Long Periods Of Inactivity - APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Manual

LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY

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 storing the vehicle away for long
periods, some precautions are necessary
t o a v o i d d a m a g e d u e t o p r o l o n g e d
inactivity.
Minor repairs should not be postponed,
lest you forget them. A general check-up of
the bike is also recommended.
Proceed as follows:
Remove the battery, see page 98
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(BATTERY REMOVAL) and page 101
( L O N G I N A C T I V I T Y
BATTERY).
Wash and dry the vehicle, see page 109
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(CLEANING).
Wax all painted surfaces.
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Inflate the tyres, see page 43 (TYRES).
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Store the vehicle in dry place, without
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heating, away from sunlight and with
steady temperature.
Wrap and tie a plastic bag around the
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exhaust pipe opening to keep moisture
out.
NOTE
Place the vehicle on the front 
and rear  wheel stands so that both
wheels are off the ground.
Place the vehicle on the front wheel
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stand, see page 71 (PLACING THE
VEHICLE ON THE FRONT WHEEL
STAND ).
Place the vehicle on the rear wheel
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stand, see page 70 (PLACING THE
V E H I C L E O N T H E R E A R W H E E L
STAND ).
Cover the vehicle. Avoid using plastic or
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waterproof materials.
AFTER STORAGE
NOTE
Remove the plastic bag from the
exhaust pipe.
Uncover and clean the vehicle, see page
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109 (CLEANING).
Check battery charge, see page 99
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O F T H E
(CHARGING THE BATTERY) and install
it, see page 100 (INSTALLING THE
BATTERY).
Refuel, see page 32 (FUEL).
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Perform
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c h e c k s , s e e p a g e 5 0 ( P R E - R I D E
CHECKS CHART).
Test ride the vehicle at moderate speed
in an area away from traffic.
use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY
the recommended pre-ride
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