Checking The Side Stand - APRILIA RSV MILLE - PART 2 2000 Manual

Carefully read p. 59 (MAINTENANCE)
and p. 97 (CHECKING THE SWITCHES).
The side stand (1) has two positions:
– normal or lifted (Pos.A);
– extended (Pos.B).
It is the rider who must provide for extend-
ing and lifting the stand.
The side stand (1) must rotate without hin-
drances.
The springs (2) provide for keeping the
stand in the desired position (extended or
lifted).
Carry out the following checks:
Position the vehicle on the appropriate
rear support stand, see p. 67 (POSI-
TIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR
SUPPORT STAND m).
The springs (2) must not be damaged,
worn, rusty or weakened.
Make sure that the stand presents no
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slack in either position (extended and lift-
ed).
Lower the stand, making sure that the
springs provide for extending it com-
pletely.
Move the stand to let it up and release it
halfway to make sure that the springs
provide for lifting it completely.
The side stand must rotate freely, if nec-
essary grease the joint, see p. 113 (LU-
BRICANT CHART).
The side stand (1) is provided with a safety
switch (3) that has the function to prevent
or interrupt the operation of the engine with
the gears on and the side stand (1) down.
To check the proper functioning of the
safety switch (3), proceed as follows:
Remove the rear support stand, see p.
67 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
THE REAR SUPPORT STAND m).
Seat on the vehicle in driving position.
Fold the side stand (1).
Start the engine, see p. 50 (STARTING).
With released throttle grip (4) (Pos.C)
and engine idling, pull the clutch lever (5)
completely.
Engage the first gear, by pushing the
gear lever (6) downwards.
Lower the side stand (1), thus operating
the safety switch (3).
At this point:
– the engine must stop;
– the "side stand down" warning light " "
must come on.
CAUTION
If the engine does not stop, contact an
Official Dealer.