Removing The Muffler - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Body work

REMOVING THE MUFFLER

Read carefully (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION) and (SERVICING SCHEDULE).
The exhaust pipe and muffler must be cleaned every
4,000 km (2,500 miles).
WARNING
It is against the law to use the motorcycle without
an exhaust pipe and/or muffler.
It is also against the law to replace these parts
with non-approved spare parts.
CAUTION
Before proceeding, allow the engine and exhaust
to cool down to ambient temperature, to avoid
possible burns.
Unscrew and remove the screw (1) and take off the
washer.
Take off the support (2).
WARNING
Support the muffler (3) to stop it from falling
accidentally.
Loosen and remove all three nuts (4); unscrew them
and remove them.
NOTE
When refitting, replace all three nuts (4), and
snug them finger tight. Then, tighten to the specified
torque.
Withdraw the muffler (3) from the flange (5).
NOTE
When refitting, insert the exhaust muffler (3)
into the flange (5), checking that the end of the pipe
(6) is pointing down.
Remove the gasket (7).
NOTE
When refitting, replace the gasket (7) with a
new one.
Clean any deposits off the flange (5) and the gasket
seat (8).
WARNING
Plug the exhaust pipe space opening, to prevent
foreign material from entering.
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