bimota DB5 Mille User manual

Owner’s manual

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Index
FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
CONSUMER INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
WARNING / CAUTION / NOTE .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
SAFE RIDING RECOMMENDATION FOR MOTORCYCLE RIDERS ............................................................................................................... 7
ACCESSORY USE AND MOTORCYCLE LOADING ..................................................................................................................................... 9
LOCATIONS OF PARTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12
INSTRUMENT PANEL .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
MULTI-FUNCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY .................................................................................................................................................... 18
MOTORCYCLE COMPONENTS .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
SUSPENSIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
FRONT SUSPENSION .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
REAR SUSPENSION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 23
BRAKES ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
FOOTSTEPS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
CLUTCH ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
FUEL ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
ENGINE OIL ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
TIRES ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
IGNITION SWITCH ............................................................................................................................................................................. 42
KEY ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
RIGHT HANDLEBAR ............................................................................................................................................................................ 44
LEFT HANDLEBAR .............................................................................................................................................................................. 45
STEERING LOCK ................................................................................................................................................................................. 47
SEAT ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 48
LEFT SIDE FAIRING ............................................................................................................................................................................ 49
RIGHT SIDE FAIRING ......................................................................................................................................................................... 50
HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................................................................................... 51

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INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING ............................................................................................................................................................. 52
STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 54
BREAK IN (RUNNING IN) FOR YOUR MOTORCYCLE .............................................................................................................................. 56
RIDING TIPS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
BRAKE ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
PARKING ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
PROTECTION AGAINST THEFTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 58
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
MAINTENANCE CHART ........................................................................................................................................................................ 61
MAINTENANCE TOOLS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 64
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 65
ENGINE OIL ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
SPARK PLUGS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
THROTTLE CABLE PLAY ...................................................................................................................................................................... 71
IDLING .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 71
DRIVE CHAIN ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
CHAIN PAD ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 76
SUSPENSIONS CHECK ........................................................................................................................................................................ 77
SIDE STAND ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 77
WHEELS REMOVAL ............................................................................................................................................................................. 78
BRAKE PADS WEAR ............................................................................................................................................................................ 81
BATTERY ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 82
FUSES ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
STOPPING LIGHT CHECK .................................................................................................................................................................... 83
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................................................................ 84
MOTORCYCLE CLEANING .................................................................................................................................................................... 88
STORAGE PROCEDURE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 91
PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING TO SERVICE ......................................................................................................................................... 92
CATALYTIC CONVERTER ...................................................................................................................................................................... 93

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FOREWORD
Motorcycling is one of the most exhilarating sports and to ensure your riding enjoyment, you should become
thoroughly familiar with the information presented in this Owner’s Manual before riding the motorcycle.
Please note that this manual applies to all specifications or all respective destinations and explains all
equipment. Therefore, your model may have different standard features than shown in this manual.
We are glad to welcome you among Bimota owners and we thank you for your choose.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION
Rider
This motorcycle is designed for one rider only.
Use
This motorcycle is designed for street use only.
Read this Manual very carefully
The proper care and maintenance that your motorcycle requires is outlined in this manual. By following
these instructions explicitly you will ensure a long trouble free operating life for your motorcycle. Your
authorized Bimota dealer has experienced technicians that are trained to provide to your machine with the
best possible service with the right tools and equipment.
Use and maintenance
All informations, illustrations, photographs and specifications contained in this manual are based on the
latest product information available at the time of publication. Due to improvements or other changes, there
may be some discrepancies in this manual. Bimota reserves the right to make changes at any time.