RSV 1000 TUONO R 8104928 © 2005 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE) First edition: October 2005 Reprint: SAFETY WARNINGS The following precautionary warnings are used throughout this manual in order to convey the following messages: Safety warning. When you find this symbol on the vehicle or in the manual, be careful to the potential risk of personal injury. Non-compliance with the indications given in the messages preceded by this symbol may result in grave risks for your and other people's safety and for the vehicle! If the glove/tool kit compartment cover has been installed (as an alternative to the passenger seat), the transport of passenger, luggage or objects is forbidden. WARNING Racing settings may only be used during official competitions or sports events authorised by the competent authorities and taking place in closed circuits or, anyway, away from public roads. It is strictly prohibited to carry out adjustments for the use of the vehicle on racetracks and then ride it on roads or motorways. Produced and printed by: VALLEY FORGE DECA Ravenna , Modena, Torino DECA S.r.l. Sede Legale ed Amministrativa Via Vincenzo Giardini, 11 48022 Lugo (RA) - Italia Tel. 0545-216611 Fax 0545-216610 www.vftis.com deca@vftis.spx.com on behalf of: aprilia s.p.a. via G. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) - Italia Tel. +39 - 041 58 29 111 Fax +39 - 041 44 10 54 www.aprilia.com WARNING Indicates a potential hazard which may result in serious injury or even death. CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard which may result in minor personal injury or damage to the vehicle. NOTE The word "NOTE" in this manual precedes important information or instructions. WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS GENERAL ADVICE Before starting the engine, carefully read this manual and in particular the section "SAFE DRIVE". Your and other people's safety depends not only on your quickness of reflexes and on your agility, but also on what you know about the vehicle, on its efficiency and on your knowledge of the basic information for "SAFE DRIVE". Therefore, get a thorough knowledge of the vehicle, in such a way as to be able to ride in the traffic safely. TECHNICAL INFORMATION The operations preceded by this symbol must be repeated also on the opposite side of the vehicle. If not expressly indicated otherwise, for the reassembly of the units repeat the disassembly operations in reverse order. The terms "right" and "left" are referred to the rider seated on the vehicle in the normal riding position. 2 use and maintenance RSV 1000 TUONO R This manual must be considered as an integral part of the vehicle and must always accompany it, even in case of resale. aprilia has carried out this manual with the maximum attention, in order to supply the user with correct and updated information. However, since aprilia constantly improves the design of its products, there may be slight discrepancies between the characteristics of your vehicle and those described in this manual. For any clarification concerning the information contained in this manual, do not hesitate to contact an aprilia Authorised Dealer. For inspections and repair operations not expressly described in this publication, for the purchase of aprilia genuine spare parts, accessories and other products, as well as for specific advice, contact exclusively aprilia Authorised Dealers and Service Centres, which guarantee prompt and accurate assistance. Thank you for choosing aprilia. We wish you a nice ride. All rights as to electronic storage, reproduction and total or partial adaptation, with any means, are reserved for all Countries. NOTE In some countries the antipollution and noise regulations in force require periodical inspections. The user of the vehicle in these countries must: NOTE ­ contact an aprilia Authorised Dealer to have the non-homologated c o m p on e n t s r e pl a c e d w it h o t he r s homologated for use in the country in question; ­ carry out the required periodical inspections. NOTE S oo n af t e r p ur c ha s in g t he vehicle, write down the identification data indicated on the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL in the table here below. This label is positioned on the left side of the frame; to read it, it is necessary to remove the rider seat, see page 77 (REMOVING THE RIDER SEAT). Market versions are identified by the following symbols throughout the manual: optional catalytic version VERSION: I UK Italy United Kingdom Austria Portugal Finland Belgium Germany France Spain Greece Holland Switzerland Denmark Japan SGP SLO Singapore Slovenia Israel South Korea Malaysia Chile Croatia Australia United States of America Brazil South Africa New Zealand Canada A P SF B D F E IL ROK MAL RCH HR AUS USA GR NL CH BR RSA NZ CDN These data indicate: ­ YEAR = year of manufacture (Y, 1, 2, ...); ­ I.M. = modification code (A, B, C, ...); ­ COUNTRY CODES = homologation country (I, UK, A, ...). and are to be supplied to the aprilia Authorised Dealer as reference data for the purchase of spare parts or specific acce ssories of th e mod el you have acquired. DK J use and maintenance RSV 1000 TUONO R 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY WARNINGS................................................ 2 TECHNICAL INFORMATION.................................... 2 WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL ADVICE 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................ 4 BASIC SAFETY RULES ....................................... 6 CLOTHING ........................................................... 8 ACCESSORIES .................................................... 8 LOAD .................................................................... 9 ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS ....... 10 ARRANGEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS.................................. 12 INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS....................... 13 INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE...... 14 MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER ......................... 16 SERVICE INTERVAL.......................................... 22 ALARM DISPLAY ............................................... 22 KEY CONTROLS .................................................... 22 KEY CONTROLS .................................................... 23 CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR.............................................. 23 CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR.............................................. 23 IGNITION SWITCH............................................. 24 STEERING LOCK............................................... 25 UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE PASSENGER SET/SEAT COVER............................................. 26 GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT ................. 27 LUGGAGE FIXING POINTS............................... 27 SPECIAL TOOLS ............................................... 28 MAIN COMPONENTS ............................................. 29 FUEL................................................................... 29 BRAKE FLUID - recommendations..................... 30 DISC BRAKES.................................................... 31 FRONT BRAKE .................................................. 32 REAR BRAKE..................................................... 34 CLUTCH FLUID - recommendations .................. 35 CLUTCH ............................................................. 36 COOLANT........................................................... 37 TYRES ................................................................ 40 ENGINE OIL ....................................................... 41 ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER AND THE CLUTCH LEVER................................ 42 ADJUSTING REAR BRAKE LEVER FREE PLAY................................................................... 42 ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LEVER AND THE GEAR CHANGE LEVER.................... 43 EXHAUST MUFFLER/EXHAUST SILENCER ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ..................................... GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE ........... PRE-RIDE CHECKS .......................................... PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART............................. STARTING ......................................................... MOVING OFF - RIDING..................................... RUNNING-IN...................................................... STOPPING......................................................... PARKING ........................................................... PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND ....... SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT ............ MAINTENANCE ...................................................... REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART....... IDENTIFICATION DATA .................................... JOINTS WITH CLICK CLAMPS AND WITH SCREW CLAMPS .............................................. CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................................ CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER ........................................................ AIR FILTER........................................................ FITTING THE PINS FOR THE REAR WHEEL STAND ................................................ POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR SUPPORT STAND ............................................ POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT SUPPORT STAND ............................................ FRONT WHEEL ................................................. FRONT BRAKE CALLIPERS............................. REAR WHEEL ................................................... DRIVE CHAIN .................................................... REMOVING THE RIDER SEAT......................... LIFTING THE FUEL TANK ................................ REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS .................... REMOVING THE SIDE PANELS....................... REMOVING THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS ........ REMOVING THE SIDE STAND......................... INSPECTING THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS ................................................. FRONT SUSPENSION ...................................... STEERING DAMPER ........................................ REAR SUSPENSION......................................... CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR.... ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE TWISTGRIP...... SPARK PLUGS.................................................. CHECKING THE SIDE STAND ......................... 43 44 44 46 47 48 50 54 54 55 56 57 58 59 61 61 62 63 66 67 67 68 68 71 72 75 77 77 78 82 83 83 85 86 88 88 90 91 92 94 BATTERY........................................................... 95 CLEANING AND CHECKING BATTERY TERMINALS AND LEAD CONNECTIONS ........ 95 REMOVING THE BATTERY .............................. 96 CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL ............... 97 CHARGING THE BATTERY .............................. 97 INSTALLING THE BATTERY............................. 98 LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY............. 99 CHECKING THE SWITCHES ............................ 99 REPLACING THE FUSES ............................... 100 VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAM ................................. 101 TAPING OF THE HEADLIGHT ........................ 102 BULBS.............................................................. 103 REPLACING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LED 103 CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ........... 104 CHANGING THE FRONT AND REAR TURN INDICATOR BULBS.............................. 105 REPLACING THE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT BULB .................................................... 106 TRANSPORT......................................................... 107 CLEANING ............................................................ 107 LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY ................... 109 TECHNICAL DATA ............................................... 110 LUBRICANT CHART........................................ 114 WIRING DIAGRAM RSV 1000 TUONO R ....... 116 WIRING DIAGRAM KEY RSV 1000 TUONO R ....................................... 117 AUTHORISED DEALERS AND SERVICE CENTRES ....................................... 120 4 use and maintenance RSV 1000 TUONO R safe drive BASIC SAFETY RULES To ride the vehicle it is necessary to be in possession of all the requirements prescribed by law (driving licence, minimum age, psychophysical ability, insurance, state taxes, vehicle registration, number plate, etc.). Gradually get to know the vehicle by driving it first in areas with low traffic and/or private areas. The use of medicines, alcohol and drugs or psychotropic substances notably increases the risk of accidents. Be sure that you are in good psychophysical conditions and fit for riding and pay particular attention to physical weariness and drowsiness. Most road accidents are caused by the rider's lack of experience. NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and, in any case, make sure that the rider has all the requirements for driving. Rigourously observe all road signs and national and local road regulations. Avoid abrupt movements that can be dangerous for yourself and other people (for example: wheeling, speeding, etc.); and give due consideration to the road surfac e, visi bi lity and oth er d r ivi ng conditions. Avoid obstacles that could damage the vehicle o ...