User manual APRILIA TUONO R 02-2007

[. . . ] Example (the following text is generic and does not refer to this specific vehicle): section MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS NOTE This manual is an important and integral part of your vehicle. Keep it with your vehicle at all times, even if your vehicle is resold. aprilia has prepared this manual to supply you, the user, with correct and current information. However, since aprilia constantly improves the design of its vehicles, there may be slight discrepancies between your vehicle and the material provided in this manual. If you have any questions regarding your vehicle, contact your Local aprilia Dealer, as he will have the very latest technical information available from the factory. [. . . ] u Adjust the rearview mirrors. u Start NOTE Ride at reduced speed for the first few miles in order to warm the engine up. u With the throttle grip (2) in the idle page 68 position (Pos. A), and the engine idling, pull in the clutch lever (3) completely. u Engage first gear by pressing downwards on the shift lever (4). u Release the brakes. 71 WARNING 4 2 2 Shift gears one by one. Simultaneously downshifting more than one gear may cause the engine to exceed its maximum rated rpm (red line). Before and during downshift, rotate the throttle clockwise to decelerate in order to avoid overspeeding the engine. Downshifting should be carried out in the following situations: u When riding downhill or when braking, in 3 To engage second gear: 4 3 WARNING If the engine oil pressure icon " " comes on during the normal running of the engine, this means that the oil system is not developing sufficient pressure. In this case, immediately stop the engine and contact your Local aprilia Dealer. Failure to observe this warning can lead to engine seizure, upset, and serious injury or even death. Shifting from higher to lower gears, that is, downshifting, is accomplished as follows: u Rotate the throttle grip (2) clockwise CAUTION Shift gears fairly quickly but without great force. Develop a "feel" for shifting with your left toe. Use the brakes as little as possible to maintain a safe speed. Never coast downhill with the engine off and/or the clutch disengaged or the transmission in neutral. On roads that are wet or covered with snow, ice or mud, ride very slowly, avoiding braking or accelerating or maneuvering quickly. Failure to observe these warnings can cause an upset and result in serious injury or death. WARNING Avoid opening and closing the throttle repeatedly and continuously. Failure to observe this warning can cause you to accidentally lose control of your vehicle. When you have to brake, close the throttle and apply both brakes simultaneously in order to obtain the best brake performance. CAUTION If the coolant temperature readout of the multifunction display is between 115°C (239°F) and 135°C (275°F) - see page 34 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER), stop the vehicle and let the engine run at 3, 000 rpm for approximately two minutes to keep coolant circulating in the system. After two minutes, set the engine kill switch to " " and check the coolant level, see page 41 (COOLANT). WARNING By applying only the front brake or only the rear brake, you reduce braking performance considerably and run the risk of locking up one wheel which can cause an upset and result in serious injury or even death. WARNING Do not operate the vehicle if the maximum temperature [120 °C (248 °F)] is exceeded. Serious engine damage or even seizure may result which can cause an upset and serious injury or even death. use and maintenance TUONO R USA 73 WARNING Pay very close attention to any obstacles or variations of the road surface. Uneven roads, rails, manhole covers, painted traffic stripes, traffic dots all become slippery when wet. Avoid particularly steel plates which are sometimes used during road maintenance. They become more slippery than ice once they are wet by rain or other water source. [. . . ] (Recommended) Engine oil: (Recommended) Fork oil: F. A. 20W oils, you may mix the When you wish to obtain an intermediate response between those offered by different products as follows: SAE 10W = SAE 15W = F. A. 20W 33% of volume FORK 5W 67% of volume + FORK 20W 33% of volume. 20W 67% of volume FORK 5W 33% of volume + FORK 20W 67% of volume. Bearings and other lubrication points (recommended): Bimol Grease 481, AUTOGREASE MP or GREASE 30. [. . . ]