User manual APRILIA SHIVER 750 GT ABS

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Engine stop switch (ON - OFF) Lights, warning lights, horn, rear stop light switch and electrical devices Tone wheels Introduce the key (2) in the fuel tank cap lock (3). Turn the key clockwise, pull and open the fuel cap. The fuel cap may only be refitted with the key (2) inserted. Once the key (2) is inserted, press the cap to close it again. To adjust the setting, the shock absorber is fitted with a set screw (1) that adjusts the hydraulic rebound damping, a ring nut that adjusts the spring preloading (2) and a locking ring nut (3). 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 The stroke should be soft and there should be no oil marks on the stems. Check the tightening of all the elements 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. Engine run-in is essential to ensure engine long life and correct operation. Twisty roads and gradients are ideal to run in engine, brakes and suspensions effectively. Vary your riding speed during the run-in. 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. [. . . ] 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. After washing and drying the chain, lubricate it with spray grease for sealed chains. [. . . ]