Long Inactivity Of The Battery; Checking The Switches - APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Manual

LONG INACTIVITY OF THE
BATTERY
CAUTION
When the motorcycle is to be left
u n u s e d f o r o v e r t w e n t y d a y s ,
disconnect the 30-A fuses, otherwise
the multifunction computer will keep
drawing current and the battery will
deteriorate.
NOTE
Disconnecting the 30-A fuses will
reset the digital clock and red line setting.
S e e p a g e 1 8 ( M U L T I F U N C T I O N
COMPUTER) for instructions on how to set
clock and red line.
When the vehicle is left unused for over a
fortnight, charge the battery to avoid
sulphation, see page 99 (CHARGING THE
BATTERY).
Remove the battery, see page 98
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(BATTERY REMOVAL) and store it in a
cool, dry place.
To avoid degradation in the wintertime or
while the vehicle is stored away, check
b a t t e r y c h a r g e a t r e g u l a r i n t e r v a l s
(monthly).
Charge the battery fully at normal charge
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rate, see page 99 (CHARGING THE
BATTERY).
If you are leaving the battery fitted in the
vehicle, disconnect the leads from the
terminals.
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CHECKING THE SWITCHES

R e a d p a g e 5 9 ( M A I N T E N A N C E )
carefully.
The vehicle is fitted with four switches:
1) Brake light switch on the rear brake
lever.
2) Brake light switch on the front brake
lever.
3) Safety switch on the side stand.
4) Switch on the clutch lever.
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5
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Clean the switch if caked with dirt or
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mud. The pin must move freely and
return automatically to its initial position.
Make sure that the cables are connected
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correctly.
Check the spring (5): it must not be
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damaged, worn or weakened.
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