Routine Maintenance And Servicing Operations - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Routine maintenance operations
CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
CAUTION
Carry out the adjustment, lubrication, cleaning
and change of the chain with great care.
Lubricate the chain every 500 km (312 mi) or when-
ever it appears dry.
Use a proprietary chain lubricant or SAE 80W- 90 oil.
Never wash your motorcycle, and especially never
wash the chain, with high pressure water, coin oper-
ated car laundry wand, steam cleaner, or inflammable
solvent.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICING OPERATIONS
Read carefully (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
Check the state of the tread after the first 1,000 km
(625 miles) and then every 4,000 km (2,500 miles) or
8 months.
Check the inflation pressure every month at ambient
temperature.
This motorcycle is equipped with tubeless tires.
TREAD STATE
WARNING
Check the tire inflation before you ride your motor-
cycle, at least once a week, (see TECHNICAL DATA).
Pressure measurement must always be carried out
when the tires are cold, as when the tires are warmed
up, pressure will increase, and if they are checked at
this time erroneous readings will be seen.
If the tire is inflated to too high a pressure, an
uncomfortably harsh ride will result, and riding
comfort will be compromised. Also, road holding,
especially during turns and in wet conditions,
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 charac-
teristics will be degraded, and brake performance
will be reduced.
When the tire is worn to a point where any tread is
less than 3 mm (0.12 in) deep, the tire is worn out,
and must be replaced. Also, if a tire suffers a
puncture that is larger than 5 mm (0.20 in) in its
longest dimension, the tire must not be repaired,
but should be replaced.
After a tire is repaired, balance the wheels. Use
only tires that are listed, (see TECHNICAL DATA).
Insure that all tires are equipped with properly
installed valve caps.
TREAD MINIMUM THICKNESS LIMIT (A):
front and rear .................................. 1,5 mm (
2-36
3 mm)
0.0059 in ( 0.12 in)
Release 00 2001-03
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