APRILIA QUASAR 100 - 2004 User manual

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QUASAR 50-100-125-180
aprilia part# 8202427

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© 2004 Moto Laverda s.r.l. - Noale (VE)
First edition: April 2004
Reprint:
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SAFETY WARNINGS
The symbols and warnings used
throughout this manual have the following
meanings:
Safety warning. This symbol
attached to the vehicle or in the
manual indicates a potential risk of
personal injury. Non-compliance with
the indications given in the messages
preceded by this symbol may result in
major 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 minor personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION The word
"CAUTION" in this manual identifies
important information or instructions.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The operations preceded by this
symbol must be repeated on the
opposite side of the vehicle.
Unless expressly indicated otherwise,
reassembly is a reversal of the
disassembly procedure.
The terms "right" and "left" are referred to
the rider seated on the vehicle in the
normal riding position.
WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS -
GENERAL ADVICE
Before starting the engine, read this
manual thoroughly paying special attention
to section "SAFE RIDING".
Your and other people's safety largely
depends on your reflexes and agility, but
there are other key factors, such as your
knowledge of the vehicle's operation and
condition, as well as of the basic rules of
"SAFE RIDING".
Becoming thoroughly familiar with vehicle is
essential to mastering safe riding
techniques in traffic.
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CAUTION This manual must be
considered as an integral part of the
vehicle and must always accompany it,
also in the event the vehicle is resold.
Laverda has carried out this manual with
the maximum attention, in order to supply
the user with correct and updated
information. However, since Laverda
constantly improves the design of its
products, there may be slight
discrepancies between the characteristics
of your vehicle and those described in this
manual.
For any clarification concerning the
information contained in this manual, do
not hesitate to contact your Aprilia
Authorised Dealer.
For control and repair operations not
expressly described in this publication, for
the purchase of Aprilia genuine spare
parts, accessories and other products, as
well as for specific advice, contact
exclusively Aprilia Authorised Dealers and
Service Centres, which guarantee prompt
and accurate assistance.
Thank you for choosing Aprilia. We wish
you a nice ride.
All rights of electronic storage,
reproduction and total or partial adaptation
with any means reserved for all Countries.
CAUTION Some countries
have statutory emission and noise control
regulations in place requiring that motor
vehicles undergo periodical inspections.
Users in these countries must:
√contact an Aprilia Authorised Dealer to
have the non-homologated components
replaced with others homologated for
use in the country in question;
√have their vehicles inspected at the
required intervals.
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model 100 cu cm
model 125 cu cm
model 180 cu cm
“HP” version
“GRIP” version
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GENERAL INDEX
SAFETY WARNINGS .................................... 2
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ........................ 2
WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL
ADVICE ........................................................ 2
BASIC SAFETY RULES........................................ 6
CLOTHING ............................................................ 8
ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN
ELEMENTS................................................. 10
ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS
HP .............................................................. 11
ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS
GRIP........................................................... 12
LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS 13
INDICATORS.............................................. 14
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE ...... 15
MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER .................. 16
OPERATION ....................................................... 16
SETTING THE CLOCK ....................................... 17
CHANGING THE BATTERY ............................... 17
MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS ............. 18
CONTROLS ON LEFT HANDLEBAR ................. 18
IGNITION SWITCH ............................................. 18
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ........................... 19
GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT ................. 19
MAIN COMPONENTS ................................. 20
FUEL ................................................................... 20
FUEL COCK ..................................... 21
MIXER OIL RESERVOIR ................. 21
TYRES ................................................................ 22
CHECKING/CHANGING TRANSMISSION
FLUID .................................................................. 23
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL ..... 24
CHANGING ENGINE OIL ................ 25
BRAKE FLUID - RECOMMENDATIONS ............ 26
DISC BRAKES .................................................... 26
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID LEVEL..................... 26
CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR..... 27
EXHAUST MUFFLER/EXHAUST SILENCER .... 28
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ......................... 28
PRE-RIDE CHECKS ........................................... 28
PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART .............................. 29
STARTING .......................................................... 30
MOVING OFF AND RIDING................................ 32
RUNNING-IN ....................................................... 32
STOPPING .......................................................... 33
PARKING ............................................................ 33
SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT.............. 33
MAINTENANCE.......................................... 34
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART.............. 35
IDENTIFICATION DATA ..................................... 37
AIR FILTER ...................................... 38
DRIVE CHAIN ..................................................... 39
CHECKING AND SERVICING THE
SUSPENSIONS................................................... 41
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE TWISTGRIP ....... 41
ADJUSTING THE BRAKE LEVERS.................... 42
IDLING ADJUSTMENT ....................................... 42
SPARK PLUG...................................................... 43
BATTERY ............................................................ 45
CHECKING AND CLEANING THE TERMINALS 45
REMOVING THE BATTERY ............................... 45
CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL ................ 46
CHARGING THE BATTERY ............................... 46
INSTALLING THE BATTERY .............................. 47
TRANSMISSION AIR FILTER .......... 47
BULBS................................................................. 48
VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLIGHT
BEAM .................................................................. 48
CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT
BULB ................................................ 49
CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT
BULB ................................................ 50
CHANGING THE TAIL LIGHT BULB .................. 51
REPLACING THE FRONT AND REAR TURN
INDICATOR BULBS ............................................ 51
REPLACING THE NUMBER PLATE
BULB ....................................... 51
CHANGING A FUSE ........................................... 52
TRANSPORT.............................................. 52
CLEANING ................................................. 53
LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY....................... 54
TECHNICAL DATA..................................... 55
LUBRICANT CHART ........................................... 58
WIRING DIAGRAM ............................................. 60
KEY TO WIRING DIAGRAM ............................... 61
WIRING DIAGRAM ............................................. 62
KEY TO WIRING DIAGRAM ............................... 63
AUTHORISED DEALERS AND SERVICE
CENTRES............................................................ 64
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BASIC SAFETY RULES
To drive the vehicle, you must satisfy
certain legal requirements (driving licence,
minimum age limit, psychophysical fitness,
insurance, vehicle licence tax, vehicle
registration, number plate, etc.).
Begin to familiarise yourself with the
vehicle by riding in low traffic areas and/or
private ground.
Certain prescribed medicines, alcohol,
drugs and psychotropic substances will
affect your riding, thereby increasing the
risk of an accident.
Be sure that you are in good
psychophysical conditions and fit for
driving and pay particular attention to
physical weariness and drowsiness.
Most road accidents are caused by
inexperienced riders.
NEVER lend your vehicle to a beginner
and make sure any person borrowing your
vehicle fills the legal requirements for
driving.
Strictly observe all posted signs and
national and local road regulations.
Avoid any sudden or risky manoeuvres
that may endanger your and other people's
safety (for example: reckless manoeuvres,
speeding, etc.), and adjust your riding style
to road surface conditions, visibility, etc.
Avoid obstacles that could damage the
vehicle or make you lose control of the
vehicle.
WARNING
Always hold the handlebars with both
hands and keep both feet on the
footpegs (or on the rider's footboards),
in the correct riding position.
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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 specified fuels and lubricants
indicated in the "LUBRICANT CHART"
(page58) and check engine oil,
transmission fluid and fuel levels at regular
intervals.
If the vehicle has been involved in an
accident, make sure that no damage has
occurred to the control levers, pipes, wires,
braking system and vital parts.
If necessary, have the vehicle inspected by
an Aprilia Authorised Dealer who should
carefully check the frame, handlebars,
suspensions, safety parts and all the
devices that you cannot check by yourself.
Remember to report any malfunction to the
technicians and/or mechanics to facilitate
their work.
Never use the vehicle when the amount of
damage it has suffered makes it unsafe to
ride.
Never change the position, inclination or
colour of: number plate, turn indicators,
lights and horns.
Any modification of the vehicle will result in
the invalidity of the warranty.
Making any modifications to the vehicle
and/or removing the original components
can adversely affect vehicle performance
and safety or make it illegal to ride.
Observe applicable law and all national
and local regulations concerning vehicle
equipment.
In particular, avoid any modifications apt to
enhance performance or alter the vehicle's
original specifications.
Never race with other vehicles.
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CLOTHING
Always wear and fasten your helmet
correctly before moving off. Make sure
your helmet complies with applicable
regulations, is not damaged, is the right
size and keep the visor clean.
Wear protective clothing, preferably bright
and/or reflective clothing. This will ensure
you are easily seen by other road users
and reduce the risk of an accident, besides
affording improved protection in the event
of a fall.
Wear tight-fitting clothing fastened at the
wrists and ankles; make sure no strings,
belts and ties are hanging loose; make
sure no items of clothing or other objects
can distract you or become entangled with
moving parts or with the handlebars.
Do not ride with sharp or pointed objects in
your pockets as they might cause injury in
the event of a fall (this includes keys, pens,
glass vials, etc. - note that the same
applies to your passenger).
Avoid fixing bulky, heavy and/or dangerous
objects to the handlebars, mudguards and
forks - this could slow down the vehicle's
response in turns and would inevitably
affect handling.
Do not place bags that are too bulky or the
crash helmet on the vehicle sides and do
not ride with them on, because they could
hit people or obstacles, making you lose
control of the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum load capacity
of each luggage rack.
When the vehicle is overloaded, its stability
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Never use the vehicle in water deeper than
10 cm.
After having used the vehicle in salt water,
it is necessary to wash it with fresh water.
Never show off without respecting the
safety features.
Never unbalance the weight of your body
so to avoid that vehicle takes unusual
positions.
The vehicle should always be ridden
following the safety rules indicated in this
manual, at any time (riding uphill, downhill,
turning, etc.) and with any surface
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ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS
KEY
1) Left rear-view mirror
2) Front shield
3) Battery
4) Main fuse carrier
5) Seat
6) Rear shock absorber
7) Left footrest
Kick start lever
8) Transmission air filter
9) Air filter
10) Left front suspension
11) Headlight
12) Instrument holder
KEY
1) Rear shield
2) Mixer oil filler plug
3) Fuel tank
4) Fuel tank filler plug
5) Right rear-view mirror
6) Warning horn
7) Right front suspension
8) Fuel cock
9) Front + rear brake pedal (100
cc only)
10) Right footrest
11) Drive chain
12) Glove/tool kit compartment
13) Tail light
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ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS HP
KEY
1) Left rear-view mirror
2) Front shield
3) Battery, main fuse
4) Seat
5) Rear shock absorber
6) Left footrest
7) Air filter
8) Kick start lever
9) Front protection
10) Left front suspension
11) Headlight mount/Instrument
holder
12) Headlight
KEY
1) Rear shield
2) Fuel tank
3) Gear change lever
4) Fuel tank filler plug
5) Right rear-view mirror
6) Starting relay
7) Warning horn
8) Right front suspension
9) Front + rear brake pedal
10) Right footrest
11) Drive chain
12) Glove/tool kit compartment
13) Tail light
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ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS GRIP
KEY
1) Left rear-view mirror
2) Front shield
3) Battery, main fuse
4) Seat
5) Rear luggage rack
6) Rear shock absorber
7) Left footrest
8) Air filter
9) Kick start lever
10) Front protection
11) Left front suspension
12) Headlight mount/Instrument
holder
13) Headlight
KEY
1) Rear shield
2) Fuel tank
3) Gear change lever
4) Fuel tank filler plug
5) Right rear-view mirror
6) Starting relay
7) Horn
8) Right front suspension
9) Front + rear brake pedal
10) Right footrest
11) Drive chain
12) Glove/tool kit compartment
13) Tail light
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LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS
KEY
1) Front brake lever
2) Right rear-view mirror
3) Throttle control
4) Ignition switch with key (- )
5) Front + rear brake pedal (100
cc only)
6) Kick start lever
7) Electrical controls on the left
side of the handlebar
8) Left rear-view mirror
9) Rear brake lever
10) Multifunction computer
50 100
KEY
1) Front brake lever
2) Right rear-view mirror
3) Throttle control
4) Ignition switch with key (- )
5) Gear selector lever
6) Front + rear brake pedal
Kick start lever
7) Electrical controls on the left
side of the handlebar
8) Left rear-view mirror
9) Rear brake lever
10) Multifunction computer
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INDICATORS
KEY
1) Left direction indicator
warning light ()
2) High beam warning light ()
3) Mixer reserve light ()
4) Emergency flasher light ()
5) Low beam light ()
6) Right turn indicator warning
light ()
7) Multifunction computer
8) Key ≈SET/RESET∆
9) Key ≈MODE∆
50 100
KEY
1) Turn indicator light ()
2) High beam warning light ()
3) Fuel reserve light ()
4) Emergency flasher light ()
5) Reverse gear indicator light
(O)
6) Neutral indicator light ()
7) Multifunction computer
8) Key ≈SET/RESET∆
9) Key ≈MODE∆
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4
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INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE
Turn the key to ON “ ”: all the warning lights come on for about 3 seconds to test their operation.
CAUTION
Description Function
Left direction indicator warning light
()It blinks when the left direction indicator is on.
High beam warning light () It comes on when the high beam is on.
Mixer reserve light () It comes on when the mixer oil level is low (reserve); top up as soon as possible, see page 21
(MIXER OIL RESERVOIR).
Emergency flasher light () It flashes when the emergency flashers (hazard) are on.
Low beam light () It comes on when the low beam is on.
Right turn indicator warning light ()It blinks when the right direction indicator is on.
Turn indicator warning light ()It comes on when the right or left direction indicator is on.
High beam warning light () It comes on when the high beam is on.
Fuel reserve light ()It comes on when the fuel level is low (reserve); refuel as soon as possible, see page 20 (FUEL).
Emergency flasher light () It flashes when the emergency flashers (hazard) are on.
Reverse gear indicator light (O)It indicates that the reverse gear is engaged.
Neutral indicator light ()It indicates that the gearbox is in neutral.
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MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER
KEY
1) Push-button ≈MODE∆
2) Push-button ≈SET/RESET∆
3) Speed display
4) Speed unit of measurement indicators
5) Additional functions display
6) Additional functions indicators
7) Clock function indicator
OPERATION
CAUTION
The multifunction computer is switched
on automatically as soon as the vehicle
moves and turns off automatically when
the vehicle is stopped for more than 5
minutes. It is possible to turn the
multifunction computer on when the
vehicle is stopped by pressing the key
SET/RESET (2).
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7
4
3
◆On speed Display (3) is shown vehicle
instantaneous speed (0-99)
◆On Additional Functions Display (5) are
shown accessory functions that can be
displayed one after the other by pressing
push-button MODE (1)
◆MAX, DST, AVS and TM values can be
reset by pressing the key SET/RESET
(2) and then holding down key MODE (1)
for more than 3 seconds.
MAX: Displays vehicle maximum speed
(0-99)
ODO: Vehicle total mileage
(0-9999)
DST: Trip distance run by the vehicle since
last reset (0-9999)
AVS: Vehicle average speed calculated on
trip distance (0-99)
TM: Time elapsed since last reset
(in hours)
TM: Time elapsed since last reset
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◆DST value can be set as Distance of the
daily trip (indicated on the display by
DST indicator and Clock indicator at the
same time).
When this function is activated, the daily
Trip distance is automatically reset every
time the date changes (at 00.00 of set
time).
CAUTION
It is possible to manually reset this
value only by disabling this function.
◆To enable the function, press MODE (1)
until DST function is displayed.
◆Press the key SET/RESET (2) and then
hold down the key MODE (1) for more
than three seconds; the DST indicator
starts flashing.
◆Press the key SET/RESET (2) to switch
from Trip distance function to Daily trip
distance function and vice versa.
◆Press the push key MODE (1) to confirm.
SETTING THE CLOCK
◆Press MODE (1) until the Clock function
is displayed.
◆Press the key SET/RESET (2) and then
hold down the key MODE (1) for more
than three seconds; the minutes
indicator starts flashing.
◆Press the key SET/RESET (2) to select
the correct minutes value.
◆Press the key MODE (1), hour indicator
will start flashing.
◆Press the key SET/RESET (2) to select
the correct hour value.
◆Press the key MODE (1) to confirm.
CHANGING THE BATTERY
CAUTION
Removing the battery will reset all
values stored in the multifunction
computer.
To change the battery, use a coin to open
multifunction computer rear cover and
change the battery with one featuring the
same rating (3 volts CR2032).
When battery is replaced, the display will
show KM/H indication; switch to MPH
using the key SET/RESET (2).
◆Press the key MODE (1) to confirm.
At the bottom on the right side of the
display is shown 216 (measure of the tyre
circumference), use the key SET/RESET
(2) to adjust as per the following table:
◆Press the key MODE (1) to confirm.
Now the multifunction computer will prompt
you to set the clock. Proceed as indicated
under SETTING THE CLOCK.
Model Value
50 142
100 143
125-180 HP 168
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MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS
CONTROLS ON LEFT HANDLEBAR
CAUTION The electric
components will only work when the
ignition switch is in position "".
1) STARTER BUTTON ()
Press the starter button "" to operate the
starter motor that turns the engine over.
2) DIMMER SWITCH (- )
Take switch to ≈∆position to switch on
parking lights/low beam.
Take switch to ≈∆position to switch on
the high beam.
CAUTION The dimmer switch is
enabled only when engine is running.
3) EMERGENCY FLASHER BUTTON()
Press this button (marked with relevant
symbol) to activate all turn indicators at the
same time.
4) TURN INDICATOR SWITCH ()
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.
Push in to cancel the indicators after
turning.
5) CHOKE LEVER ()
The choke device to start the engine from
cold is operated by rotating the lever ""
leftwards.
To disconnect the choke device, set the
lever () back to its initial position.
6) HORN BUTTON ()
Press this button to operate the horn.
IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch (7) for can be
found on front shield right-hand side. For
can be found on the instrument
panel under the multifunction computer.
Two keys are supplied together with the
vehicle (one spare key).
CAUTION Store the spare key
in a safe place (other than the vehicle).
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Position Function Key removal
Neither the
engine, nor
the lights
will operate.
It is possible
to remove the
key.

The engine
can be
started. The
lights turn
on automati-
cally as
soon as the
engine
starts.
It is not possi-
ble to remove
the key.
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT
To reach the glove/tool kit
compartment, proceed as follows:
◆Working from the bottom side of the rear
shield, release the seat lock (1) by
pulling the seat rearward and raise it.
To lock the seat, proceed as follows:
◆Fit the lower front fasteners under the
relevant fittings onto the fairing.
◆Position the seat unit in its seat and
press until the latch clicks in place.
WARNING
Before riding, make sure that the seat is
properly positioned and secured firmly.
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MAIN COMPONENTS
FUEL
WARNING
The fuel used in internal combustion
engines is highly flammable and can
become explosive under particular
conditions.
It is important to refuel and service the
vehicle in a well-ventilated area, with the
engine off. Do not smoke while refuelling
or near fuel vapours, in any case avoid
contact with naked flames, sparks and any
other heat source or source of ignition to
prevent fires or explosion.
Avoid spilling fuel, as it may ignite when in
contact with hot engine parts.
In the event of accidental spillage, make
sure that the area has completely dried
before starting the engine.
Never fill the tank to the rim, as fuel
expands from heat and when left under
direct sunlight. Tighten the filler plug
securely after refuelling.
Avoid contact with skin, do not inhale fuel
vapours; do not swallow fuel or transfer it
between different receptacles using a
hose.
DO NOT RELEASE FUEL INTO THE
ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Use only premium-grade unleaded fuel
with a minimum octane rating of 95 (RON)
and 85 (MON).
To refuel, proceed as follows:
◆Unscrew and remove the tank plug (1).
FUEL TANK CAPACITY (reserve
included):
8 l
5 l
FUEL RESERVE:
1.5 l
0.8 l
CAUTION
Do not add any additives or other
substances to the fuel. If you use a
funnel or other tools, make sure that
they are perfectly clean.
WARNING
Do not fill the tank up to the rim. Fuel
level must always remain below the
lower edge of the filler neck.
◆Refuel.
After refuelling:
◆Fully screw the filler plug (1).
WARNING
Make sure the plug is firmly closed.
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