Checking The Stand - APRILIA ETV MILLE CAPONORD ABS - 2003 Manual

CHECKING THE STAND

Carefully read p. 87 (MAINTENANCE)
and p. 104 (CHECKING THE SWITCH-
ES).
Your vehicle is equipped with:
√ center stand (1);
√ side stand (2).
The stand (center or side) has two posi-
tions:
√ normal or stowed (A);
√ extended (B).
The rider must ensure that the stand is
safely and completely extended, or com-
pletely stowed, as required.
The stand must rotate about its pivot
smoothly and easily.
The springs (3) provide for keeping the
stand in the desired position (extended or
stowed).
CENTER STAND
Perform the following checks:
WARNING
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
If it falls over, it may cause damage to
bystanders and other property, as well
as being damaged itself.
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Place the vehicle on the side stand, see
p. 85 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
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The springs (3) must be free from:
√ damage;
√ wear;
√ rust;
and must fully and firmly stow (C) the cen-
ter stand when you stowed it.
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Make sure that the center stand presents
no slack in either position (extended or
stowed).
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Move the center stand to stow it and re-
lease it when it has reached half its
stroke (D) to make sure that the action of
the springs is sufficient to stow it com-
pletely (E).
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The center stand must rotate freely
about its pivot. If necessary, lubricate the
pivot, see p. 158 (LUBRICANT CHART).
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