APRILIA SXV / RXV 450 550 Use And Maintenance Book page 35

USE
SXV / RXV 450 - 550
Do not attempt to modify the position, angle or color of your
license plate. Do not even protect it with a clear plastic
covering. Do not modify any of the safety equipment of your
vehicle, especially such safety related items as directional
indicators, rearview mirrors, lights or horns.
Any modification to your vehicle will invalidate the warranty.
Do not modify your engine in an attempt to increase the
horsepower. This can result in irreparable damage to the
engine and a compromise in the performance and handling
of the vehicle, which could lead to an upset, serious injury or
even death.
Have your vehicle repaired only with original parts, and use
only original aprilia or aprilia approved accessories. The
use of aftermarket accessories and parts can seriously
compromise the safety of your vehicle as well as its
performance and serviceability. Any modification which
affects performance or safety voids your warranty
completely. Tampering with the emissions or noise control
systems on your vehicle is against the law, and can be
punished by large fines.
In some jurisdictions, it can even lead to the confiscation of
your vehicle.
This vehicle was not designed to be equipped with a sidecar
or be used to tow trailers or other vehicles. aprilia does not
manufacture sidecars or trailers and therefore cannot predict
the effects of such accessories on the maneuverability or
stability of the vehicle: it can only warn that such effects may
be negative and that any damage to the vehicle components
caused by the use of such accessories will not be covered
by the warranty.
Never race other vehicles with your vehicle.
Brake with both the front and rear brakes.
The use of one brake only for sudden braking may cause
the vehicle to skid or make the rider lose control of the
vehicle itself.
When riding down a steep hill, use the engine as a brake by
selecting the same gear, or a lower gear, than you would
use to climb the hill. Use front and rear brakes sparingly.
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