Removing The Rider Saddle; Removing The Saddle Lock; Removing The Passenger Saddle - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Body work

REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE

Read carefully (SERVICING SCHEDULE).
Position the motorcycle on the stand.
Insert the key (1) in the lock (2).
Rotate the key (1) clockwise.
Raise and remove the saddle (3).
Remove the flap (4).
Upon reassembly:
Position the flap (4) correctly.
Insert the rear tangs (5) of the saddle in the appropri-
ate seats (see figure).
Lower the saddle and insert the two pins (6) in the
matching seats.
Turn the key (1) counterclockwise, locking the saddle.
WARNING
Before riding, make sure that the saddle (3) is
properly positioned and locked: risk of serious
injuries or even death.

REMOVING THE SADDLE LOCK

Unscrew and remove the screw (7).
From below, remove the washer (8), saddle locking
plate (9), nut (10) and serrated washer (11).
Remove the (12) lock (13) and ring (14) from above
the saddle.
Lift up and remove the saddle (12).

REMOVING THE PASSENGER SADDLE

Remove the rear fairing (REMOVING THE REAR
FAIRING).
Stand the rear faring and saddle on a flat surface.
WARNING
Be careful not to scratch the rear fairing and
decal.
Slacken and remove the 7 screws (15) that secure the
Passenger saddle (16) to the rear fairing (17).
Separate the passenger saddle (16) from the rear
fairing (17).
Torque setting for screws (1):
2 Nm (0.2 kgm) [1.5 Ft-lb].
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Release 00 2001-03
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5
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11
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15
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RS 50
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12
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