APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY User Manual

use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 RFACT
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MAINTENANCE
Carefully read page 2 (FOREWORD) and
(INTRODUCTION), page 3 [SAFETY
WARNINGS] and (GENERAL SAFETY
RULE), page 5 [WARNING -
PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL ADVICE].
WARNING
Risk of fire.
Keep fuel and other flammable
substances away from the electrical
components.Before beginning any
maintenance operation or any inspection
of the vehicle, stop the engine, remove the
key (1) from the ignition switch (2), wait
until the engine and the exhaust system
have cooled down and if possible lift the
vehicle by means of the proper equipment,
on firm and flat ground. Before
proceeding, make sure that the room in
which you are working is properly
ventilated.
Be careful to avoid hot parts of the
engine and exhaust system. They are
hot enough to cause serious burns.
Avoid the temptation to hold any part of
the vehicle in your mouth. The coatings,
the platings and the components used
are not edible and, in some cases, are
noxious or even toxic.
WARNING
In general, reassembly is performed in
the reverse order of the disassembly
instructions given here.
For some maintenance operations,
especially those in which your hands
are likely to come in contact with
coolant, or engine oil, or gasoline, or
brake fluid, it is advisable to use thin
disposable gloves, such as those made
of latex, rubber or nitrile.
The routine maintenance operations
described in this manual can usually be
performed by the user. However, in some
cases, specific tools and technical
expertise may be required.
Do not hesitate to contact your Local april-
ia Dealer who has all the latest factory
information and tools to properly service
your vehicle.
Remember that many service operations, if
done improperly, can be very hazardous. If
you have any questions about your ability
to carry out the operations described here,
contact your Local aprilia.
In all cases, personally carry out the
“preliminary checking operations” after any
maintenance, see page 68
(PRELIMINARY CHECKING
OPERATIONS CHART).
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APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Specifications

General

Brand	APRILIA
Model	RSV 1000 R FACTORY
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English