User manual APRILIA M125 06-2003

[. . . ] It is forbidden to position the vehicle on the centre stand while seated astride the vehicle in riding position. Get on and off the vehicle only from the left side and always with extended side stand. aWARNING Risk of falling and overturning. The operations and movements required to get on and off the vehicle must be performed with complete freedom of movement and with the hands free from obstruction caused by holding objects, the helmet, gloves or glasses. 44 use and maintenance RST mille Futura The stand has been designed to support the weight of the vehicle and a minimum load, without the rider and the passenger. [. . . ] The drive chain is provided with O rings among the links, in order to keep the grease inside them. Carry out the adjustment, lubrication, cleaning and change of the chain with great care. Never wash the chain with water jets, steam jets, high-pressure water jets and highly inflammable solvents. x Wash the chain with naphtha or kerosene. If it tends to rust quickly, intensify the maintenance intervals. Lubricate the chain every 1000 km (625 mi) or whenever necessary. x After washing the chain and letting it dry, lubricate it with spray grease for chains provided with sealing rings, see p. 109 (LUBRICANT CHART). aCAUTION If the chain rollers are damaged, the pins are loose and/or the O rings are damaged or lacking, it is necessary to change the whole chain unit (both sprockets and chain). aCAUTION The lubricants for chains available on the market may contain substances that are dangerous for the rubber sealing rings of the chain. aCAUTION Lubricate the chain frequently, especially if there are dry or rusty parts. use and maintenance RST mille Futura 75 NOTE Do not use the vehicle soon after lubricating the chain, since due to the centrifugal force the lubricant would be sprayed outwards and dirty the surrounding areas. , )&4). ' 4(% &5%, 4!. + Carefully read p. 58 (MAINTENANCE). x Remove the rider saddle, see p. 26 (UN- LOCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE). x Unscrew and remove the two screws (1). x Unscrew and remove the two screws (3) aWARNING Risk of fire. Do not damage the tangs and/or their seats. Handle the plastic and painted components with care to avoid scraping or damaging them. use and maintenance RST mille Futura 79 ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK The standard setting of the front fork is adjusted in such a way as to be suitable for most driving conditions, at high and low speed, for the transport of the rider with luggage. However, it is also possible to adjust the setting according to the intended use of the vehicle. NOTE Before acting on the adjusters, choose the desired adjustment, following the indications given in the table at p. TYPES OF ADJUSTMENT Standard adjustment: for normal load (for example, rider and luggage). Medium adjustment: for heavy load (for example, passenger, rider and luggage). Soft adjustment: for less sporty riding (touristic). ). 30%#4). ' 4(% &2/. 4 !. $ 2%!2 3530%. 3)/. 3 Carefully read p. 58 (MAINTENANCE). aCAUTION If you notice irregularities in the operation or if the help of a qualified technician is necessary, contact your APRILIA Official Dealer. Have the fork oil seals changed by a aprilia Official Dealer after the first 30000 km (1875 mi) and successively every 22500 km (14000 mi). The front suspension consists of an hydraulic fork connected to the steering column by means of two plates. For the setting of the vehicle attitude, each rod of the fork is provided: ­ with an upper screw (1) for the adjustment of the hydraulic braking with extended shock absorber; ­ an upper nut (2) for the adjustment of the spring preload. NOTE Have the front fork oil changed by an aprilia Official Dealer, who will ensure you prompt and accurate servicing. Have the front fork oil changed after the first 7500 km (4687 mi) and successively every 22500 km (14000 mi). [. . . ] Low beam (halogen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High beam (halogen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front parking light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direction indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]