APRILIA RSV MILLE SPORT - PART 2 1999 User manual

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To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be in
possession of all the requirements pre-
scribed by law (driving licence, minimum
age, psychophysical ability, insurance,
state taxes, vehicle registration, number
plate, etc.).
Gradually get to know the vehicle by driv-
ing it first in areas with low trafficand/or pri-
vate areas.
The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs or
psychotropic substances notably increases
the risk of accidents.
Be sure that you are in good psychophysi-
cal conditions and fit for driving and pay
particular attention to physical weariness
and drowsiness.
Most road accidents are caused by the
driver’s lack of experience.
NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and,
in any case, make sure that the driver has
all the requirements for driving.
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Rigorously observe all road signs and na-
tional and local road regulations.
Avoid abrupt movements that can be dan-
gerous for yourself and other people (for
example: rearing up on the back wheel,
speeding, etc.), and give due consideration
to the road surface, visibility and other driv-
ing conditions.
Avoid obstacles that could damage the ve-
hicle or make you lose control.
Avoid riding in the slipstream created by
preceding vehicles in order to increase
your speed.
Always drive with both hands on the han-
dlebars and both feet on the footrests (or
on the rider’s footboards), in the correct
driving posture.
Avoid standing up or stretching your limbs
while driving.
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The driver should pay attention and avoid
distractions caused by people, things and
movements (never smoke, eat, drink, read,
etc.) while driving.
Use only the vehicle’s specific fuels and lu-
bricants indicated in the “LUBRICANT
CHART”; check the oil, fuel and coolant
levels regularly.
If the vehicle has been involved in an acci-
dent, make sure that no damage has oc-
curred to the control levers, pipes, wires,
braking system and vital parts.
If necessary, have the vehicle inspected by
an aprilia Official Dealer, who should care-
fully check the frame, handlebars, suspen-
sions, safety parts and all the devices that
you cannot check by yourself.
Always remember to report any malfunc-
tion to the technicians to help them in their
work.
Never use the vehicle when the amount of
damage it has suffered endangers your
safety.
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ONLY ORIGINALS
Never change the position, inclination or
colour of: number plate, direction indica-
tors, lights and horns.
Any modification of the vehicle will result in
the invalidity of the guarantee.
Any modification of the vehicle and/or the
removal of original components can com-
promise vehicle performance levels and
safety or even make it illegal.
We recommend respecting all regulations
and national and local provisions regarding
the equipment of the vehicle.
In particular, avoid all modifications that in-
crease the vehicle’s performance levels or
alter its original characteristics.
Never race with other vehicles.
Avoid off-road driving.
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Before starting, always wear a correctly
fastened crash helmet. Make sure that it is
homologated, in good shape, of the right
size and that the visor is clean.
Wear protective clothing, preferably in light
and/or reflecting colours. In this way you
will make yourself more visible to the other
drivers, thus notably reducing the risk of
being knocked down, and you will be more
protected in case of fall.
This clothing should be very tight-fitting
and fastened at the wrists and ankles.
Strings, belts and ties should not be hang-
ing loose; prevent these and other objects
from interfering with driving by getting en-
tangled with moving parts or driving mech-
anisms.
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Do not keep objects that can be dangerous
in case of fall, for example pointed objects
like keys, pens, glass vials etc. in your
pockets (the same recommendations also
apply to passengers).
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The owner of the vehicle is responsible for
the choice, installation and use of any ac-
cessory.
Avoid installing accessories that cover
horns or lights or that could impair their
functions, limit the suspension stroke and
the steering angle, hamper the operation of
the controls and reduce the distance from
the ground and the angle of inclination in
turns.
Avoid using accessories that hamper ac-
cess to the controls, since this can prolong
reaction times during an emergency.
Large fairings and windscreens assembled
on the vehicle can produce aerodynamic
forces capable of compromising the stabili-
ty of the vehicle while driving.
Make sure that the equipment is well fas-
tened to the vehicle and not dangerous
during driving. Do not install electrical de-
vices and do not modify those already ex-
isting to avoid electrical overloads, be-
cause the vehicle could suddenly stop or
there could be a dangerous current short-
age in the horn and in the lights. aprilia
recommends the use of genuine accesso-
ries (aprilia genuine accessories).
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Be careful and moderate when loading
your luggage. Keep any luggage loaded as
close as possible to the centre of the vehi-
cle and distribute the load uniformly on
both sides, in order to reduce imbalance to
the minimum. Furthermore, make sure that
the load is firmly secured to the vehicle, es-
pecially during long trips.
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Avoid hanging bulky, heavy and/or danger-
ous objects on the handlebars, mudguards
and forks, because the vehicle might re-
spond more slowly in turns and its ma-
noeuvrability could be unavoidably im-
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.
Do not carry bags which protrude too much
from the luggage rack or which cover the
lights, horn or indicators.
Do not carry animals or children on the
glove compartment or on the luggage rack.
Do not exceed the maximum load allowed
for each side-bag.
When the vehicle is overloaded, its stability
and its manoeuvrability can be compro-
mised.
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1) Headlight
2) Left rear-view mirror
3) Clutch fluid reservoir
4) Fuel tank
5) Engine oil tank cap
6) Battery
7) Rider saddle
8) Glove/tool kit compartment lock
9) Passenger left footrest
(snapping, closed/open)
10) Passenger grab rail
11) Drive chain
12) Rear fork
13) Rider left footrest
(with spring, always open)
14) Side stand
15) Shifting lever
16) Engine oil filter
17) Engine oil tank
18) Engine oil level
19) Horn
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1) Rear light
2) Glove/tool kit compartment
3) Passenger seat
(alternatively: glove/tool kit compart-
ment cover)
4) Electronic unit
5) Main fuse carrier (30 A)
6) Rear brake fluid tank
7) Fuel tank plug
8) Coolant expansion tank cap
9) Air cleaner
10) Front brake fluid tank
11) Right rear-view mirror
12) Secondary fuse carrier (15 A)
13) Coolant level
14) Expansion tank
15) Rear brake pump
16) Rear brake control lever
17) Rider right footrest
(with spring, always open)
18) Rear shock absorber
19) Passenger right footrest
(snapping, closed/open)
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1) Ignition switch/steering lock (n- m- s)
2) Cold start lever (e)
3) Dimmer switch (b- a)
4) Direction indicator switch (c)
5) Horn push button (f)
6) Light switch (o- p- •) (not provided for _)
7) High beam signaller push button (a) LAP push button (multifunction)
8) Clutch lever
9) Instruments and indicators
10) Front brake lever
11) Throttle grip
12) Start push button (r)
13) Engine stop switch (n- m)
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