APRILIA SCARABEO 50 - 2000 User manual

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SCARABEO 50
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© 2000 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE)
First edition: march 2000
Reprint: november 2000, jan ary 2001
Prod ced and printed by:
editing division
Soave (VERONA) - Italy
Tel. +39 - 045 76 11 911
Fax +39 - 045 76 12 241
E-mail: c [email protected]
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 man al is an important and
integral part of yo r vehicle. Keep it with
yo r vehicle at all times, even if yo r vehi-
cle is resold.
aprilia has prepared this man al to s pply
yo , the ser, with correct and c rrent in-
formation. However, since aprilia con-
stantly improves the design of its vehicles,
there may be slight discrepancies between
yo r vehicle and the material given in this
man al. If yo have any q estions abo t
yo r vehicle, contact yo r 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 man al, to p rchase aprilia
gen ine spare parts, accessories, and oth-
er prod cts, and for help with specific prob-
lems, please contact yo r Local aprilia
Dealer or service center. These profes-
sionals will be able to promptly and acc -
rately help.
Thank yo for choosing aprilia. Have a
great ride!
This man al is copyright in all co ntries,
and reprod ction of any part or the com-
plete by any means in print or electronic is
strictly prohibited.
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This man al is divided into sections, chap-
ters and paragraphs, by s bject. The proce-
d res described are laid o t in single opera-
tion, and each operation is indicated by a ◆.
The n mbered parts shown in the fig res are
identified in the text with the n mber in paren-
theses or with the symbol representing them.
Example:
section
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safety
warning
aWARNING
Never attempt to place the ignition
switch in the locked s” (LOCK) posi-
tion while the vehicle is moving. This
will cause loss of control of the vehicle
with possible subsequent accident, se-
rious injury or even death.
paragraph
OPERATION
operation To lock the steering:
◆T rn the handlebar completely to the left.
position (2) ◆T rn the key (2) to position “m”
(OFF) and press it.
symbol “s”
◆Release the key and rotate it to position
“s” (LOCK).
◆Remove the key.
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The following preca tionary warnings are
sed thro gho t this man al 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!
aWARNING
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in serious injury or even death.
aCAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in personal injury or damage to
the vehicle or other property.
NOTE The word “NOTE” in this man al
precedes important information or instr c-
tions.
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If it is necessary to let the engine r n in or-
der to carry o t some work, make s re that
the area in which yo are operating is prop-
erly ventilated. Never r n the engine in en-
closed spaces.
If it is necessary to work indoors, se an
exha st evac ation system.
aWARNING
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 poisono s. Never attempt to si-
phon gasoline sing yo r mo th. Never al-
low gasoline to contact yo r skin. If yo
sho ld accidentally spill gasoline on yo r-
self, change yo r clothes immediately and
wash the area pon which the gasoline
was splashed thoro ghly with hot water
and soap. Sho ld yo accidentally swal-
low gasoline, do not ind ce vomiting.
Drink large q antities of clear water or milk
and immediately seek professional medical
assistance. Sho ld yo accidentally get
gasoline get yo r eyes, fl sh with large
q antities of cool, clear water and immedi-
ately seek professional medical assis-
tance.
aWARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and be-
comes explosive under certain condi-
tions.
KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROM CHIL-
DREN.
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aWARNING
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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aWARNING
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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aCAUTION
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, b t yo can be
b rned anyway.
aWARNING
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 COOLANT AWAY FROM CHIL-
DREN.
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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aWARNING
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 BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

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Before starting the engine, caref lly read
this man al and in partic lar the chapters
“WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENER-
AL ADVICE” and “SAFE DRIVE” see p. 17.
Yo r safety and that of those aro nd yo
depends not only on yo r skill as a rider,
b t also yo r knowledge abo t yo r vehi-
cle and abo t riding safely. Therefore it is
essential that yo not operate yo r vehicle
on p blic streets or highways ntil yo
have received instr ctions from a q alified
safety organization s ch as the Motorcycle
Safety Fo ndation, and are properly
trained and licensed.
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If yo believe that yo r vehicle has a defect
which co ld ca se a crash or co ld ca se
inj ry or death, yo sho ld 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
gro p of vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can-
not become involved in individ al problems
between yo , yo r dealer, or aprilia. To
contact NHTSA, yo 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.
Yo can also obtain other information abo t
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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R les of the road vary from co ntry to co n-
try. It is essential that yo nderstand in ad-
vance the r les of the road of the co ntry in
which yo r vehicle will be sed.
aWARNING
This vehicle has been designed and pro-
duced for use on even and paved roads
or surfaces only. Do not use the vehicle
on unpaved surfaces, in order to avoid
overturning or other accidents.
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aprilia s.p.a. warrants that this exha st
system, at the time of sale, meets all appli-
cable U.S. EPA Federal noise standards.
This warranty extends to the first person
who b ys this exha st system for p rpos-
es other than resale, and to all s bse-
q ent b yers.
Warranty claims sho ld be directed to:
aprilia USA Inc.
110 Londonderry Co rt, S ite 130
Woodstock, GA 30188
USA
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
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ORIGIN OF THE EMISSIONS
The comb stion process prod ces carbon
monoxide and hydrocarbons. The control
of hydrocarbons is very important, beca se
nder certain conditions they react to ex-
pos re to s nlight and prod ce photo-
chemical smog.
Carbon monoxide does not react in the
same way, b t it is toxic and poisono s.
aprilia tilizes “lean” carb retor settings
and other systems to red ce the prod c-
tion of carbon monoxide and hydrocar-
bons.
EXHAUST EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
The Exha st Emission Control System re-
q ires “lean” carb retor settings and no
adj stments sho ld be made, except idle
speed adj stments by means of the appro-
priate screw.

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Tampering with the noise control system is
prohibited. Federal law prohibits the fol-
lowing acts or ca sing thereof:
a) The removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for p rposes of
maintenance, repair, or replacement, of
any device or element of design incor-
porated into any new vehicle for the p r-
pose of noise control prior to its sale or
delivery to the ltimate p rchaser or
while it is in se, or
b) The se of the vehicle after s ch device
or element of design has been removed
or rendered inoperative by any person.
Among those acts pres med to constit te
tampering are the acts listed below:
a) Removal of, or p nct ring the m ffler,
baffles, header pipes or any other com-
ponent which cond cts exha st gases.
b) Removal or p nct ring 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 exha st or intake
system, with parts other than those
specified by the man fact rer.
aCAUTION
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 yo r vehicle in-
spected and repaired by yo r Local aprilia
Dealer.
Symptoms:
– Diffic lt starting or stalling after starting.
– Irreg lar idle.
– Misfiring or backfiring d ring accelera-
tion.
– After-b rning (backfiring).
– Poor engine performance, degraded
handling, or poor f el economy.

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Every vehicle prod ced by aprilia re-
ceives a vehicle identification n mber
(V.I.N.) stamped:
– on the central t be of the frame (A), to
be able read it see p. 62 (FRAME NUM-
BER);
and also:
– on the identification plate (B) which is lo-
cated on the front portion of the steering
head; to be able read it, it is necessary to
remove the front cover, see p. 73 (RE-
MOVING THE FRONT COVER).
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Description of the vehicle identification
n mber (V.I.N.), stamped on the central
t be of the frame (A) and on the identifica-
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tion plate (B).
DIGIT MEANING
1) Man fact rer’s identification alphan -
meric code.
2) Vehicle type.
3) Model.
4) Co ntry for which the vehicle is intend-
ed.
5) Model year.
6) Assembling factory designation
(N = NOALE-VE- ,
S = SCORZÉ -VE- ,
0 = NOT SPECIFIED).
7) Seq ential serial n mber.

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2
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3
4
5
6
7
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10 M ffler stamping.
Ref. Description
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS
AND OBLIGATIONS
The California Air Reso rces Board and
aprilia s.p.a. (hereinafter aprilia) are
pleased to explain the emission control
system warranty on yo r 1999 and later
vehicle. In California new motor vehicles
m st be designed, b ilt and eq ipped to
meet the State’s stringent anti-smog stan-
dards. aprilia m st warrant the emission
control system on yo r vehicle for the peri-
ods of time listed below provided there has
been no ab se, neglect or improper main-
tenance of yo r vehicle.
Yo r emission control system may incl de
parts s ch as the carb retor or f el-injec-
tion system, the ignition system, catalytic
converter and engine comp ter. Also in-
cl ded may be hoses, belts, connectors
and other emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists,
aprilia will repair yo r vehicle at no cost to
yo , incl ding diagnosis, parts and labor.
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Class I vehicles (50-169 cm#): for a period
of se of five (5) years or 12,000 kilometers
(7,456 miles), whichever first occ rs.
Class II vehicles (170 to 279 cm#): for a pe-
riod of se of five (5) years or 18,000 kilo-
meters (11,185 miles), whichever first oc-
c rs.
Class III vehicles (280 cm# and larger): for
a period of se of five (5) years or 30,000
kilometers (18,641 miles), whichever first
occ rs.
If an emission-related part on yo r vehicle
is defective, the part will be repaired or re-
placed by aprilia. This is yo r emission
control system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
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– As the vehicle owner, yo are responsi-
ble for the performance of the req ired
maintenance listed in yo r owner's man-
al. aprilia recommends that yo retain
all receipts covering maintenance on
yo r vehicle, b t aprilia cannot deny
warranty solely for the lack of receipts or
for yo r fail re to ens re the perfor-
mance of all sched led maintenance.
– Yo are responsible for presenting yo r
vehicles to an aprilia dealer as soon as
a problem exists. The warranty repairs
sho ld be completed in a reasonable
amo nt of time, not to exceed 30 days.
– As the vehicle owner, yo sho ld be
aware that aprilia may deny yo r war-
ranty coverage if yo r vehicle or a part
has failed d e to ab se, neglect, improp-
er maintenance or napproved modifica-
tions.
If yo have any q estions regarding yo r
warranty rights and resposibilities, yo
sho ld contact aprilia s.p.a., Via G. Ga-
lilei, 1, 30033 Noale (VE) Italy tel. +39 -
041 58 29 111, fax +39 - 041 44 10 54, or
the California Air Reso rces Board at P.O.
Box 8001, 9528 Telstar Aven e, 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 later aprilia
motorcycle, that incl des as standard
eq ipment a headlight, taillight and stop-
light, and is street legal:
A. is designed, b ilt and eq ipped so as to
conform at the time of initial retail p r-
chase with all applicable reg lations of
the United States Environmental Pro-
tection Agency, and the California Air
Reso rces Board; and
B. is free from defects in material and
workmanship which ca se s ch motor-
cycle to fail to conform with applicable
reg lations of the United States Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency of the Cal-
ifornia Air Reso rces Board for a period
of se, depending on the engine dis-
placement, of 12,000 kilometers (7,456
miles), if the motorcycle’s engine dis-
placement is less than 170 c bic centi-
meters: of 18,000 kilometers (11,185
miles), if the motorcycle’s engine dis-
placement is eq al to or greater than
170 c bic centimeters b t less than 280
c bic centimeters; or of 30,000 kilome-
ters (18,641 miles), if the motorcycle’s
engine displacement is 280 c bic centi-
meters or greater; or 5 (five) years from
the date of initial retail delivery, which-
ever first occ rs.
I. COVERAGE. Warranty defects shall be
remedied d ring c stomary b siness
ho rs at any a thorized aprilia motor-
cycle dealer located within the United
States of America in compliance with
the Clean Air Act and applicable reg la-
tions of the United States Environmen-
tal Protection Agency and the California
Air Reso rces Board. Any part or parts
replaced nder 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:
carb retor and internal parts; intake
manifold; f el tank; f el injection sys-
tem; spark advance mechanism; crank-
case breather; air c toff valves; f el
tank cap for evaporative emission con-
trolled motorcycles; oil filter cap; pres-
s re control valve; f el/vapor separator;
canister; igniters; breaker governors; ig-
nition coils; ignition wires; ignition
points; condensers, and spark pl gs if
fail re occ rs prior to the first sched led
replacement; and hoses, clamps, fit-
tings and t bing sed 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 f nc-
tionally eq ivalent 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 a thorized aprilia dealer. An
emergency sit ation occ rs when an
a thorized 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 sed in an emergency re-
pair. aprilia will reimb rse the owner for
the expenses, incl ding diagnosis, not
to exceed aprilia’s s ggested 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 ho rly labor rate. The own-
er may be req ired to keep receipts and
failed parts in order to receive compen-
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II. LIMITATIONS. This Emission Control
System warranty shall not cover any of the
following:
A. Repair or replacement req ired as a re-
s lt of
(1) accident,
(2) mis se,
(3) repairs improperly performed or re-
placements improperly installed,
(4) se of replacement parts or acces-
sories not conforming to aprilia
specifications which adversely affect
performance and/or
(5) se in competitive racing or related
events.
B. Inspections, replacement of parts and
other services and adj stments re-
q ired for req ired maintenance.
C. Any motorcycle on which the odometer
mileage has been changed so that act -
al mileage cannot be readily deter-
mined.
III. LIMITED LIABILITY
A. The liability of aprilia nder this Emis-
sion Control System Warranty is limited
solely to the remectying of defects in
material of workmanship by an a tho-
rized aprilia motorcycle dealer at its
place of b siness d ring c stomary
b siness ho rs. This warranty does not
cover inconvenience or loss of se 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 EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY, IM-
PLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO THE EX-
PRESS 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 a thorized to modify this
aprilia Limited Emission Control Sys-
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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 APR L A LIMITED MOTORCYCLE
WARRANTY.
VI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Any re-
placement part that is eq ivalent in perfor-
mance and d rability may be sed in the
performance of any maintenance or re-
pairs. However, aprilia is not liable for
these parts. The owner is responsible for
the perfomance of all req ired maintenace.
S ch maintenance may be performed at a
service establishment or by any individ al.
The warranty period begins on the date the
motorcycle is delivered to an ltimate p r-
chaser.

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The operations preceded by this
symbol m st be repeated also on
the opposite side of the vehicle.
If not expressly indicated otherwise, for the
reassembly of the nits 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 Soon after p rchasing the vehi-
cle, write down the identification data pro-
vided in the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICA-
TION LABEL in the table below. This label
is positioned on the left beam of the frame;
to be able to read it, remove the inspection
cover, see p. 74 (REMOVING THE IN-
SPECTION COVER).
These data indicate:
– YEAR = year of man fact re (Y, 1, 2, …);
– I.M. = modification code (A, B, C, …);
– COUNTRY CODE = co ntry of homolo-
gation (I, UK, A, …).
and are to be s pplied to the Local aprilia
Dealer as reference data for the p rchase
of spare parts or specific accessories of
the model yo have acq ired.
In this man al the vario s versions are in-
dicated by the following symbols:
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moptional
tdrum brake version
ocatalytic version
VERSION:
I Italy S Singapore
U United Kingdom sSlovenia
a Austria i Israel
p Portugal ¬ South Korea
F Finland M Malaysia
B Belgium c Chile
d Germany HCroatia
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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
aprilia s.p.a. EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM WARRANTY STATEMENT ................... 11
MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY COVERAGE .................................... 11
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 11
aprilia s.p.a. LIMITED WARRANTY
ON EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 12
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
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ....................................... 33
UNLOCKING / LOCKING THE SADDLE .............. 33
GLOVE COMPARTMENT .................................... 33
ANTI-THEFT HOOK ............................................. 33
TOOL KIT .............................................................. 34
BAG HOOK ........................................................... 34
MAIN COMPONENTS ............................................. 34
FUEL ..................................................................... 34
LUBRICANTS ....................................................... 36
BRAKES ............................................................... 38
DISC BRAKES ...................................................... 39
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ................................. 40
REAR DRUM BRAKE 3 ..................................... 42
TIRES ................................................................... 44
AUTOMATIC LIGHTS ON .................................... 45
CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2 ............................ 45
EXHAUST SILENCER .......................................... 45
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ..................................... 46
PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS ......... 47
STARTING ............................................................ 48
RIDING ................................................................. 50
RUNNING-IN ........................................................ 52
STOPPING ........................................................... 52
PARKING .............................................................. 53
PLACING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND ................................................... 53
SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT ............... 54
MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 55
REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART .......... 56
MAINTENANCE RECORD ................................... 58
IDENTIFICATION DATA ....................................... 62
AIR CLEANER ...................................................... 63
FRONT WHEEL .................................................... 64
REAR WHEEL ...................................................... 66
CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR .................. 67
CHECKING THE SHOE WEAR 3 ..................... 68
CHECKING THE STEERING ................................ 69
CHECKING THE SWINGING ARM PIVOT .......... 69
CHECKING THE STAND ..................................... 70
CHECKING THE SWITCHES .............................. 70
REMOVING THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS .......... 70
REMOVING THE EXHAUST SILENCER ............ 71
REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER ......... 72
REMOVING
THE COMPLETE AIR CLEANER CASING ......... 73
REMOVING THE FRONT COVER ...................... 73
REMOVING
THE FRONT HANDLEBAR COVER .................... 74
REMOVING THE INSPECTION COVER ............. 74
REMOVING THE FOOTBOARD .......................... 75
REMOVING THE BATTERY BOX ....................... 75
IDLE ADJUSTMENT ............................................ 76
ADJUSTINGTHE THROTTLE CONTROL ........... 77
SPARK PLUG ...................................................... 78
BATTERY ............................................................. 79
BATTERY STORAGE .......................................... 80
CHECKING
AND CLEANING THE TERMINALS .................... 80
REMOVING THE BATTERY ................................ 80
CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL ........... 81
RECHARGING THE BATTERY ........................... 81
INSTALLING THE BATTERY .............................. 81
CHANGING FUSES ............................................. 82
ADJUSTING
THE HEADLIGHT BEAM VERTICALLY .............. 83
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM
HORIZONTALLY .................................................. 84
BULBS ................................................................. 85
CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ............... 86
CHANGING THE FRONT AND REAR
DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS ........................ 86
CHANGING THE DASHBOARD BULBS ............. 87
CHANGING THE REAR LIGHT BULB ................. 88
CHANGING THE LICENSE PLATE BULB .......... 89
TRANSPORT .......................................................... 90
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK ............................... 90
CLEANING ............................................................. 92
LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY ....................... 93
TECHNICAL DATA ................................................ 94
LUBRICANT CHART ........................................... 98
Importers ..................................................... 100-101
WIRING DIAGRAM - Scarabeo 50 - .............. 102
WIRING DIAGRAM KEY - Scarabeo 50 - ...... 103

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The instr ctions given below cover normal
operation of yo r vehicle and m st be
caref lly observed. By following these
r les yo will enhance yo r own safety and
the safety of those aro nd yo . Yo will
also maximize the life and tility of yo r ve-
hicle.
Two wheeled vehicles obvio sly do not
provide some of the protection provided by
a tomobiles, therefore it is essential that
yo wear appropriate protective clothing.
Especially, never operate yo r vehicle
witho t wearing yo r helmet, gloves, eye
protection, a heavy jacket, st rdy footwear,
and st rdy f ll length pants.
However, do not ass me that even the
best clothing and helmet will protect yo in
the event of an pset or a crash with anoth-
er vehicle. At best, this gear provides
some protection from scrapes and scratch-
es, b t very little, if any, impact protection.
Be s re that yo meet all the req irements
prescribed by local law, incl ding driver’s li-
cense, minim m age, training, ins rance,
taxes, vehicle registration, license plate,
etc.
When yo first receive yo r vehicle, prac-
tice by riding in areas where there is little
traffic. Do not attempt to ride in heavy traf-
fic ntil yo are thoro ghly experienced
and riding yo r vehicle has become sec-
ond nat re to yo .
Most states prohibit the operation of this
size vehicle on freeways or expressways,
be s re that it is legal to se yo r vehicle
before yo take any partic lar road.
A new vehicle m st be caref lly broken in,
see p. 52 (RUNNING-IN).
Before starting the engine, make s re that
the brakes, cl tch, transmission and throt-
tle controls f nction properly and that the
f el and oil s pply is adeq ate.
The exha st system, brakes, and some
other parts of the vehicle become very hot
d ring operation. Do not to ch any of
these parts.
Some medicines or dr gs, illegal or pre-
scription, and alcohol significantly increase
the risk of accidents. Do not ride while yo
are nder the infl ence of alcohol or dr gs,
be they illicit or prescription. Make s re
yo are in good physical condition and not
ill before riding yo r vehicle. Do not ride
yo r vehicle when yo are partic larly tired
or fatig ed. Alcohol, dr gs and fatig e are
leading ca ses of vehicle accidents.
Many accidents are ca sed by the rider’s
inexperience and lack of training. Do not
ride yo r vehicle ntil yo have received
training from a recognized training organi-
zation s ch as the Motorcycle Safety
Fo ndation. Remember that riding a vehi-
cle, tho gh easy and f n, is q ite different
from driving a car. Do not ass me that yo
can operate yo r vehicle safely j st be-
ca se yo are a competent a tomobile
driver.
Never lend yo r vehicle to others nless
yo are s re that they are competent and
properly licensed vehicle operators.

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Observe all r les of the road. Partic larly
pay attention to all warning, reg latory and
informational signs.
Avoid showing off (i.e., popping wheelies).
Especially observe speed limits, remember
that road conditions change with the
weather and wet and icy pavements are
partic larly dangero s for vehicles, espe-
cially if yo are riding too fast. Remember
that a tomobile drivers have a hard time
seeing vehicles, so always give the a to-
mobile the right of way, even if it is legally
yo rs.
Before changing lane, look over yo r
sho lder to make s re that the way is
clear. Do not rely excl sively on the rear-
view mirror: yo may miscalc late the dis-
tance and speed of a vehicle, or yo may
even not see it at all.
Avoid obstacles that co ld damage the ve-
hicle or make yo lose control.
Do not tailgate, do not attempt to increase
yo r gas mileage by following in the slip
stream of cars or tr cks in front of yo .
In case of accident motorcycles, scooters
and mopeds do not provide the same de-
gree of protection ens red by a tomobiles.
The legs, in partic lar, are exposed the risk
of being inj red. However, the additional
installation of leg g ards may act ally in-
crease the risk of inj ries and their serio s-
ness in case of accident.
Do not install leg g ards available on the
market of spare parts and accessories.
Non-compliance with these instr ctions
may res lt in serio s inj ries or even
death.
Always ride with both hands on the han-
dlebars and feet on the footrests.
Never shift gear witho t sing the cl tch, if
the vehicle is so eq ipped. Do not operate
the shift lever or the other controls s dden-
ly or abr ptly. S ch mis se can damage
the internal components of the vehicle and
conseq ently ca se seiz re, loss of con-
trol, accidents and serio s inj ries or even
death.
Remain in the seat when yo are riding.
Do not stand p or attempt to stretch while
yo are riding yo r vehicle. If yo need to
rest, p ll over to the side of the road when
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It is very important to yo r safety that yo
give f ll attention to the riding task. Watch
what yo are doing, do not allow yo rself to
be distracted by other cars, people or
things on the roadside, etc. Never smoke,
eat, drink, read, etc. while riding yo r vehi-
cle. If yo m st cons lt a map, p ll over
when it can be done safely.
Use only the vehicle’s specific f els and l -
bricants indicated in the “LUBRICANT
CHART”; check the oil, f el and coolant
levels reg larly.
If the throttle sticks open, it may ca se a
collision with another vehicle, or an pset.
If the throttle sticks, kill the engine with the
engine stop switch located on the right
handlebar.
Do not attempt to restart the engine ntil
the throttle has been repaired and works
perfectly. Fail re to obey this warning can
lead to a r naway with serio sly inj ries or
even death.
aWARNING
In the event of a throttle sticking emer-
gency, always kill the engine using the
engine stop switch located near the
throttle grip on the right handlebar.
Never use your vehicle if the throttle
does not automatically fully return to
the idle position when the throttle grip
is released. Contact your Local aprilia
Dealer for repairs. Failure to heed this
warning can lead to a serious accident
and subsequent injury or even death.
If yo and yo r vehicle are involved in an
accident, ins re that there has been no
damage to the control levers, t bes, wires,
braking system and other vital parts. If
yo r vehicle is involved in an accident, take
it immediately to yo r Local aprilia Dealer
who has the eq ipment and knowledge to
check for accidental damage which may
compromise yo r safety.
Yo r aprilia dealer is ready and able to
help yo with any safety problems that yo
might have, b t of co rse it is necessary
for yo to report any malf nctions to yo r
mechanic in order for him to help yo .
Do not se yo r vehicle if it is damaged. A
damaged vehicle may become nstable or
present other problems which can increase
the risk of accident, and therefore of seri-
o s inj ry or even death.
COOLER
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