Routine maintenance chart Correct maintenance is fundamental for ensuring the longevity of your vehicle and maintaining optimum functionality and performance. For this purpose, Aprilia has formulated a series of checks and scheduled services (at the owner's expense), are...
Spark plug — installation At regular intervals, remove the spark plug and clean off any carbon deposits or replace as required. Caution! Always replace both spark plugs even if only one needs replacing. Remove the saddle. Remove the side fairings. In order to reach the spark...
Engine oil — check Check the engine oil level frequently. Note. Carry out maintenance operations at half the intervals shown if the vehicle is used in wet or dusty areas, off road or for sporting applications. Caution! Engine oil level must be checked when the engine...
Engine oil — replacement Check the engine oil level frequently. To change the oil: Caution! Hot oil is more fluid and will drain out more easily and completely; ideal temperature is reached after the engine has run for about twenty minutes. Oil becomes very hot when the...
Engine oil filter — replacement Drain the engine oil. Remove the oil filter. Fit a new engine oil filter. Add engine oil up to the correct level. Caution! Never reuse an old filter.
Air filter — replacement Remove the fuel tank. Disconnect the air temperature sensor. Undo and remove the eight screws. Remove the clamp and slide off the blow-by tube. Remove the filter box cover. Working on both ducts, turn the upper part of the intake ducts anticlockwise...
Checking the valve clearance The following operation can be carried out also with the engine fitted on the vehicle. Remove both head covers. Caution! Whenever the head cover is removed, all four rubber rings and the gasket should be replaced. Using a thickness gauge, measure...
Troubleshooting procedures Troubleshooting procedure if the EFI warning light on the instrument panel turns on or if there is abnormal engine performance. Caution! Before carrying out any troubleshooting, carefully read the general troubleshooting concepts for electrical...