APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 Workshop Manual

Cycle parts
chap. 7
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Release 00 2002-09
Atlantic 500
CHANGING THE BRAKE PADS
Read carefully (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
Remove the rear brake caliper, see (REMOVING THE
REAR BRAKE CALIPER).
Remove the collar (1).
Slide out the pin (2).
Remove the spring (3).
As the pads slide out, the vibration-damping
plates will slide out with them.
Remove the pads (4) (complete with vibration-damp-
ing plates (5)), sliding them out one at a time.
Do not engage the brake lever after removing the
pads; this may cause the caliper piston to leave
its seat, allowing brake fluid to leak.
Replace the pads (4).
Replace the vibration-damping plates (5) if they are
worn.
Always replace both pads together in order to
ensure they are correctly placed inside the caliper.
Insert two new pads, together with the vibration-
damping plates, taking care to respect the fitting
direction (arrow in the rotation direction of the wheel).
Insert the spring (3) correctly, see direction arrow.
Insert the pin (2).
Fit the collar (1).
Check the level of the brake fluid, see (CHECKING
THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL).
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APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	460 cc
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	Automatic CVT
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Front Tire	120/70 - 14
Rear Tire	140/60 - 14
Front Brake	Single disc
Rear Brake	Single disc
Seat Height	780 mm
Fuel Capacity	15 liters
Rear Suspension	Double hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable preload