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APRILIA RST MILLE FUTURA - PART 1 2000 Manual

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  • Page 1 Futura use maintenance book aprilia part# 8104163...
  • Page 2 © 2000 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE) 3!&%49 7!2.).'3 4%#(.)#!, ).&/2-!4)/. The following precautionary warnings are The operations preceded by this used throughout this manual in order to symbol must be repeated also on convey the following messages: the opposite side of the vehicle.

  • Page 3: Automatic Light Switching Version

    (I, UK, A, ...). periodical inspections. and are to be supplied to the aprilia Offi- cial Dealer as reference data for the pur- chase of spare parts or specific accesso- ries of the model you have acquired.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4!",% /& #/.4%.43 EXHAUST SILENCER/EXHAUST REAR-VIEW MIRRORS ........86 TERMINAL ............43 CHECKING THE STAND ........87 SAFETY DRIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ........44 SPARK PLUGS ..........88 BASIC SAFETY RULES ........6 GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE ..44 BATTERY ............
  • Page 5 safe drive...
  • Page 6 "!3)# 3!&%49 25,%3 The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs or Most road accidents are caused by the psychotropic substances notably increases driver’s lack of experience. To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be in the risk of accidents. NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and, possession of all the requirements pre- in any case, make sure that the driver has...
  • Page 7 Rigorously observe all road signs and na- Avoid obstacles that could damage the ve- Always drive with both hands on the han- tional and local road regulations. hicle or make you lose control. dlebars and both feet on the footrests (or on the rider’s footboards), in the correct Avoid abrupt movements that can be dan- Avoid riding in the slipstream created by...
  • Page 8 If necessary, have the vehicle inspected by an aprilia Official Dealer who should care- fully check the frame, handlebars, suspen- sions, safety parts and all the devices that you cannot check by yourself.

  • Page 9: Clothing

    ONLY ORIGINALS #,/4().' Never change the position, inclination or Any modification of the vehicle and/or the colour of: number plate, direction indica- removal of original components can com- Before starting, always wear a correctly tors, lights and horns. promise vehicle performance levels and fastened crash helmet.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    (aprilia genuine accessories). Avoid using accessories that hamper ac-...
  • Page 11 ous objects on the handlebars, mudguards Do not carry any bag if it is not tightly se- Do not exceed the maximum load allowed and forks, because the vehicle might re- cured to the vehicle. for each side-bag. spond more slowly in turns and its ma- Do not carry bags which protrude too much When the vehicle is overloaded, its stability noeuvrability could be unavoidably im-...

  • Page 12: Drive Chain

    !22!.'%-%.4 /& 4(% -!). %,%-%.43 1) Headlight 7) Electronic unit 13) Passenger left footrest 18) Shifting lever 2) Air temperature sensor 8) Engine oil tank cap (snapping, closed/open) 19) Engine oil filter 3) Left rear-view mirror 9) Rider left footrest 14) Drive chain 20) Engine oil tank 4) Saddle lock...

  • Page 13: Air Cleaner

    1) Rear light 7) Front brake fluid tank 11) Coolant expansion 15) Rear brake pump 2) Glove/tool kit compartment 8) Secondary fuse carrier 12) Coolant expansion tank cap 16) Rear brake fluid tank 3) Rear shock absorber (15A) 13) Rear brake control lever 17) Passenger right footrest 4) Fuel tank 9) Right rear-view mirror...

  • Page 14: Instruments And Indicators

    !22!.'%-%.4 /& 4(% ).3425-%.43#/.42/,3 1) Ignition switch/steering lock/parking lights ( 8) Front brake lever 2) Direction indicator switch ( 9) Throttle grip 3) Horn push button ( 10) Engine stop switch ( 4) Dimmer switch ( 11) Start push button ( ) •...
  • Page 15 ).3425-%.43 !.$ ).$)#!4/23 1) Speedometer 8) Right multifunction digital display (fuel level/air temperature - 2) Green direction indicator warning light LED ( coolant temperature - clock/injection system error codes) 3) Red engine oil pressure warning light LED ( 9) SET and MODE programming buttons 4) Amber side stand down warning light LED ( ) 10) Green neutral indicator warning light LED ( ) 5) Red diagnostic warning light LED (EFI)

  • Page 16: Running-In

    Comes on whenever the ignition switch is in position “ ” and the engine is not running, thus checking the functionality of the LED. If the light LED does not come on in this phase, contact an aprilia Official Dealer. Engine oil pressure warning light If the engine oil pressure warning light LED “...
  • Page 17 ã Follow Description Function Comes on for approximately three seconds whenever the ignition switch is turned to position “ ”, thus testing the correct operation of the LED. If the diagnostic warning light LED “EFI” comes on and blinks CAUTION Diagnostic warning light LED when the engine is started or starts blinking during the normal op- eration of the engine, this means that the electronic unit has detected an anomaly.
  • Page 18 ã Follow The numerical sector can be used to display the air temperature in °C (°F) as an alternative to the fuel level indicator (the indicator range remains off). With temperatures under -20 °C (-4 °F) the writing “ ” is displayed; between -20 °C (-68 °F) and 50 °C (122 °F) the exact temperature value is displayed;...

  • Page 19: Setting Buttons

    38 (COOLANT). If the situation on the dashboard re- mains the same after the coolant level has been checked, do not start the ve- hicle and contact an aprilia Official Dealer. After the first 1000 km (625 mi) and successively every 7500 km (4600 mi), the word “SERVICE”...
  • Page 20 The switching km/mi /gal, °C/°F is set – all the dashboard lighting LEDs; for the dashboard lighting: 100%; 60%; and fixed by APRILIA in the vehicle pro- – all the segments on the left display; 25%. duction phase, according to the country –...
  • Page 21 SWITCHING FROM TOTAL TO PARTIAL SWITCHING FROM FUEL LEVEL INDICA- one; if the button SET (1) is kept pressed, KILOMETRE (MILE) ODOMETER TOR TO AIR TEMPERATURE INDICATOR the data change scrolling quickly and cycli- cally. Left display Multifunction display right side Press the SET (1) push button and se- Press and release the button SET (1);...
  • Page 22 -!). ).$%0%.$%.4 #/.42/,3 #/.42/,3 /. 4(% ,%&4 0!24 /& 4(% (!.$,%"!2 NOTE The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch is in position “ ”. 1) HORN PUSH BUTTON ( The horn is activated when the push button is pressed. 2) DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH ( To indicate the turn to the left, move the switch to the left;...

  • Page 23: Stopping

    #/.42/,3 /. 4(% 2)'(4 0!24 /& 4(% (!.$,%"!2 NOTE The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch is in position “ ”. 1) ENGINE STOP SWITCH ( WARNING Do not operate the engine stop switch “ ” in running conditions.

  • Page 24: Ignition Switch

    Position Function Key removal The steer- It is possible ing is to remove the locked. It is key. neither pos- sible to start Steering the engine, lock nor to switch on the lights. Neither the It is possible engine, nor to remove the the lights key.

  • Page 25: Steering Lock

    34%%2).' ,/#+ 0!2+).' ,)'(43 CAUTION The vehicle is provided with front and rear Do not leave the parking lights on for WARNING parking lights. Even if it is always advisable long periods, in order to avoid the wear Never turn the key to position “ ” in to park the vehicle in the appropriate park- of the battery due to the current con- running conditions, in order to avoid...
  • Page 26 !58),)!29 %15)0-%.4 5.,/#+).',/#+).' 4(% To lock the saddle: WARNING 3!$$,% Position the tangs (3) in the seat, lower Before leaving, make sure that the sad- and press the saddle, making the lock dle is properly locked. Position the vehicle on the centre stand, snap.

  • Page 27: Glove/Tool Kit Compartment

    To reach the glove/tool kit compartment, To perform some specific operations, it is proceed as follows: advisable to use the following special tools (to be requested to an aprilia Official Deal- Remove the rider saddle, see p. 26 (UN- er): LOCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE).

  • Page 28: Transport

    !##%33/2)%3 WARNING tact with naked flames, sparks and any Excluding the original APRILIA transport The vehicle may be equipped with the fol- other heat source to prevent the fuel bags , do not install any other kind of lowing accessories (to be requested to the from catching fire or from exploding.
  • Page 29 WARNING Screw the plug up carefully after refuel- ling. Avoid any contact of the fuel with the skin and the inhalation of vapours; do not swallow fuel or pour it from a re- ceptacle into another by means of a tube.
  • Page 30 If the brake fluid gets in contact with the in case you are not able to carry out the skin or the eyes, it can cause serious ir- usual checking operations, contact ritations. your APRILIA Official Dealer. use and maintenance RST mille Futura...

  • Page 31: Disc Brakes

    The brake fluid must be changed every Have the brake fluid changed every two The front brake reservoir is positioned on two years by an APRILIA Official Dealer. years by an aprilia Official Dealer. the right part of the handlebar, near the Use brake fluid of the type specified in front brake lever coupling.

  • Page 32: Front Brake

    &2/.4 "2!+% If the pads and/or the disc do not need re- Unscrew the screw (1), using a short, placing, provide for topping up. cross-tip screwdriver. CHECK Position the vehicle on the centre stand, CAUTION TOPPING UP see p. 56 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE Do not unscrew the screw (2) with the Carefully read p.
  • Page 33 In case of excessive stroke of the brake clean. lever or reduced efficiency of the brak- ing system, contact an APRILIA Official NOTE In order to reach the “MAX” level, Dealer, since it may be necessary to top up until covering the glass (6) complete- bleed the system.
  • Page 34 CAUTION brake fluid to the air. ing system, contact an APRILIA Official The brake fluid is hygroscopic and When the disc pads wear out, the level Dealer, since it may be necessary to...
  • Page 35 Before departure, check the fluid level in CAUTION the tank, see p. 36 (CLUTCH); have it KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. changed by an aprilia Official Dealer every Sudden resistance or clearance prob- When using the fluid, take care not to two years.

  • Page 36: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by an aprilia Offi- Make sure that the fluid level exceeds Leave the clutch fluid tank open ONLY cial Dealer every 7500 km (4687 mi).
  • Page 37 CAUTION is excessive or if the clutch system is Top up the reservoir (6) by adding clutch not efficient, contact your APRILIA Offi- Do not shake the vehicle, in order not to fluid, see p. 109 (LUBRICANT CHART), cial Dealer, since it may be necessary to spill fluid while topping up.

  • Page 38: Coolant

    UP); have the coolant changed every two In case any maintenance operation If the outdoor temperature is below 0°, years: for this operation, contact an aprilia should be required, it is advisable to check the cooling circuit frequently and if Official Dealer.
  • Page 39 “FULL” and “LOW” marks, by ject to check if there is enough coolant. leaks in the circuit. Have it repaired by checking through the appropriate slot on an APRILIA Official Dealer. CAUTION the right fairing”. Do not put additives or other subtances FULL = maximum level into the fluid.

  • Page 40: Tyres

    APRILIA Official Dealer or by a There are several kinds of wear indica- ing during turns. tors. For more information on how to qualified tyre repairer.

  • Page 41: Checking The Engine Oil Level And Topping Up

    LEVEL AND TOPPING UP); if the level ULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART) isn’t correct, stop the engine immedi- and p. 64 (CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL ately and contact an APRILIA Official AND THE OIL FILTER). Dealer. NOTE Use high-quality 15W – 50 oil, see p.
  • Page 42 Unscrew the pump control rod (7) and Check the braking efficiency. bring it in contact with the pump piston. If necessary, contact your APRILIA Offi- Screw the rod in order to ensure a mini- cial Dealer. mum clearance of 0.5 – 1 mm between...
  • Page 43 (unburned hydrocarbons) contained in the If the noise produced by the exhaust sys- exhaust gases, changing them into carbon tem increases, immediately contact your dioxide and steam, respectively. aprilia Official Dealer. use and maintenance RST mille Futura...

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