APRILIA RS 50 - 2004 User Manual

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use and maintenance RS 50
FRONT BRAKE
CHECKING
NOTE Position the vehicle on firm and
flat ground.
◆
Position the vehicle on the stand.
◆
Rotate the handlebar leftwards, so that
the fluid contained in the reservoir is par-
allel to the reservoir edge (1).
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Make sure that the brake fluid contained
in the tank covers the glass gauge (2)
completely.
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If not, provide for topping up.
TOPPING UP
CAUTION
The brake fluid may flow out of the res-
ervoir. Do not operate the brake lever if
the screws (3) are loose or, most impor-
tant, if the brake fluid tank cover has
been removed.
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Unscrew the two screws (3).
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Remove the cover (4).
NOTE In order not to spill the brake fluid
while topping up, keep the fluid in the reser-
voir parallel to the reservoir rim.
WARNING
Avoid any prolonged exposure of the
brake fluid to the air.
The brake fluid is hygroscopic and
when in contact with the air it absorbs
its humidity.
Leave the brake fluid tank open ONLY
for the time necessary for topping up.
◆
Remove the gasket (5).
CAUTION
When topping up, never exceed the
“MAX” level.
It is advisable to top up until reaching
the “MAX” level only with new pads.
When the disc pads wear out, the level
of the fluid decreases progressively to
compensate for their wear.
Do not reach the “MAX” level with worn
out pads, since this will cause a fluid
outflow when the pads are changed.
NOTE In order to reach the ≈MAX∆ level,
top up until covering the glass (2) com-
pletely, with the brake fluid reservoir rim
parallel to the ground.
◆
Fill the tank with brake fluid, see p. 75
(LUBRICANT CHART), until it covers the
glass completely.
◆
Put back the gasket (5) in its seat cor-
rectly.
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Put back the cover (4).
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Screw and tighten the two screws (3).
CAUTION
Check the braking efficiency. If neces-
sary, contact your aprilia Official Deal-
er.
In case of excessive stroke of the brake
lever, of excessive elasticity or in case
there is air in the circuit, contact your
aprilia Official Dealer, since it may be
necessary to bleed the system.

APRILIA RS 50 - 2004 Specifications

General

Brand	APRILIA
Model	RS 50 - 2004
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English