User manual APRILIA RXV450 03-2008

[. . . ] This innovative motorcycle is designed to provide high performance and great fun under all usage conditions - in other words, with an intent to revolutionise the concept of enduro motorcycles. Aprilia's first and foremost commitment is to build motorcycles with high technological content, that are extremely safe to ride and will retain their value over time. iMPORTANT NOTICE ON VEHICLE USE AND LEGAL WARRANTY Aprilia RXV motorcycles have been conceived and designed for race-track and off-road competitions. As a result, they meet the rules and class requirements currently adopted by major international motorcycling associations. [. . . ] Driving under the influence of medication, alcohol and narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances dramatically increases the risk of accidents. 03_17 Do not ride your vehicle if you feel tired or drowsy and always keep safe psychophysical riding conditions. NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and always make sure that the rider complies with all necessary requirements for a safe riding. Avoid any abrupt and dangerous swerves for your own as well as others' safety (for example: rearing up on the back wheel, riding over the speed limit, etc. Besides, always assess and bear in mind the road surface conditions, visibility, etc. Do not knock obstacles that can damage the vehicle or cause loss of control. Do not ride on the course of the vehicle in front just to improve your own speed. The rider should always be attentive, never get distracted or influenced by people, things or actions (never smoke, eat, drink, read, etc. In case of an accident or after the vehicle has fallen down or suffered a sudden bump, make sure the control levers, piping, cables, brake circuit and main parts of the vehicle have not been damaged. If necessary, take the vehicle to an Official aprilia Dealer to check especially the frame, handlebar, suspensions, safety components and any device the user cannot assess without the aid of a specialist. Report any malfunction to the engineers and/or mechanics in order to facilitate their work. Do not modify the position, angle or colour of: license plate, turn indicators, lighting devices and horn. Any change introduced to the vehicle and the removal of original parts may jeopardise the vehicle performance and therefore reduce safety or even render the vehicle inappropriate for legal riding. Comply with all national and local laws and regulations on vehicle equipment. In particular do not introduce technical changes leading to improve performance and under no circumstances alter the original specifications of the vehicle. Before riding off, remember to put on the helmet and fasten it correctly. Make sure it is a homologated model, that it is undamaged, of the right size and that the visor is clean. Wear appropriate protective clothes, preferably light-coloured and/or in reflec62 In this way you will be easily visible to other drivers, thus reducing the risk of being hit, and you will be better protected in case of falling. Always wear tight-fitting clothes without open cuffs; avoid hanging strings, belts or ties; these or any other objects should not interfere with a safe riding when getting entangled with the riding elements or due to a special movement. 03_27 Never carry in your pockets objects that can be potentially dangerous in case of fall, like: pointed objects such as keys, pens, glass containers, etc. ACCESSORIES User is personally responsible for the installation and use of the accessories. While assembling accessories, make sure that they do not cover the sound or light alarm devices or affect their correct functioning, do not limit the suspension travel or the steering angle, do not obstruct control actuation or reduce the ground clearance and inclination angle at corners. [. . . ] During transport the vehicle must be well secured in an upright position and first gear must be engaged, to avoid fuel, oil and coolant leaks. Check that vertical oscillation at the middle point between pinion and crown on the lower part of the chain is of about 20 ÷ Move the vehicle forward so as to check vertical oscillation in other positions too. If the slack is uniform, but higher or lower than 20 ÷ If you need to adjust chain tension after the check: · Loosen both lock nuts (4). Checking wear of chain, front and rear sprockets (04_45) Also check the following parts and make sure that the chain, pinion and crown do not have: · Do not wash the chain with water jets, vapour jets, high-pressure water jets and highly flammable solvents. [. . . ]