User manual APRILIA MXV 450

[. . . ] Congratulations for choosing the new MXV. This motorbike has come to completely change the concept of a motocross bike; it is innovative, able to ensure high performance and fun under any condition of use. Aprilia's main purpose is, in fact, to manufacture bikes featuring advanced technology, absolutely safe and capable of keeping its value along time. iMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE aprilia MXV motorbikes have been conceived and manufactured to be used at professional racing. [. . . ] During this time, avoid setting off at too high a speed or sudden accelerations. These procedures have to be carried out each time: · Pistons are replaced piston rings are replaced cylinder liners are replaced crankshaft, main bearings and connecting rod bushings are replaced. Starting up the engine (03_09) The starter and idle speed adjustment functions are electronically managed by the stepper motor. Therefore, the start-up procedure is the same for cases when the engine is cold or warm. The engine must be started with the throttle control fully untwisted. Kick the start pedal; start from the upper section of the pedal travel and push it as far as it will go, firmly but not violently (do not exert excessive force when kicking) Stop the engine by holding down button (1) for one second. As soon as button (1) is pressed, the engine increases revs before it comes to a complete stop. This behaviour is to be considered normal and is used so that the stepper motor can follow the alignment procedure for the next start-up. RANDOM ENGINE STOP In case of random engine stop (clutch suddenly released, fall, etc. ) the injection system cannot follow the correct stepper alignment. Upon the next start-up, the engine will increase revs for about one second. This behaviour is to be considered normal and is used so that the stepper motor can follow the alignment procedure. Engine oil level Engine oil level check (04_01) Keep the vehicle upright with the two wheels on the ground. Check oil level through the appropriate sight glass (1). MAX = maximum level MIN = minimum level · 04_01 The correct oil level is near the MAX mark. Keep the vehicle upright with the two wheels on the ground. Stop the engine and let it cool off so that the oil in the crankcase flows down and cools as well. Undo the screws and lower the oil sump guard. Unscrew and take out the oil filler plug (1). Place a container to collect the oil underneath the engine oil 49 Unscrew and remove the oil drainage plug (2) and then drain all the engine oil. Unscrew and remove the oil drainage plug (3) and then drain all the engine oil. Screw and tighten both oil drainage plugs (2 - 3). [. . . ] 89 in) Pro-Link with Sachs single shock absorber, with adjustable in compression damping (low and high speeds) and return. Front suspension travel Rear suspension Fuel tank capacity (including reserve) Engine oil capacity, replacing the oil filter Gearbox oil Coolant capacity 7. Wheel rims Front wheel rim Rear wheel rim Tyres - type Front tyre Front tyre inflation pressure Rear tyre Rear tyre inflation pressure with spokes 1. Model ENGINE MXV 450 77° V-twin, 4-stroke, 4 valves per cylinder, single overhead camshaft. [. . . ]