Gilera Nexus 500 User Manual

INDEX
VEHICLE...................................................................................... 7
Dashboard................................................................................ 9
Instruments............................................................................... 11
Indicator unir............................................................................. 12
Clock......................................................................................... 13
Digital lcd display...................................................................... 14
Maintenance icons................................................................ 15
Setting the total and trip odometers...................................... 15
Setting the date function........................................................ 16
*MODE* button...................................................................... 16
Key switch................................................................................. 17
Locking the steering wheel.................................................... 18
Releasing the steering wheel................................................ 18
Switch direction indicators........................................................ 18
Horn button............................................................................... 19
Light switch............................................................................... 19
Emergency flashing light button................................................ 20
Start-up button.......................................................................... 20
Engine stop button.................................................................... 21
The immobilizer system............................................................ 21
Keys...................................................................................... 22
Immobilizerdevice enabled indicator led............................... 23
Operation............................................................................... 23
Programming the immobilizer system................................... 24
Saddle opening remote control................................................. 25
Remote control programming................................................ 25
Accessing the fuel tank............................................................. 27
Power supply socket................................................................. 28
The saddle................................................................................ 29
Opening the saddle to access the helmet compartment by
remote control....................................................................... 29
Identification.............................................................................. 31
Adjusting the windscreen.......................................................... 32
USE.............................................................................................. 35
Checks...................................................................................... 36
Tyre pressure............................................................................ 37
Shock absorbers adjustment.................................................... 38
Alignment adjustment............................................................... 39
Anti-overturning sensor............................................................. 39
Running in................................................................................. 40
Starting up the engine............................................................... 40
Precautions........................................................................... 42
Difficult start up......................................................................... 43
Stopping the engine.................................................................. 43
Stand......................................................................................... 44
Automatic transmission............................................................. 46
Safe driving............................................................................... 46
MAINTENANCE........................................................................... 49
Engine oil level.......................................................................... 50
Engine oil level check............................................................ 50
Engine oil top-up................................................................... 51
Warning light (insufficient oil pressure)................................. 51
Engine oil change.................................................................. 52
Hub oil level.............................................................................. 53
Tyres......................................................................................... 55
Spark plug dismantlement........................................................ 57
Removing the air filter............................................................... 58
Cooling fluid level...................................................................... 61
Checking the brake oil level...................................................... 62
Braking system fluid top up................................................... 63
Battery....................................................................................... 64
Use of a new battery............................................................. 64
Checking the electrolyte level................................................ 65
Long periods of inactivity.......................................................... 66
Fuses........................................................................................ 67
Front light group........................................................................ 72
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Gilera Nexus 500 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	460 cc
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Front Brake	Single disc, 260 mm
Rear Brake	Single disc, 240 mm
Width	780 mm
Torque	43 Nm at 5, 500 rpm
Transmission	CVT
Rear Suspension	Dual shock absorbers
Seat Height	790 mm
Fuel Capacity	15 liters
Max Torque	43 Nm at 5, 500 rpm
Height	1, 370 mm
Wheelbase	1, 515 mm