MV Agusta 2005 F4 BRUTALE 910 S User manual

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MVAGUSTA F4 BRUTALE 910 S
M o t o r c y c l e A r t

©2005
This document may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced without prior consent, in writing, from MV Agusta S.p.A.
Part No. 8000A5272 - Edition No. 1
Printed in June 2005
Information
MV Agusta S.p.A. is committed to a policy of constant improvement; therefore, you may find slight dif-
ferences between the information provided in this document and the vehicle you purchased. MV
Agusta motorcycles are exported in several countries, in which different rules and regulations (con-
cerning both the Highway Code and the homologation procedures) are in force. Relying on your
understanding, MV Agusta S.p.A. deems it necessary to reserve the right to change its products and
the related documentation at any time and without notice.
California 65 Proposition Warning:
WARNING
This vehicle contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Respect and defend natural environment
Everything we do affects the whole planet as well as its resources.
MV Agusta, in order to protect the interests of the community, awakens the Customers and the
Technical Assistance operators to use the vehicle and dispose of its replaced parts respecting the
laws in force concerning environmental pollution and waste disposal and recycling.

Owner’s Manual

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Il presente Manuale di uso e manutenzione è disponibile nelle edizioni in lingua sotto specificate:
This Manual is available in the languages listed below:
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Dear Customer,
We wish to thank you for your preference and congratulate you on purchasing your new F4 Brutale 910.
MV Agusta, thanks to the passionate effort of its technicians, offers to its customers a motorcycle with a new
aesthetic design combined with a refined framework: these are the elements which have distinguished every
vehicle created by MV Agusta throughout its glorious history.
The result of this effort is an exclusive motorcycle with functional and aesthetic characteristics that place it
above the finest motorcycles currently available on the market, making it an exclusive and sought-after item.
In fact, the technologies and solutions applied give to the F4 Brutale 910 unique characteristics common to all
the MV Agusta models, strenghtening a design phylosophy that involves continuous research, technological
innovation and love for detail. This way, MV Agusta gives to all the bikers who freely live their passion the chan-
ce to possess a unique object, which surely represents a strong reference worldwide.
This manual has been drawn up with a view to providing you with a clear and practical guide to operating and
maintaining your new motorcycle while safeguarding your warranty rights.
The indications contained in the manual will help you make the most of your motorcycle in terms of both per-
formance and operating life. The manual provides useful information on how to take care of your vehicle, and
also describes some routine maintenance operations. Fundamental units such as the engine and the trans-
mission are covered in the Workshop Manuals. Operations involving these parts require specific equipment and
are reserved for skilled personnel. Your dealer possesses the skills, the equipment and the spare parts that are
needed to keep your motorcycle in perfect working order. This manual is to be considered as an integral part
of the vehicle, and must be transferred to any new owner together with the vehicle.
Have a good time! Claudio Castiglioni
MV Agusta
President

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CONTENTS
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION 10
1.1. Purpose of the manual 10
1.2. Symbols 11
1.3. Warranty Booklet and Service Coupons 12
1.4. Identification data 13
2 SAFETY INFORMATION 22
2.1. Safety 22
2.1.1. How to report a safety-related defect 22
2.1.2 Noise emission warranty 22
2.1.3. Note on tampering 22
2.1.4. Information on the emission control
system 24
2.1.5. Safety rules 25
2.1.6. Precautions for children 28
2.1.7. Installing accessories 29
2.1.8. Vehicle load 30
2.1.9. Modifications 32
2.1.10. Competitions 32
2.1.11. Recommendations for safe riding 33
2.1.12. Protective clothing 36
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2.1.13. Suggestions against theft 37
2.2. Safety labels - Location 38
2.3. Safety - Visual and acoustic signals 46
3 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 47
3.1. Location of controls and instruments 47
3.2. Sidestand 49
3.3. Handlebar controls, left side 50
3.4 Handlebar controls, right side 52
3.5. Ignition switch and steering lock 55
3.6. Gear lever 59
3.7. Instruments and warning lights 60
3.7.1. Warning lights 61
3.7.2. Multifunction display 62
4 OPERATION 63
4.1. Using the motorcycle 63
4.2. Running-in 64
4.3. Starting the engine 66
4.4. Selecting and setting the display functions 68
4.4.1. Selecting the display functions 69
4.4.2. Setting the measurement units 70

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CONTENTS
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5.7.3. Low speed compression damper
(rear suspension) 99
5.8. Headlight adjustment 100
6 MAINTENANCE 102
6.1. Tables of scheduled maintenance and
checks 102
6.2. Tools and accessories supplied 112
6.3. Table of lubricants and fluids 113
6.4. Checking the engine oil level 114
6.4.1. Topping up the engine oil level 115
6.5. Checking the coolant level 117
6.5.1.
Topping up the coolant level 118
6.6. Checking the wear of the brake pads 120
6.7. Checking the brake fluid level 121
6.8. Checking the clutch fluid level 123
6.9. Checking and replacing the tires 124
6.10. Checking and lubricating the drive chain 130
6.11. Checking the idle speed 134
6.12. Periodic emission check 135
6.13. Evaporative emission control system 136
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4.4.3. Resetting the trip mileage counters 73
4.4.4. Setting the clock 76
4.5. Refuelling 78
4.6. Glove compartment 80
4.7. Parking the motorcycle 82
4.8. Preriding checks 85
4.9 Riding 87
5 ADJUSTMENTS 88
5.1. List of adjustments 88
5.2. Table of adjustments 91
5.3. Adjusting the front brake lever 92
5.4. Adjusting the clutch lever 92
5.5. Adjusting the rearview mirrors 93
5.6. Adjusting the front suspension 94
5.6.1. Spring preload 95
5.6.2. Rebound damper (front suspension) 95
5.6.3. Compression damper (front suspension) 96
5.7. Adjusting the rear suspension 97
5.7.1. Rebound damper (rear suspension) 98
5.7.2. High speed compression damper
(rear suspension) 99

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CONTENTS
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6.14. Emission control system warranty
obligations 137
6.14.1 Your warranty rights and obligations 137
6.14.2 Manufacturer’s warranty coverage 137
6.14.3 Owner’s warranty responsibilities 138
6.15. Limited warranty on emission control
system 139
6.15.1 Coverage 139
6.15.2 Limitations 140
6.15.3 Limited liability 141
6.15.4 Legal rights 142
6.15.5 Additional information 142
6.16. Replacing parts - General information 143
6.16.1. Replacing the fuses 143
6.16.2. Replacing the low beam bulb 146
6.16.3. Replacing the high beam bulb 148
6.16.4 Replacing the front parking light bulb 149
6.16.5. Replacing the front turn indicator bulbs 150
6.16.6. Replacing the rear turn indicator bulbs 151
6.16.7.
Replacing the rear light and brake light bulb 152
6.16.8. Replacing the license plate light bulb 153
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6.17. Battery 155
6.18. Cleaning the motorcycle 157
6.19. Prolonged inactivity 160
7 TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART 161
7.1. Engine problems 161
7.2. Electrical equipment problems 166
8 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 169
8.1. Motorcycle overview 169
8.1.1. Front brake circuit 171
8.1.2. Rear brake circuit 172
8.1.3. Clutch circuit 173
8.1.4. Engine lubrication 174
8.1.5. Coolant circuit 175
8.1.6. Fuel system 176
8.2. Specifications 177
8.3. Accessories 184
8.4. Clothing 185
8.5. Measure equivalence tables for American
and metric systems 186

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INDEX
A
B
D
C
Accessories 184
– installation 29
Adjustments
– clutch lever 92
– front brake lever 92
– front suspension 94
– headlight 100
– list 88
– rear suspension 97
– rearview mirrors 93
– table 91
Battery 155
Brakes
– fluid level, check 121
– front brake circuit 171
– front brake lever, adjustment 92
– pads, wear check 120
– rear brake circuit 172
Bulbs, replacement of
– front turn indicators 150
– high beam 148
– license plate light 153
– low beam 146
– parking light 149
– rear light and brake light 152
– rear turn indicators 151
Chain
– check 130
– lubrication 132
Cleaning the motorcycle 157
Clutch
– circuit 173
– fluid level, check 123
– lever, adjustment 92
Competitions 32
Controls and instruments, location 47
Coolant
– level, check 117
– circuit 175
– topping up 118
Damper
– compression (front suspension) 96
– compression (rear suspension) 99
– rebound (front suspension) 95
– rebound (rear suspension) 98

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INDEX
H
E
F
GM
I
L
P
Display, multifunction 62
– selecting functions 69
– setting functions 70
Electrical equipment, troubleshooting 166
Emissions
– control system 24
– control system warranty 137
– periodic check 135
Engine
– lubrication 174
– oil level, check 114
– oil level, topping up 115
– serial number 13
– starting 66
– troubleshooting 161
Fuel system 176
Fuses, replacement 143
Gear lever 59
Glove compartment 80
Handlebar controls
– left side 50
– right side 52
Headlight, adjustment 100
– high beam, bulb replacement 148
– low beam, bulb replacement 146
Identification data 13
Idle speed, check 134
Ignition switch and steering lock 55
Instruments and warning lights 60
Levels
– brake fluid 121
– clutch fluid 123
– coolant 117
– engine oil 114
License plate light, bulb replacement 153
Location of controls and instruments 47
Lubricants and fluids, table 113
Maintenance and checks, tables 102
Motorcycle color combination 20
Motorcycle overview 169
Parking 82
Parking light, bulb replacement 149

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INDEX
R
S
T
V
W
Precautions for children 28
Preriding checks 85
Prolonged inactivity 160
Purpose of manual 10
Rear light and brake light,
bulb replacement 152
Rearview mirrors, adjustment 93
Refuelling 78
Replacing parts, general information 143
Running-in 64
Safety 22
– labels, location 38
– recommendations for safe riding 33
– rules 25
– visual and acoustic signals 46
Scheduled maintenance tables 102
Sidestand 49
Specifications 177
Spring preload 95
Suspensions
– front, adjustment 94
– rear, adjustment 97
Symbols 11
Tampering, note 22
Tires, check 124
– puncturing 125
– replacement 126
Tools and accessories supplied 112
Topping up
– coolant 118
– engine oil 115
Troubleshooting flow chart
– electrical equipment 166
– engine 161
Turn indicators
– front, bulb replacement 150
– rear, bulb replacement 151
Vehicle
– identification number 13
– load 30
– modifications 32
Warning lights 61
Warranty
– Booklet, Service Coupons and Dealers’
Guide 12
– emission control system 137

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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
11.1. Purpose of the manual
In addition to providing directions on operation and mainte-
nance, this manual contains important information about gen-
eral safety: READ THE MANUAL OVER CAREFULLY
BEFORE FIRST USING THE MOTORCYCLE.
The manual describes the model with the maximum equip-
ment at print time.
This manual must be considered as a part of your motorcycle.
It must always be kept inside it, and it must be included with
the vehicle even if this one is sold back to another owner.
The manual must be kept in the glove compartment placed
under the passenger’s seat.

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1.2. Symbols
Sections of text that are particularly important in terms of personal safety or possible damage to the
motorcycle are marked with the following symbols:
WARNING: Failure to observe the instructions, precautions or procedures accompanied by
this symbol, even in part, raises a distinct possibility of a serious hazard, which may result
in serious injury, or even death.
CAUTION: Failure to observe instructions or procedures that accompany this symbol, even
in part, may result in serious or irreparable damage to the motorcycle, or personal injury
to the user, mechanic or other person.
The following symbols give an indication of who is supposed to perform the different adjustments and/or
maintenance operations:
Information on operations that can be carried out by the user.
Information on operations that must be carried out only by authorized personnel.
The following symbols are used to provide further information:
The “ ” symbol points out the requirement to use a tool or a special equipment in
order to correctly perform the described operation.
§The “ § ” symbol refers the reader to the chapter identified by the number that follows.

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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
11.3. Warranty Booklet and Service Coupons
Besides this Owner’s Manual, the vehicle is accompanied by
the following documents: a Warranty Booklet containing a
Warranty and Pre-Delivery Certificate and recommended ser-
vice coupons, and the MV Agusta Dealers’ Guide.
IMPORTANT
The copy of the Warranty and Pre-Delivery Certificate to be
sent to MV Agusta must be filled in by the dealer and returned
to Cagiva USA within 10 days from the date of registration.
Every time the vehicle is serviced by a dealer, the user must
produce the Warranty Booklet so that the dealer can fill in the
service coupon and return it to Cagiva USA within 10 days
from the date of the servicing.

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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
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1.4. Identification data
1) vehicle identification number
2) engine serial number
Motorcycle identification
The motorcycle is identified by the vehicle identi-
fication number. When placing orders for spare
parts, in addition to this number, you may be
required to provide the engine serial number, the
color code and the key identification.
We recommend writing down the main numbers
in the spaces provided below.
VEHICLE No.:
ENGINE No.:
2) engine serial number
1) vehicle identification number

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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
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ZCG AJ F J N X 5 V 100000
Manufacturer’s Letter Code
Motorcycle Type
Progressive vehicle number
Here below you can find a description of a vehicle identification number:
The vehicle identification number must be provided each time you need to contact the MV Agusta
Technical Assistance Service, in order to guarantee the traceability of your motorcycle.

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Motorcycle key identification
Akey is supplied in duplicate for both the ignition and all
the locks. Keep the duplicate in a safe place.
It is essential to provide the key identification number if
you place an order for a spare motorcycle key. We
recommend writing down this number in the space pro-
vided below:
KEY No.:
key identification number

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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
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Bodywork parts reference colors
Bodywork parts are painted with the following reference colors, according to the corresponding motorcy-
cle color combination (see page 20):
4. - Fuel tank:
Color combination A:
CRC B4 Red (Code Palinal 926XH348D)
Color combination B:
Brutale Metal Matt Black Painting
(Code Palinal 925XH982)
Color combination C:
F4 AGO Silver (Code Palinal 928XV025) +
CRC B4 Red (Code Palinal 926XH348D)
Color combination D:
CRC Intense Black Painting
(Code Palinal 929R486)
1. - Rear side fairing, right-hand;
2. - Rear side fairing, left-hand;
3. - Front mudguard:
Color combinations A-D:
CRC B4 Red Painting
(Code Palinal 926XH348D)
Color combination B:
Brutale Metal Matt Black Painting
(Code Palinal 925XH982)
Color combination C:
F4 AGO Silver Painting
(Code Palinal 928XV025)
9. - Fuel tank left-hand side fairing;
10. - Fuel tank right-hand side fairing;
11. - Right-hand rearview mirror;
12. - Left-hand rearview mirror:
“Senna” Metal Matt Black Painting (Code
Palinal 925XV414 + Palinal 923MAT.3)
5. - Tail piece;
6. - Air box side fairings;
7. - Ignition switch cover;
8. - Dashboard cover:
“Senna” Metal Matt Black Painting (Code
Palinal 925XV414 + Palinal 923MAT.3)

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