APRILIA Pegaso 650 I.E. Manuel de service

use maintenance+ bookPEGASO I.E.650aprilia part# 8104312

10use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.Do not keep objects that can be dangerousin case of fall, for example pointed objectslike keys, pens, glass via

100use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.,/.'0%2)/$3/&).!#4)6)49After a long period of inactivity of the vehi-cle some precautions are nece

101use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.4%#(.)#!,$!4!DIMENSIONS Max. length ... 2214 mmMax.

102use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.GEAR RATIOS Ratio Primary Secondary Final ratio Total ratio1ª 37/72 = 1 : 1.946 12/33 = 1 : 2.750 16/46 = 1 :

103use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.TYRES REAR ... 130/80 – R17 65 H– alternative

104use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.,5"2)#!.4#(!24Engine oil (recommended): 0 SUPERBIKE 4, SAE 5W-40 or 4T FORMULA RACING, SAE 5W-40.As an

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106use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.)MPORTERS

108use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.7)2).'$)!'2!-0EGASO)%

109use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.7)2).'$)!'2!-+%90EGASO)% 1) Side stand switch 2) Multiple connectors 3) Clutch contro

11use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.Avoid hanging bulky, heavy and/or danger-ous objects on the handlebars, mudguardsand forks, because the vehicle

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112use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.aprilia s.p.a.wishes to thank its customers for the purchase of this vehicle:– Do not dispose of oil, fuel, po

12use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.!22!.'%-%.4/&4(%-!).%,%-%.43+%91) Headlight2) Ignition switch/steering lock3) Left rear-view mirro

13use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.+%91) Rear light2) Passenger grab rail3) Saddle lock4) Saddle5) Rear brake fluid tank6) Air cleaner7) Rear shoc

14use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.!22!.'%-%.4/&4(%).3425-%.43#/.42/,3+%91) Clutch lever2) Instruments and indicators3) Ignition swit

15use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.+%91) Revolution counter2) Speedometer3) Total kilometres odometer4) Coolant temperature indicator ())5) Partia

16use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.Description FunctionDirection indicator warning light6Blinks when the direction indicators are on.High beam war

17use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.Follow Description FunctionSpeedometer (km/h) It indicates the driving speed.Total kilometres odometer It indic

18use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.-!).).$%0%.$%.4#/.42/,3#/.42/,3/.4(%,%&40!24/&4(%(!.$,%"!2NOTE The electrical parts work

19use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.#/.42/,3/.4(%2)'(40!24/&4(%(!.$,%"!2NOTE The electrical parts work only when the ignition

2use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.© 2001 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE)First edition: february 2001Reprint: january 2002, february 2002, november 200

20use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.)'.)4)/.37)4#(The ignition switch (1) is positioned on theupper plate of the steering column.NOTE The ke

21use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.34%%2).',/#+aWARNINGNever turn the key to position “&” inrunning conditions, in order to avoidlosing

22use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.',/6%4//,+)4#/-0!24-%.4To reach the glove/tool kit compart-ment, proceed as follows:◆ Remove the rider

23use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.30%#)!,4//,3mTo perform some specific operations, it isadvisable to use the following special tools(to be req

24use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.3)$% "!'3 m SUPPLIED ASSTANDARD EQUIPMENT IN THECOUNTRIESWHEREREQUIREDThanks to the use of

25use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.To remove the side bag, proceed as fol-lows:◆ Introduce the key (4) in the lock.◆ Turn the key (4) clockwise an

26use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.2%!2 #!3% m  SUPPLIED ASSTANDARD EQUIPMENT IN THECOUNTRIESWHEREREQUIREDThanks to the use of the rear

27use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.-!).#/-0/.%.43&5%,aWARNINGThe fuel used for internal combustionengines is extremely inflammable andin part

28use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.To refuel, proceed as follows:◆ Raise the flap (1).◆ Insert the key (2) in the tank plug lock(3).◆ Turn the key

29use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E."2!+%&,5)$RECOMMENDATIONSNOTE This vehicle is provided with frontand rear disc brakes, with separa

3use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.NOTE This manual must be consideredas an integral part of the vehicle and mustalways accompany it, even in case

30use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.$)3#"2!+%3aWARNINGThe brakes are the parts that most en-sure your safety and for this reasonthey must alw

31use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.&2/.4"2!+%CHECK◆ Keep the vehicle in vertical position andturn the handlebar, so that the fluid con-t

32use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.◆ Raise and remove the cover (3) togetherwith the screws (1) and (2).◆ Remove the gasket (4).aCAUTIONIn order n

33use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.2%!2"2!+%CHECK◆ Remove the right side panel, see p. 73(REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFTSIDES).◆ Keep the

34use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.#//,!.4aCAUTIONDo not use the vehicle if the coolant isbelow the minimum prescribed level“MIN”.NOTE Carry out t

35use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.CHECKING AND TOPPING UPaWARNINGCheck the coolant level and top up theexpansion tank with cold engine.◆ Stop th

36use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.492%3This vehicle is provided with tyres withtube.NOTE Carry out the maintenance oper-ations halving the interv

37use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.aWARNINGFor this reason, it is advisable to havethe above mentioned operations carriedout by an APRILIA Officia

38use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.#,54#(ADJUSTING THE CLUTCHAdjust the clutch after the first 1000 km(625 mi) and successively every 6000 km(3750

39use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.!$*534).'4(%2%!2"2!+%#/.42/,,%6%2#,%!2!.#%The brake control lever is positioned ergo-nomically

4use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.4!",%/&#/.4%.43SAFE DRIVE ... 5BASIC SAFET

40use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.#!4!,94)#%8(!5343),%.#%23oNOTE The following information refersto a single exhaust silencer, but is valid

41use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.The vehicle is provided with two stands:centre stand and side stand.aCAUTIONDo not start the engine with the ve

42use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.GETTING ON THE VEHICLE◆ Grasp the handlebar correctly and get onthe vehicle without loading your weightonto the

43use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.02%,)-).!29#(%#+).'/0%2!4)/.3Component Check PageFront and rear disc brakesCheck the functioning, the id

44use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.34!24).'aWARNINGDo not position any object inside thefront part of the fairing (between thehandlebar and t

45use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.◆ Operate the front brake lever completely.◆ Pull the clutch lever (8) completely andshift the gearbox lev

46use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.STARTING WITH COLD ENGINEWhen the room temperature is low (about0°C), it may be difficult to start the engineat

47use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.$%0!2452%!.$$2)6%aWARNINGDo not position any object inside thefront part of the fairing (between the han-dleb

48use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.aWARNINGOn departure, the abrupt release of theclutch lever may cause the engine tostall or the vehicle to jerk

49use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.To shift down, proceed as follows:◆ Release the throttle grip (2) (Pos.A).◆ If necessary, pull the brake levers

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50use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.building site metal plates become ratherslippery by rain. For this reason allthese obstacles have to be careful

51use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.34/00).'aWARNINGIf possible, avoid stopping abruptly,slowing down suddenly and braking atthe last moment.◆

52use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.aWARNINGWhen getting on or off the vehicle, keepto the instructions given, see p. 40(GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEH

53use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.CENTRE STAND m (supplied asstandard equipment in the countrieswhere required)aWARNINGIt is forbidden to positio

54use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.35''%34)/.34/02%6%.44(%&4NEVER leave the ignition key (1) insertedand always use the steering

55use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.-!).4%.!.#%Carefully read p. 2 (SAFETY WARN-INGS), (TECHNICAL INFORMATION)and (WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS -GENERAL

56use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.2%'5,!23%26)#%).4%26!,3#(!24OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BYTHE APRILIA Official Dealer (WHICHCAN BE CAR

57use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BYTHE APRILIA Official DealerKey = check and clean, adjust, lubricate orchange

58use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.)$%.4)&)#!4)/.$!4!It is a good rule to write down the frameand engine numbers in the space providedin this

59use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.#(%#+).'4(%%.').%/),,%6%,!.$4/00).'50Carefully read p. 37 (ENGINE OIL) and p.55 (MAINTENA

6use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E."!3)#3!&%4925,%3To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be inpossession of all the requirements pre-s

60use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.#(!.').'4(%%.').%/),!.$4(%/),&),4%2aCAUTIONThe engine oil and the oil filter changeop

61use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.aCAUTIONDo not dispose of the oil in the environ-ment. Put it in a sealed container andtake it to the filling s

62use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.◆ Pull the engine oil filter (9) and clean itwith a jet of compressed air.◆ Check the seal of the engine

63use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.REMOVAL◆ Remove the rider saddle, see p. 21 (UN-LOCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE).◆ Rotate the air conveyor (1)

64use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.&2/.47(%%,aCAUTIONThe disassembly and reassembly of thefront wheel may be difficult for unskilledoperators

65use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.REASSEMBLY◆ Spread a film of lubricating grease on thewhole length of the wheel pin (3), greasethe inside of th

66use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.2%!27(%%,aCAUTIONThe disassembly and reassembly of therear wheel may be difficult for unskilledoperators. If n

67use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.aCAUTIONDo not operate the rear brake lever afterremoving the wheel, since the pins maygo out of their seats an

68use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.aCAUTIONBefore proceeding with the reassembly,make sure that support plate (8) of thebrake caliper (9) is posit

69use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.0/3)4)/.).'4(%6%()#,%/.4(%2%!23500/2434!.$m◆ Loosen the knob (1).◆ Withdraw the fork support (2) a

7use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.Rigorously observe all road signs and na-tional and local road regulations.Avoid abrupt movements that can be da

70use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.$2)6%#(!).Carefully read p. 55 (MAINTENANCE).The vehicle is equipped with an endlesschain, in which a ring lin

71use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.NOTE Numbered reference marks con-nected with the movement of the adjusters(3) (4) are provided for the wheel

72use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.2%-/6!,/&4(%&5%,4!.+Carefully read p. 27 (FUEL) and p. 55(MAINTENANCE).aWARNINGRisk of fire.Wait un

73use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.aCAUTIONHandle the plastic and painted compo-nents with care to avoid scraping ordamaging them.◆ Grasp the tank

74use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.2%-/6).'4(%$2)6%#(!).'5!2$3Carefully read 55 (MAINTENANCE).◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, s

75use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.NOTE The operations marked with ✱ arenot necessary if the rear case supports areinstalled. ~Remove the side

76use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.).34!,,).'4(%2%!2#!3%3500/243mSUPPLIEDASSTANDARDEQUIPMENTINTHECOUNTRIESWHEREREQUIREDCarefu

77use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.#(%#+).'4(%34%%2).'aCAUTIONThe operations necessary to check thesteering require specific knowledg

78use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.2%!23530%.3)/.The rear suspension consists of a spring-shock absorber unit, fixed to the frame bymeans of a un

79use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT TABLERear shock absorberStandard adjustment (INTERMEDIATE) for normal load (for

8use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.The driver should pay attention and avoiddistractions caused by people, things andmovements (never smoke, eat, d

80use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.#(%#+).'4(%"2!+%0!$7%!2Carefully read p. 29 (BRAKE FLUID -recommendations), p. 30 (DISCBRAKES)

81use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.)$,).'!$*534-%.4Carefully read p. 55 (MAINTENANCE).NOTE In case of start at low ambienttemperature

82use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.!$*534).'4(%!##%,%2!4/2#/.42/,Carefully read p. 55 (MAINTENANCE).Have the accelerator control cablesche

83use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.2%!26)%7-)22/23aWARNINGDo not use the vehicle with the rear-view mirrors turned incorrectly.Before leaving, a

84use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.30!2+0,5'Carefully read p. 55 (MAINTENANCE).Check the spark plug every 6000 km (3750mi), change them ever

85use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.aCAUTIONWhen changing the spark plug, checkthe thread pitch and length. If the threaded part is too short, the

86use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.#(%#+).'4(%34!.$Carefully read p. 55 (MAINTENANCE)and p. 91 (CHECKING THE SWITCHES).The vehicle is provi

87use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E."!44%29Carefully read p. 55 (MAINTENANCE).aWARNINGRisk of fire.Keep fuel and other flammable sub-stances a

88use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.#(%#+).'4(%%,%#42/,94%,%6%,Carefully read p. 87 (BATTERY).To check the electrolyte level, proceedas fol

89use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.2%-/6).'4(%"!44%29Carefully read p. 87 (BATTERY).◆ Make sure that the ignition switch is inp

9use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.Never change the position, inclination orcolour of: number plate, direction indica-tors, lights and horns.Any mo

90use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.2%#(!2').'4(%"!44%29Carefully read p. 87 (BATTERY).◆ Remove the battery, see p. 89 (REMOV-ING

91use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.,/.').!#4)6)49/&4(%"!44%29If the vehicle remains unused for morethan fifteen days, it is nece

92use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.#(!.').'4(%&53%3Carefully read p. 55 (MAINTENANCE).aCAUTIONDo not repair faulty fuses.Never use

93use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.!$*534).'4(%6%24)#!,(%!$,)'(4"%!-NOTE To check the direction of theheadlight beam, spec

94use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E."5,"3Carefully read p. 55 (MAINTENANCE).aWARNINGRisk of fire.Keep fuel and other flammable sub-stance

95use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.HIGH BEAM BULBS◆ Move the protection element (4) withyour hands.◆ Grasp the electric terminal (5), pull it

96use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.#(!.').'4(%&2/.4$)2%#4)/.).$)#!4/2"5,"3Carefully read p. 94 (BULBS).◆ Position the

97use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.#(!.').'4(%2%!2,)'(4"5,"Carefully read p. 94 (BULBS).NOTE The rear light houses tw

98use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.42!.30/24NOTE During transport, the vehicle mustbe kept in vertical position, it must be firmlyanchored and the

99use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.To remove dirt and mud from the paintedsurfaces use a low- pressure water jet,carefully wet the dirty parts, re