APRILIA PEGASO 650 IE - PART2 11-1999 Manual
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APRILIA PEGASO 650 IE - PART2 11-1999 Manual

APRILIA PEGASO 650 IE - PART2 11-1999 Manual

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  • Page 1 safe drive...
  • Page 2 The instructions given below cover normal operation of your vehicle and must be carefully observed. By following these rules you will enhance your own safety and the safety of those around you. You will also maximize the life and utility of your ve- hicle.
  • Page 3 Observe all rules of the road. Particularly Avoid obstacles that could damage the ve- Always ride with both hands on the han- pay attention to all warning, regulatory and hicle or make you lose control. dlebars and feet on the footrests. informational signs.
  • Page 4 If the throttle sticks open, it may cause a WARNING collision with another vehicle, or an upset. Your aprilia dealer is ready and able to In the event of a throttle sticking emer- help you with any safety problems that you...
  • Page 5 Have your vehicle repaired only with origi- This vehicle was not designed to be the risk of accident, and therefore of seri- nal parts, and use only original aprilia or equipped with a sidecar or to be used to ous injury or even death.
  • Page 6 Never race other vehicles with your vehi- Always ride at the appropriate speed and Gradually open and close the throttle, to cle. avoid unnecessary hard acceleration. avoid spinning or skidding the rear wheel. This not only is safer, but also reduces Brake with both the front and rear brakes.
  • Page 7 Always observe posted and statutory Inevitably, the driver will look right at you, speed limits, but do not assume that you and yet swear that they did not see you Before riding your vehicle, ensure that can ride as fast as the speed limit under before they turned directly into your path.
  • Page 8 The owner of the vehicle is responsible for cessories not to work. Use only aprilia gen- Avoid using accessories that hamper ac- the choice, installation and use of any ac- uine accessories.
  • Page 9 Do not hang anything from your vehicle This makes it more likely that the front Never carry loosely packaged items, handlebars, fenders, or forks, because this wheel will come up off the ground, espe- make sure that everything that you carry will upset the handling of your vehicle, and cially on acceleration.
  • Page 10 1) Ignition switch/steering lock/parking lights 8) Rear luggage rack 2) Fuel filler cap 9) Passenger left footrest (snapping, closed / open) 3) Fuel valve 10) Center stand 4) Battery 11) Side stand 5) Fuses 12) Rider left footrest (with spring, always open) 6) Glove/tool kit compartment 13) Shift lever 7) Passenger grab rail...
  • Page 11 5) Rider right footrest (with spring, always open) 12) Rear brake reservoir 6) Anti-theft hook 13) Air cleaner (for the aprilia “Body-Guard” armored cable 14) Engine oil level plug-dipstick 7) Rear brake master cylinder 15) Front brake reservoir use and maintenance Pegaso 650...
  • Page 12 11) Green direction indicator warning light ( 12) Green neutral indicator warning light ( ) 1) Electrical controls on the left side of the handlebar 13) Red engine oil pressure warning light ( 2) Cold start lever ( ) 14) Blue high beam warning light ( 3) Clutch lever 15) Green low beam and parking light warning light ( 4) Left rear-view mirror...
  • Page 13 Description Function Directional indicator Blinks when the right (or the left) direction indicator is on. High beam indicator Comes on when the headlight is in “high beam” position or when the high beam signalling is operated. Parking light It comes on when the ignition switch is turned to “ ” (ON) or “ ”...
  • Page 14 NOTE The electrical components function only when the igni- tion switch (A) is in the “ ” (ON) position. The parking lights are illuminated besides when the ignition switch (A) is in the “ ” (PARKING) position. 1) HORN PUSH BUTTON ( The horn is activated when the push button is pressed.

  • Page 15: Engine Stop Switch

    1) ENGINE STOP SWITCH ( Use the engine stop switch to stop the engine. It is essential that you be very familiar with this control so that you will auto- matically stop the engine in the event of a stuck throttle or oth- er engine runaway.

  • Page 16: Operation

    Turn the key (2) to position “ ” (PARK- ING); automatically the parking lights stay on. Extract the key (2). CAUTION Do not leave the ignition switch (1) in the “ ” (PARKING) position for extended periods of time, as this will cause the battery to become completely run down.
  • Page 17 To prevent the vehicle from being stolen, it NOTE WARNING Before lowering and locking the is advisable to secure it with the aprilia saddle, make sure that you have not left Do not ride with the crash helmet hang- “Body-Guard” armored cable (5), avail- the key in the under saddle area.
  • Page 18 The glove/tool kit compartment is posi- Max. allowed weight: 20 lb (9 kg). tioned under the rear part of the saddle; to reach it: Remove the saddle, see p. 81 (REMOV- ING THE SADDLE). The tool kit (1) includes: – 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, and 8 mm Allen wrenches;...
  • Page 19 WARNING Gasoline is poisonous and carcinogen- ic and contains chemical substances that cause birth defects and other re- WARNING productive problems. If gasoline should Gasoline is extremely flammable and in be accidentally spilt on the skin or some conditions can become explo- clothes, immediately wash it off with sive.
  • Page 20 When you finish the refueling operation: WARNING WARNING After refueling, replace the fuel filler cap Proper vehicle lubrication is critical to (4) in the correct position. safe operation. Failure to maintain proper lubricant lev- NOTE It is impossible closed the fuel fill- els or to use the proper type of clean, er cap without the key.

  • Page 21: Engine Oil

    ENGINE OIL The following information may refer to just one braking system but should be ob- WARNING WARNING served with regard to both brakes. If the engine oil pressure warning light Do not ride your vehicle with worn or WARNING “...

  • Page 22: Checking The System

    WARNING As mentioned above, the brakes are the most important safety system on your vehicle. For your safety, they must be in perfect repair, so they should be checked every time you ride your vehi- cle. Oil or other fluid on a disc will contami- nate the brake pads.
  • Page 23 WARNING Use only DOT 5 or 4 fluid taken from a clean, sealed container. Never reuse used brake fluid. Top up the reservoir with brake fluid, un- til the fluid covers the glass gauge (3) completely. Replace the gasket (6) in its seat correct- Replace the cover (5).
  • Page 24 WARNING Check the rear brake pad wear, p. 69 Avoid any prolonged exposure of the (CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR) brake fluid to the air. CHECKING THE SYSTEM and the rear disc wear. The brake fluid is hygroscopic and If the pads and/or the disc do not need re- NOTE when in contact with the air it absorbs Carry out these checks only on a...
  • Page 25 WARNING CAUTION CAUTION Use only DOT 5 or 4 fluid taken from a After servicing the brakes, always When topping up, never exceed the clean, sealed container. Never reuse check them for function. If the stroke of “MAX” level. used brake fluid. the pedal is excessive, or if you detect Top up to “MAX”...
  • Page 26 CAUTION Screw down and tighten the lock nut (2) on the brake adjuster bolt (3). Be sure there is the specified clearance The brake pedal (1) is adjusted to fit most Screw the master cylinder push rod (5) between the master cylinder push rod riders during manufacture.
  • Page 27 Tighten the lock nut (3) to lock the ad- WARNING juster in place. Adjust the clutch if the clutch drags or slips If it is not possible to properly adjust Recheck the free play. the clutch this way, see your Local during operation.
  • Page 28 Check the coolant level every 625 mi WELL AS EXTREMELY POISONOUS, (1,000 km) and after long trips; have the AND IS VERY ATTRACTIVE TO CHIL- coolant changed by your Local aprilia DREN AND PETS. Dealer every 2 years. Use extra caution not to spill the cool- ant on any hot parts of the engine.

  • Page 29: Checking And Topping Up

    CHECKING AND TOPPING UP If not, proceed as follows: plenty of cool water and seek profes- NOTE sional medical help at once. Should The expansion tank is equipped WARNING someone swallow coolant accidentally, with a breather tube (3). Do not disconnect induce vomiting, rinse mouth with wa- the breather tube (3).
  • Page 30 After a tire is repaired, balance the Have the tire changed when it is worn wheels. Use only tires that are listed, out or in case of puncture on the tread This vehicle is equipped with inner tube see p. 100 (TECHNICAL DATA). side, if the puncture is larger than 0.20 tires.

  • Page 31: General Advice

    (2) is turned to position “ ” WARNING fective exhaust system components. See (ON) (low beam lights “ ” or high beam your Local aprilia Dealer. Tampering with If your vehicle is equipped with a catalyt- lights “ ”) position “ ” (PARKING) (only...
  • Page 32 til the throttle has been repaired and works perfectly. Failure to obey this warning can lead to a runaway with seri- ously injuries or even death. Your vehicle is equipped with a double ca- ble throttle. One cable opens the throttle when you rotate the throttle grip toward you;...
  • Page 33 Component Check Page Front and rear disc brakes Check brake operation, lever and pedal play, fluid levels. Check the pads for excessive wear, check the discs for condition. If the discs are unduly scored or show signs of heat 36 – 42, vehicle discoloration, do not ride the .
  • Page 34 WARNING Hold the vehicle in place by applying at least one brake (6). Be careful not to drop the vehicle when WARNING Pull in the clutch lever (7) completely and you first sit on it. put the shift lever (8) in neutral so that Exhaust gases contain carbon monox- Retract the center stand or the side stand.

  • Page 35: Starting With A Flooded Engine

    or if the warning light comes on while the engine is running, this means that the oil system is not developing suffi- cient pressure. In this case, stop the en- gine immediately and contact an Local Dealer. Failure to heed this warning can lead to engine seizure, upset, and serious inju- ry or even death.
  • Page 36 STARTING AT VERY COLD AMBIENT If necessary, remove the spark plug, see p. 86 (SPARK PLUG) and make sure TEMPERATURES WARNING that it is not wet. When the ambient temperature is very If the spark plug is wet, clean and dry it. Do not place anything inside the front cold (less than 0°C) it may be difficult to Before reinstalling it:...
  • Page 37 WARNING If you are riding solo, without a passen- ger, make sure the passenger foot rests are folded up. Never take your hands off the hand grips nor your feet off the foot rests while you are riding. If you carry a passenger, instruct him/her not to move around unduly, and to keep his/her body aligned with yours during turns.
  • Page 38 Slowly but steadily release the clutch le- the clutch lever (7) gently, and rotate the Do not operate the vehicle if the maxi- ver (7) and, at the same time, open the throttle counterclockwise to accelerate. mum temperature is exceeded. Serious throttle by rotating the throttle grip (12) Repeat the last two operations to shift engine damage or even seizure may re-...
  • Page 39 Downshifting should be carried out in the WARNING WARNING following situations: Before entering a turn, slow down, us- Pay very close attention to any obsta- When riding downhill or when braking, in ing the brakes and the engine, to a con- cles or variations of the road surface.
  • Page 40 During break in, obey the following rules: Between the first 625 mi (1,000 km) and 1,250 mi (2,000 km) drive more briskly, Do not open the throttle abruptly or fully changing speed and using maximum ac- at low engine speed. This rule applies celeration for only a few seconds.
  • Page 41 Release the throttle grip (1) (Pos. A), When the vehicle has come to rest: gradually put on the brakes and at the Position the shift lever (3) in neutral WARNING same time shift down in order to de- (green warning light “ ” (4) on). crease the speed, see p.
  • Page 42 If the vehicle falls over, it will leak gaso- Stop the vehicle, see p. 57 (STOPPING). line which is extremely flammable. Move the engine stop switch (1) to the WARNING Flames or sparks could cause a fire “ ” (OFF) position. which could destroy not only your vehi- Par k the vehicle only on firm flat CAUTION...

  • Page 43: Center Stand

    NOTE Never leave the key in the ignition SIDE STAND switch. Grab the left handle grip (5) and the left Lock the steering, see p. 32 (STEERING passenger grab rail (6). WARNING LOCK) and extract the key. Put the side stand (8) down with your Position the vehicle on firm and flat right foot.
  • Page 44 NEVER leave the key (1) in the ignition tate finding the owner in case your vehicle If possible, use the appropriate aprilia switch (2), always use the steering lock “ ” is recovered after theft.
  • Page 45 Fasteners must be neither overtight- Do not hesitate to contact your Local aprilia Before beginning any maintenance op- ened or undertightened. If they are Dealer who has all the latest factory infor-...
  • Page 46 THESE OPERATIONS MAY BE CARRIED OUT BY YOUR Local Dealer, OR BY THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE Every 7,500 mi After running-in Every 3,750 mi Component (12,000 km) or 16 [625 mi (1,000 km)] (6,000 km) or 8 months months Battery / electrolyte level Spark plug Drive chain, tension and lubrication...
  • Page 47 THESE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED OUT BY Local Dealer. Every 7,500 mi After running-in Every 3,750 mi Component (12,000 km) or 16 [625 mi (1,000 km)] (6,000 km) or 8 months months Carburetors Accelerator cables (adjustment) Timing chain Wheel bearings Engine oil Engine oil filter...

  • Page 48: Frame Number

    FRAME NUMBER It is a good idea to write down the frame The frame number is stamped on the right Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE). and engine numbers in the space provid- side of the fork head. ed below. Use the frame number (VIN) to WARNING identify your vehicle when ordering spare Do not use gasoline or flammable sol-...
  • Page 49 CAUTION CLEANING Clean the outer part of the air cleaner with a cloth. The air cleaner must not be used for CAUTION more than 7,500 mi (12,000 km) regard- Take great care not to deform the perfo- less of how many times it has been CHANGING rated metal outside screen.
  • Page 50 WARNING CHECKING Remember that the tightening torque of NOTE Position the vehicle on firm and all fasteners on the wheels, brakes, ax- Carefully read p. 36 (LUBRICANTS), flat ground. les, and other components of the sus- p. 61 (MAINTENANCE) and p. 104 (LU- Stop the engine and let it cool down for pension system is very important to en- BRICANT CHART) .
  • Page 51 CAUTION Start the engine, see p. 50 (STARTING) The difference between “MAX” and and let it idle for about one minute, in or- “MIN” is about 0.32 US qt (300 cm#). Before unscrew and remove the plug / der to ensure that any oil which re- dipstick (1), clean it and the part around The level is correct if the oil reaches ap- mained in the sump is returned to the oil...
  • Page 52 If you detect any slack, arrange ia Dealer. to have your vehicle repaired by your Lo- Place the support (2) under the vehicle cal aprilia Dealer. and a soft cloth (3) between them, so use and maintenance Pegaso 650...
  • Page 53 WARNING WARNING Excessive wear of the friction material Check the wear of the brake pads be- Carefully read p. 37 (BRAKES), p. 38 would cause the contact of the pad met- fore every trip. (DISC BRAKES) and p. 61 (MAINTE- al support with the disc, with conse- NANCE).
  • Page 54 Failure to observe this warning may cause loss of consciousness or even Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE) lead to death by asphyxia. and p. 71 (CHECKING THE SWITCHES). Start the engine, see p. 50 (STARTING). The side stand (2) is equipped with a safe- NOTE Release the throttle grip (4) (Pos.
  • Page 55 NOTE To be able to check the clutch le- ver switch (4) is necessary remove the left Carefully read p. 61 (MAINTENANCE). hand-guard, see p. 82 (REMOVING THE HAND-GUARDS). Check the switches after the first 625 mi (1,000 km) and thereafter every 3,750 mi Make sure that there is no dirt or mud on (6,000 km).
  • Page 56 Check the torque of all the fasteners on example in case of ride with passenger and the front fork and inspect the entire front full load, contact your Local aprilia Dealer. fork to make sure that it is in good condi- CAUTION WARNING tion without leaks or damage.
  • Page 57 ADJUSTING THE PRELOAD OF THE SPRING AND OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKING WITH EXTENDED SHOCK ABSORBER Soft adjustment - for light load (for exam- ple, solo rider). Spring: Rotate the handwheel (4) completely leftwards (counterclockwise). Shock absorber: Rotate the adjusting screw (5) complete- ly leftwards (counterclockwise).
  • Page 58 DISASSEMBLY Have a helper steady the handlebar in the straight ahead position. Place the vehicle on the center stand, WARNING see p. 59 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE Screw (5) tightening torque: The disassembly and reassembly of the ON THE STAND). 7.23 ftlb (10 Nm). front wheel can be difficult for those un- Remove the oil pan guard (1), see p.
  • Page 59 Support the front wheel and remove the Retract the center stand, see p. 59 (PO- CAUTION axle (8) manually. SITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE While reassembling the wheel, be care- Remove the spacer ring (9). STAND). ful not to damage the brake line, the Disconnect and remove the speedome- Apply the front brake lever, and then disc and the pads.
  • Page 60 DISASSEMBLY and recover the washer (5). Place the vehicle on the center stand, WARNING WARNING see p. 59 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE Keep your fingers well away from the ON THE STAND). The disassembly and reassembly of the chain and sprocket. You could easily rear wheel can be difficult for those unfa- lose a finger if it becomes pinched be- WARNING...

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