Stopping - APRILIA RSV mile Use & Maintenance Book

TERVALS CHART, see p. 86. Rectify any
faults found. Failure to heed this warning
could lead to damage to your vehicle or
engine seizure or other malfunction
which could cause an upset and lead to
serious injury or even death.
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Between the first 600 mi (1,000 km) and
900 mi (1,500 km) drive more briskly,
changing speed and using maximum ac-
celeration for only a few seconds. Never
exceed 7,500 rpm.
◆
After the first 900 mi (1,500 km) if you
have followed the above break in sche-
dule, the engine should be fully broken
in, and will deliver maximum performan-
ce. However, never exceed the maximum
allowed rpm (10,500 rpm).
Engine maximum rpm for the running-in
Mileage mi (km)
0 – 600 (0 – 1,000)
600 – 900
(1,000 – 1,500)
over 900 (1,500)

STOPPING

If possible, avoid stopping abruptly,
slowing down suddenly and braking at
the last moment.
Max. rpm
Failure to comply with these instruc-
6,000
tions may cause an accident with con-
sequent risk of serious injuries or even
7,500
death.
10,500
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Release the throttle grip (1) (Pos. A),
gradually put on the brakes and at the
same time shift down in order to decrea-
se the speed, see p. 77 (RIDING).
Once the speed has decreased, before
stopping the vehicle:
◆
Pull in the clutch lever (2) (Pos. B) in or-
der to prevent the engine dying.
When the vehicle has come to rest:
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Position the shift lever (3) in neutral (gre-
*
en warning light " " (4) on).
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Release the clutch lever (2) (Pos. C).
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If you are stopping just briefly and not
shutting down the engine, keep one
brake applied.
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