WARNINGS CONCERNING FUEL, LUBRICANTS, COOLANT AND OTHER
COMPONENT PARTS
DANGER
The fuel used to operate engines is highly flammable and
becomes explosive under particular
conditions.
Refueling and engine service should take place in a
well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke
when refueling or in the proximity of sources of fuel
vapors. Avoid contact with bare flames, sources of sparks or
any other source which may ignite the fuel or lead to
explosion.
Take care not to spill fuel out of the filler, or it may
ignite when in contact with hot engine parts. In the event
of accidental fuel spillage, make sure the affected area is
fully dry before starting the engine. Fuel expands from heat
and when left under direct sunlight.
Never fill the fuel tank up to the rim. Tighten the filler
cap securely after each refueling.
Avoid contact with skin. Do not inhale vapors. Do not
swallow fuel. Do not transfer fuel between different
containers using a hose.
DO NOT RELEASE FUEL INTO THE ENVIRONMENT. KEEP AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.
Use only premium grade unleaded petrol, min. O.N. 95
(N.O.R.M.) and 85 (N.O.M.M.).
LUBRICANTS
DANGER
A good lubrication ensures the vehicle safety.
Failure to keep the lubricants at the recommended level or
the use of a non-suitable new and clean type of lubricant
can lead to the engine or gearbox seizure, thus leading to
serious accidents, personal injury or even death.
Gear oil may cause serious damage to the skin if handled
daily and for long periods. Wash your hands carefully after
use.
Do not dispose of oil into the environment.
Take it to the filling station where you usually buy it or
to an oil salvage center.
WARNING
When filling the vehicle with oil, take care not to spill it
out since it could damage the vehicle
paintwork.
In case of contact with oil, the tyres surface will become
very slippery, thus becoming a serious danger for your
safety.
In case of leaks, do not use the vehicle. Check and trace
the cause of leaks and proceed to repair.
ENGINE OIL
DANGER
Prolonged or repeated contact with engine oil may cause
severe skin damage.
Wash your hands thoroughly after handling engine oil. Do not
release into the environment.
Dispose of engine oil through the nearest waste oil
reclamation firm or through the supplier. Wear latex gloves
during servicing.
Change engine after the first 1000 km (621 mi) and then
every 6000 km (3728 mi), 2.11.2. (Recommended)
oil fork , see 1.8.1.
FRONT FORK OIL
DANGER
Modifying the suspension settings or the viscosity of the
front fork oil will affect its response.
Standard oil viscosity: SAE 20 W. Choose the oil viscosity
to determine the type of response required (SAE 5W for a
softer suspension, 20W for a stiffer suspension).
The two grades can also be mixed in varying solutions to
obtain the desired response.
F.A.
or Fork have special properties, which enable them to retain
virtually the same viscosity regardless of temperature to
give constant damping response.
(Recommended) front forks oil, see 1.8.1.
BRAKE FLUID
NOTE This
vehicle is fitted with front and rear disc brakes. Each
braking system is operated by an independent hydraulic
circuit. The information provided below applies to both
braking systems.
DANGER
Do not use the vehicle in case brakes are worn out or do not
work properly! The brakes are the parts
that most ensure your safety and for this reason they must
always be perfectly working. Failure to comply with these
recommendations will probably lead to a crash or an
accident, with a consequent risk of personal injury or
death.
A wet surface reduces brakes efficiency.
DANGER
In case of wet ground the braking distance will be doubled,
since both brakes and tyres drives on the
road surface are extremely reduced by the water present on
the road surface.
Any water on brakes, after washing the vehicle or driving on
a wet road surface or crossing puddles or gips, can wet
brakes so as to greatly reduce their efficiency.
Failure to comply with these recommendations may lead to
serious accidents, with a consequent risk of severe personal
injuries or death.
Brakes are critical safety components. Do not ride the
vehicle in case brakes are not working at their best.
Check for brakes proper operation before every trip. Brake
fluid is an irritant. Avoid contact with eyes or skin.
In the event of accidental contact, wash affected body parts
thoroughly. In the event of accidental contact with eyes,
contact an eye specialist or seek medical advice.
DO NOT RELEASE BRAKE FLUID INTO THE ENVIRONMENT. KEEP AWAY
FROM CHILDREN.
When handling brake fluid, take care not to spill it onto
plastic or paint-finished parts or they will damage.
Check brake fluid level after the first 1000 Km (621 mi) and
then every 6000 Km (3728 mi). See
2.10.1. and 2.10.4.; change
brake fluid every two years, see 2.10.2.
Recommended) brake fluid, see 1.8.1.
DANGER
Do not use any brake fluids other than the specified type.
Never mix different types of fluids to top up
level, as this will damage the braking system.
Do not use brake fluid from containers which have been kept
open or in storage for long periods.
Any sudden changes in play or hardness in the brake levers
are warning signs of problems with the hydraulic circuits.
Ensure that the brake discs and friction material have not
become contaminated with oil or grease. This is particularly
important after servicing or inspections.
Make sure the brake lines are not twisted or worn.
Prevent accidental water or dust from accidentally entering
the circuit. Wear latex gloves when servicing the hydraulic
circuit.
DISC BRAKES
DANGER
The brakes are the parts that most ensure your safety and
for this reason they must always be
perfectly working; check them before every trip. A dirty
disc soils the pads.
Dirty pads must be replaced, while dirty discs must be
cleaned with a high-quality degreaser.
Perform the maintenance operations with half the indicated
frequency if the vehicle is used in rainy or dusty areas, on
uneven surfaces or on racetracks, see2.1.2..
Check brake pads for wear, see 2.10.3..
When the disc pads wear out, the level of the fluid
decreases to automatically compensate for their wear.
The front brake fluid reservoir is located on the right
handlebar, near the front brake lever. The rear brake fluid
reservoir is located under the right fairing.
Do not use the vehicle if the braking system leaks fluid.
COOLANT
DANGER
Coolant is toxic when ingested and is an irritant, contact
with eyes or skin may cause irritation.
In the event of contact with eyes, rinse repeatedly with
abundant water and seek medical advice. In the event of
ingestion, induce vomiting, rinse mouth and throat with
abundant water and seek medical advice immediately.
DO NOT RELEASE INTO THE ENVIRONMENT. KEEP AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.
DANGER
Take care not to spill coolant onto hot engine parts. It may
ignite and produce invisible flames. Wear
latex gloves when servicing.
Do not ride when coolant is below the minimum level.
Check coolant level before each ride and every 1000 km (621
mi), see 2.9.1..
Change coolant every sixteen months, see 5.2.1..
Coolant mixture is a 50% solution of water and anti-freeze.
This is the ideal solution for most operating temperatures
and
provides good corrosion protection.
This solution is also suited to the warm season, as it is
less prone to evaporative loss and will reduce the need for
top- ups.
In addition, less water evaporation means fewer minerals
salts depositing in the radiator, which helps preserve the
efficiency of the cooling system.
When temperature drops below zero degrees centigrade, check
the cooling system frequently and add more anti-freeze (up
to 60% maximum) to the solution.
Use distilled water in the coolant mixture. Tap water will
damage the engine. (Recommended) engine anti-freeze, see 1.8.1..
Refer to the table below and add water with the quantity of
anti-freeze to obtain a solution with the desired freezing
point:
Freezing point C° |
Coolant % of volume |
-20° |
35 |
-30° |
45 |
-40° |
55 |
NOTE Coolants
have different specifications. The protection degree is
written on the label.
WARNING
Use nitrate-free coolant only, with a protection until at
least -35°C.
TYRES
WARNING
If tyres are excessively inflated, the vehicle will be hard
and uneasy to ride, thus making you feel not at your ease.
In addition the roadworthiness, mainly on wet surfaces and
during cornering, will be impaired. Flat tyres (insufficient
pressure) can slip on the rim and make you lose the control
of the vehicle.
In this case too, both vehicle roadworthiness,
maneuverability and brake efficiency will be impaired. Tyres
changing, repair, maintenance and balancing must be carried
out by specialized technicians using suitable equipment.
When new, tyres can have a thin slippery protective coating.
Drive carefully for the first kilometers (miles). Never use
rubber treating substances on tyres.
In particular, avoid contact with fluids/fuels, leading to a
rapid wear. In case of contact with oil or fuel, do not
clean but change tyres.
DANGER
Some of the factory-assembled tyres of this vehicle are
provided with wear indicators.
There are several kinds of wear indicators.
For more information on how to check the wear, contact your
Dealer. Visually check if the tyres are worn and in this
case have them changed. If a tyre deflates while driving,
stop immediately.
Avoid hard brakings or moves and do not close throttles too
abruptly.
Slowly close throttle grip, move to the edge of the road and
make use of the engine brake to slow down until coming to a
halt.
Failure to comply with these recommendations can lead to
serious accidents and consequent personal injuries or death.
Do not install tyres with air tube on rims for tubeless
tyres and vice-versa.