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Never disconnect the battery or regulator with the engine running. [. . . ] Remove the two screws (9) that fasten the front brake caliper (10). 10 9 Remove the brake caliper (10) from the disc, leaving it attached to its line (11). Operate on the second brake caliper: Repeat the operations marked with . REASSEMBLY Operate on the second brake caliper: Repeat the operations marked with . Remove the front support stand (7), see page 108 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT SUPPORT STAND) . WARNING After servicing the brakes, always check that they operate correctly. If the stroke of the lever or pedal is excessive, or if you detect that the effectiveness of the brakes is reduced in any way, have your vehicle serviced by your Local aprilia Dealer. It may be necessary to have your dealer bleed the system, or there may be some other problem with the brake system. Never ride your vehicle in traf fic immediately after servicing the brakes. Always apply the brake pedal or lever several times before riding your vehicle. Then, try your vehicle in a parking lot or other safe area with little traffic to ensure that the brakes are working properly. Failure to observe this warning can lead to a serious accident with subsequent serious injury or death. WARNING Keep your fingers clear. Avoid getting them caught between the wheel, the caliper or the fork. Do not attempt to align the holes in the caliper using your fingers. Failure to obey this warning can cause serious injury. Insert the brake caliper (10) over the disc and place it so that its fastening holes and the holes on the support are aligned. CAUTION Never touch the front brake lever after removing the brake caliper from the disc. If you do, the caliper pistons may be pushed out of their seats, and brake fluid will be spilled. Should you accidentally do this, take your vehicle to your Local aprilia Dealer who will know how to repair this damage. WARNING When reassembling the brake caliper, replace the caliper screws (9) with two new screws of the same type. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R USA - RSV 1000 RFACT USA 123 4 3 2 1 6 10 8 5 6 5 REMOVING THE SIDE STAND Carefully read p. It is advisable to remove the side stand if the vehicle is to be used for competition. When removing the side stand, you must remove the stand (1) complete with: springs (2); support (3); safety switch (4). You must restore the circuit function by connecting the wiring device (6) (aprilia part # 8124943), which is available at your Local aprilia Dealer, to the connector (5). If the vehicle is used for racing, safety pegs (7) are available for installation to the rider footrests to avoid removal of the side stand. CAUTION Never lean the vehicle against walls or lay it on the ground. This could lead to the vehicle falling over, causing damage to the vehicle and injury to yourself or any other bystanders. To park the vehicle without the stand only the rear support stand may be used. WARNING Removal of the safety pegs (7) fitted to the rider footrests is only allowed after removal of the side stand. WARNING Failure to remove the side stand before using your vehicle in competition can result in reduced cornering clearance. [. . . ] 0082-2-22756130 - Fax 0082-2-22756132 - Email: kukbike@yahoo. co. kr Bldg. 00632-7524450 - Fax 00632-7505764 - Email: ultrabykes@mydestiny. net 1179 Serangoon Road - 328232 - Singapore Tel. 0065 6297 5684 - Email: jeorjb@yahoo. com 29 Hak Po Street - Mongkok Kowloon - Hong Kong Tel. 00852-23857920 - Email: garyyip@ahlam. com. hk No. [. . . ]