Drive Chain; Tires - APRILIA RST mille Futura 2001 Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.4.7 DRIVE CHAIN

Every 600 mi (1,000 km) check the condition, the wear,
the play (tension) and the lubrication of the drive chain.
The vehicle is equipped with an endless chain.
There is no master link used.
DANGER
An excessively loose chain can come off the
sprocket which can result in a serious accident and
serious damage to the vehicle from the upset and
subsequent serious injury or even death.
Do not ride the vehicle with an improperly adjusted
chain.
To inspect the condition of the chain, grasp the chain
where it goes around the sprocket and try to pull it
away from the sprocket.
If you can move it more than one-eighth of an inch
away from the sprocket, the chain is worn out and the
chain and both front and rear sprockets must be
replaced.
WARNING
Lack of maintenance can cause premature wear of
the chain and damage to the sprockets.
Maintain your chain more often if your vehicle is
used on dusty or muddy roads.

1.4.8 TIRES

DANGER
If the tire is inflated to too high a pressure, an
uncomfortably harsh ride will result, and riding
confort will be compromised.
Also, road holding, especially during turns and in wet
condition, will likewise be compromised.
If the tire is underinflated (pressure is too low), the
tire may slip on the rim with consequent loss of
control.
Again road holding and handling characteristics will
be degraded, and brake performance will be reduced.
Insure that all tires are equipped with properly
installed valve caps.
Changing, repairing, maintenance and balancing
operations are very important and should be carried
out by qualified technicians with appropriate tools.
If the tires are new, they may still be covered with a
slippery film: ride carefully for the first few miles.
Never attempt to treat a tire with any kind of rubber
dressing.
Particulary avoid contact to the tire with any gasoline
fluid as this will cause rapid deterioration of the
rubber.
If a tires become contaminated with oil or gasoline,
you cannot clean it.
The tire must be replaced.
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DANGER
Some of the original equipment tires for this vehicle
are provided with wear indicators.
There are several kinds of wear indicators.
Contact your dealer to get the necessary information
on the wear check procedures.
Visually check the tire wear and if they are worn,
have them replaced.
If a tire should go flat while you are riding the vehicle
do not attempt to continue riding.
Avoid abrupt breaking and steering inputs, and avoid
shutting the trottle quikly.
Slowly decrease the throttle setting, moving to the
side of the road, using engine compression to slow
you to a stop.
Non-compliance with these instructions may cause
accidents with consequent risk of injuries or even
death.
Do not install tires with an inner tube on rims for
tubeless tires, and viceversa.
RST mille
USA
Release 00/2002 - 03