Checking The Stand; Inspecting The Front And Rear - APRILIA SCARABEO 125 - 2003 Manual

CHECKING THE STAND

Carefully read p. 37 (MAINTENANCE).
WARNING
FOR THE SIDE STAND ONLY.
Danger of fall or overturning.
When the vehicle is straightened from
the parking position to the driving
position, the stand goes automatically
up.
NOTE
The following information refers
to one stand only, but is valid for both.
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use and maintenance Scarabeo 125 - Scarabeo 200
T h e s t a n d ( 1 ) m u s t r o t a t e w i t h o u t
hindrances.
Carry out the following checks:
◆
The springs (2) must not be damaged,
worn, rusty or weakened.
◆
The stand must rotate
necessary grease the joint, see p. 69
(LUBRICANT CHART).
INSPECTING THE FRONT AND
REAR SUSPENSIONS
Carefully read p. 37 (MAINTENANCE).
To have the front suspension fluid
changed, contact your aprilia Official
Dealer, who will ensure you prompt and
accurate servicing.
Have the front suspension fluid and fork oil
seals checked every 12000 km (7500 mi)
or every 2 years.
Carry out the following checks after the first
1000 km (625 mi) and successively every
6000 km (3750 mi):
◆
With pulled front brake lever, push the
fork repeatedly downwards.
freely, if
The stroke must be gentle and there
must be no trace of fluid on the rods.
◆
Check the
components and the operation of the
front and rear suspension joints.
If you notice failures in the operation or
if the help of a qualified technician is
necessary, contact your aprilia Official
Dealer.
CAUTION
fastening of all the
CAUTION