APRILIA DORSODURO - 2008 User Manual

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your motorcycle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle. You will also discover features, details and devices
which will reassure you that you have made the right choice. We believe that if you follow our suggestions, you will soon get to know your new motorbike
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DORSODURO
Ed. 09 2008

APRILIA DORSODURO - 2008 Specifications

General

Brand	APRILIA
Model	DORSODURO - 2008
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

Summary

Personal safety

Safeguarding the environment

Vehicle intactness

Chapter 1 General rules

General safety rules

Information, tips, and precautions for safe vehicle use.

Foreword

Introduction to the use and maintenance booklet.

Carbon monoxide

Fuel

Hot components

Start off and Riding

Warning lights

Coolant

Used engine oil and gearbox oil

Brake and clutch fluid

Battery hydrogen gas and electrolyte

Stand

Precautions general advice

Reporting of defects that affect safety

Road regulations and use of the motorcycle

Noise emission warranty

Origin of the emissions

Tampering

Problems that may affect the motorcycle emissions

Position of the warning labels

California evaporative emission system

Your warranty rights and obligations

Manufacturer's warranty coverage

aprilia - DECLARATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

Owner's warranty responsibilities

I - Coverage.

II - Limitations

III – Limited liability

IV - Legal rights

V - This warranty is in addition to the manufacturer limited vehicle warranty

VI - Additional information

Chapter 02 Vehicle

Arrangement of the main components

Dashboard

Instrument panel

Light unit

Digital LCD Display

Alarms

Oil anomaly

Engine overheating alarm

Electronic central unit disconnection alarm

Turn signals alarm

Mapping selection

Control buttons

CHRONOMETER

Advanced functions

TIME SETTING

GEAR SHIFT THRESHOLD

BACKLIGHTING STRENGTH

MODIFY CODE

RESETTING CODE

12H / 24H

CHRONOMETER

DIAGNOSTICS

LANGUAGES

Ignition switch

Locking the handlebar

Horn button

Turn signal selector.

Passing button

Flasher button

Start-up button

Engine stop switch

immobilizer system performance

Opening the saddle

Glove/tool kit compartment

The identification

CHASSIS NUMBER

ENGINE NUMBER

Chapter 03 Use

Checks

PRE-RIDE CHECKS

Front and rear disc brake

Check operation, lever play, fluid level, and leaks.

Throttle grip

Ensure smooth operation in all steering positions.

Engine oil

Check and/or top up engine oil.

Wheels/tires

Check surface, pressure, wear, and damage.

Brake levers

Check smooth operation and adjust stroke.

Clutch

Check operation, lever play, fluid level, and leaks.

Steering

Check for continuous, smooth rotation.

Fasteners

Fuel tank

Engine stop switch (ON - OFF)

Lights, warning lights, horn, rear brake light switches and electrical devices

Refueling

Characteristic

Fuel

USA unleaded fuel, minimum octane rating (R+M)/2 method 90.

To refuel:

Characteristic

Fuel tank capacity and reserve specifications.

Rear shock absorbers adjustment

ADJUSTMENT SETTING

Standard setting

Setting for driver only.

Medium load setting:

Setting for driver with passenger and/or baggage.

Sport driving adjustment.

Setting for sport riding.

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT

Front fork adjustment

FRONT FORK ADJUSTMENT

Front brake lever adjustment

Clutch lever adjustment

Running-In

Starting the engine

DOWNSHIFT ONE GEAR AT A TIME;

TO AVOID CLUTCH OVERHEATING,

Stopping the engine

Parking

Catalytic silencer

Stand

Suggestion to prevent theft

Safe driving

BASIC SAFETY RULES

IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE THROTTLE GRIP IS BLOCKED,

ACCESSORIES

LOADING

Do not ride with a helmet attached to the belt,

Carry a passenger only if the vehicle is equipped with passenger footrests,

Basic safety rules

Mount and dismount only on the left side of the vehicle, and only with the side stand lowered.

THE DRIVER SHOULD NOT OPEN OR TRY TO OPEN THE PASSENGER FOOTRESTS FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT,

DISMOUNTING

MOUNTING

MAKE SURE THAT THE VEHICLE IS STABLE.

Chapter 04 Maintenance

Engine oil level

Engine oil level check

Engine oil top up

Engine oil change

Locking torques (N*m)

REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL FILTER

Tires

Minimum tread depth:

Spark plug dismantlement

Air filter disassembly

Cooling fluid level

DO NOT USE YOUR SCOOTER IF THE COOLANT LEVEL IS BELOW THE MINIMUM LEVEL MARKED «MIN».

DO NOT REMOVE THE EXPANSION TANK PLUG «1» WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT,

CHECKING AND REFILLING

Checking the brake fluid level

Braking system fluid top up

Checking clutch fluid

Topping up clutch fluid

Battery removal

Electrolyte level check

Charging the battery

REMOVING THE 30A FUSE WILL RESET ALL FUNCTIONS:

Fuses

To check:

NOTE

IMPORTANT

SECONDARY FUSES

MAIN FUSES

Lights

Headlight adjustment

Front direction indicators

Rear lights

Rear turn signals

License plate light

Rear-view mirrors

Front and rear disc brake

CHECK BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR ESPECIALLY BEFORE A TRIP.

Periods of inactivity

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PLACE THE VEHICLE ON STABLE SUPPORTS THAT KEEP BOTH TIRES OFF THE GROUND.

TO AVOID BATTERY DETERIORATION, FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED STEPS FOR PROLONGED ACTIVITY.

RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO USE

Cleaning the vehicle

BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE TEMPORARILY IMPAIRED AFTER WASHING THE VEHICLE,

DO NOT USE WATER (OR LIQUIDS) AT A TEMPERATURE HIGHER THAN 40°C (104°F) TO CLEAN THE PLASTIC COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE.

DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR PETROL BY-PRODUCTS (ACETONE, TRICHLOROETHYLENE, TURPENTINE, GASOLINE, THINNERS) TO CLEAN THE SADDLE.

Transport

Transmission chain

INCORRECTLY EFFECTED MAINTENANCE MAY CAUSE EARLY WEAR OF THE CHAIN AND OR DAMAGE THE PINION AND OR THE CROWN.

Chain clearance check

Chain clearance adjustment

Checking wear of chain, front and rear sprockets

LUBRICATE THE CHAIN ON A REGULAR BASIS,

Chain lubrication and cleaning

Chapter 05 Technical data

DIMENSIONS

ENGINE

Engine Specifications

Bore/stroke, Valve Clearances, Compression Ratio

Detailed engine measurements including bore, stroke, valve clearances, and compression.

Start-up and Idling

Engine start method and idling speed specifications.

Clutch, Lubrication, Air Filter, Cooling

Specifications for clutch, lubrication system, air filter, and cooling.

Transmission

Gearbox Type

Type of transmission and gear operation.

CAPACITY

GEAR RATIOS

TRANSMISSION CHAIN

SUPPLY SYSTEM

CHASSIS

SUSPENSIONS

BRAKES

WHEEL RIMS

TIRES

SPARK PLUGS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BULBS

WARNING LIGHTS

Toolkit

Chapter 06 Scheduled maintenance

Scheduled servicing table

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART

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