2009-2014 Aprilia RSV4 Service & Repair Manual

SERVICE STATION MANUAL 898952 RSV4 Factory

SERVICE STATION MANUAL RSV4 Factory THE VALUE OF SERVICE Due to the continuous technical updates and specific mechanic training programs for Aprilia products, only Aprilia Official Network mechanics know this vehicle fully and have the special tools necessary to carry out maintenance and repair operations correctly. The reliability of the vehicle also depends on its mechanical state. Checking the vehicle before riding, its regular maintenance and using only Original Aprilia Spare Parts are essential! For information about the nearest Official Dealer and/or Service Centre, consult the Yellow Pages or search directly from the map on our Official Website: www.aprilia.com Only by requesting aprilia Original Spare Parts can you be sure of purchasing products that were developed and tested together with the actual vehicle itself. All Aprilia Original Spare Parts undergo quality control procedures to guarantee reliability and durability. The descriptions and illustrations given in this publication are not binding; While the basic characteristics as described and illustrated in this booklet remain unchanged, Aprilia reserves the right, at any time and without being required to update this publication beforehand, to make any changes to components, parts or accessories, which it considers necessary to improve the product or which are required for manufacturing or construction reasons. Not all versions/models shown in this publication are available in all Countries. The availability of individual versions/models should be confirmed with the official Aprilia sales network. © Copyright 2010 Aprilia. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this publication in whole or in part is prohibited. Aprilia - After-sales service. Aprilia trademark is property of Piaggio & C. S.p.A.

SERVICE STATION MANUAL RSV4 Factory This manual provides the main information to carry out regular maintenance operations on your vehicle. This manual is intended to aprilia Dealers and their qualified mechanics; several concepts have been deliberately omitted as they are considered unnecessary. As it is not possible to include complete mechanical notions in this manual, users should have basic mechanical knowledge or minimum knowledge about the procedures involved when repairing scooters. Without this knowledge, repairing or checking the vehicle may be inefficient or even dangerous. As the vehicle repair and check procedures are not described in detail, be extremely cautious so as not to damage components or injure individuals. In order to optimise customer satisfaction when using our vehicles, aprilia s.p.a. commits itself to continually improve its products and the relative documentation. The main technical modifications and changes in repair procedures are communicated to all aprilia Sales Outlets and its International Subsidiaries. These changes will be introduced in the subsequent editions of the manual. In case of need or further queries on repair and check procedures, consult aprilia CUSTOMER DEPARTMENT, which will be prepared to provide any information on the subject and any further communications on updates and technical changes related to the vehicle. NOTE Provides key information to make the procedure easier to understand and carry out. CAUTION Refers to specific procedures to carry out for preventing damages to the vehicle. WARNING Refers to specific procedures to carry out to prevent injuries to the repairer. Personal safety Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal injury. Safeguarding the environment Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle to prevent damaging the environment. Vehicle intactness The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee.

INDEX OF TOPICS CHARACTERISTICS CHAR SPECIAL TOOLS S-TOOLS MAINTENANCE MAIN TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELE SYS ENGINE FROM VEHICLE ENG VE ENGINE ENG POWER SUPPLY P SUPP SUSPENSIONS SUSP CHASSIS CHAS BRAKING SYSTEM BRAK SYS COOLING SYSTEM COOL SYS BODYWORK BODYW PRE-DELIVERY PRE DE

INDEX OF TOPICS CHARACTERISTICS CHAR

Rules Safety rules Carbon monoxide If you need to keep the engine running while working on the vehicle, please ensure that you do so in an open or very well ventilated area. Never let the engine run in an enclosed area. If you do work in an enclosed area, make sure to use a fume extraction system. CAUTION EXHAUST EMISSIONS CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE, A POISONOUS GAS WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND EVEN DEATH. Fuel CAUTION FUEL USED TO POWER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND CAN BECOME EXPLOSIVE UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS. IT IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED TO CARRY OUT REFUELLING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES IN A VENTILATED AREA WITH THE ENGINE SWITCHED OFF. DO NOT SMOKE DURING REFUELLING AND NEAR FUEL VA- POURS, AVOID ANY CONTACT WITH NAKED FLAMES, SPARKS OR OTHER SOURCES WHICH MAY CAUSE THEM TO IGNITE OR EXPLODE. DO NOT DISPERSE FUEL IN THE ENVIRONMENT. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Hot components The engine and the exhaust system components become very hot and remain hot for some time after the engine has been switched off. Before handling these components, make sure that you are wearing insulating gloves or wait until the engine and the exhaust system have cooled down. Coolant The coolant contains ethylene glycol which, under certain conditions, can become flammable. When it burns, ethylene glycol produces an invisible flame which however can cause burns. CAUTION TAKE CARE NOT TO SPILL COOLANT ONTO HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPO- NENTS; THE FLUID MAY IGNITE AND BURN WITH AN INVISIBLE FLAME. WHEN CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE, IT IS ADVISABLE TO WEAR LATEX GLOVES. EVEN THOUGH IT IS TOXIC, COOLANT HAS A SWEET FLAVOUR WHICH MAKES IT VERY ATTRACTIVE TO ANIMALS. NEV- ER LEAVE THE COOLANT IN OPEN CONTAINERS IN AREAS ACCESSIBLE TO ANIMALS AS THEY MAY DRINK IT. RSV4 Factory Characteristics CHAR - 7

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT REMOVE THE RADIATOR CAP WHEN THE ENGINE IS STILL HOT. THE COOLANT IS PRESSURISED AND MAY CAUSE SCALDING. Used engine oil and transmission oil CAUTION IT IS ADVISABLE TO WEAR LATEX GLOVES WHEN SERVICING THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE OR GEARBOX OIL MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE SKIN IF HANDLED FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME AND ON A REGULAR BASIS. WASH YOUR HANDS CAREFULLY AFTER HANDLING OIL. HAND THE OIL OVER TO OR HAVE IT COLLECTED BY THE NEAREST USED OIL RECYCLING COMPANY OR THE SUPPLIER. DO NOT DISPOSE OF OIL IN THE ENVIRONMENT KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. THE BRAKE FLUID MAY DAMAGE PAINTED, PVC OR RUBBER SURFACES. WHEN SERVICING THE BRAKING SYSTEM, PROTECT THESE COMPONENTS WITH A CLEAN CLOTH. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES WHEN SERVICING THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE BRAKE FLUID IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO THE EYES. IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WITH THE EYES, RINSE THEM IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF COLD, CLEAN WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Battery electrolyte and hydrogen gas CAUTION THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS TOXIC, CORROSIVE AND, AS IT CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID, MAY CAUSE BURNING IF IT COMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE SKIN. WHEN HANDLING BATTERY ELECTROLYTE, WEAR TIGHT-FITTING GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE APPAREL. IN THE EVENT OF SKIN CONTACT WITH THE ELECTROLYTIC FLUID, RINSE WELL WITH PLENTY OF CLEAN WATER. IT IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT TO PROTECT YOUR EYES BECAUSE EVEN TINY AMOUNTS OF BATTERY ACID MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS. IN THE EVENT OF CON- TACT WITH THE EYES, RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES AND CON- SULT AN EYE SPECIALIST IMMEDIATELY. IF THE FLUID IS ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED, DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER OR MILK, FOLLOWED BY MILK OF MAGNESIA OR VEGETABLE OIL AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY. THE BATTERY RELEASES EX- PLOSIVE GASES; KEEP IT AWAY FROM FLAMES, SPARKS, CIGARETTES OR ANY OTHER HEAT SOURCES. ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN SERVICING OR RECHARGING THE BATTERY. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. BATTERY LIQUID IS CORROSIVE. DO NOT POUR IT OR SPILL IT, PARTICULARLY ON PLASTIC COMPONENTS. ENSURE THAT THE ELECTROLYTIC ACID IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE BAT- TERY BEING ACTIVATED. Maintenance rules GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND INFORMATION Characteristics RSV4 Factory CHAR - 8

When repairing, disassembling and reassembling the vehicle, strictly follow the recommendations re- ported below. BEFORE DISASSEMBLING COMPONENTS • Before dismantling components, remove dirt, mud, dust and foreign bodies from the vehicle. Use the special tools designed for this bike, as required. COMPONENTS REMOVAL • Do not loosen and/or tighten screws and nuts using pliers or any other tools than the specific wrench. • Mark the positions on all connection joints (pipes, cables, etc.) before separating them, and identify them with different distinctive symbols. • Each component needs to be clearly marked to enable identification during reassembly. • Clean and wash the dismantled components carefully using a low-flammability detergent. • Keep mated parts together since they have "adjusted" to each other due to normal wear. • Some components must be used together or replaced altogether. • Keep away from heat sources. REASSEMBLING COMPONENTS CAUTION BEARINGS MUST ROTATE FREELY, WITHOUT JAMMING AND/OR NOISE, OTHERWISE, THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED. • Only use ORIGINAL Aprilia SPARE PARTS. • Comply with lubricant and consumables use guidelines. • Lubricate parts (whenever possible) before reassembling them. • When tightening nuts and screws, start either from the components with the largest diameter or from the innermost components, proceeding diagonally. Tighten nuts and screws in suc- cessive steps before applying the tightening torque. • Always replace self-locking nuts, washers, sealing rings, circlips, O-rings (OR), cotter pins and screws with new parts if the thread is damaged. • When assembling the bearings, make sure to lubricate them well. • Check that each component is assembled correctly. • After a repair or routine maintenance, carry out pre-ride checks and test the vehicle on private grounds or in an area with low traffic. • Clean all mating surfaces, oil seal rims and gaskets before refitting. Smear a thin layer of lithium-based grease on the oil seal rims. Reassemble oil seals and bearings with the brand or batch number facing outward (visible side). ELECTRIC CONNECTORS Electric connectors must be disconnected as described below; failure to comply with this procedure causes irreparable damage to both the connector and the wiring harness: Press the relative safety clips, if applicable. RSV4 Factory Characteristics CHAR - 9

• Grip the two connectors and disconnect them by pulling them in opposite directions. • If any signs of dirt, rust, moisture, etc. are noted, clean the inside of the connector carefully with a jet of compressed air. • Ensure that the cables are correctly fastened to the internal connector terminals. • Then connect the two connectors, ensuring that they couple correctly (if fitted with clips, you will hear them "click" into place). CAUTION DO NOT DISCONNECT CONNECTORS BY PULLING THE CABLES. NOTE THE TWO CONNECTORS CAN ONLY BE CONNECTED IN ONE DIRECTION: CONNECT THEM THE RIGHT WAY ROUND. TIGHTENING TORQUES CAUTION REMEMBER THAT THE TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR ALL FASTENING ELEMENTS ON WHEELS, BRAKES, WHEEL AXLES AND ANY OTHER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS PLAY A KEY ROLE IN ENSURING VEHICLE SAFETY AND MUST COMPLY WITH SPECIFIED VALUES. CHECK THE TIGHTENING TORQUES OF FASTENING ELEMENTS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND ALWAYS USE A TORQUE WRENCH TO REASSEMBLE THESE COMPONENTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE RECOMMENDATIONS MAY CAUSE ONE OF THESE COMPONENTS TO LOOSEN OR EVEN DETACH, CAUSING A WHEEL TO LOCK OR COMPROMISING VEHICLE HANDLING. THIS MAY LEAD TO FALLS, WITH THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Running-in Engine run-in is essential to ensure engine long life and correct operation. Twisty roads and gradients are ideal to run-in engine, brakes and suspensions effectively. Vary your riding speed during the running in period. In this way, you allow for the work of components to be "loaded" and then "unloaded", thus cooling engine parts. CAUTION ONLY AFTER THE SERVICE AT THE END OF THE RUN-IN PERIOD CAN THE BEST PERFORM- ANCE OF YOUR VEHICLE BE OBTAINED. Follow the guidelines detailed below: • Do not twist the throttle grip abruptly and completely when the engine is working at a low revs, either during or after run-in. • During the first 100 Km (62 miles) use the brakes gently, avoiding sudden or prolonged braking. That is to permit the adequate adjustment of the pad friction material to the brake discs. • It is recommended, during the first 1000 km (621 mi), not to exceed 7500 rpm and 9500 rpm up 2000 km (1243 mi). AFTER THE SPECIFIED MILEAGE, TAKE YOUR VEHICLE TO AN Official Aprilia Dealer FOR THE CHECKS INDICATED IN THE "PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE" TABLE IN THE SCHEDULED MAIN- Characteristics RSV4 Factory CHAR - 10

2009-2014 Aprilia RSV4 Service & Repair Manual

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