User manual APRILIA SPORTCITY 250 2006

[. . . ] Indicates a potential hazard which may result in serious injury or even death. Indicates a potential hazard which may result in minor personal injury or damage to the vehicle. TECHNICAL INFORMATION The operations preceded by this symbol must be repeated on the opposite side of the vehicle. Unless expressly indicated otherwise, reassembly is a reversal of the disassembly procedure. The terms "right" and "left" are referred to the rider seated on the vehicle in the normal riding position. [. . . ] With the vehicle stopped, try to familiarise with the use of the mirrors. Convex mirrors provide a larger view, but any objects seen in these mirrors seem farther than they really are. It may take some time to learn to judge the distance of traffic behind accurately. WARNING use and maintenance SportCity 125 - 200 29 A MODE When approaching a turn, slow down or brake and take the turn at moderate, constant speed or accelerate slightly; braking in a turn will greatly increase your chances of skidding. Continued application of the brakes on long downhill grades may cause the brakes to overheat, thereby reducing braking efficiency. Shift down to use engine braking and apply both brakes intermittently. Never ride downhill with the engine off! WARNING Release the brake lever and accelerate by rotating the throttle grip moderately (Pos. B); the vehicle will start moving. Never move off abruptly with a cold engine. To reduce emissions and fuel consumption, ride slowly until covering several miles to warm the engine up to operating temperature. CAUTION Do not open and close the throttle repeatedly and continuously, or you may lose control of the vehicle. When you need to brake, close the throttle and use both brakes for smooth braking; take care to apply the right amount of pressure to both brakes. Using one brake only gives less braking power and you could lock a wheel and lose grip. To stop uphill, decelerate completely and use the brakes to keep the vehicle at standstill. Rotate the key (2) and set the ignition switch (3) to position . Position the vehicle on the stand, see on the side (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND). CAUTION PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND Carefully read page 32 (PARKING). CENTRE STAND Grasp the left grip (4) and the passenger grab rail (5). Make sure that the vehicle is stable. CAUTION It is not necessary to close the fuel tap when the engine is off, since it is equipped with an automatic closing system. Never leave the key in the ignition switch. Lock the steering, see page 15 (STEERING LOCK) and remove the key. WARNING CAUTION 32 use and maintenance SportCity 125 - 200 SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT MAINTENANCE Do not use any "brake lock" devices. Failure to heed this warning can seriously damage the braking system and lead to an accident thus provoking serious injuries or death. NEVER leave the key in the ignition switch and always use the steering lock. Park the vehicle in a safe place, possibly in a garage or at a guarded parking place. If possible, use the appropriate aprilia , or an ad"Body-Guard" shielded cable ditional antitheft device. Make sure you have all the necessary documents with you and that the road tax has been paid. Write your personal data and telephone number in this page to help trace the vehicle back to you in the event it is stolen and subsequently recovered. [. . . ] Number plate light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument panel lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High beam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]