APRILIA RS 125 - 1996 Manual page 39

Checking
Proceed as follows:
– position the vehicle on the side stand;
– raise the fuel tank (see "RAISING THE FUEL
TANK" - page 25);
– visually check the coolant level in the tank (the
right level should be included between the "MIN"
and "MAX" marks);
– if necessary, top up.
Topping up
Proceed as follows:
– position the vehicle on the side stand;
– remove the filling plug (1);
– top up until the level of the fluid contained in the
expansion tank reaches the "MAX" mark.
b
Do not exceed such level, otherwise the
fluid will flow out when the engine is run-
ning.
– Screw and tighten the filling plug (1);
– lower the fuel tank and put it in its initial position.
a
To change the fluid, or in case of leaks in
the circuit, contact your aprilia Official
Dealer.
TYRES
This vehicle is provided with tubeless tyres.
a
Check the tyre inflation pressure at room
temperature every month. If the tyres are
hot, the measurement is not correct.
Carry out the measurement especially after long
rides.
If the inflation pressure is too high, the ground
unevenness cannot be dampened and is there-
fore transmitted to the handlebars, thus compro-
mising the driving comfort and reducing the road
holding during turns.
If, on the contrary, the inflation pressure is too
low, the tyre sides are under greater stress and
the tyre itself may slip on the rim or it may be-
come loose, with consequent loss of control of
the vehicle.
In case of sudden braking the tyres could even
get out of the rims. Further, the vehicle could
skid while turning.
Check the surface and the wear of the tyres,
since tyres in bad conditions can impair both
their grip and the controllability of the vehicle.
Change the tyre when it is worn out or in case of
puncture on the tread side, if the puncture is larg-
er than 5 mm.
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