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Aprilia · Shim-adjusted overhead-cam four-stroke single, dry sump, gearbox shares engine oil, chain drive

Moto 6.5 (649 cc)

Library entry covers 1996-2002

31 factory 52 guideline

Published source

Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, ManualsLib

Factory owner's handbook. Covers edition year not shown.

83 items for a 1998 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Dry sump (separate oil tank)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, shim adjusted (incl. desmo)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

1998 Aprilia Moto 6.5 (649 cc)

On the road: every 200 mi

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 300 mi

3 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Lube warm, ideally at the end of the riding day so it soaks in overnight. Sooner after rain.

On the road: every 500 mi

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 600 mi

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 312 mi

2 items

Engine oil (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 500 km.
Gearing chain (check)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 500 km.

Every 625 mi or 4 months

1 item

Brake fluid drain (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in (dealer).

Every 1,000 mi or 1 month

1 item

Check battery electrolyte, top up with distilled water

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Wet-cell batteries on old machines need regular topping up, more in hot weather.

Every 1,000 mi or 6 months

1 item

Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

12 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Guideline

Pre-1970 machines: many owners run non-detergent or classic-spec oil with no filter, so short intervals matter. Dry sump: drain the tank and the crankcase/sump, flush the tank and clean the feed and return screens.
Replace oil filter

Engine

Guideline
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

Guideline

Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Guideline
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 3,750 mi or 8 months

18 items

Braking systems (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 6000 km or 8 months (dealer).
Cooling system (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 6000 km or 8 months (dealer).
Engine oil filter (change)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 6000 km or 8 months.
Light system (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 6000 km or 8 months.
Minimum rpm (adjust)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 6000 km or 8 months.
Nut, bolt and screw tightening (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 6000 km or 8 months (dealer).
Tappet clearance (adjust)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Check after running-in; adjust every 6000 km or 8 months (dealer).
Air filter (clean)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 6000 km or 8 months.
Carburetor (clean)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Check after running-in; clean every 6000 km or 8 months.
Fuel pipes (check)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 6000 km or 8 months.
Fuel tap (check)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 6000 km or 8 months.
Battery fluid level (check)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 6000 km or 8 months.
Clutch clearance (adjust)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 6000 km or 8 months.
Timing chain (check)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 6000 km or 8 months (dealer).
Steering bearings and steering (check)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 6000 km or 8 months (dealer).
Spoke tension (check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 6000 km or 8 months (dealer).
Wheel bearings (check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 6000 km or 8 months (dealer).
Wheel centering (check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 6000 km or 8 months (dealer).

Every 3,750 mi

1 item

Engine oil (change)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in, then every 6000 km.

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

2 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

6 items

Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Guideline
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 7,500 mi or 16 months

3 items

Spark plug (change)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 12000 km or 16 months.
Suspensions and attitude (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in and every 12000 km or 16 months (dealer).
Fork oil (change)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 12000 km or 16 months (dealer).

Every 8,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline
Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 11,250 mi

1 item

Air filter (change)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 18000 km.

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

4 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 18,000 mi

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 24,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 1 month

1 item

Tire inflation pressure (adjust)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every month.

Every 4 months

1 item

Brake fluid (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. After running-in.

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 12 months

2 items

Brake fluid (change)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every year.
Check speedometer / odometer against a known distance

Controls and cables

Guideline

Old speedos drift with tire size and drive wear. Use phone GPS over a measured 10 miles / km.

Every 2 years

5 items

Coolant (change)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 2 years.
Replace coolant

Engine

Guideline
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Guideline

Every 4 years

4 items

Fuel pipes (change)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Regular maintenance chart (Aprilia Moto 6.5 use and maintenance book, edition year not shown, printed p.35). Columns: after running-in (1000 km or 4 months); every 6000 km or 8 months; every 12000 km or 16 months. Key: C check, clean, adjust, lubricate or change if necessary; P clean; S change; R adjust. Service more often in rainy or dusty areas or on uneven ground. Every 4 years.
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.