User manual APRILIA TUONO R 02-2007

[. . . ] Keep it with your vehicle at all times, even if your vehicle is resold. aprilia has prepared this manual to supply you, the user, with correct and current information. However, since aprilia constantly improves the design of its vehicles, there may be slight discrepancies between your vehicle and the material provided in this manual. If you have any questions regarding your vehicle, contact your Local aprilia Dealer, as he will have the very latest technical information available from the factory. For tests and r epairs not expressly described in this manual, to purchase aprilia genuine spare parts, accessories, and other products, and for help with specific problems, please contact your Local aprilia Dealer or service center. [. . . ] 19 (SAFE DRIVE). 68 use and maintenance TUONO R USA u Hold the vehicle in place by applying at 9 least one brake. u Pull in the clutch lever (7) completely and 8 7 ­ the fuel pump will pressurize the fuel supply circuit, sending out a hum for about three seconds. put the shift lever (8) in neutral so that the green warning light " " (9) is on. u The vehicle is equipped with a cold start feature controlled by the ECU which operates automatically when starting the engine from cold. NOTE To avoid discharging the battery, and possibly damaging the starter, do not keep the starter button " " (10) pressed for more than fifteen seconds. If the engine does not start in this time, wait for ten seconds and try again. 10 Your vehicle is equipped with a double cable throttle. One cable opens the throttle when you rotate the throttle grip towards you; the other closes the throttle when you rotate the grip away from you. It is essential, when you release the throttle grip, that it automatically return to the idle position. This double cable arrangement enhances safety by providing for positive closing of the throttle. CAUTION Do not press the starter button " " (10) when the engine is running. u Press the starter button " " (10) - do not open the throttle yet - and release the button as soon as the engine starts. CAUTION If the low fuel warning light " " (6) comes on, refuel as soon possible, see page 47 (FUEL). NOTE It is possible to set the unit of measurement of the speedometer (mi or km) and of the coolant temperature [°C (Celsius) or °F (Fahrenheit)], the red line threshold, the clock functions and if necessary the chronometer, see page 34 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER). WARNING If the throttle sticks open, it may cause a collision with another vehicle, or an upset. If the throttle sticks, kill the engine with the engine stop switch located on the right handlebar. Do not attempt to restart the engine until the throttle has been repaired and works perfectly. u Adjust the rearview mirrors. u Start NOTE Ride at reduced speed for the first few miles in order to warm the engine up. u With the throttle grip (2) in the idle page 68 position (Pos. u Release the brakes. 71 WARNING 4 2 2 Shift gears one by one. Simultaneously downshifting more than one gear may cause the engine to exceed its maximum rated rpm (red line). Before and during downshift, rotate the throttle clockwise to decelerate in order to avoid overspeeding the engine. Downshifting should be carried out in the following situations: u When riding downhill or when braking, in 3 To engage second gear: 4 3 WARNING If the engine oil pressure icon " " comes on during the normal running of the engine, this means that the oil system is not developing sufficient pressure. In this case, immediately stop the engine and contact your Local aprilia Dealer. Failure to observe this warning can lead to engine seizure, upset, and serious injury or even death. Shifting from higher to lower gears, that is, downshifting, is accomplished as follows: u Rotate the throttle grip (2) clockwise CAUTION Shift gears fairly quickly but without great force. Never lug the engine, that is, running it at too low an rpm which can damage the vehicle's engine, and causes rough and juddering acceleration. A), pull in the clutch lever (3) and lift the shift lever (4) straight up. Release the clutch lever (3) gently, and rotate the throttle counterclockwise to accelerate. [. . . ] Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type: Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPARK PLUGS Original equipment: PIRELLI DIABLO CORSA; METZELER SPORTEC M1; MICHELIN PILOT SPORT E; DUNLOP SPORTMAX D208RR 120/70-ZR 17" 2. 5 atm (250 KPa) 190/50 ZR 17" 2. 8 atm (280 KPa) alternative: PIRELLI SUPERCORSA PRO; METZELER RENNSPORT; MICHELIN PILOT POWER RACING; METZELER SPORTEC M1 (180/55 ZR17" only) 120/70-ZR 17" 180/55 ZR 17" - 190/55 ZR17 Standard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]