-fourths for long stretches. danger for persons and children.
c
Do not leave the vehicle unattended
Remember: when the engine is on or the key is in-
1 mile = 1.6 km serted into the ignition block.
1 km = 0.625 miles Do not seat on the vehicle when the
stand is down.

35''%34)/.3 4/ 02%6%.4
4(%&4 c If possible, use the anti-theft
hook (1) positioned under the
footrest, on the right side of the vehicle.
Write down your personal data and tele-
phone number in the space provided in this
manual, to facilitate the identification of the
NEVER leave the ignition key inserted and
owner in case of finding after theft.
always use the steering lock.
Make sure that all documents are in order
Park the vehicle in a safe place, possibly in
and the road tax has been paid. SURNAME: ................................................
a garage or a protected place.
When possible, use an additional anti-theft
NAME:........................................................
device.
ADDRESS:.................................................
...................................................................
TELEPHONE NO.:.....................................
c Very often stolen vehicles are

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

-!).4%.!.#% 2%'5,!2 3%26)#% ).4%26!,3 #(!24
After running Every 4000 km Every 8000 km
a
Before beginning any mainte- COMPONENT
-in(500 km) or 8 months or 16 months
nance operation or any inspec- Rear shock absorber C C
tion of the vehicle, stop the en- Battery/electrolyte level C C
gine, extract the key from the ignition Spark plug C C S
block, wait until the engine and the ex- Carburettor - idling R C
haust system have cooled down and if Driving belt C
possible lift the vehicle by means of the Steering column bearings C C
proper equipment, on firm and flat Wheel bearings C
ground. Keep away from the red-hot Removal of deposits from the exhaust P
parts of the engine and of the exhaust Air cleaner C P
system, in order to avoid burns. Accelerator operation C C
The vehicle is made up of not edible Brake locking operation C C
parts. Never bite, suck, chew or swallow Braking systems C C
any part of the vehicle for any reason. Rear brake cam pin greasing C
Stop light switch C
a
If not expressly indicated other- Brake fluid every year: S
wise, for the reassembly of the
units repeat the disassembly op-
Coolant 1 every 2000 km: C / every 2 years: S
Mixer oil C every 500 km: C
erations reversing their order. every 3000 km or every 12000 km
Transmission oil S
6 months: C or 2 years: S
Ordinary maintenance operations can usu- Light direction - operation C
ally be carried out by the user, but some- Tyres / inflation pressure every month: R
times a basic knowledge of mechanics and Nut, bolt, screw tightening C C
specific tools are required. If you need as- Front suspension C C
sistance or technical advice, consult your Brake fluid bleeding C
aprilia Official Dealer, who can ensure you Fuel pipe C
prompt and accurate servicing. Mixer oil pipe C C
After any maintenance operation, carry out Rear brake shoe wear C C
the "Preliminary checking operations", see Front brake pad wear C every 2000 km: C
p. 31 (PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPER- C = check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change, if necessary. P = clean; S = change; R = adjust.
ATIONS). Carry out the maintenance operations more frequently if you use the vehicle in rainy and dusty
c
areas or on uneven ground. Have maintenance operations on the components marked with
Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km carried out by APRILIA Official Dealers ONLY.
1 km = 0.625 miles

)$%.4)&)#!4)/. $!4! ENGINE NUMBER FRAME NUMBER
It is a good rule to write down the frame
The engine number is stamped on the low- The frame number is stamped on the cen-
and engine numbers in the space provided
er support of the rear shock absorber. tral tube of the frame. To be able to read it,
in this manual.
c
it is necessary to remove the cover (1).
Do not alter the identification
Engine Frame
numbers if you do not want to in-
no. no.
cur severe penal and administrative
sanctions.

!)2 #,%!.%2 REMOVING THE AIR CLEANER CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand. ◆ Unscrew the three screws (8).
a
Do not use petrol or inflammable ◆ Remove the left lower cover of the rear ◆ Remove the filter case cover (9) and ex-
solvents to wash the air cleaner, part of the fairing, see p. 48 (REMOVING tract the filtering element.
in order to avoid fires or explo- THE LOWER COVERS OF THE REAR ◆ To clean the filtering element use clean,
sions. PART OF THE FAIRING). non-inflammable solvents or solvents
◆ Remove the spark plug inspection cover, with high volatility point, then let it dry
C ar e f u l l y r e a d p a g e 3 7 ( M A I N T E - see p. 48 (REMOVING THE INSPEC- thoroughly.
NANCE). TION COVER). ◆ Apply a filter oil or a thick oil (SAE 80W-
◆ Unscrew and extract the screw (1), tak- 90) on the whole surface of the filtering
Check the conditions of the air cleaner and ing the washer and the carburettor drain element, then squeeze it to eliminate the
clean it monthly or every 4000 km, depend- pipe ring (2). oil in excess.
c
ing on the conditions in which the vehicle is ◆ By inserting the key in the apposite hole
used. (3) on the rear part of the fairing, un- The filter must be well impreg-
If the vehicle is used on dusty or wet roads, screw and extract the screw (4) with the nated, though not dripping.
c
the cleaning operations and any replace- relative washer.
ment should be carried out more frequent- ◆ Loosen the screw (5). Remember:
ly. ◆ Grasp the sleeve (6) in correspondence 1 mile = 1.6 km
with the hose clamp and pull it, thus re- 1 km = 0.625 miles
moving the whole air cleaner (7).

a
#(%#+).' 4(% 42!.3-)33)/. ◆ Put a graduated container with at least Tighten the filling cap and the
/), ,%6%, 120 cm# capacity under the drain plug drain plug thoroughly and make
(1). sure that there are no oil leakag-
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE TRANSMIS- ◆ Unscrew the filling cap (2) and the oil es.
SION OIL IN THE ENVIRONMENT drain plug (1).
◆ Let all the oil flow out of the oil pan, Periodically check that there are no
Carefully read page 37 (MAINTE- measure the quantity and if it is less than leakages in correspondence with the oil
NANCE). 110 cm#, top up by adding the lacking pan cover seal.
quantity.
To check the transmission oil level, carry ◆ Tighten the drain plug and provide for Do not use the vehicle with insufficient
out the following operations every 3000 km topping up. lubrication or with contaminated or un-
or every 6 months: ◆ Tighten the filling cap. suitable lubricants, since this would ac-
◆ Drive for a few miles until the engine celerate the wear of the moving parts
reaches the normal running temperature, and may also cause irreparable failures.
then stop it.
◆ Position the vehicle on the central stand.
c Remember:
1 mile = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles

a
#(!.').' 4(% 42!.3-)33)/. To change the oil proceed as follows: Tighten the filling cap and the
/), ◆ Drive for a few miles until the engine drain plug thoroughly and make
reaches the normal running temperature, sure that there are no oil leaks.
a
In case of oil leaks or malfunc- then stop it.
tions, contact your APRILIA Offi- ◆ Position the vehicle on the central stand. Periodically make sure that there are no
cial Dealer. ◆ Put a graduated container with at least leaks in correspondence with the oil
120 cm# capacity under the drain plug pan cover seal.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE TRANSMIS- (1).
SION OIL IN THE ENVIRONMENT ◆ Unscrew the filling cap (2) and the oil Do not use the vehicle with insufficient
drain plug (1). lubrication or with contaminated or un-
C ar e f u l l y r e a d p a g e 3 7 ( M A I N T E - ◆ Let all the oil flow out of the oil pan. suitable lubricants, since this would ac-
NANCE). ◆ Tighten the drain plug and pour 110 cm# celerate the wear of the moving parts
of oil. and may also cause irreparable failures.
To ensure the efficiency and long life of the ◆ Tighten the filling cap.
vehicle, it is necessary to change the oil af-
ter the first 500 km and successively every
12000 km or every 2 years.
c Remember:
1 mile = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles

&2/.4 7(%%, ◆ Loosen the screw of the wheel pin clamp ◆ Support the front wheel and extract the
(1). wheel pin manually.
DISASSEMBLY ◆ Lock the wheel pin (2) by means of an ◆ Remove the wheel, extracting the disc
hexagon spanner. from the brake calliper with care.
Carefully read page 37 (MAINTE- ◆ Remove the nut (3), taking the washer. ◆ Disconnect the tang of the speedome-
NANCE). ◆ Push the pin (2), using a rubber hammer ter/odometer control (4).
if necessary.
a c a
While disassembling the wheel, Never pull the front brake lever
be careful not to damage the Check the arrangement of the after removing the wheel, other-
brake pipe, the disc and the parts, washers and spacer ring wise the calliper pistons may go
pads. in order to be able to reassemble them out of their seats, thus causing the out-
correctly. flow of the brake fluid.
To remove the front wheel, proceed as fol-
lows: In this case consult your APRILIA Official
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand. Dealer, who will carry out the proper
maintenance operation.
a
Place a support under the vehi-
cle, so that the front wheel has ◆ Take the washer and the spacer ring.
enough space to move and the
vehicle cannot fall down.

a
REASSEMBLY ◆ Place the washer between the odometer After reassembly, pull the brake
control and the fork right rod. lever repeatedly and check the
C ar e f u l l y r e a d p a g e 3 7 ( M A I N T E - ◆ Insert the pin (2) from the right side of the correct functioning of the brak-
NANCE). vehicle. ing system.
◆ Insert the spacer ring between the hub
a
While reassembling the wheel, and the fork left rod. Check the wheel centering.
be careful not to damage the ◆ Insert the washer, screw and tighten the
brake pipe, the disc and the nut (3), locking the rotation of the wheel Have the driving torques, centering and
pads. pin (2) by means of an hexagon spanner. balancing of the wheel checked by your
APRILIA Official Dealer, in order to avoid
To reassemble the front wheel, proceed as Wheel pin nut driving torque: accidents that may be harmful for you
follows: 50 Nm (5 kgm). and/or other people.
◆ Position the wheel between the fork ◆ With pulled front brake lever, press the
rods, carefully introducing the disc in the
handlebar repeatedly, thrusting the fork
brake calliper.
◆
downwards. In this way the fork rods will
Position the odometer control tang (4) in
settle properly.
the apposite seat in the wheel hub. ◆
◆
Tighten the wheel pin clamp screw (1).
Position the odometer control seat in cor-
respondence with the special antirotation
pin.

2%!2 7(%%,
DISASSEMBLY
◆ Unscrew and remove the two screws (1)
and (2) which fasten the silencer to the
engine, taking the two bushes of the up-
c Use APRILIA Genuine Spare Parts
only.
a
per screw (2). After reassembly, pull the brake
Carefully read page 37 (MAINTE- ◆ Unscrew and remove the screws (3) and lever repeatedly and check the
NANCE). (4). correct functioning of the brak-
◆ Remove the silencer. ing system.
a c
Before carrying out the following
operations, let the engine and Upon reassembly, change the Check the wheel centering.
the silencer cool down until they exhaust manifold-silencer seal.
reach room temperature, in order to Have the driving torques, centering and
avoid burns. ◆ Unscrew and remove the screw (5). balancing of the wheel checked by your
◆ Pull the rear brake lever in order to lock APRILIA Official Dealer, in order to avoid
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand. the wheel and keep it pulled. accidents that may be harmful for you
◆ Remove the right lower cover of the rear ◆ Unscrew and remove the wheel nut (6). and/or other people.
c
part of the fairing, see p. 48 (REMOVING
THE LOWER COVERS OF THE REAR Upon reassembly, change the
PART OF THE FAIRING). wheel nut (special type).
c Pay particular attention to the

position of the upper screw (2)
bushes.
Wheel nut driving torque:
110 Nm (11 kgm).

a
This operation can be difficult
because the springs resist con-
siderably to the removal of the
shoes. Be careful not to crush or bruise
your hands and fingers.
◆ Grasp the inner edge of the two friction

elements (2) at its centre and, pulling to-
ward yourself, shake the two shoes, thus
releasing them.
◆ Loosen the nut (3) and remove the pin
lever (4).
◆ Extract the cam pin (5).
a a
'2%!3).' 4(% 2%!2 "2!+% #!- The greasing of the rear brake Moderately grease only the cen-
0). cam pin can be difficult or com- tral part of the pin.
plicated for an unskilled opera- Avoid dirting the cam or the are-
C ar e f u l l y r e a d p a g e 3 7 ( M A I N T E - tor. as around the pin seat with grease.
NANCE). If necessary, contact your APRILIA Offi-
c
cial Dealer. ◆ Grease the central part of the pin by us-
Grease the rear brake cam pin If you want to carry out this operation ing grease for kinematic motions, see p.
every 4000 km. If the vehicle is by yourself, keep to the following in- 68 (LUBRICANT CHART).
used on dusty roads, this operation structions:
a
must be carried out more frequently.
c
◆ Disassemble the rear wheel, see p. 44 Make sure that the springs are
Remember: (REAR WHEEL). correctly hooked.
1 mile = 1.6 km ◆ Unscrew and remove the adjuster (1).
1 km = 0.625 miles
a
Do not dirt the shoes and the
friction material with grease, to
avoid compromising the braking
efficiency of the vehicle.

#(%#+).' 4(% 0!$ 7%!2 If the thickness of the friction material #(%#+).' 4(% 3(/% 7%!2
(even of one pad only) has reduced to
Carefully read page 24 (BRAKE FLUID about 1 mm, replace both pads. Carefully read page 37 (MAINTENANCE)
(RECOMMENDATIONS)), page 25 and page 26 (REAR BRAKE).
a
(FRONT BRAKE), page 37 (MAINTE-
NANCE). Have the pads changed by your To check the wear of the rear brake shoes
APRILIA Official Dealer. it is necessary:
Check the brake pad wear after the first ◆ To remove the rear wheel, see p. 44
500 km and successively every 4000 km. (REAR WHEEL).
The wear of the brake pads depends on ◆ At this point it is possible to check the
the use, on the kind of drive and on the thickness of the friction material, which
road. must never be less than 1 mm.
The wear will be greater when the vehicle If the minimum allowed limit has been
is driven on dirty or wet roads. reached, if you notice any irregularity in
To carry out a rapid checking of the wear of the operation or if any part is damaged,
the front pads, proceed as follows: contact your aprilia Official Dealer, who
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand. will provide for changing the brake
◆ Remove the brake calliper cover (1). shoes.
c
◆ Carry out a visual checking of the friction
material thickness by looking between Remember:
the brake calliper and the pads. 1 mile = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles

#(%#+).' 4(% 34%%2).' #(%#+).' 4(% %.').% ◆ If you find any slack, make sure that all
&5,#25- !8)3 the fastening elements of the fulcrum
C ar e f u l l y r e a d p a g e 3 7 ( M A I N T E - axis are well tightened.
NANCE). Carefully read page 37 (MAINTE-
a
NANCE).
Every now and then it is advisable to check If the slack persists, contact
the steering, in order to verify if there are Periodically check the slack existing be- your APRILIA Official Dealer.
slacks. tween the engine pin bushings and the en-
To check the steering it is necessary to: gine pin itself.
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand. To carry out this operation, proceed as fol-
◆ Shake the fork in the direction of travel lows:
(see figure). ◆ Position the vehicle on the stand.
◆ If you find that there is a considerable ◆ Shake the wheel perpendicularly to the
slack, contact your aprilia Official Dealer direction of travel (see figure).
to restore the optimal steering condi-
tions.

2%-/6).' 4(% ).30%#4)/. To put the cover back correctly: 2%-/6).' 4(% ,/7%2 #/6%23
#/6%2 ◆ Insert the side cogs (6) in their seats. /& 4(% 2%!2 0!24 /& 4(%
◆ Position the inspection cover (5) in its &!)2).'
Carefully read page 37 (MAINTE- seat.
NANCE). ◆ Screw and tighten the central screw (4) Carefully read page 37 (MAINTE-
and the four side screws (3). NANCE).
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand. ◆ Put back the two footrests (2) and the
◆ Remove the rubber mat (1) and the two rubber mat (1), pressing them in order to ◆ Position the vehicle on the stand.
footrests (2), lifting them with your place them in the right position. ◆ Unscrew the three fastening screws (7).
hands. ◆ Remove the lower cover (8).
◆ Unscrew and remove the four screws
(3).
◆ Unscrew and remove the central screw
(4).
◆ Grasping the lower lateral parts, lift and
remove the inspection cover (5).

2%-/6).' 4(% &2/.4
(!.$,%"!2 #/6%2
Carefully read page 37 (MAINTE-

NANCE).
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand.

◆ Remove the small cover (1).
◆ Unscrew the screw (2).
◆ Remove the mirror, being careful not to
lose the support (3), the spacer (4) and
the screw (2).
◆ Unscrew and remove the screw (5).
◆ Unscrew and remove the side screw (6).
◆ Repeat the operations described above
also on the opposite side of the vehicle.
◆ Unscrew and remove the central screw
(7) over the dashboard and the front
screw (9) under the headlight.
c Do not unscrew the front screw

that adjusts the headlight beam
(10).
◆ Press with your fingers near the two

cogs (8).
◆ Grasp the front handlebar cover and re-
move it.

◆ Act on the adjusting screw (1) positioned
on the carburettor.
By SCREWING IT (clockwise), you in-
crease the engine rpm.
By UNSCREWING IT (anticlockwise),
you decrease the engine rpm.
The minimum speed of the engine
(idling) must be about 1800 rpm; in this
case the engine does not make the rear
wheel rotate.
◆ Act on the throttle grip, accelerating and
decelerating a few times to make sure
that it functions correctly and to check if
the idling speed is constant.
)$,).' !$*534-%.4 ◆ Close the inspection cover. !$*534).' 4(% !##%,%2!4/2
c
#/.42/,
Carefully read page 37 (MAINTE- Do not act on the air adjusting
NANCE). screw, to avoid variations of the Carefully read page 37 (MAINTE-
carburation setting. NANCE).
Adjust the idling every time it is irregular.
a
To carry out this operation, proceed as fol- The ideal slack of the accelerator control
lows: If necessary, contact your should be about 2-3 mm, measured on the
◆ Warm the engine up until it reaches the APRILIA Official Dealer. the throttle grip.
normal running temperature. To adjust the slack, proceed as follows:
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand. ◆ Remove the protection element (3).
◆ Remove the inspection cover, see p. 48 ◆ Loosen the nut (4).
(REMOVING THE INSPECTION COV- ◆ Act on the adjuster (2) placed at the be-
ER). ginning of the accelerator control cable.
◆ Connect an electronic revolution counter
Once you have carried out the adjustment,
to the spark plug cable. tighten the nut (4) and put back the protec-
tion element (3).

To remove and clean the spark plug: ◆ Make sure that the washer is in good
◆ Take off the spark plug cap. conditions. With the washer on, screw
◆ Remove all the dirt from the base of the the spark plug by hand in order not to
spark plug, then unscrew it with the damage the thread.
spanner you will find in the tool kit and ◆ Tighten the spark plug by means of the
extract it from its seat, taking care that spanner you will find in the tool kit, giving
neither dust nor other substances enter it half a turn to compress the washer.
the cylinder.
a
◆ Make sure that there are neither carbon The spark plug must be well
deposits, nor corrosion marks on the tightened, otherwise the engine
electrode and on the central porcelain may overheat and be seriously
part; if necessary, clean them with the damaged.
special cleaners for spark plugs, with an Use the recommended type of spark
iron wire and/or a metal brush. plug only, see p. 64 (TECHNICAL DA-
30!2+ 0,5' ◆ Energetically blow some air, in order to TA), in order not to compromise the life
prevent the removed residues from get- and performance of the engine.
C ar e f u l l y r e a d p a g e 3 7 ( M A I N T E - ting into the engine.
NANCE). If the spark plug has crackings on the in- ◆ Put back the spark plug cap.
sulating material, corroded electrodes or ◆ Put back the inspection cover.
Change the spark plug every 8000 km. excessive deposits, it must be changed.
Periodically remove the spark plug and ◆ Check the spark plug gap with a thick-
clean it carefully, removing carbon depos- ness gauge.
its; change it if necessary. The gap must be 0.5 ÷ 0.6 mm; if neces-
To reach the spark plug: sary adjust it, carefully bending the earth
◆ Remove the inspection cover, see p. 48 electrode.
(REMOVING THE INSPECTION COV-
ER).
c Remember:
1 mile = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles

a
In case of contact with the skin, rinse Never invert the connection of
with plenty of water. the battery cables.
a
In case of contact with the eyes, rinse Do not incline the vehicle too
with plenty of water for 15 minutes, then much, in order to avoid danger-
consult an oculist without delay. ous leaks of the battery fluid.
If the electrolyte is accidentally swal- KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN
c
lowed, drink a lot of water or milk, then
continue drinking milk of magnesia or Connect and disconnect the bat-
vegetable oil and consult a doctor with- tery with the ignition switch in
out delay. position "m".
Connect first the positive cable (+) and
The battery gives off explosive gases; then the negative cable (–).
"!44%29 keep it away from flames, sparks, ciga- Disconnect following the reverse order.
rettes and any other source of heat.
Carefully read page 37 (MAINTE-
NANCE). During the recharging or the use, make
sure that the room is properly ventilated
Check the electrolyte level and the tighten- and avoid inhaling the gases released
ing of the terminals after the first 500 km during the recharging.
c
and then every 4000 km.
Remember:
a
The electrolyte in the battery is 1 mile = 1.6 km
toxic and caustic and if it gets in 1 km = 0.625 miles
contact with the skin it can
cause burns, since it contains sulphuric
acid.
Wear protection clothes, a face mask
and/or goggles during maintenance op-
erations.

a
Always connect the battery
breather pipe, to prevent the sul-
phuric acid vapours from cor-
roding the electric system, painted
parts, rubber elements or gaskets when
they exit the breather pipe itself.
◆ Put back the battery cover (2).

◆ Screw and tighten the screw (1).
◆ Close the rear hood and lock the saddle,
see p. 20 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE
SADDLE).
#(%#+).' 4(% %,%#42/,94% If necessary, top up by adding distilled wa- ,/.' ).!#4)6)49 /& 4(%
,%6%, ter. Never exceed the "MAX" notch, since "!44%29
the level increases during the recharge.
To check the electrolyte level, proceed as If the vehicle remains unused for a long pe-
follows: ◆ To recharge, disconnect the cables, ex- riod, remove the battery and place it in a
◆ Raise the saddle and the rear hood, see tract the battery from its container and cool and dry place. Recharge it completely,
p. 20 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE remove the element plugs. Put the bat- by using a trickle charge.
SADDLE). tery in a cool and dry place. A recharge
If the battery remains on the vehicle, dis-
◆ Unscrew and remove the screw (1). with an amperage equal to 1/10th of the
connect the cables from the terminals.
◆ Remove the battery cover (2). battery capacity is recommended.
◆ Make sure that the fluid level is included ◆ After the recharging operation, check the It is important to check the charge periodi-
between the two "MIN" and "MAX" electrolyte level again and if necessary cally (about once a month), during the win-
notches stamped on the battery side. top up with distilled water. ter or when the vehicle remains unused, in
◆ Tighten the element plugs. order to prevent the deterioration of the
◆ Put back the battery in its container. battery.

◆ Before replacing the fuse, try to find out
the cause of the trouble, if possible.
◆ Then replace the damaged fuse with the
spare fuse (4) or with a new one having
the same amperage.
c If you use the spare fuse (4), put

a new fuse in the apposite seat.
◆ Put back the battery cover (2).

◆ Screw and tighten the screw (1).
◆ Close the rear hood and lock the saddle,
see p. 20 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE
SADDLE).
#(!.').' 4(% &53%3 C ar e f u l l y r e a d p a g e 3 7 ( M A I N T E -
NANCE). ARRANGEMENT OF THE FUSES
a
Do not repair faulty fuses.
Never use fuses different from If an electric component does not work or 7.5A fuse
the recommended ones. works irregularly, or if the vehicle fails to From the battery to:
The use of unsuitable fuses may cause start, it is necessary to check the fuse (3): all the electric loads, exception made for
damages to the electric system or, in ◆ Turn the ignition switch to position "m",
the light circuit, which is fed with alternate
case of short circuit, even a fire. to avoid any accidental short circuit.
c
current.
◆ Raise the saddle and the rear hood, see
If a fuse blows frequently, there p. 20 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE
probably is a short circuit or an SADDLE).
overload in the electric system. In this ◆ Unscrew and remove the screw (1).
case it is advisable to consult an ◆ Remove the battery cover (2).
APRILIA Official Dealer. ◆ Extract the fuse and check if the filament
is broken.

H
!$*534).' 4(% (%!$,)'(4 To adjust the headlight beam:
"%!- ◆ Turn the apposite screw (1) with a
screwdriver.
To rapidly check the correct direction of the
By TURNING IT CLOCKWISE, you set
beam, place the vehicle on flat ground, 10
the beam upwards.
m away from a wall.
By TURNING IT ANTICLOCKWISE, you
Turn on the low beam, sit on the vehicle set the beam downwards.
and make sure that the beam projected on
the wall is slightly under the horizontal line
of the headlight (about 9/10th of the total
length).

"5,"3 #(!.').' 4(% (%!$,)'(4 LOW BEAM BULB
"5,"3 LOW/HIGH BEAM BULB J - %
a
Before changing a bulb, turn the
To change the bulbs:
ignition switch to position "m". ◆ Remove the front handlebar cover, see
◆ Rotate the check tang (5).
Change the bulb wearing clean ◆ Extract the low beam bulb and change it.
p. 49 (REMOVING THE FRONT HAN-
gloves or using a clean and dry cloth.
DLEBAR COVER).
◆ Remove the three screws (1)
a
Do not leave fingerprints on the ◆ Remove the protection element (2).
PARKING LIGHT BULB
a
bulb, since these may cause its
overheating and consequent The headlight contains: To extract the bulb socket, do
◆ The low beam bulb (3);
breakage. If you touch the bulb with not pull its electric wires.
bare hands, remove any fingerprint with ◆ The low /high beam bulb J - %;
◆ The parking light bulb (4), that is not ◆
alcohol, in order to prevent it from blow- Grasp the bulb socket, pull it and take it
ing frequently. present in the F - O versions. out of its seat.
◆ Extract the parking light bulb and replace
Carefully read page 37 (MAINTE- it with one of the same type.
NANCE).
DO NOT FORCE THE ELECTRIC

CABLES

DASHBOARD LIGHTING BULBS
◆ Extract the bulb socket of the dashboard

part in which there has been a light de-
crease:
Bulb socket (5) - upper right part.
Bulb socket (6) - upper left part.
Bulb socket (7) - lower left part.
Bulb socket (8) - lower right part.
◆ Extract the bulb and replace it with one
of the same type.
#(!.').' 4(% $!3("/!2$ WARNING LIGHT BULBS

"5,"3
◆ Extract the relative bulb socket:
Carefully read page 56 (BULBS). Direction indicators warning light (1)
(c), green.
The dashboard contains: Mixer oil reserve warning light (2) (j),
◆ The warning light bulbs; red.
◆ The dashboard lighting bulbs; Low beam warning light (3) (b), green.
◆ The clock cell, see p. 19 (CHANGING High beam warning light (3) (a), blue
THE CLOCK CELL). J - %.
To change the bulbs, proceed as follows: Low fuel warning light (4) (g), amber.
◆ Remove the front handlebar cover, see ◆ Extract the bulb and replace it with one
p. 49 (REMOVING THE FRONT HAN- of the same type.
DLEBAR COVER).

6 7
#(!.').' 4(% 2%!2 ,)'(4

"5," c For the assembly: insert the bulb
in the socket making the two
bulb pins coincide with the relevant
Carefully read page 56 (BULBS). guides on the socket.
To change the bulb, proceed as follows: ◆ Correctly install a new bulb of the same
◆ Unscrew the two screws (1). kind.
◆ Press the light where there are the two
lower screws, thus releasing it from its
seat. #(!.').' 4(% .5-"%2 0,!4%
◆ Take the frame (2) and the transparent "5," 6
screen (3).
◆ By means of the hexagon spanner used Carefully read page 56 (BULBS). 7
for the screws (1), remove the red
screen (4) by acting on the apposite slot To change the bulb:
(5). ◆ Grasp the bulb socket (6) from the inside
a
◆ Slightly press the bulb and turn it anti- of the cover of the rear part of the fairing,
clockwise. To disconnect the bulb socket, pull it and remove it from its seat.
◆ Extract the bulb from its seat. do not pull its electric wires. ◆ Extract the bulb (7) and replace it with
one of the same type.

c For the assembly: insert the bulb
guides on the socket.
◆ Correctly install a new bulb of the same

type.
c If the bulb socket (6) has gone

out of its seat, insert it again cor-
rectly, making the opening (7) of the
bulb socket itself coincide with the seat
of the screw (3).
#(!.').' 4(% &2/.4

$)2%#4)/. ).$)#!4/2 "5,"3 c Upon reassembly, tighten the
screw carefully, in order not to
damage the protection screens.
Carefully read page 56 (BULBS).
◆ Remove the coloured screen made up
To change the bulbs, proceed as follows: by two pieces (4) and (5) and take the
◆ Unscrew and remove the screw (1). screw (3).
c
◆ Press the bulb slightly and turn it anti-
While removing the protection clockwise.
screen, proceed carefully in or- ◆ Remove the bulb from its seat.
der not to break the cog.
◆ Remove the protection screen (2).

◆ Unscrew the screw (3).

c While removing the protection
screen, proceed carefully in or-
der not to break the cog.
◆ Remove the protection screen (2).

◆ Slightly press the bulb and turn it anti-
clockwise.
◆ Remove the bulb from its seat.
c For the assembly: insert the bulb

guides on the socket.
#(!.').' 4(% 2%!2 $)2%#4)/. ◆ Correctly install a new bulb of the same #(!.').' 4(% #2!3(
).$)#!4/2 "5,"3 type. (%,-%4',/6% #/-0!24-%.4
c
,)'(4 "5,"
Carefully read page 56 (BULBS). Upon reassembly, tighten the
screw (1) carefully, in order not Carefully read page 56 (BULBS).
To change the bulbs, proceed as follows: to damage the protection screen.
◆ Raise the saddle and the rear hood, see To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
page 20 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE ◆ Raise the saddle and the rear hood, see
SADDLE). page 20 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE
◆ Unscrew and remove the screw (1). SADDLE).
◆ Unscrew and remove the screw (3).
c Upon reassembly, tighten the

screw carefully, in order not to
damage the protection screen.
◆ Remove the screen (4) and the bulb

socket.
◆ Extract the bulb.
◆ Correctly install a new bulb of the same
type.

42!.30/24
c Before transporting the vehicle,

it is necessary to empty the fuel
tank and the carburettor completely,
$2!).).' 4(% &5%, 4!.+
Carefully read page 23 (FUEL).

◆ Open the carburettor breather by loosen-
ing the drain screw (2) positioned under
the float chamber.
making sure that both are perfectly dry. When all the fuel has flowed out:
◆ Stop the engine and wait until it has ◆ turn the drain screw until the breather
During transport, the vehicle must be
held upright, in its normal use position, cooled down. shuts.
◆ Empty the fuel tank by means of a manu-
to avoid any oil and battery fluid leak-
age. al pump or a similar system.
◆ To empty the carburettor completely, put
the free end of the pipe (1) into a recep-
tacle.

#,%!.).'
a a
After the vehicle has been Polish with silicone wax only af-
washed, its braking functions ter having carefully washed the
could be temporarily impaired vehicle. Do not wash the vehicle
because of the presence of water on the under the sun, especially during the
grip surfaces. Calculate long braking summer, when the body is still warm,
distances to avoid accidents. Brake re- since if the shampoo dries before being
peatedly to restore normal conditions. rinsed away, it can damage the paint.
Carry out the preliminary checking op- Do not use water (or liquids) at a tem-
erations, see p. 31 (PRELIMINARY perature exceeding 40°C to clean the
CHECKING OPERATIONS). plastic components of the vehicle.
Clean the vehicle frequently if it used in
particular areas or conditions, such as: To remove dirt and mud from the painted Use neither high pressure water/air jets,
◆ Polluted areas (cities and industrial are- surfaces use a low- pressure water jet, nor vapour jets on the following parts:
as). carefully wet the dirty parts, remove mud wheel hubs, controls on the right and
◆ Areas characterized by an high percent- and filth with a soft car sponge impregnat- on the left side of the handlebar, bear-
age of salinity and humidity (sea areas, ed with a lot of water and shampoo (2 ÷ 4% ings, brake pumps, instruments and in-
hot and humid climates). parts of shampoo in water). dicators, silencer exhaust, glove/tool kit
◆ Particular conditions (use of salt and Then rinse with plenty of water and dry with compartment, ignition switch/steering
anti-ice chemical products on the roads chamois leather. lock.
during the winter). To clean the outer parts of the engine use
◆ Avoid leaving deposits of industrial and Do not use alcohol or solvents to clean
a degreaser, brushes and wipers.
polluting powders, tar spots, dead in- the rubber and plastic parts and the
sects, bird droppings, etc. on the body. saddle: use water and mild soap.
◆ Avoid parking the vehicle under trees,
since in some seasons residues, resins, Do not apply protection waxes onto the
fruits or leaves fall down, which contain saddle, in order not to make it too slip-
substances that may damage the paint. pery.

Proceed as follows: ◆ By means of a suitable support, position
◆ Empty the fuel tank and the carburettor, the vehicle so that both tyres are raised
se e p . 61 ( D R A I N I N G T H E F U E L from the ground, .
TANK). ◆ Place the vehicle in an unheated, not-hu-
Put back the tank plug. mid room, away from sunlight, with mini-
◆ Extract the spark plug and pour a tea- mum temperature variations.
spoon (5-10 cm#) of two-stroke engine oil ◆ Cover the vehicle avoiding the use of
into the cylinder. plastic or waterproof materials.
Move the ignition switch to position "n",
press the start push button "r" for a few
seconds, to distribute the oil evenly on !&4%2 ! 0%2)/$ /& ).!#4)6)49
the cylinder surfaces. ◆ Uncover and clean the vehicle.
Put back the spark plug. ◆
◆ Remove the battery, see p. 52 (BAT-
Check the electrolyte level in the battery
and install it, see p. 52 (BATTERY).
,/.' 0%2)/$3 /& ).!#4)6)49 TERY). ◆
◆ Wash and dry the vehicle, see p. 62
Refill the fuel tank, see p. 23 (FUEL).
After a long period of inactivity of the vehi- ◆ Carry out the preliminary checking oper-
(CLEANING).
cle some precautions are necessary to ◆ Polish the painted surfaces with wax.
a ti ons, see p . 31 ( PR E LI MIN A R Y
avoid any problem. ◆ Inflate the tyres, see p. 27 (TYRES).
CHECKING OPERATIONS).
Further, it is important to carry out the nec-
a
essary repairs and a general check up be-
fore a period of inactivity, since you could Have a low-speed test ride in a
forget to carry them out later. low-traffic area.

4%#(.)#!, $!4!
DIMENSIONS Max. length ...................................................... 1800 mm

Max. width ....................................................... 690 mm
Max. height (handlebar)................................... 1030 mm
Seat height ...................................................... 810 mm
Distance between centres ............................... 1255 mm
Min. ground clearance ..................................... 150 mm
Weight without driver (ready for starting)......... 89 kg
Weight without driver (ready for starting) 1 .. 93 kg
ENGINE Type................................................................. MINARELLI 2-stroke, with controlled ignition

Number of cylinders......................................... 1, horizontal
Total displacement........................................... 49.26 cm#
Bore/stroke ...................................................... 40 mm/39.2 mm
Compression ratio ........................................... 12.5 ± 0.5:1
Starting ............................................................ electric + kick starter
Clutch .............................................................. centrifugal
Change gear.................................................... automatic stepless speed change gear
Cooling ............................................................ with forced air
Cooling 1 ...................................................... with liquid

CAPACITY Fuel (reserve included) ................................... 7 L
Fuel reserve .................................................... 1.5 L
Transmission oil .............................................. 110 cm#
Mixer oil (reserve included) ............................. 1.4 L
Mixer oil reserve.............................................. 0.5 L
Coolant 1 ..................................................... 1.1 L (50% antifreeze+50% water)
Seats............................................................... 1 (2 in the countries where the passenger is allowed)
Vehicle max. load (driver + luggage)............... 113 kg
(driver+passenger+luggage) ........................... 188 kg (in the countries where the passenger is allowed)
TRANSMISSION Speed change gear......................................... automatic and stepless

Primary............................................................ "V" belt
Ratios .............................................................. minimum for stepless change: 2.8
maximum for stepless change: 1.15
Secondary....................................................... with gears
CARBURETTOR Type ................................................................ DELL’ORTO PHBN 12

Choke tube...................................................... Ø12 mm
FUEL SUPPLY Fuel: ................................................................ premium grade petrol (4 Stars U ) according to the DIN 51600
standard, min. O.N. 98 (N.O.R.M.) and 88 (N.O.M.M.)
Fuel: 2 .......................................................... unleaded petrol according to the DIN 51607 standard, min. O.N. 95
(N.O.R.M.) and 85 (N.O.M.M.)

FRAME Type................................................................. one-beam, split in two cradles
Steering inclination angle ................................ 25.5°
Fore stroke ...................................................... 55 mm
SUSPENSIONS Front ................................................................ hydraulically operated telescopic fork

Stroke .............................................................. 90 mm
Rear................................................................. hydraulic mono-shock absorber
Stroke .............................................................. 65 mm
BRAKES Front ................................................................ disc brake, Ø190 mm with hydraulic transmission
Rear................................................................. drum brake, Ø110 mm, with mechanic transmission
WHEELS RIMS................................................................ alloy

Front ................................................................ 3.00 x 12"
Rear................................................................. 3.00 x 12"
TYRES............................................................. tubeless
Front ................................................................ 120/70 - 12" - 51J
– alternatively.................................................. 120/70 - 12" - 61J
Rear................................................................. 120/70 - 12" - 51J
– alternatively.................................................. 120/70 - 12" - 61J
STANDARD INFLATION PRESSURE
Front ................................................................ 170 kPa (1.7 bar)
Rear................................................................. 190 kPa (1.9 bar)
INFLATION PRESSURE WITH PASSENGER
(where drive with passenger is allowed)
Front ................................................................ 170 kPa (1.7 bar)
Rear................................................................. 210 kPa (2.1 bar)

IGNITION Type ................................................................ CDI
Spark advance ................................................ 14° ± 2° before T.D.C.
Standard spark plug ........................................ NGK BR7 HS
Standard spark plug 1 ................................. NGK BR8 HS
Spark plug gap................................................ 0.5 ÷ 0.6 mm
Engine idle rpm ............................................... 1800
ELECTRIC Battery............................................................. 12 V - 4Ah
SYSTEM Fuse ................................................................ 7.5 A
Generator (with permanent magnet) ............... 12 V - 85 W
Low beam bulb................................................ 12 V - 15 W
Low/high beam bulb J - % ......................... 12 V - 35/35 W
Parking light bulb ............................................ 12 V - 3 W
Parking light bulb F - O ............................. none
Direction indicator bulb ................................... 12 V - 10W
Dashboard lighting bulb .................................. 12 V - 1.2 W
Rear light/brake bulb....................................... 12 V - 5/21 W
Number plate bulb........................................... 12 V - 3 W
Crash helmet/glove compartment light bulb.... 12 V - 3 W
Low beam warning light .................................. 12 V - 2W
High beam warning light J - % .................. 12 V - 2W
Direction indicator warning light ...................... 12 V - 2W
Mixer oil reserve warning light ........................ 12 V - 2W
Low fuel warning light ..................................... 12 V - 2W

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Transmission oil (recommended): IP F.C., SAE 75 W - 90

As an alternative to the recommended oil, it is possible to use high-quality oils with characteristics in compliance with or superior to the
A.P.I. GL-4 specifications.
Mixer oil (recommended): IP GREEN HIT
As an alternative to the recommended oil, use high-quality oils with characteristics in compliance with or superior to the ISO-L-ETC++,
A.P.I. TC++ specifications.
Fork oil (recommended): fork oil IP F.A. 5W or IP F.A. 20 W.
If you need an oil with intermediate characteristics in comparison with the two recommended products, these can be mixed as indicated
below:
SAE 10W IP F.A. 5W 67% of the volume, + IP F.A. 20W 33% of the volume.
SAE 15W IP F.A. 5W 33% of the volume, + IP F.A. 20W 67% of the volume.
Bearings and other lubrication points (recommended): IP AUTOGREASE MP.
As an alternative to the recommended oil, use high-quality grease for rolling bearings, working temperature range -30°C…+140°C, drip-
ping point 150°C…230°C, high protection against corrosion, good resistance to water and oxidation.
Protection of the battery poles: neutral grease or Vaseline.
Spray grease for chains (recommended): IP CHAIN SPRAY
Brake fluid (recommended): IP F.F., DOT 5 (compatible with DOT 4).
a Use new brake fluid only.
Engine coolant (recommended) 1: IP ECOBLU -40°C.

a Use only antifreeze and anticorrosive without nitrite, ensuring protection at -35°C at least.

)MPORTERS
APRILIA MOTO U.K. LTD.

DUNRAGIT
STRANRAER
WIGTOWNSHIRE DG9 8PN
SCOTLAND (UK)
TEL. (01581) 400660
FAX (01581) 400661
IDEAL MOTOR SPORT PTE LTD.

18, HOWARD ROAD
1336 SINGAPORE (SGP)
TEL. 2820082
FAX 2821012
AVIRAM & GOLDMAN IMPORT & MARKETING CO. LTD.

21, TUSHIA STREET
61572 TEL-AVIV
P.O. BOX 57266
ISRAEL (IL)
TEL. (3) 5623951
FAX (3) 5623950
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7)2).' $)!'2!- 'ULLIVER AIR COOLED VERSION

7)2).' $)!'2!- +%9 'ULLIVER AIR COOLED VERSION
1) Generator 30) Crash helmet compartment light switch

2) CDI 31) Front right direction indicator
3) Spark plug 32) Front left direction indicator
4) H.T. coil 33) Front parking light
5) Voltage regulator (not provided in the F - O versions)
6) Battery 34) Low beam
7) Starter 34) Low/high beam J - %
8) Start relay 35) Horn
9) Front stoplight switch 36) Pick up
10) Rear stoplight switch 37) Fuse
11) Mixer oil reserve switch 38) Multiple connectors
13) Fuel level sensor 39) Start push button
14) Rear right direction indicator 40) Horn push button
15) Rear light 41) Number plate light
16) Rear left direction indicator
17) Dimmer switch
18) Direction indicator switch
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19) Key switch
20) Control diode Ar Orange
21) Crash helmet compartment light Az Light blue
22) Blinking B Blue
23) Dashboard Bi White
24) Direction indicator warning light G Yellow
25) Mixer oil reserve warning light Gr Gray
26) Dashboard light M Brown
27) Fuel level instrument N Black
28) Low fuel warning light R Red
29) Low beam warning light V Green
29) High beam warning light J - % Vi Violet

7)2).' $)!'2!- 'ULLIVER LIQUID COOLED VERSION 1

7)2).' $)!'2!- +%9 'ULLIVER LIQUID COOLED VERSION 1
1) Generator 30) Crash helmet compartment light switch
2) CDI 31) Front right direction indicator
3) Spark plug 32) Front left direction indicator
4) H.T. coil 33) Front parking light
5) Voltage regulator (not provided in the F - O versions)
6) Battery 34) Low beam
7) Starter 34) Low/high beam J - %
8) Start relay 35) Horn
9) Front stoplight switch 36) Pick up
10) Rear stoplight switch 37) Fuse
11) Mixer oil reserve switch 38) Multiple connectors
12) Water temperature thermistor 39) Start push button
13) Fuel level sensor 40) Horn push button
14) Rear right direction indicator 41) Number plate light
15) Rear light 42) Water temperature instrument
16) Rear left direction indicator
17) Dimmer switch
18) Direction indicator switch
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19) Key switch
20) Control diode Ar Orange
21) Crash helmet compartment light Az Light blue
22) Blinking B Blue
23) Dashboard Bi White
24) Direction indicator warning light G Yellow
25) Mixer oil reserve warning light Gr Gray
26) Dashboard light M Brown
27) Fuel level instrument N Black
28) Low fuel warning light R Red
29) Low beam warning light V Green
29) High beam warning light J - % Vi Violet

aprilia s.p.a. wishes to thank its customers for the purchase of this vehicle.
– Do not dispose of oil, fuel, polluting substances and components in the envi-
ronment.
– Do not keep the engine running if it is not necessary.
– Avoid disturbing noises.
– Respect nature.

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use and maintenance

First edition: september 1996

Reprint: february 1997, mars 1999

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1) HORN PUSH BUTTON (f)

2) COLD START LEVER (e)

3) DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH (c)

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c The electrical parts work only when the ignition key

2) START PUSH BUTTON ( r )

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c Before lowering and locking the

◆ To lock the saddle, lower and press it

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The bag hook (3) is placed frontally in inner

Maximum allowed weight: 1.5 kg.

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In case some fuel has accidentally been

Since petrol expands under the heat of

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In case of excessive stroke of the brake

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Check the coolant level every 2000 km and

a Have the coolant changed by an

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Coolant 1 The coolant level in the expansion tank must be included

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a Properly adjust the inclination of

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c Very often stolen vehicles are

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