APRILIA RS 50 - 1999 Manual page 74

Carefully read p. 55 (MAINTENANCE).
 
WARNING
If the throttle sticks open, you will lose
control of your motorcycle and a seri-
ous accident could result.
If any fastener in the throttle system be-
comes loose, likewise you will lose con-
trol of your motorcycle.
Either situation can lead to an upset or
collision with subsequent serious injury
or death.
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74 use and maintenance RS 50
The play of the throttle cable must be be-
tween 0.08 – 0.12 in (2 – 3 mm), mea-
sured at the edge of the grip, see the illus-
tration above.
To adjust the cable:
Position the motorcycle on the stand.
Pull back the rubber boot (1).
Loosen the lock nut (2).
Rotate the adjuster (3) in such a way as
to restore the prescribed value.
After the adjustment, tighten the lock nut
(2) and check the play again.
Replace the rubber boot (1).
 
WARNING
Exhaust gases contain carbon monox-
ide, which is extremely poisonous if in-
haled.
Do not start the engine in closed or bad-
ly-ventilated rooms.
Failure to observe this warning may
cause loss of consciousness or even
lead to death by asphyxia.
 
WARNING
After you have adjusted the throttle, ro-
tate the handlebars full left and full right
with the engine idling. Check to ensure
that the idle sound is not affected by
thi s. A lso check that the th ro ttle
smoothly and fully closes when re-
leased.
Carefully read p. 55 (MAINTENANCE)
and p. 75 (CHECKING THE SWITCHES).
 
WARNING
The side stand retracts automatically
when the motorcycle is picked up from
its leaned over position on the side
stand. Be careful not to let the bike fall
over when you lift the bike up to per-
form this check.
The side stand (4) must rotate about its
pivot smoothly and easily.
Perform the following checks:
The springs (5) must be free from dam-
age, wear, or rust, and must fully and
firmly retract the side stand when the
weight of the motorcycle is lifted off of it.
The side stand (4) must rotate freely about
its pivot. If necessary, lubricate the pivot,
see p. 93 (LUBRICANT CHART).