MV Agusta F4 Frecce Tricolori User manual

Owner’s Manual
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Information
MV Agusta is committed to a policy of constant improvement; therefore, you may find slight differen-
ces between the information provided in this document and the vehicle you purchased. MV Agusta
reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to make changes to the motorcycle or this manual at any time
and without prior notice. Any supplement to this manual can be downloaded free of charge from our
website. Go to www.mvagusta.it .
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, alerts 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.
© 2010
This document may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced without prior consent, in writing, from MV Agusta S.p.A.
Part No. 8000B5372 - Edition No. 1
Printed in September 2010
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.
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Rivolto, September 11th - 12th, 2010
Admiration, wonder and respect: these are the common feelings always aroused by the aircrafts and the
pilots of the Italian Acrobatic Team since the date of its birth.
The “Frecce Tricolori” represent a united team of pilots of the Military Air Force, which has been able to
proudly support the Italian national colors in the world throughout its whole history by linking them to
the highest values of quality, performance, style and professionalism.
These results can only come from a methodical and constant engagement, aimed to the unceasing
research of perfection in any action. MV Agusta shares, in its history, in its brand and in its people, the
same inspiring principles of the legendary “Frecce Tricolori”, as well as the awareness of being an icon
of the Italian style in the world.
In order to affirm the common engagement in pursuing excellence in any of its aspects, while celebra-
ting the 50th Anniversary of the Acrobatic Team, MV Agusta has clothed the most powerful and fasci-
nating of its creations with the colors of the Italian flag and sky, thus realizing an exclusive series of F4
bikes with the “Frecce Tricolori” livery.
The above motorcycles, prepared with special components and exactly numbered as the aircrafts of the
acrobatic team, recall their distinctive features and bear a silver plate reporting the number and the code
of the corresponding aeroplane.
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 optimum 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.
I wish to finally thank you for the trust you kindly gave us and send you my personal congratulations for
your new MV Agusta F4 1000 “Frecce Tricolori”.
MV Agusta
Claudio Castiglioni
President
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chap. Subjects covered page
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 10
1.1 Purpose of this manual 10
1.2 General safety information 10
1.3 Symbols 11
1.4 Warranty Booklet and Service Coupons 12
1.5 Identification data 13
2 SAFETY INFORMATION 16
2.1 Safety 16
2.1.1 How to report a safety-related defect 16
2.1.2 Noise emission warranty 16
2.1.3 Note on tampering 16
2.1.4 Information on the emission control system 18
2.1.5 Safe riding 19
2.1.6 Maintaining your motorcycle 21
2.1.7 Before you ride 22
2.1.8 While you ride 23
2.1.9 After you ride 26
2.1.10 Installing accessories 27
2.1.11 Vehicle load 28
2.1.12 Modifications 30
2.1.13 Competitions 30
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2.1.14 Suggestions against theft 31
2.2 Safety labels - Location 32
2.3 Safety - Visual and acoustic signals 41
3 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 42
3.1 Location of controls and instruments 42
3.2 Kickstand 43
3.3 Handlebar controls, left side 44
3.4 Handlebar controls, right side 46
3.5 Ignition switch and steering lock 49
3.6 Gear lever 51
3.7 Instruments and warning lights 52
3.7.1 Warning lights 53
3.7.2 Multifunction display 54
4 OPERATION 55
4.1 Using the motorcycle 55
4.2 Break-in 56
4.3 Starting the engine 58
4.4 Selecting and setting the display functions 61
4.4.1 Selecting the display functions 62
4.4.2 Trip reset 66
4.4.3 TC Mode 68
CONTENTS
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4.4.4 Chronometer 69
4.4.5 NIGHT/DAY Mode 78
4.4.6 IMMOBILIZER Mode 79
4.4.7 How to select the mapping of the control unit 82
4.4.8. Warning/malfunction alerts 83
4.5 Refuelling 86
4.6 Glove compartment 88
4.7 Parking the motorcycle 89
4.8 Checks to be performed before riding 91
5 ADJUSTMENTS 93
5.1 List of adjustments 93
5.2 Table of adjustments 95
5.3 Adjusting the front brake lever 96
5.4 Adjusting the clutch lever 96
5.5 Adjusting the rearview mirrors 97
5.6 Adjusting the steering damper 97
5.7 Adjusting the front suspension 98
5.7.1 Spring preload (front suspension) 99
5.7.2 Rebound damper (front suspension) 99
5.7.3 Compression damper (front suspension) 100
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5.8 Adjusting the rear suspension 101
5.8.1 Rebound damper (rear suspension) 102
5.8.2 High speed compression damper
(rear suspension) 103
5.8.3 Low speed compression damper
(rear suspension) 103
5.9 Headlight adjustment 104
6 MAINTENANCE 106
6.1 Tables of scheduled maintenance and checks 106
6.2 Tools and accessories supplied 116
6.3 Table of lubricants and fluids 117
6.4 Removing/fitting the right-hand side fairing 118
6.5 Checking the engine oil level 120
6.5.1 Topping up the engine oil level 121
6.6 Checking the coolant level 123
6.6.1 Topping up the coolant level 124
6.7 Checking the wear of the brake pads 126
6.8 Checking the brake fluid level 127
6.9 Checking the clutch fluid level 129
6.10 Checking and replacing the tires 130
6.11 Checking and lubricating the drive chain 135
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6.12 Checking the idle speed 139
6.13 Periodic emission check 140
6.14 Evaporative emission control system 141
6.15 Emission control system warranty
obligations 142
6.15.1 Your warranty rights and obligations 142
6.15.2 Manufacturer’s warranty coverage 142
6.15.3 Owner’s warranty responsibilities 143
6.16 Limited warranty on emission control
system 144
6.16.1 Coverage 144
6.16.2 Limitations 145
6.16.3 Limited liability 146
6.16.4 Legal rights 147
6.16.5 Additional information 147
6.17 Replacing parts - General information 148
6.17.1 Replacing the fuses 148
6.17.2 Replacing the license plate light bulb 152
6.18 Battery 155
6.19 Cleaning the motorcycle 157
6.20 Prolonged inactivity 159
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7 TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART 160
7.1 Engine problems 160
7.2 Electrical equipment problems 165
8 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 168
8.1 Motorcycle overview 168
8.1.1 Front brake system 170
8.1.2 Rear brake system 171
8.1.3 Clutch system 172
8.1.4 Engine lubrication 173
8.1.5 Coolant system 174
8.1.6 Fuel system 175
8.2 Specifications 176
8.3 Measure equivalence tables for American
and metric systems 183
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INDEX
Damper
– compression (front suspension) 100
– compression (rear suspension) 103
– rebound (front suspension) 99
– rebound (rear suspension) 102
Display
– multifunction 54
– selecting and setting functions 61
D
Accessories
– installation 27
Adjustments
– clutch lever 96
– front brake lever 96
– front suspension 98
– headlight 104
– rear suspension 101
– rearview mirrors 97
– steering damper 97
– table 95
A
Battery 155
Brakes – fluid level, check 127
– front brake lever, adjustment 96
– front brake system 170
– pads, wear check 126
– rear brake system 171
Break-in 56
Bulbs, replacement of
– license plate light 152
B
Chain
– check 135
– lubrication 137
Chronometer 69
Cleaning the motorcycle 157
Clutch
– fluid level, check 129
– lever, adjustment 96
– system 172
Competitions 30
Controls and instruments, location 42
Coolant
– level, check 123
– system 174
– topping up 124
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INDEX
Identification data 13
Idle speed, check 139
Ignition switch and steering lock 49
Instruments and warning lights 52
Maintenance and checks, tables 106
Motorcycle overview 168
M
Kickstand 43
K
I
LLevels
– brake fluid 127
– clutch fluid 129
– coolant 123
– engine oil 120
License plate light, bulb replacement 152
Location of controls and instruments 42
Lubricants and fluids, table 117
Parking 89
Pre-ride checks 91
Prolonged inactivity 159
P
Electrical equipment, troubleshooting 165
Emissions
– control system 18
– control system warranty 142
– periodic check 140
Engine
– lubrication 173
– oil level, check 120
– oil level, topping up 121
– serial number 13
– starting 58
– troubleshooting 160
Handlebar controls
– left side 44
– right side 46
Headlight, adjustment 104
H
E
Fuel system 175
Fuses, replacement 148
F
GGear lever 51
Glove compartment 88
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INDEX
Rearview mirrors, adjustment 97
Refuelling 86
Replacing parts, general information 148
RPurpose of manual 10
Safety 16
– labels, location 32
– safe riding 19
– reporting a safety-related defect 16
– visual and acoustic signals 41
Scheduled maintenance tables 106
Side fairing, right-hand, removal/refitting 118
Specifications 176
Spring preload
– front suspension 99
Steering damper, adjustment 97
Suspensions
– front, adjustment 98
– rear, adjustment 101
Symbols 11
S
Tampering, note 16
Tires, check 130
– puncturing 131
– replacement 132
Tools and accessories supplied 116
Topping up
– coolant 124
– engine oil 121
Troubleshooting flow chart
– electrical equipment 165
– engine 160
T
Vehicle
– identification number 13
– load 28
– modifications 30
V
Warning lights 53
Warning/malfunction alerts 83
Warranty
– Booklet, Service Coupons and Dealers’ Guide 12
– emission control system 140
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
11.1. Purpose of this manual
Carefully read, understand and follow the instructions given in
this manual. It is an essential part of the motorcycle as is
intended to familiarize you with the controls, characteristics
and features of the motorcycle.
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. If you sell your
motorcycle, please deliver this manual to the new owner.
1.2. General safety information
WARNING: Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions provided in this manual could result in
an accident, personal injury or death.
a. Throughout this manual, reference is made that “an acci-
dent” could occur. Any accident could result in damage to your
motorcycle or its components, and more importantly, cause
you or a bystander to sustain severe personal injury or death.
b. If you have any questions regarding the care, use or main-
tenance of your motorcycle, please contact your nearest MV
Agusta dealer. A list of dealers can be found in the World
Dealer guide provided with this manual.
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1.3. Symbols
The words and symbols used below are used to
help you recognize information that is important to
your safety.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: Used with a different alert
symbol indicates potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
NOTE: Indicates important information rel-
evant to the motorcycle, motorcycle use
or to the sections of this documentation to
which particular attention must be paid.
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
performed only by your authorized MV
Agusta dealer.
The following symbol is 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.
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
11.4. 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 MVAgusta USAwithin 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 MV Agusta USA within 10 days
from the date of the servicing.
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1.5. 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 number.
We recommend writing down the main numbers
in the spaces provided below.
VIN No.:
ENGINE No.:
2) engine serial number
1) vehicle identification number
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
1Here 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.
ZCG G C F T W X Y V 000000
Manufacturer’s Letter Code
Motorcycle Type
Progressive vehicle number
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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.
When placing orders for spare keys, you may be requi-
red to provide the key identification number. The key
identification number is located on the MV Code Card
equipped with the ignition keys.
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“F4 Frecce Tricolori” identification plate
Your F4 motorcycle has been produced in a limited
series. Each vehicle is identified by a silver plate placed
on the steering head, which reports the number and the
code of the Acrobatic Team’s aeroplane corresponding
to your motorcycle.
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SAFETY INFORMATION 2
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2.1. Safety
2.1.1. HOW TO REPORT A SAFETY-RELATED
DEFECT
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause injury
or death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying MV Agusta
S.p.A. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or MV
Agusta S.p.A. To contact NHTSA, you may either
call theAuto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236 or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
West Building, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from the Hotline.
2.1.2. NOISE EMISSION WARRANTY
MV Agusta S.p.A. warrants that, at the time of
sale, the exhaust system conformed to all applic-
able U.S. EPA(Environmental ProtectionAgency)
noise control regulations. The warranty applies to
the first retail purchaser of the exhaust system
and to all subsequent buyers. Any warranty
claims must be addressed to:
MV Agusta U.S.A. LLC, 2300 Maryland Road,
Willow Grove, PA 19090-4193.
2.1.3. NOTE ON TAMPERING
Tampering with the noise control system is pro-
hibited. In particular, federal law prohibits the fol-
lowing acts:
1. The removal or rendering inoperative, other
than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or
replacement, of any device or element of
design incorporated into any new vehicle for the
purpose of noise control prior to its sale or deliv-
ery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use.
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2. The use of the vehicle after such device or ele-
ment of design has been removed or rendered
inoperative.
Acts presumed to constitute tampering include:
1. The removal or piercing of the exhaust
silencer, the diaphragm, the manifolds, the cat-
alytic converter or any other components
involved in the transmission of exhaust gases.
2. The removal or piercing of any part of the
intake system.
3. Poor maintenance.
4. The replacement of any movable parts of the
vehicle or of any intake or exhaust compo-
nents with parts or components other than
those prescribed by the manufacturer.
NOTE
Never ride your motorcycle with a defective muf-
fler. This will effect not only the motorcycle’s
sound level, but its performance as well. Riding
with a defective muffler can also subject you to
arrest and imposition of fines.
The rules of the road vary from country to country.
Be sure that you understand local regulations
before riding your motorcycle.
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2.1.4. INFORMATION ON THE EMISSION CON-
TROL SYSTEM
The combustion process produces carbon
monoxide and hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbon con-
trol is particularly important in that, under certain
conditions and when exposed to direct sunlight,
hydrocarbons undergo reactions which lead to the
formation of photochemical smog. Carbon
monoxide does not react in the same way, but it is
highly toxic. MV Agusta uses a sequential multi-
point electronic injection system and other meth-
ods designed to cut carbon monoxide and hydro-
carbon emissions.
Exhaust emission control system
The exhaust emission control system is made up
of the sequential multipoint injection (SMPI) sys-
tem, which requires no adjustment. The exhaust
emission control system is distinct from the
crankcase emission control system.
Crankcase emission control system
The engine is equipped with a closed-crankcase
system designed to prevent the release of
crankcase emissions into the atmosphere. Blow-
by gases return to the combustion chamber via
the air filter and the injection system.
Evaporative emission control system
California motorcycles are equipped with an
evaporative emission control system, which con-
sists of a charcoal canister and associated plumb-
ing. This system prevents the escape of fuel
vapors from the fuel tank.
Problems relating to the vehicle’s emissions
Should the vehicle show any of the following
symptoms, contact your MV Agusta dealer to
have it checked and if necessary repaired:
1) Engine is difficult to start or stalls after starting.
2) Idle speed is erratic.
3) Misfiring or backfiring during acceleration.
4) Afterburning.
5) Poor performance (driveability) and excessive
consumption.
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2.1.5. SAFE RIDING
a. The rider’s judgment, training, and experience
form the basis of safe riding. You should practice
riding in areas without traffic, such as an open
parking lot, until you have become familiar with
the motorcycle, its controls and its braking/hand-
ling characteristics. In addition to obtaining the
necessary driver’s license, MV Agusta strongly
recommends that you take a certified course
approved by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation
(MSF), which can provide useful information both
to new and experienced riders. For information
about MSF training courses, call the toll-free num-
ber: [phone]. Relying on the advice of
people other than a qualified riding instructor,
even if they are excellent motorcyclists, can be
misleading and dangerous.
b. There are certain risks inherent in riding a
motorcycle because it affords less personal safety
protection than an automobile in the event of an
accident. Unlike automobiles, motorcycles are not
equipped with airbags or other protective devices.
Always wear a DOT approved helmet with
eye/face protection and protective clothing, inclu-
ding a motorcycle riding jacket, pants, gloves and
boots, even on short rides. Also, you should wear
clothing that contains bright colors and reflecting
materials to maximize your visibility and presence
to others. Avoid wearing dark colored clothing
because that makes it more difficult for others to
see you on the roadway, even in the daytime.
c. While you are wearing a helmet, you will expe-
rience reduced peripheral vision, hearing and
head movement. Please ride accordingly.
d. No helmet or other protective clothing can pro-
vide complete protection against the risk of
serious personal injury or even death in the event
of an accident. Do not be deceived by the false
sense of security that you might perceive by wea-
ring even the highest quality protective clothing.
Always use protective equipment as directed in
their owner’s manuals, and ride safely.
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