NEVER REUSE A CIRCLIP; IF A CIRCLIP HAS BEEN REMOVED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH
A NEW ONE. WHEN INSTALLING A CIRCLIP, ENSURE THAT ITS ENDS ARE NOT STRETCHED
MORE THAN IS NECESSARY TO FIT IT ONTO THE SHAFT.
AFTER INSTALLING THE CIRCLIP, CHECK THAT IT IS FULLY AND CLEANLY INSTALLED IN ITS
SEAT.
DO NOT USED COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN BEARINGS.
NOTE
BEARINGS MUST BE ABLE TO ROTATE FREELY, WITHOUT JAMMING AND/OR NOISE, OTH-
ERWISE THEY NEED REPLACING.
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Use only ORIGINAL aprilia SPARE PARTS.
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Comply with lubricant and consumables usage guidelines.
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Lubricate parts (whenever possible) before reassembling them.
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When tightening nuts and screws, start from the ones with the largest section or from the
internal ones, moving diagonally. Tighten nuts and screws in successive steps before ap-
plying the tightening torque.
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Always replace self-locking nuts, washers, sealing rings, circlips, O-rings, split pins and
screws with new ones if their tread is damaged.
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When fitting bearings, make sure to lubricate them well.
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Check that each component is fitted correctly.
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After a repair or routine maintenance procedure, carry out pre-ride checks and test the ve-
hicle on private grounds or in an area with low traffic density.
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Clean all junction surfaces, oil guard rims and washers before refitting them. Smear a light
layer of lithium-based grease on the oil guard rims. Reassemble the oil guards and the
bearings with the brand or lot number facing outward (visible side).
ELECTRIC CONNECTORS
Electric connectors must be disconnected as described below as non-compliance with the procedure
so described causes irreparable damage to both the connector and the cable harness: Press the rele-
vant safety hooks, if any.
CAUTION
TO DISCONNECT THE TWO CONNECTORS, DO NOT PULL THE CABLES.
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Grip the two connectors and disconnect them by pulling them in opposite directions.
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In presence of dirt, rust, humidity etc., clean the connector's internal parts carefully, using a
pressurised air jet.
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Make sure that the cables are correctly linked to the connector's internal terminal ends.
NOTE
THE TWO CONNECTORS CONNECT ONLY FROM ONE SIDE; CONNECT THEM THE RIGHT WAY
ROUND.
SPORTCITY ONE 125 Characteristics
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