APRILIA PEGASO 650 IE - PART1 01-2001 User manual

Pegaso 650 c
use and maintenance
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© 1999 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE)
First edition: july 1999
Reprint: november 1999
Produced and printed by:
editing division
Soave (VERONA) - Italy
Tel. +39 - 045 76 11 911
Fax +39 - 045 76 12 241
E-mail: [e-mail]
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
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NOTE This manual is an important and
integral part of your vehicle. Keep it with
your vehicle at all times, even if your vehi-
cle is resold.
aprilia has prepared this manual to supply
you, the user, with correct and current in-
formation. However, since aprilia con-
stantly improves the design of its vehicles,
there may be slight discrepancies between
your vehicle and the material given in this
manual. If you have any questions about
your vehicle, contact your Local aprilia
Dealer, as he will have the very latest tech-
nical information available from the factory.
For tests and repairs not expressly de-
scribed in this manual, to purchase aprilia
genuine spare parts, accessories, and oth-
er products, and for help with specific prob-
lems, please contact your Local aprilia
Dealer or service center. These profes-
sionals will be able to promptly and accu-
rately help.
Thank you for choosing aprilia. Have a
great ride!
This manual is copyright in all countries,
and reproduction of any part or the whole
by any means in print or electronic is strict-
ly prohibited.
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This manual is divided into sections, chap-
ters and paragraphs, by subject. The proce-
dures described are laid out in single opera-
tion, and each operation is indicated by a ◆.
The numbered parts shown in the figures are
identified in the text with the number in paren-
theses or with the symbol representing them.
Example (the following text is generic and
does not refer to this specific vehicle):
section
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safety
warning WARNING
Never attempt to place the ignition
switch in the locked “
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tion while the vehicle is moving.
paragraph OPERATION
operation To lock the steering:
◆Turn the handlebar completely to the
left or to the right.
position (2) ◆Turn the key (2) to position “
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symbol “
+
”◆Press the key and rotate it to position “
+
”.
◆Remove the key.
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The following precautionary warnings are
used throughout this manual in order to
convey the following messages:
Safety warning. When you find this
symbol on the vehicle or in the
manual, be careful to the potential risk of
personal injury. Non-compliance with
the indications given in the messages
preceded by this symbol may result in
grave risks for your and other people's
safety and for the vehicle!
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in serious injury or even death.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in personal injury or damage to
the vehicle or other property.
NOTE The word “NOTE”in this manual
precedes important information or instruc-
tions.
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If it is necessary to let the engine run in or-
der to carry out some work, make sure that
the area in which you are operating is prop-
erly ventilated. Never run the engine in en-
closed spaces.
If it is necessary to work indoors, use an
exhaust evacuation system.
WARNING
The exhaust fumes contain carbon mon-
oxide, a poisonous gas that can cause
loss of consciousness and even death.
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Keep gasoline away from children. Gaso-
line is also poisonous. Never attempt to si-
phon gasoline using your mouth. Never al-
low gasoline to contact your skin. If you
should accidentally spill gasoline on your-
self, change your clothes immediately and
wash the area upon which the gasoline
was splashed thoroughly with hot water
and soap. Should you accidentally swal-
low gasoline, do not induce vomiting.
Drink large quantities of clear water or milk
and immediately seek professional medical
assistance. Should you accidentally get
gasoline get your eyes, flush with large
quantities of cool, clear water and immedi-
ately seek professional medical assis-
tance.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and be-
comes explosive under certain condi-
tions.
KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROM CHIL-
DREN.
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WARNING
The engine and all parts of the exhaust
system, as well as the braking system,
become very hot and remain hot for
some time after the vehicle and the en-
gine are stopped. Before handling any
component of your vehicle after riding,
insure that it has cooled sufficiently to
be safe to handle.
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WARNING
Use latex gloves for the maintenance op-
erations that require contact with used
oil. Used engine oil may cause skin can-
cer if repeatedly left in contact with the
skin for prolonged periods. Although
this is unlikely unless you handle used
oil on a daily basis, it is advisable to
thoroughly wash your hands with soap
and water after handling used oil.
KEEP OIL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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CAUTION
Brake fluid is extremely poisonous. Do
not ever allow brake fluid to be ingested
or swallowed. Should brake fluid acci-
dentally be swallowed, drink large quanti-
ties of milk or clear water and immediate-
ly seek professional medical assistance.
Brake fluid is highly destructive of skin
and eye tissue. Should you accidentally
spill brake fluid on yourself, remove the
contaminated clothing, wash your body
with soap and warm water immediately
and immediately seek professional medi-
cal assistance. Should you accidentally
splash brake fluid into your eyes, flush
with a large quantity of cool, clear water
and immediately seek professional medi-
cal assistance.
KEEP BRAKE FLUID AWAY FROM CHIL-
DREN.
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In certain conditions, the ethylene glycol
contained in the engine coolant is flamma-
ble: its flame is invisible, but you can be
burned anyway.
WARNING
Avoid spilling the engine coolant on the
exhaust system or on the engine compo-
nents. They may be hot enough to cause
the coolant to ignite and burn without a
visible flame.
The coolant (ethylene glycol) can cause
skin irritation and is poisonous if swal-
lowed.
Coolant and coolant/water mixtures are
sweet to the taste and brightly colored,
therefore are highly attractive to pets
and children. Take extra precautions to
keep new and used coolant out of reach
of children and animals.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Risk of burn.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Wait until the engine has
completely cooled down. The coolant is
under pressure and may splash out and
cause burns.
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WARNING
The battery gives off noxious and explo-
sive gases; keep cigarettes, flames and
sparks away from the battery. Provide
adequate ventilation when operating or
recharging the battery.
During the recharging or the use, make
sure that the room is properly ventilated
and avoid inhaling the gases released
during the recharging.
The battery contains sulphuric acid
(electrolyte). Contact with the skin or
eyes may cause serious burns. Always
wear protective clothing, rubber gloves,
and tight fitting goggles or a face shield
when working around the battery, espe-
cially when filling the battery with either
water or electrolyte.
In case of contact with the skin, flush im-
mediately with plenty of water. In case of
contact with the eyes, flush with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes. Immedi-
ately consult a health professional.
The electrolyte is poisonous.
If the electrolyte is accidentally swal-
lowed, drink large quantities of water or
milk and then milk of magnesia or vege-
table oil. Immediately consult a health
professional.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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Before starting the engine, carefully read
this manual and in particular the chapters
“WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENER-
AL ADVICE”and “SAFE DRIVE”see p. 17.
Your safety and that of those around you
depends not only on your skill as a rider,
but also your knowledge about your vehi-
cle and about riding safely. Therefore it is
essential that you not operate your vehicle
on public streets or highways until you
have received instructions from a qualified
safety organization such as the Motorcycle
Safety Foundation, and are properly
trained and licensed.
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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately in-
form the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to no-
tifying aprilia. If NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can-
not become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or aprilia. To
contact NHTSA, you may either call the
Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-
9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C.
area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportation, Washington, D.C.
20590.
You can also obtain otherinformation about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Rules of the road vary from country to coun-
try. It is essential that you understand in ad-
vance the rules of the road of the country in
which your vehicle will be used.
WARNING
This motorcycle has been designed and
produced for use on paved roads, and
for smooth graded dirt roads and trails. It
is not designed for off road competition,
or for cross country riding. Do not use
this motorcycle on rough or unimproved
surfaces, or in other off road areas. Fail-
ure to heed this warning could lead to an
upset with subsequent injury or even
death.
WARNING
If the bike is to be used off-road, on pub-
lic land, it is the owner’s responsibility to
install a spark arrester approved by the
US Forest Service for this engine dis-
placement or larger.
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aprilia s.p.a. warrants that this exhaust
system, at the time of sale, meets all appli-
cable U.S. EPA Federal noise standards.
This warranty extends to the first person
who buys this exhaust system for purpos-
es other than resale, and to all subse-
quent buyers.
Warranty claims should be directed to:
aprilia USA Inc.
110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130
Woodstock, GA 30188
USA
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
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ORIGIN OF THE EMISSIONS
The combustion process produces carbon
monoxide and hydrocarbons. The control
of hydrocarbons is very important, because
under certain conditions they react to ex-
posure to sunlight and produce photo-
chemical smog.
Carbon monoxide does not react in the
same way, but it is toxic and poisonous.
aprilia utilizes “lean”carburetor settings
and other systems to reduce the produc-
tion of carbon monoxide and hydrocar-
bons.
EXHAUST EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
The Exhaust Emission Control System re-
quires “lean”carburetor settings and no
adjustments should be made, except idle
speed adjustments by means of the appro-
priate screw.
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The Exhaust Emission Control System is
separate from the crankcase emission con-
trol system.
CRANKCASE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
The engine is equipped with a closed
crankcase system, in order to avoid dis-
charging the crankcase emissions into the
atmosphere. The blow-by gas is returned
to the combustion chamber through the air
cleaner and the throttle valve.
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
In California vehicles are equipped with an
evaporative emission control system con-
sisting of an activated carbon canister with
the relevant pipes. This system prevents
the escape of fuel vapours from the fuel
tank.
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Tampering with the noise control system is
prohibited. Federal law prohibits the fol-
lowing acts or causing thereof:
a) The removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for purposes of
maintenance, repair, or replacement, of
any device or element of design incor-
porated into any new vehicle for the pur-
pose of noise control prior to its sale or
delivery to the ultimate purchaser or
while it is in use, or
b) The use of the vehicle after such device
or element of design has been removed
or rendered inoperative by any person.
Among those acts presumed to constitute
tampering are the acts listed below:
a) Removal of, or puncturing the muffler,
baffles, header pipes or any other com-
ponent which conducts exhaust gases.
b) Removal or puncturing of any part of
the intake system.
c) Lack of proper maintenance.
d) Replacing any moving part of the vehi-
cle, or parts of the exhaust or intake
system, with parts other than those
specified by the manufacturer.
CAUTION
This product should be checked for re-
pair or replacement if the vehicle noise
has increased significantly through use.
Otherwise, the owner may become sub-
ject to penalties under state and local or-
dinances.
PROBLEMS THAT MAY AFFECT
THE VEHICLE EMISSIONS
If any of the following symptoms are ob-
served, immediately have your vehicle in-
spected and repaired by your Local aprilia
Dealer.
Symptoms:
–Difficult starting or stalling after starting.
–Irregular idle.
–Misfiring or backfiring during accelera-
tion.
–After-burning (backfiring).
–Poor engine performance, degraded
handling, or poor fuel economy.
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Every vehicle produced by aprilia re-
ceives a vehicle identification number
(V.I.N.) stamped:
–on the steering head of the frame (A), as
shown above;
and also:
–on the identification plate (B) which is lo-
cated on the rear portion of the main
frame.
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Description of the vehicle identification
number (V.I.N.), stamped on the steering
head of the frame (A) and on the identifica-
tion plate (B).
DIGIT MEANING
1) Manufacturer’s identification alphanu-
meric code.
2) Vehicle type.
3) Model.
4) Country for which the vehicle is intend-
ed.
5) #= Check digit number.
6) Model year.
7) Assembling factory designation
(N = NOALE-VE- ,
S = SCORZÉ-VE- ,
0 = NOT SPECIFIED).
8) Sequential serial number.
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DO NOT REMOVE THE CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE
IS ENTIRELY COOL. COOLANT IS HOT AND UNDER
PRESSURE. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING
MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS BURNS. USE ONLY FLUID
FOR SEALED CIRCUITS. USE ONLY ANTIFREEZE
AND ANTICORROSIVE WITHOUT NITRATE,
ENSURING PROTECTION -35°C AT LEAST.
WARNING!
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This system consist of:
1) Fuel tank
2) Breather line
3) Roll-over valve
NOTE Roll-over valve: if your vehicle
overturns, this valve stop up the circuit.
4) Purge valve
5) Carbon canister
6) Drain line
7) Narrow passage Ø0.06 in (Ø1.5 mm)
8) Manifold vacuum port
9) Carburetor
10) Float bowl vent
11) Air flow
12) Ported vacuum port
13) Vacuum line
14) Air box
15) Tee
16) Warm air inlet
17) One way valve
18) Tee
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NOTE In case of malfunctions in the fuel system, contact a Local aprilia Dealer.
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS
AND OBLIGATIONS
The California Air Resources Board and
aprilia s.p.a. (hereinafter “aprilia”) are
pleased to explain the emission control
system warranty on your 1999 and later
motorcycle. In California new motor vehi-
cles must be designed, built and equipped
to meet the State's stringent anti-smog
standards. aprilia must warrant the emis-
sion control system on your motorcycle for
the periods of time listed below provided
there has been no abuse, neglect or im-
proper maintenance of your motorcycle.
Your emission control system may include
parts such as the carburetor or fuel injec-
tion system, the ignition system, catalytic
converter and engine computer. Also in-
cluded may be hoses, belts, connectors
and other emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists,
aprilia will repair your motorcycle at no
cost to you, including diagnosis, parts and
labor.
MANUFACTURER'S
WARRANTY COVERAGE
Class I motorcycles (50-169 cm3): for a
period of use of five (5) years or 12,000 ki-
lometers (7,456 miles), whichever first oc-
curs.
Class II motorcycles (170-279 cm3): for a
period of use of five (5) years or 18,000 ki-
lometers (11,185 miles), whichever first oc-
curs.
Class III motorcycles (280 cm3and larger):
for a period of use of five (5) years or
30,000 kilometers (18,641 miles), whichev-
er first occurs.
If an emission-related part on your motor-
cycle is defective, the part will be repaired
or replaced by aprilia. This is your emis-
sion control system DEFECTS WARRAN-
TY.
OWNER'S WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES
–As the motorcycle owner, you are re-
sponsible for the performance of the re-
quired maintenance listed in your own-
er's manual. aprilia recommends that
you retain all receipts covering mainte-
nance on your motorcycle, but aprilia
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack
of receipts or for your failure to ensure
the performance of all scheduled mainte-
nance.
–You are responsible for presenting your
motorcycle to an aprilia dealer as soon
as a problem exists. The warranty re-
pairs should be completed in a reason-
able amount of time, not to exceed 30
days.
–As the motorcycle owner, you should be
aware that aprilia may deny your war-
ranty coverage if your motorcycle or a
part has failed due to abuse, neglect, im-
proper maintenance or unapproved
modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your
warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact aprilia USA, Inc., 10933
Crabapple Road, Suite 100, Roswell, GA
3007, or the California Air Resources
Board at P.O. Box 8001, 9528 Telstar Av-
enue, El Monte, CA 91734-8001.
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aprilia s.p.a., Via G. Galilei, 1, 30033
Noale (VE) Italy (hereinafter “aprilia”) war-
rants that each new 1999 and after aprilia
motorcycle, that includes as standard
equipment a headlight, taillight and stop-
light, and is street legal:
A. is designed, built and equipped so as to
conform at the time of initial retail pur-
chase with all applicable regulations of
the United States Environmental Pro-
tection Agency, and the California Air
Resources Board; and
B. is free from defects in material and
workmanship which cause such motor-
cycle to fail to conform with applicable
regulations of the United States Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board for a pe-
riod of use, depending on the engine
displacement, of 12,000 kilometers
(7,456 miles), if the motorcycle's engine
displacement is less than 170 cubic
centimeters; of 18,000 kilometers
(11,185 miles), if the motorcycle's en-
gine displacement is equal to or greater
than 170 cubic centimeters but less
than 280 cubic centimeters; or of
30,000 kilometers (18,641 miles), if the
motorcycle's engine displacement is
280 cubic centimeters or greater; or 5
(five) years from the date of initial retail
delivery, whichever first occurs.
I. COVERAGE. Warranty defects shall
be remedied during customary business
hours at any authorized aprilia motor-
cycle dealer located within the United
States of America in compliance with
the Clean Air Act and applicable regula-
tions of the United States Environmen-
tal Protection Agency and the California
Air Resources Board. Any part or parts
replaced under this warranty shall be-
come the property of aprilia.
In the State of California only, emission
related warranted parts are specifically
defined by the state's Emission Warran-
ty Parts List. These warranted parts
are: carburetor and internal parts; in-
take manifold; fuel tank; fuel injection
system; spark advance mechanism;
crankcase breather; air cutoff valves;
fuel tank cap for evaporative emission
controlled vehicles; oil filler cap; pres-
sure control valve; fuel/vapor separator;
canister; igniters; breaker governors; ig-
nition coils; ignition wires; ignition
points; condensers, and spark plugs if
failure occurs prior to the first scheduled
replacement; and hoses, clamps, fit-
tings and tubing used directly in these
parts. Since emission related parts may
vary from model to model, certain mod-
els may not contain all of these parts
and certain models may contain func-
tionally equivalent parts.
In the State of California only, Emission
Control System emergency repairs, as
provided for in the California Adminis-
trative Code, may be performed by oth-
er than an authorized aprilia dealer. An
emergency situation occurs when an
authorized aprilia dealer is not reason-
ably available, a part is not available
within 30 days, or a repair is not com-
plete within 30 days. Any replacement
part can be used in an emergency re-
pair. aprilia will reimburse the owner
for the expenses, including diagnosis,
not to exceed aprilia's suggested retail
price for all warranted parts replaced
and labor charges based on aprilia's
recommended time allowance for the
warranty repair and the geographically
appropriate hourly labor rate. The own-
er may be required to keep receipts and
failed parts in order to receive compen-
sation.
II. LIMITATIONS. This Emission Control
System warranty shall not cover any of
the following:
A. Repair or replacement required as a re-
sult of
(1) accident,
(2) misuse,
(3) repairs improperly performed or re-
placements improperly installed,
(4) use of replacement parts or acces-
sories not conforming to aprilia specifi-
cations which adversely affect perfor-
mance and/or
(5) use in competitive racing or related
events.
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B. Inspections, replacement of parts and
other services and adjustments re-
quired for required maintenance.
C. Any motorcycle on which the odometer
mileage has been changedso that actu-
al mileage cannot be readily deter-
mined.
III. LIMITED LIABILITY
A. The liability of aprilia under this Emis-
sion Control System Warranty is limited
solely to the remedying of defects in
material or workmanship by an autho-
rized aprilia motorcycle dealer at its
place of business during customary
business hours. This warranty does not
cover inconvenience or loss of use of
the motorcycle or transportation of the
motorcycle to or from the aprilia dealer.
aprilia SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY OTHER EXPENSES, LOSS OR
DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT, INCI-
DENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EX-
EMPLARY ARISING IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SALE OR USE OF OR IN-
ABILITY TO USE THE aprilia MOTOR-
CYCLE FOR ANY PURPOSE. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EX-
CLUSION OR LIMITATION OF ANY IN-
CIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITA-
TIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
B. NO EXPRESS EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY
aprilia EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY
SET FORTH HEREIN. ANY EMIS-
SION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRAN-
TY IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING
ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTIC-
ULAR PURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO THE
EXPRESS EMISSION CONTROL SYS-
TEM WARRANTY TERMS STATED IN
THIS WARRANTY. THE FOREGOING
STATEMENTS OF WARRANTY ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER REMEDIES. SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
C. No dealer is authorized to modify this
aprilia Limited Emission Control Sys-
tem Warranty.
IV.LEGAL RIGHTS. THIS WARRANTY
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
V. THIS WARRANTY IS IN ADDITION TO
THE aprilia LIMITED MOTORCYCLE
WARRANTY.
VI.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Any re-
placement part that is equivalent in per-
formance and durability may be used in
the performance of any maintenance or
repairs. However, aprilia is not liable
for these parts. The owner is responsi-
ble for the performance of all required
maintenance. Such maintenance may
be performed at a service establish-
ment or by any individual. The warranty
period begins on the date the motorcy-
cle is delivered to an ultimate purchas-
es.
aprilia s.p.a.
Via G. Galilei, 1
30033 Noale (VE) Italy
aprilia USA, Inc.
110 Londonderry Ct., Suite 130
Woodstock, GA 30188
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The operations preceded by this
symbol must be repeated also on
the opposite side of the vehicle.
If not expressly indicated otherwise, for the
reassembly of the units repeat the disas-
sembly operations in reverse order.
The terms “right”and “left”are referred to
the rider seated on the vehicle in the nor-
mal riding position.
NOTE When asking your Dealer for
spare parts, specify the spare parts code
indicated on the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFI-
CATION LABEL.
Write down the identification code in the
space here below, in order to remember it
also in case of loss or deterioration of the
label.
The label is positioned under the saddle,
see p. 81 (REMOVING THE SADDLE) on
the right part of the frame.
In this manual the various versions are in-
dicated by the following symbols:
★
-optional
VERSION:
Italy 2Poland
United Kingdom ,Israel
Austria 1South Korea
Portugal 0Malaysia
Finland .Chile
dBelgium /Bermuda
Germany cUnited States
of America
France gAustralia
Spain vBrazil
Greece wSouth Africa
Holland hNew Zealand
Switzerland jCanada
$Denmark kCroatia
Japan iSlovenia
4Singapore
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FOREWORD ...............................................................2
INTRODUCTION .........................................................2
STEERING LOCK.....................................................2
SAFETY WARNINGS..................................................3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES.......................................3
CARBON MONOXIDE..............................................3
GASOLINE................................................................3
HOT COMPONENTS................................................3
USED ENGINE OIL ..................................................4
BRAKE FLUID ..........................................................4
COOLANT.................................................................4
BATTERY HYDROGEN GAS
AND ELECTROLYTE ...............................................4
WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS -
GENERAL ADVICE.....................................................5
REPORTING OF DEFECTS
THAT AFFECT SAFETY...........................................5
ROAD REGULATIONS
AND USE OF THE VEHICLE ...................................5
NOISE EMISSION WARRANTY...............................5
INFORMATION ON THE NOISE
AND EXHAUST GAS EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM.................................................5
TAMPERING WARNING..........................................6
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (V.I.N.) (FRAME NUMBER) .....................7
INFORMATION CONTAINED
IN THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER........7
POSITION OF THE WARNING
ADHESIVE LABELS.................................................8
CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE
EMISSION SYSTEM...............................................11
DSULOLD VSD
- EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY STATEMENT..12
DSULOLD VSD
- LIMITED
WARRANTY ON EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM13
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS .....................................15
TABLE OF CONTENTS..........................................16
BASIC SAFETY RULES.........................................18
CLOTHING .............................................................23
ACCESSORIES......................................................24
LOAD......................................................................24
ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS .........26
ARRANGEMENT
OF THE INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS .....................28
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS.........................28
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE..........29
CONTROLS...............................................................30
CONTROLS AT THE LEFT HAND GRIP................30
CONTROLS AT THE RIGHT HAND GRIP.............31
IGNITION SWITCH.................................................32
STEERING LOCK...................................................32
PARKING LIGHTS..................................................32
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT .........................................33
CRASH HELMET HOOK ........................................33
ANTI-THEFT HOOK ...............................................33
GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT.....................34
REAR LUGGAGE RACK ........................................34
MAIN COMPONENTS...............................................35
FUEL.......................................................................35
LUBRICANTS .........................................................36
BRAKES .................................................................37
DISC BRAKES........................................................38
FRONT BRAKE ......................................................38
REAR BRAKE.........................................................40
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE ...........................42
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH....................................43
COOLANT...............................................................44
TIRES .....................................................................46
AUTOMATIC LIGHTS ON ......................................47
CATALYTIC CONVERTER.....................................47
EXHAUST SILENCER............................................47
SPARK ARRESTER ...............................................47
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE.......................................48
PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS...........49
STARTING..............................................................50
RIDING ...................................................................52
RUNNING-IN ..........................................................56
STOPPING .............................................................57
PARKING................................................................58
POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND .....................................................59
SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT.................60
MAINTENANCE ........................................................61
REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART............62
IDENTIFICATION DATA.........................................64
AIR CLEANER........................................................64
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
AND TOPPING UP .................................................66
CHECKING THE STEERING..................................68
CHECKING THE SWINGING
ARM FULCRUM SHAFT.........................................68
CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR....................69
CHECKING THE STAND........................................70
CHECKING THE FUNCTIONING
OF THE SAFETY SWITCH ON
THE SIDE STAND ..................................................70
CHECKING THE SWITCHES.................................71
INSPECTING THE FRONT
AND REAR SUSPENSIONS.................................. 72
REAR SUSPENSION............................................. 72
REAR SUSPENSION WITH HYDRAULIC
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
-
.............................. 73
FRONT WHEEL..................................................... 74
REAR WHEEL ....................................................... 76
DRIVE CHAIN........................................................ 78
REMOVING THE FUEL TANK............................... 80
REMOVING THE SADDLE.................................... 81
REMOVING THE RIGHT
AND LEFT SIDE PANELS ..................................... 81
REMOVING THE OIL PAN GUARD ...................... 82
REMOVING THE HAND-GUARDS........................ 82
IDLING ADJUSTMENT.......................................... 83
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CONTROL............ 84
ADJUSTING
THE COLD START (CHOKE) CONTROL (

)...... 85
SPARK PLUG ........................................................ 86
BATTERY............................................................... 87
BATTERY STORAGE............................................ 88
CHECKING AND CLEANING
THE TERMINALS .................................................. 88
REMOVING THE BATTERY.................................. 88
CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL............. 89
RECHARGING THE BATTERY............................. 89
INSTALLING THE BATTERY ................................ 89
CHANGING FUSES............................................... 90
ADJUSTING
THE HEADLIGHT BEAM VERTICALLY ................ 91
ADJUSTING
THE HEADLIGHT BEAM HORIZONTALLY........... 92
BULBS ................................................................... 93
CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ................. 94
CHANGING THE FRONT AND REAR
DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS.......................... 95
CHANGING THE REAR LIGHT BULB................... 96
CHANGING THE LICENSE PLATE BULB ............ 96
TRANSPORT............................................................ 97
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK................................. 97
CLEANING ............................................................... 98
LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY......................... 99
TECHNICAL DATA ................................................ 100
LUBRICANT CHART ........................................... 104
Importers.......................................................106-107
WIRING DIAGRAM - Pegaso 650
c
................. 108
WIRING DIAGRAM KEY - Pegaso 650
c
......... 109
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