Removing The Side Covers; Removing The Side Fairings - APRILIA RSV mile Use & Maintenance Book

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REMOVING THE SIDE COVERS

Carefully read p. 84 (MAINTENANCE).
Before carrying out the following opera-
tions, let the engine and the exhaust si-
lencer cool down until they reach room
temperature.
Failure to observe this warning can lead
to serious burns.
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Remove the rider saddle, see p. 116
(REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).
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Unscrew and remove the two screws (1).
Handle the plastic and painted compo-
nents with care and avoid scraping or
damaging them.
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Remove the side cover (2).
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NOTE
the rear coupling is positioned correctly.
Repeat these operations to remove the
other side cover.
Upon reassembly, tighten the screws
only moderately. Be careful not to over
tighten the screws, this will damage the
surrounding plastic and painted compo-
nents.

REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS

Carefully read p. 84 (MAINTENANCE).
Before carrying out the following opera-
tions, let the engine and the exhaust si-
lencer cool down until they reach room
temperature.
Failure to observe this warning can lead
to serious burns.
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Upon reassembly, make sure that
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Place the vehicle on the stand, see p. 83
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
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Loosen the six quick turn screws (3) 1/4
turn counterclockwise.
Handle the plastic and painted compo-
nents with care and avoid scraping or
damaging them.
◆
Remove the side fairing (4).
NOTE
Repeat these operations to remo-
ve the other side fairing.