Engine Oil; Fork Oil; Brake Fluid - APRILIA RSV mille 956X Service And Repair Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.2.2 ENGINE OIL

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WARNING
Engine oil may cause serious damage to the skin if
handled daily and for long periods.
It is advisable to wash your hands thoroughly after
using.
Do not dispose of oil in the environment.
Deliver it to or have it collected by the nearest used
oil recovery firm or by the supplier.
In case any maintenance operation has to be carried
out, it is advisable to use latex gloves.
Change engine oil after the first 1000 km (625 mi) and
successively every 7500 km (4687 mi) (*), see 2.14
(CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND THE OIL FILTER).
(*) = In case of use on racetracks, change every 3750 km
(2343 mi).
Engine oil (recommended):
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EXTRA RAID 4, SAE 15W - 50 or
TEC 4T, SAE 15 W - 50 .
As an alternative to the recommended oil, it is possible to
use high-quality oils with characteristics in compliance
with or superior to the CCMC G-4, A.P.I. SG. specifica-
tions.

1.2.3 FORK OIL

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WARNING
Fork oil may cause serious damage to the skin if han-
dled daily and for long periods.
It is advisable to wash your hands thoroughly after
using.
Do not dispose of oil in the environment.
Deliver it to or have it collected by the nearest used
oil recovery firm or by the supplier.
In case any maintenance operation has to be carried
out, it is advisable to use latex gloves.
By changing the damper settings and/or the viscosity
of the oil contained in them, the suspension re-
sponse may be altered partially.
Standard oil viscosity: SAE 20 W.
The viscosity ratings which can be chosen based on
the type of fork stiffness desired (SAE 5W soft, 20W
stiff).
The two products can be used in different percentag-
es until the desired response is obtained.
One of the properties of
is that their viscosity alters little with changes in tem-
perature and their damping response therefore re-
mains constant.
Fork oil (recommended):
0 0
Fork oil F.A. 5W or
as an alternative
20W.
If you need an oil with intermediate characteristics in com- 0
parison with the F.A. 5W and
FORK 5W and
be mixed as indicated below:
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SAE 10W = F.A. 5W 67% of the volume, +
20W 33% of the volume or
the volume, + FORK 20W 33% of the volume.
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SAE 15W = F.A. 5W 33% of the volume, +
20W 67% of the volume or
the volume, + FORK 20W 67% of the volume.
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F.A. and FORK
F.A. 20W;
FORK 5W or FORK
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F.A. 20W or
FORK 20W, these can
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F.A.
FORK 5W 67% of
0
F.A.
FORK 5W 33% of

1.2.4 BRAKE FLUID

NOTE
This vehicle is provided with front and rear disc
brakes, with separate hydraulic circuits.
The following information refers to a single braking sys-
tem, but is valid for both.
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WARNING
Brake fluid may cause irritation if it comes into con-
tact with the skin or eyes.
Carefully wash the part of the body that has come
into contact with the fluid.
Consult an oculist or a physician if the fluid comes
into contact with your eyes.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF BRAKE FLUID IN THE ENVI-
RONMENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
When using the brake fluid, take care not to spill it on
the plastic or painted parts, since it can damage
them.
Every 7500 km (4687 mi) check the level of the brake
fluid, see 2.17 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP THE
FRONT BRAKES FLUID) and 2.18 (CHECKING AND
TOPPING UP THE REAR BRAKE FLUID); change the
fluid every two years, see 2.22 (CHANGING THE
FRONT BRAKE FLUID) and 2.23 (CHANGING THE
REAR BRAKE FLUID).
Brake fluid (recommended):
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F.F., DOT 5 (compatible DOT 4) or
BRAKE 5.1, DOT 5 (compatible DOT 4).
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CAUTION
To avoid serious damage to the braking system, do
not use fluids other than the recommended ones nor
mix different fluids for topping up.
Do not use brake fluid taken from old or already
opened containers.
Sudden variations in clearance or an elastic resist-
ance in the brake levers may be due to trouble in the
hydraulic circuits.
Make sure that the brake discs and the friction pads
are completely free of grease or oil, especially after
maintenance or checking operations.
Check that the brake hoses are not twisted or worn.
Make sure that neither water nor dust accidentally en-
ter the circuit.
In case maintenance operations are to be performed
on the hydraulic circuit, it is advisable to use latex
gloves.
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