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CHECKING THE STAND
Carefully read p. 39 (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.
The stand (1) must rotate without hindrances.
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Carry out the following checks:
The springs (2) must not be damaged,
worn, rusty or weakened.
The stand must rotate freely, if necessary
grease the joint, see p. 77 (LUBRICANT
CHART).
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CHECKING THE SWITCHES
Carefully read p. 39 (MAINTENANCE).
The vehicle is provided with two switches:
stoplight switch on the rear brake control
lever (3);
stoplight switch on the front brake control
lever (4).
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To reach the switches, proceed as follows:
Remove the lower handlebar cover, see
p. 51 (REMOVING THE LOWER HAN-
DLEBAR COVER).
Periodically carry out the following checks:
Make sure that there are no dirt or mud
deposits on the switch; the pin must be
able to move without interferences, return-
ing automatically to its initial position.
Make sure that the cables are connected
correctly.
If you notice irregularities in the opera-
tion or if the help of a qualified techni-
cian is necessary, contact your aprilia
Official Dealer.
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CAUTION
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