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DSULOLD
Area 51
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  • Page 1 use and maintenance DSULOLD Area 51 part# 8202101...
  • Page 2 This manual is to be considered an integral part of the vehicle, which must be delivered complete with it also in case of resale. aprilia s.p.a. reserves the right to modify its models at any time, without prejudice to the main characteristics here described.
  • Page 3 In this manual the various versions are indicated by the following contact only aprilia Authorized Outlets and Official Dealers, who symbols: can ensure you reliable and prompt servicing. Thank you for choosing aprilia. We wish you a nice ride. automatic light switching version (Automatic Switch-on Device) optional IMPORTANT:...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SAFE DRIVE ..............5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ........29 ADJUSTING BASIC SAFETY RULES ........ 6 PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS 29 THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL ....47 CLOTHING ............ 9 STARTING ...........30 SPARK PLUG ..........48 ACCESSORIES ........... 10 DEPARTURE AND DRIVE ......32 BATTERY ............ 49 LOAD ............

  • Page 5: Safe Drive

    safe drive...
  • Page 6 %$6,& 6$)(7< 58/(6 The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs or Most road accidents are caused by the psychotropic substances notably increases driver’s lack of experience. To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be in the risk of accidents. NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and, possession of all the requirements pre- Be sure that you are in good psychophysi-...
  • Page 7 ¡ 150 m STOP 150 m STOP Rigorously observe all road signs and na- Avoid obstacles that could damage the ve- Always drive with both hands on the han- tional and local road regulations. hicle or make you lose control. dlebars and both feet on the footrests, in the correct driving posture.
  • Page 8 If necessary, have the vehicle inspected by an aprilia Official Dealer, who should care- fully check the frame, handlebars, suspen- sions, safety parts and all the devices that you cannot check by yourself.

  • Page 9: Clothing

    ONLY ORIGINALS Never change the position, inclination or Further, said modifications cause the loss colour of: number plate, direction indica- of the insurance cover, since insurance Before starting, always wear a correctly tors, lights and horns. policies expressly prohibit to make techni- fastened crash helmet.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Avoid installing accessories that cover lights. aprilia recommends the use of horns or lights or that could impair their “aprilia genuine accessories”. functions, limit the suspension stroke and...
  • Page 11 Avoid hanging bulky, heavy and/or danger- Do not carry any bag if it is not tightly se- Do not exceed the maximum load allowed ous objects on the handlebars, mudguards cured to the vehicle. for each side-bag. and forks, because the vehicle might re- Do not carry bags which protrude too much When the vehicle is overloaded, its stability spond more slowly in turns and its ma-...
  • Page 12 1) Brake fluid reservoir (rear brake) 8) Transmission oil drain plug 2) Coolant expansion tank plug 9) Centre stand 3) Coolant expansion tank 10) Kick starter 4) Fuse carrier 11) Passenger left footrest (snapping, closed/open) 5) Battery (in the countries where required) 6) Saddle lock 12) Air cleaner 7) Transmission oil filling cap...
  • Page 13 9) Fuel tank 3) Mixer oil tank 10) Right inspection cover 4) Ignition switch/steering lock 11) Anti-theft hook (for the aprilia “Body-Guard” armored cable 5) Front inspection cover 12) Passenger right footrest (snapping, closed/open) 6) Fuel tank plug (in the countries where required)

  • Page 14: Controls On The Right Side Of The Handlebar

    1) Cold start lever ( ) 1) Amber low fuel warning light ( ) 2) Electric controls on the left side of the handlebar 2) Green low beam warning light ( 3) Rear brake lever 2a) Blue high beam warning light ( 4) Left rear-view mirror (not provided in the version) 3) Multifunction digital display:...
  • Page 15 “ ” If the LED does not come on during the starting, contact an aprilia Authorized Dealer 2 stroke oil reserve warning light If the warning light comes on and does not go out after the check, or if it comes on dur- ing normal functioning, this means that the 2-stroke oil reserve is being used;...
  • Page 16 low (SWITCHING FROM TOTAL KILOME- The arrow “ ” (9) will move eve- TRES ODOMETER TO TRIP ODOMETER ry time the MODE push button is When the ignition key (1) is turned to posi- (TOTAL MILEAGE COUNTER / TRIP MILE- pressed and released.
  • Page 17 SWITCHING FROM KILOMETRES (km/h) SETTING THE CLOCK Press the SET push button and select TO MILES (MPH) FOR THE ONLY (HOURS AND MINUTES) the desired figure for the tens of minutes. To confirm the setting of the tens of min- Turn the ignition switch to position “...
  • Page 18 The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch is in position “ ”. The lighting system works only when the engine is running. 1) COLD START LEVER ( ) The starter for the cold start of the engine is operated by rotat- ing the lever upwards.
  • Page 19 The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch is in position “ ”. The lighting system works only when the engine is running. 1) LIGHT SWITCH ( • When the light switch is in position “ ”, the lights are off; when •...

  • Page 20: Ignition Switch

    Position Function removal The steering It is possible is locked. to remove It is neither the key. possible to Steering start the en- lock gine, nor to switch on the lights. Neither the It is possible engine, nor to remove the lights can the key.

  • Page 21: Unlocking/Locking The Saddle

    To prevent the vehicle from being stolen, it Insert the key in the saddle lock (1). crash helmet or other objects with you eve- is advisable to secure it with the aprilia Turn the key clockwise and raise the ry time you park the vehicle.

  • Page 22: Tool Kit

    Unscrew and remove the screw (5). Position the rear mudguard extension (4) The tool kit is hooked to the underside of The extension of the rear mudguard (4) is inside the number plate-holder support the saddle. extremely useful when the road surface is (6).
  • Page 23 In case some fuel has accidentally been Use only premium grade petrol (4 Stars spilt, make sure that the area has com- ), in conformity with the DIN 51600 The fuel used for internal com- pletely dried and before starting the ve- standard, min.
  • Page 24 Make sure that the brake disc and the friction elements are neither oily nor Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km greasy, especially after maintenance or 1 km = 0.625 miles checking operations. Top up the mixer oil tank every 500 km. Check that the brake cable is neither The vehicle is provided with a separate twisted nor worn out.

  • Page 25: Disc Brakes

    (2). fluid level in the reservoir (1) and the pad If it does, do not use the vehicle and con- wear, see p. 43 (CHECKING THE BRAKE tact an aprilia Official Dealer. PAD WEAR). use and maintenance Area 51...

  • Page 26: Coolant

    If the level is not included between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks, provide for top- Do not use the vehicle if the ping up. coolant is below the minimum prescribed level. TOPPING UP Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km Proceed with care, releasing any 1 km = 0.625 miles residual pressure that may be present in the system.

  • Page 27: Tyres

    If, on the contrary, the inflation pressure Change, reparation, maintenance and is too low, the tyre sides are under balancing operations are very important greater stress and the tyre itself may and should be carried out by qualified slip on the rim or it may become loose, technicians with appropriate tools.

  • Page 28: Catalytic Silencer

    Due to the catalytic reaction, the high tem- perature reached by the exhaust gases makes for the burning of the oil particles, thus keeping the silencer clean and elimi- nating the exhaust fumes. To have the catalytic converter function correctly and for long and to reduce possi- ble problems regarding the soiling of the thermal unit and of the exhaust, it is neces- sary to avoid covering long distances with...

  • Page 29: Preliminary Checking Operations

    Component Check Page Before departure, always carry out a preliminary checking of the Front and rear brake Check the functioning, the fluid level and make sure there are no leaks. 24, 25, 43 vehicle, to make sure that it Check the wear of the pads. Top up, if necessary. functions correctly and safely, see the following table PRELIMINARY CHECK- Accelerator...
  • Page 30 Turn the ignition switch (3) to position If the starting is carried out with cold en- “ ”. gine, rotate the cold start lever “ ” (9) Exhaust gases contain carbon upwards. monoxide, which is extremely When the ignition key is rotated noxious if inhaled.
  • Page 31 KICK START To avoid losing control of the vehicle dur- ing the starting, lock both wheels by For the kick start, proceed as follows: putting on the brake levers (4). Position the vehicle on the centre stand. Move to the left side of the vehicle. Make sure that the light switch (1) is in Do not push down the kick start- position“...
  • Page 32 Avoid opening and closing the Pay the utmost attention to any throttle grip repeatedly and con- obstacle or variation of the tinuously, so that you do not ac- ground. cidentally lose control of the vehicle. Uneven roads, rails, manhole covers, If you have to brake, close the throttle indications painted on the road surface, and put on both brakes in order to ob-...

  • Page 33: Running-In

    Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km 1 km = 0.625 miles After the first 500 kilometres, carry out the checking opera- tions indicated in the column “Af- ter running-in” of the REGULAR SERV- ICE INTERVALS CHART, see p. 35, in order to avoid hurting yourself or other people and/or damaging the vehicle.
  • Page 34 CENTRE STAND SURNAME: ..........a garage or a protected place. Grasp the left handgrip and the rear grab NAME:............If possible, use the appropriate aprilia rail (1). “Body-Guard” armored cable , or an ad- Push down the stand lever (2).
  • Page 35 Wheels/tyres If you need assistance or technical advice, Nut, bolt, screw tightening consult your aprilia Official Dealer, who Front and rear suspension can ensure you prompt and accurate serv- 2 stroke oil reserve warning light icing. After any maintenance operation, Fuel pipe carry out the “Preliminary checking opera-...
  • Page 36 ENGINE NUMBER FRAME NUMBER The engine number is stamped near the The frame number is stamped on the right It is a good rule to write down the frame transmission oil filling cap. side of the steering column plate. To read and engine numbers in the space provided it, it is necessary to remove the front in- in this manual.
  • Page 37 REMOVAL CLEANING THE AIR FILTER Remove the left inspection cover, see Unscrew the three screws (6). Do not use petrol or inflammable p. 46 (REMOVING THE RIGHT AND Remove the filter case cover (7) and ex- solvents to wash the air cleaner, LEFT INSPECTION COVERS).
  • Page 38 To check the transmission oil level, carry Tighten the filling cap and the out the following operations every 3000 km drain plug thoroughly and make or every 6 months: sure that there are no oil leaks. In case of oil leaks or malfunc- Drive for a few miles until the engine tions, contact your Offi-...
  • Page 39 Proceed as follows: Tighten the filling cap and the drain plug thoroughly and make Drive for a few miles until the engine sure that there are no oil leaks. reaches the normal running temperature, In case of oil leaks or malfunc- see p.
  • Page 40 Support the front wheel and extract the Make sure that the vehicle is sta- wheel pin (3) manually. DISASSEMBLY ble. Remove the front brake caliper, see Do not force the odometer con- Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). p. 43 (REMOVING THE FRONT AND trol cable.
  • Page 41 REASSEMBLY Make sure that the wheel hub (9) is per- Put back the cover (2) and fit it manually. fectly clean, either inside and outside. Remove the support from under the vehi- Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). cle. Upon reassembly, do not force While reassembling the wheel, be the wheel against the odometer After reassembly, pull the front...
  • Page 42 5($5 :+((/ DSULOLD Loosen the wheel nut (3). Genuine Spare Parts only. Wheel nut (3) driving torque: DISASSEMBLY 110 Nm (11 kgm). After reassembly, pull the rear Remove the plastic band (6) and take Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). b r ak e l e v e r r e p e a t e d l y an d the piece of cardboard (5).
  • Page 43 Carefully read p. 24 (BRAKE FLUID - r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ) , p . 2 5 ( D I S C BRAKES), p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km 1 km = 0.625 miles The following information refer to a single braking system, but...
  • Page 44 If you find that there is a considerable a spongy cloth between them, so that the slack, contact your aprilia Official Dealer front wheel can move freely and the ve- to restore the optimal steering condi- hicle cannot fall down.
  • Page 45 Unscrew and remove the screws (4) and (5). Screw (4) and (5) driving torque: Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). 12 Nm (1.2 kgm). Unscrew and remove the mudguard fas- Position the vehicle on the centre stand. Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
  • Page 46 Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). Handle the painted components Position the vehicle on the centre stand. Raise the saddle, see p. 21 (UNLOCK- with care and avoid scraping or Unscrew and remove the four screws (5). ING/LOCKING THE SADDLE).
  • Page 47 The minimum speed of the engine (idling) must be about 1800 100 rpm; in this case the engine does not make the rear wheel rotate. If necessary: Work on the right side of the vehicle, us- ing a small-tip, but sufficiently long screw- driver.

  • Page 48: Spark Plug

    Check the spark plug gap with a thick- ness gauge. The gap must be 0.5 0.6 mm; if neces- sary adjust it, carefully bending the earth electrode. Make sure that the washer is in good conditions. With the washer on, screw the spark plug by hand in order not to damage the thread.

  • Page 49: Recharging The Battery

    The battery gives off explosive gases; keep it away from flames, Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). sparks, cigarettes and any other source of heat. Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km During the recharging or the use, make 1 km = 0.625 miles sure that the room is properly ventilated and avoid inhaling the gases released Check the electrolyte level and the tighten-...
  • Page 50 If necessary: Make sure that the ignition switch is in position “ ”. Carefully read p. 49 (BATTERY). Carefully read p. 49 (BATTERY). Disconnect first the negative (–) and then the positive cable (+). Remove the rear inspection cover, see Remove the rear inspection cover, see Brush with a wire brush to eliminate any p.

  • Page 51: Checking The Electrolyte Level

    Carefully read p. 49 (BATTERY). Remove the battery from its compart- ment, see p. 50 (REMOVING THE BAT- TERY). Unscrew and remove the element plugs. Check the electrolyte level, see beside (CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEV- EL). Connect the battery with a battery charg- A recharge with an amperage equal to 1/10th of the battery capacity is recom- mended.
  • Page 52 For the checking, proceed as follows: ARRANGEMENT OF THE FUSE Turn the ignition switch to position “ ”, Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). 7.5 A fuse from the battery to: to avoid any accidental short circuit. all the electric loads, excluding the light cir- Remove the rear inspection cover, see Do not repair faulty fuses.

  • Page 53: Changing The Fuse

    To adjust the headlight beam: Act on the suitable screw (1) by means Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE). of a screwdriver. To rapidly check the correct direction of the Before changing a bulb, position By TURNING IT CLOCKWISE, you set beam, place the vehicle on flat ground, 10 the vehicle on the centre stand the beam upwards.
  • Page 54 Reach the protection elements of the bulbs (1) and (3) from the right side (A). Reach the protection elements of the Carefully read p. 53 (BULBS). bulbs (2) and (4) from the left side (B). The bulbs (5) and (6) The headlight contains: are provided with a single central protec- –...
  • Page 55 FRONT DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS LOW/HIGH BEAM BULB (5) PARKING LIGHT BULB (6) (3) AND (4) To change the bulbs, proceed as follows: To change the bulb, proceed as follows: To change the bulb, proceed as follows: Manually withdraw the protection ele- Manually withdraw the protection ele- Manually withdraw the protection ele- ment of the bulb that must be replaced.
  • Page 56 of their seats (from the inside towards the outside) and change them if neces- sary. Carefully read p. 53 (BULBS). Carefully read p. 53 (BULBS). Slightly press the bulb and rotate it anti- clockwise. The rear light contains: To change the bulb: Remove the bulb from its seat.

  • Page 57: Transport

    Position the vehicle on the centre stand. Stop the engine and wait until it has coo- led down. Prepare a container with capacity excee- ding the fuel quantity present in the tank and put it on the ground on the left side of the vehicle.
  • Page 58 A f t e r t h e v e h i c l e h a s b e e n Do not wash the vehicle under washed, its braking functions the sun, especially during the could be temporarily impaired summer, when the body is still warm, because of the presence of water on the since if the shampoo dries before being...

  • Page 59: Long Inactivity Of The Battery

    Remove the battery, see p. 50 (REMOV- ING THE BATTERY) and p. 49 (LONG After a long period of inactivity of the vehi- Uncover and clean the vehicle, see p. 58 INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY). cle some precautions are necessary to (CLEANING).
  • Page 60 DIMENSIONS Max. length ............1790 mm Max. width ............701.5 mm Max. height (front part of the fairing included) . 1110 mm Seat height ............810 mm Distance between centres ....... 1260 mm Min. ground clearance ........140 mm Weight ready for starting ......... 106 kg ENGINE Type ..............
  • Page 61 CAPACITY Fuel (reserve included) ........11.5 Fuel reserve ............ 2±0.5 Transmission oil..........110 cm Mixer oil (reserve included) ......1.3 Mixer oil reserve..........0.3 Coolant ............0.8 (50% antifreeze + 50% water) Seats ............... 1 (2 in the countries where this is allowed) Vehicle max.
  • Page 62 FRAME Type ..............one-beam, split in two cradles SUSPENSIONS Front ..............pantograph arm with hydraulic mono-shock absorber Stroke .............. 57 mm Rear..............hydraulic mono-shock absorber Stroke .............. 90 mm BRAKES Front ..............disc brake, Ø 190 mm with hydraulic transmission Rear..............
  • Page 63 IGNITION Type..............CDI Spark advance ..........14° 2° before T.D.C. Standard spark plug........NGK R BR8 HS Spark plug gap..........0.5 0.6 mm Engine idle rpm ..........1800 100 rpm ELECTRIC Battery............. 12 V - 4 Ah SYSTEM Fuse ..............7.5 A Generator (with permanent magnet) ....
  • Page 64 Transmission oil (recommended): F.C., SAE 75W - 90. As an alternative to the recommended oil, it is possible to use high-quality oils with characteristics in compliance with or superior to the A.P.I. GL4 specifications. Mixer oil (recommended): GREEN HIT. Use high-quality oils with characteristics in compliance with or superior to the ISO-L-ETC++, A.P.I. TC++ specifications. Fork oil (recommended): F.A.
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  • Page 69 1) Generator 30) Coolant temperature indicator 2) CDI 31) Front right direction indicator 3) Spark plug 32) Front left direction indicator 4) HT coil 33) Front parking light 5) Voltage regulator 34) Low beam bulbs 6) Battery 35) Horn 7) Starter 36) Pick up 8) Start relay 37) Fuse...
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  • Page 72 – Do not dispose of oil, fuel, polluting substances and components in the envi- ronment. – Do not keep the engine running if it isn’t necessary. – Avoid disturbing noises.

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