Identification Data; Joints With Click Clamps And With Screw-Type Clamps - APRILIA TUONO 1000 - 2006 Manual

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IDENTIFICATION DATA

It is a good idea to write down the frame
and engine numbers in the space provided
below. Use the frame number (VIN) to
identify your vehicle when ordering spare
parts.
WARNING
In all states and countries, it is against
the law to alter the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN). You can incur severe
penalties by doing this. Also, this will
immediately invalidate your warranty.
FRAME NUMBER
The frame number (A) is stamped on the
right side of the fork head.
Frame no. _______________________
86 use and maintenance TUONO 1000
ENGINE NUMBER
The engine number (B) is stamped on the
rear part of the left engine crankcase.
Engine no. _______________________
JOINTS WITH CLICK CLAMPS AND
WITH SCREW-TYPE CLAMPS
Remove ONLY the clamps indicated in
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the maintenance procedures. The
following text does not authorize the
arbitrary removal of the clamps present
on the vehicle.
Before removing a clamp, make sure
that its oval does not cause any fluid
leakage; if so, provide for preventing
such leakage and protect the parts
placed around the joint.
CLICK CLAMPS
For removal it is sufficient to use simple
pliers, while for installation a special tool is
required (see below).
Before removing a clamp, prepare the
m a t e r i a l n e c e s s a r y f o r t h e c o r r e c t
installation of the new clamp.
NOTE
Have the appropriate special tool
 available:
- click clamp installation pliers, see page
46 (SPECIAL TOOLS).
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CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
Upon installation, replace the click
clamp that has been removed with a
new click clamp having the same
dimensions, available from your Local
aprilia Dealer.
Do not attempt to reinstall the removed
click clamp, since it is unusable. Do not
replace the removed click clamp with a
screw-type clamp or with other types of
clamps.
CAUTION
Proceed with care, in order not to
damage the joint components.
Work with the pliers on the head of the
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click clamp, forcing until you release it.
SCREW-TYPE CLAMPS
For removal and installation it is sufficient
to use a simple screwdriver.
CAUTION
Check the conditions of the screw-type
clamp and if necessary replace it with a
new screw-type clamp of the same
dimensions, available from your Local
aprilia Dealer.
When fastening the screw-type clamp,
make sure that the joint is sufficiently
stable.