APRILIA RS 50 - 1999 Manual page 45

 
WARNING
New tires are often covered with a slip-
pery mold release compound. Scrub
the tires in by riding slowly and making
numerous turns for the first few miles.
Do not use any kind of tire dressing or
other liquid on your tires. Especially do
not permit any petroleum products,
such as oil, gasoline or brake fluid to
come in contact with the tires. If you
do, wipe it immediately, then scrub the
tire with soap and water and a stiff
brush. Do not use a tire that is worn
out.
Minimum tread depth is measured as
shown above. The mi nimum tread
depth (2) for both the front and the rear
tires is 0.12 in (3 mm).
Your motorcycle is equipped with lights
that come on automatically as soon as the
engine is started.
For this reason, there is no light switch on
your motorcycle.
The lights can be switched off only by
stopping the engine.
Before starting the motorcycle, make sure

that the dimmer switch (3) is in the low
beam " " position.
 
WARNING
Tampering with the exhaust system is
prohibited. It is against the law for you
to alter the exhaust system in a manner
that increases the noise, carefully read
p. 5 (WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS -
GENERAL ADVICE).
Periodically inspect the entire exhaust
system, including the exhaust pipe and si-
lencer, to make sure that no holes have
rusted through. Using a wire or small pick,
make sure that the drain hole in the bot-
tom of the muffler is open. If the noise of
your motorcycle has increased significant-
ly, replace the defective exhaust system
components. See your Local aprilia
Dealer. Tampering with the exhaust sys-
tem not only makes your motorcycle loud,
it will reduce its performance and shorten
its life.
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