Removing The Rider Saddle; Lifting The Fuel Tank - APRILIA RSV mile Use & Maintenance Book

REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE

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Place the vehicle on the stand, see p. 83
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
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Turn the ignition switch (1) to "
position.
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Partially lift the rear side edge of the ri-
der saddle.
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Unscrew and remove the screw (2)
and retrieve the bushing (3).
Screw (2) tightening torque:
8.68 ftlb (12 Nm).
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Lift and remove the saddle (4).
NOTE
Upon reassembly, insert the front
tab of the saddle in the appropriate seat.
Do not leave your vehicle unattended
without ensuring that the saddle (4) 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 p. 54 (FUEL) and p. 84
(MAINTENANCE).
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" (OFF)
Risk of fire.
Wait until the engine and the exhaust si-
lencer 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 PRO-
PERLY.
Never drain the fuel tank, either partially
or completely. This may cause damage
to the inner components of the fuel tank,
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or to other parts of the fuel system.
Always ensure that the fuel filler cap is
correctly closed.
J Remove the passenger saddle (or
the glove/tool kit compartment cover
*
), see p. 50 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING
THE PASSENGER SADDLE
K Remove the glove/tool kit compart-
m e n t c o v e r , s e e
(UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE GLO-
VE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT CO-
"
VER ).
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Remove the rider saddle, see beside
(REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).
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Rotate the handlebars to the straight
ahead position.
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Unscrew and remove the two screws (5)
that fasten the front part of the fuel tank (6).
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Remove the fuel tank support rod (9)
from its seats (7 – 8).
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Lift the front part of the fuel tank (6). Prop
it into position using the rod (9) as shown
in the figure.
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