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

Tuono 1000

Library entry covers 2003-2015

41 factory 30 guideline

Published source

aprilia Tuono 1000 workshop manual UK 8104982 (12/2005), 2.1.2 Scheduled maintenance chart pp.2-6, 2-7

Factory workshop manual. Covers RSV 1000 Tuono R workshop manual 8104982 (12/2005).

71 items for a 2011 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: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
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

2011 Aprilia Tuono 1000

On the road: every 300 km

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 500 km

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 800 km

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 1,000 km

2 items

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Drive chain tension and lubrication. Factory: Every 1000 Km (625 mi)

Every 1,600 km or 6 months

1 item

Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 2,000 km

1 item

Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake pad wear. Factory: Before each ride and every 2000 Km (1250 mi)

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

4 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
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.
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

Every 5,000 km

2 items

Pistons

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every 5000 Km (3125 mi) (only for intensive racetrack use): 1
Inspect clutch plates and springs

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch wear. Factory: Marked at 5,000 km (intensive racetrack use) column only

Every 6,500 km 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 9,500 km or 12 months

4 items

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.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

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

Every 10,000 km or 12 months

20 items

Braking systems

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: End of running-in period [1000 Km (625 mi)]: 1; Every 5000 Km (3125 mi) (only for intensive racetrack use): 1; Every 10000 Km (6250 mi) or 12 months: 1
Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil. Factory: Change; end of running-in 1,000 km (625 mi); every 5,000 km for intensive racetrack use
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system.
Light system

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: End of running-in period [1000 Km (625 mi)]: 1; Every 10000 Km (6250 mi) or 12 months: 1
Operating/setting of lights

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every 10000 Km (6250 mi) or 12 months: 1
Overall operation of vehicle

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: End of running-in period [1000 Km (625 mi)]: 1; Every 5000 Km (3125 mi) (only for intensive racetrack use): 1; Every 10000 Km (6250 mi) or 12 months: 1
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter. Factory: Change; every 5,000 km racetrack use
Safety switches

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: End of running-in period [1000 Km (625 mi)]: 1; Every 10000 Km (6250 mi) or 12 months: 1
Tightness of fasteners

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: End of running-in period [1000 Km (625 mi)]: 1; Every 5000 Km (3125 mi) (only for intensive racetrack use): 1; Every 10000 Km (6250 mi) or 12 months: 1
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Cylinders synchronization. Factory: Also at end of running-in
Replace hydraulic clutch fluid

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch fluid. Factory: Check (1) at 1000 Km, 5000 Km (intensive racetrack use only), then every 10000 Km / 12 months (p.2-6 check row).
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final drive (chain and chain sprockets).
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings and steering play.
Brake discs

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: End of running-in period [1000 Km (625 mi)]: 1; Every 5000 Km (3125 mi) (only for intensive racetrack use): 1; Every 10000 Km (6250 mi) or 12 months: 1
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid. Factory: Check (1) at 1000 Km, 5000 Km (intensive racetrack use only), then every 10000 Km / 12 months (p.2-6 check row).
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel bearings.
Tire pressure *

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: End of running-in period [1000 Km (625 mi)]: 4; Every 10000 Km (6250 mi) or 12 months: 4; (*) = Check every two weeks or at the specified intervals.
Tires

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: End of running-in period [1000 Km (625 mi)]: 1; Every 10000 Km (6250 mi) or 12 months: 1
Wheels/tires (*)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: End of running-in period [1000 Km (625 mi)]: 1; Every 5000 Km (3125 mi) (only for intensive racetrack use): 1; Every 10000 Km (6250 mi) or 12 months: 1; (*) = Only for versions with Magnesium wheels: check to ensure that wheel rim paintwork is in perfect condition.
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Bowden cables and controls.

Every 10,000 km

1 item

Check gearbox oil level

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Gearbox. Factory: Every 10000 Km (6250 mi): check

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

1 item

Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 20,000 km or 2 years

8 items

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance adjustment. Factory: Set or adjust; every 5,000 km racetrack use
Clean oil strainers / mesh screens

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter (on oil tank). Factory: Clean
Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Coolant. Factory: Check (1) at 1000 Km, 5000 Km (intensive racetrack use only), then every 20000 Km / 24 months (p.2-6 check row).
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug. Factory: Change; check at 10,000 km
Suspension and track alignment

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: End of running-in period [1000 Km (625 mi)]: 1; Every 5000 Km (3125 mi) (only for intensive racetrack use): 1; Every 20000 Km (12500 mi) or 24 months: 1
Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter. Factory: Change; check at 10,000 km
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Rear suspension connecting rod bearings.
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Rear shock absorber.

Every 20,000 km

2 items

Change fork oil

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front fork fluid. Factory: After the first 10000 Km (6250 mi), then every 20000 Km
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front fork oil seals. Factory: After the first 30000 Km (18650 mi), then every 20000 Km

Every 29,000 km

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 32,000 km 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 38,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 40,000 km or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

5 items

Coolant (change or replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: every 24 months: 3
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Clutch fluid (change or replace)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: every 12 months: 3 (Every 5000 Km, only for intensive racetrack use column); every 24 months: 3
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Brake fluid (change or replace)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: every 12 months: 3 (Every 5000 Km, only for intensive racetrack use column); every 24 months: 3

Every 4 years

3 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel lines. Factory: Change every 4 years; check at 10,000 km
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

No interval set

2 items

Error light (on instrument panel)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: upon starting: 1
Brake pads

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: If worn: 3

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.