User manual APRILIA SHIVER 750 GT

[. . . ] We have compiled this booklet to provide a comprehensive overview of your vehicle's quality features. Please, read it carefully before riding the vehicle for the first time. it contains information , tips and precautions for using your vehicle. It also describes features, details and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice. [. . . ] Once the adjustment is done, screw the ring nut (3). Turn the (1) screw to adjust the shock absorber hydraulic rebound damping. 29 in) Hydraulic brake (clicks from fully closed): 12 Shock absorber preloading: screw 4 turns (clockwise) with reference to SOFT adjustment Hydraulic brake (clicks from fully closed): 9 Rear shock absorber adjustment: rider + passenger + luggage (HARD adjustment) Shock absorber preloading: screw 6/7 turns (clockwise) with reference to SOFT adjustment Hydraulic brake (clicks from fully closed): 6/7 Push repeatedly on handlebar with the front brake lever pulled to compress the fork completely. The stroke should be soft and there should be no oil marks on the stems. Check the tightening of all the components and the correct operation of the front and rear suspension joints. The distance between the end of the lever (1) and the handgrip (2) can be adjusted by rotating the set screw (3). The MAX and MIN clicks correspond to a lever end-handgrip distance of about 114 mm (4. Push the control lever (1) forward and turn the set screw (3) until the lever (1) is at the desired distance. If necessary, the position of the levers can be personalised. Turn the cam (2) until the adequate position for the pedal (3) is obtained. The distance between the end of the lever (1) and the handgrip (2) can be adjusted by rotating the set screw (3). The MAX and MIN clicks correspond to a lever end-handgrip distance of about 118 mm (4. Push the control lever (1) forward and turn the set screw (3) until the lever (1) is at the desired distance. Running the engine in is essential to ensure engine durability and correct operation. Twisty roads and gradients are ideal to run in engine, brakes and suspensions effectively. This ensures that components operate under both "loaded" and "unloaded" conditions, allowing the engine components to cool. Do not twist the throttle grip abruptly and completely when the engine is working at a low revs, either during or after runin. During the first 100 Km (62 miles) use the brakes gently, avoiding sudden or prolonged braking. Starting up the engine (03_10, 03_11, 03_12, 03_13, 03_14, 03_15) This is a remarkably powerful vehicle. Learn to use the vehicle gradually and with the utmost caution. Do not carry objects in the top fairing (between the handlebar and the instrument panel) so that handlebar can turn freely and the instrument panel is visible at all times. Make sure the light switch (1) is set to the low-beam light position. [. . . ] Adjust backlash if it is uniform but higher or lower than 25 mm (0. Checking wear of chain, front and rear sprockets Also check the following parts and make sure that the chain, pinion and crown do not have: · Never wash the chain with high pressure air/water jets or steam jets or highly flammable solvents. Wash the chain with fuel oil or kerosene. Maintenance operations should be more frequent if there are signs of quick rust. [. . . ]