APRILIA RSV4 1100 Factory 2021 User manual

MANUALE STAZIONE DI SERVIZIO
2Q000479
RSV4 1100 Factory

MANUALE
STAZIONE DI
SERVIZIO
RSV4 1100 Factory
THE VALUE OF SERVICE
Due to continuous updates and technical training programmes specific to aprilia products, only Aprilia
Official Network mechanics know this vehicle fully and have the specific tools necessary to carry out
maintenance and repair operations correctly.
Thereliabilityofthevehiclealsodependsonitsmechanicalconditions.Checkingthevehiclebeforeriding
it, performing maintenance correctly and using only original Aprilia spare parts are essential factors
for the reliability of your vehicle!
For information on the nearest Official Dealer and/or Service Centre consult our website:
www.aprilia.com
Only by requesting original aprilia spare parts can you be of purchasing products that were developed
andtested duringthe designand developmentof thevehicle itself.All Apriliaoriginal spareparts undergo
quality control procedures to guarantee reliability and durability.
The descriptions and images in this publication are given for illustrative purposes only.
While the basic features as described and illustrated in this manual remain unchanged, Piaggio & C.
S.p.A. reserves the right, at any time and without being required to update this publication beforehand,
to make any changes to components, parts or accessory supplies which it deems necessary to improve
the product, or which are required for manufacturing or commercial reasons.
Notallversions/modelsshowninthispublicationareavailableinallcountries.Theavailabilityofindividual
versions/models should be confirmed with the official Aprilia sales network.
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MANUALE STAZIONE DI
SERVIZIO
RSV4 1100 Factory
Questo manuale fornisce le informazioni principali per le procedure di normale intervento sul veicolo.
Questapubblicazione èindirizzata aiConcessionari Aprilia e ai loro meccanici qualificati; molte nozioni
sono state volutamente omesse, perché giudicate superflue. Non essendo possibile includere nozioni
meccanichecomplete in questapubblicazione, lepersone che utilizzanoquesto manualedevono essere
in possesso sia di una preparazione meccanica di base, che di una conoscenza minima sulle procedure
inerenti ai sistemi di riparazione dei motoveicoli. Senza queste conoscenze, la riparazione o il controllo
del veicolo potrebbe essere inefficiente o pericolosa. Non essendo descritte dettagliatamente tutte le
procedure per la riparazione e il controllo del veicolo, bisogna adottare particolare attenzione al fine di
evitare danni ai componenti e alle persone. Per offrire al cliente maggiore soddisfazione dall' uso del
veicolo, Piaggio & C. s.p.a. si impegna a migliorare continuamente i propri prodotti e la relativa
documentazione.Leprincipalimodifichetecnicheemodifiche alle procedureperleriparazionidelveicolo
vengono comunicate a tutti i Punti Vendita Aprilia e alle Filiali nel Mondo. Tali modifiche verranno
apportate nelle edizioni successive di questo manuale. Nel caso di necessità o dubbi sulle procedure di
riparazionee dicontrollo, interpellareil REPARTO ASSISTENZA Aprilia,il qualesarà ingrado difornirvi
qualsiasi informazione al riguardo, oltre a fornire eventuali comunicazioni su aggiornamenti e modifiche
tecniche applicate al veicolo.
NOTE Provides key information to make the procedure easier to understand and carry out.
CAUTION Refers to specific procedures to carry out for preventing damages to the vehicle.
WARNING Refers to specific procedures to carry out to prevent injuries to the repairer.
Personal safety Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal
injury.
Safeguarding the environment Sectionsmarked with this symbol indicate the correctuse of thevehicle
to prevent damaging the environment.

Vehicle intactness The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious
damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee

INDEX OF TOPICS
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CHARACTERISTICS CHAR
SPECIAL TOOLS S-TOOLS
MAINTENANCE MAIN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELE SYS
ENGINE FROM VEHICLE ENG VE
ENGINE ENG
POWER SUPPLY P SUPP
SUSPENSIONS SUSP
CHASSIS CHAS
BRAKING SYSTEM BRAK SYS
COOLING SYSTEM COOL SYS
BODYWORK BODYW

INDEX OF TOPICS
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Carry out the listed checks before delivering the motorcycle.
WARNING
HANDLE FUEL WITH CARE.
Aesthetic inspection
- Paintwork
- Fitting of Plastic Parts
- Scratches
- Dirt
Tightening torques inspection
- Safety fasteners:
front and rear suspension unit
front and rear brake calliper retainer unit
front and rear wheel unit
engine - chassis retainers
steering assembly
- Plastic parts fixing screws
Electrical system
- Main switch
- Headlamps: high beam lights, low beam lights, taillights (front and rear) and relevant warning lights
- Headlight adjustment according to regulations in force
- Rear brake light push-button
- Turn indicators and their warning lights
- Instrument cluster
- Instrument cluster warning lights
- Horn
- Electric starter
- Engine stop via emergency stop switch and side stand
- Through the diagnostic tool, check that the last mapping version is present in the control unit/s and,
if required, program the control unit/s again: consult the technical service website to know about avail-
able upgrades and details regarding the operation.
CAUTION
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TO ENSURE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE, THE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED BEFORE USE.
THE LACK OF AN ADEQUATE BATTERY CHARGE BEFORE THE FIRST USE WILL CAUSE A
PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BATTERY.
CAUTION
WHEN INSTALLING THE BATTERY, ATTACH THE POSITIVE LEAD FIRST AND THEN THE NEG-
ATIVE ONE, AND PERFORM THE REVERSE OPERATION DURING REMOVAL.
CAUTION
NEVER USE FUSES WITH A CAPACITY HIGHER THAN THAT RECOMMENDED. THE USE OF A
FUSE OF UNSUITABLE CAPACITY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGES TO THE WHOLE VE-
HICLE OR EVEN CAUSE A FIRE.
- Check the battery charge by holding down the
TEST button on the BATTERY CAPACITY INDI-
CATOR located between the terminals on the top
of the battery.
Depending on the present indication and consult-
ing the table, if necessary charge the battery.
CHARGE LEVEL
ACTION NUMBER OF BARS
Ready for use 5 - 6
Charging recommended 3 - 4
Charging necessary 1 - 2
Fault 0
RECHARGE
- Always use a specific charger for lithium batteries to recharge the battery.
- To avoid damage to the battery, the charging voltage must NEVER be higher than 15 volts.
- Do not charge the battery with a charger with automatic DESULPHATION MODE using a voltage
higher than 15 volts.
- Always remove the battery from the vehicle before connecting it to the charger.
-Stopcharging if thebatteryfeels warmtothetouch. Allowthebatteryto coolbeforeresumingcharging.
- After recharging the battery, leave it to stand for 1 hour before pressing the TEST button on the
BATTERY CAPACITY INDICATOR. If the indicator is between 1 and 4 notches, the battery should be
further charged.
CHARGE MODES
Normal recharge
- Electric current: 2,0 A
- Time: 2 hours
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Quick charge
- Electric current: 8 A
- Time: 0,5 hours
WARNING
THE CHARGE VOLTAGE MUST NEVER EXCEED 15V.
WARNINGS
- Do not knock, throw or subject the battery to violent shocks.
- Do not carry the battery together with flammable, explosive or sharp objects.
- NEVER attempt to open the battery.
- Keep the connecting poles clean and firmly secured at all times.
- Do not immerse the battery in water, or leave it exposed to moisture.
- Do not connect the battery directly to wall outlets.
- Do not subject the battery to short circuit by connecting cables or other metallic objects to the positive
and negative terminals.
- Do not pierce the battery casing with nails or other sharp objects, do not try to forcibly open it or step
on it.
- Do not perform welds on the battery terminals.
- Do not use the battery in combination with primary batteries (such as dry batteries) or batteries of
different capacity, type and brand.
-Donotusethebatteryifitemitsastrangeodour,emitsheat,changescolouror deforms, or ifit presents
any anomaly. Stop use immediately if the battery is in use or under charge.
THE BATTERY DOES NOT CONTAIN HARMFUL POLLUTANTS, CORROSIVE ACIDS OR TOXIC
HEAVY METALS
(IF AVAILABLE)
TRADITIONAL BATTERY ACTIVATION PRO-
CEDURE
•Place the battery on a flat surface.
•Remove the cell's protective sticker.
•Take the acid container.
•Remove the cap 1 of the container 2.
•Place the container upside down, per-
pendicularly above the battery, align-
ing the outlets with the battery cells.
•Apply pressure to the container to
break the seals. The liquid will begin to
flow into the cells.
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•Check that air bubbles come out of the
cells; let the liquid flow into the cells for
at least 20 minutes.
•If no air bubbles escape and the liquid
does not flow, tap lightly on the bottom
of the container until the liquid begins
to flow into the cells. Never remove the
container from the battery, pierce it or
cut it to facilitate the exit of the liquid.
•Make sure the liquid container is com-
pletely empty before removing it.
•Allow the battery to stand for at least 1
hour,beforestartingthe chargingproc-
ess, without closing the six cells. This
operation is extremely important in or-
der to have the best battery perform-
ance over time.
•Recharge the battery following the
specifications indicated on the battery
(see photo ) and using a suitable bat-
tery charger.
NOTE
IN THE SHOWN EXAMPLE IT IS IMPORTANT TO USE A
BATTERYCHARGERWITH1.2AMPERE (CHARGING TIME
5-10 HOURS) OR 5 AMPERE (CHARGING TIME 1 HOUR).
Levels check
- Hydraulic braking system fluid level
- Clutch system fluid level
- Engine coolant level
- Engine oil level
Road test
- Cold start
- Instrument panel operation
- Response to throttle control
- Stability when accelerating and braking
- Front and rear brake efficiency
- Front and rear suspension efficiency
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