Removing The Rider Saddle; Lifting The Fuel Tank - APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Manual

CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
CAUTION
The drive chain is provided with O-rings
between the link rollers and side plates,
in order to retain the lubrication and to
exclude dirt and grit.
Carry out chain adjustment, lubrication,
cleaning and replacement with great
care. Remember to keep your fingers
clear of the chain and sprocket.
Never wash the chain with water jets,
steam jets, high-pressure water jets and
highly inflammable solvents.
Wash the chain with a non-flammable
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solvent. If your chain rusts quickly,
lubricate it more often.
Lubricate the chain every 625 mi (1,000
km) or whenever it appears dry.
After washing the chain and letting it dry,
lubricate it exclusively with spray grease for
chains provided with sealing rings, see
page 144 (LUBRICANT CHART).
CAUTION
Make sure that the chain lubricant you
use is appropriate for O-ring chains.
There are some lubricants available
which contain substances which will
destroy the O-rings in your chain. If you
have any question, contact your Local
aprilia Dealer.
N O T E
D o n o t u s e t h e v e h i c l e
immediately after lubricating the chain,
g i v e t h e l u b r i c a nt a c h a n c e t o d r y ,
otherwise the chain will spray the lubricant
all over you and your vehicle.

REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE

u Place the vehicle on the stand, page 77
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
Turn the ignition switch to the "" (OFF)
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position.
u H Partially lift the rear side edge of the rider
saddle.
u H Unscrew and remove the screw (1) and
retrieve the bushing (2).
Screw (1) tightening torque:
8.68 ftlb (12 Nm).
u Lift and remove the saddle (3).
NOTE
Upon reassembly, insert the front
tab of the saddle in the appropriate seat.
CAUTION
Do not leave your vehicle unattended
without ensuring that the saddle (3) is
properly positioned and locked. Should
you forget and ride away with the saddle
loose, you could be injured.
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LIFTING THE FUEL TANK

Carefully read page 48 (FUEL) and page 80
(MAINTENANCE).
WARNING
Risk of fire.
Wait until the engine and the exhaust
silencer have completely cooled down.
Fuel vapours are noxious for your health.
Make sure that the room in which you are
working is properly ventilated.
Do not inhale fuel vapours.
Do not smoke and do not use open flames.
DISPOSE OF UNWANTED FUEL
PROPERLY.
CAUTION
Never drain the fuel tank, either partially or
completely. This may cause damage to the
inner components of the fuel tank, or to
other parts of the fuel system.
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