Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2013 Maintenance Schedule
The 2013 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, coolant, air filter, spark plugs, brake fluid, valve clearance, drive chain maintenance, general maintenance and tires. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
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Sourced from Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 ABS-ATC Service Station Manual 897263 (Maintenance chart / ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TABLE, pp.67-68, hosted by motomatrix.co.uk) (this document covers model years 2011–2016): motomatrix.co.uk
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Replace engine oil and oil filter cartridge. SAE 15W-50 4T synthetic, 3.5L capacity. |
| Coolant replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | OAT coolant. |
| Air filter replacement | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) | Easy | Replace air filter element. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 20,000 km | Easy | NGK LMAR9E-J. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | DOT 4 brake fluid. |
| Valve clearance inspection/adjustment | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Advanced | Intake 0.11-0.18mm, Exhaust 0.22-0.29mm. |
| Air filter cleaning (interim) | Every 20,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Easy | Clean/inspect the air filter element between full replacements. |
| Drive chain inspection & lubrication | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect, adjust and lubricate the final drive chain. Slack 30-35mm. |
| Transmission cables and controls check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check, adjust, lubricate or replace throttle and other transmission cables/controls. |
| Steering bearing and clearance check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check steering head bearing play; adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary. |
| Wheel bearing check | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check front and rear wheel bearings. |
| Control unit (ECU) diagnostic check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Diagnostic check of the engine control unit. |
| Brake disc check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check front and rear brake discs for wear/damage. |
| Fork inspection | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Inspect front fork for leaks/damage. |
| General vehicle operation check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | General check of overall vehicle operation. |
| Cooling system check | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Check cooling system hoses and radiator for leaks. |
| Braking system check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check overall braking system operation. |
| Light circuit check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check lighting circuit operation. |
| Safety switch check | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Check side stand, clutch and brake safety switches. |
| Clutch control fluid check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check clutch hydraulic fluid level and condition. |
| Clutch control fluid replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace clutch hydraulic fluid. |
| Brake fluid check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check front/rear brake fluid level and condition. |
| Coolant check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check coolant level and condition. |
| Fork oil replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace front fork oil. |
| Light aiming check | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Check headlight beam aim. |
| Fork oil seal check | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Check fork oil seal condition. |
| Flexible coupling (cush drive) check | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check rear wheel flexible/cush drive coupling. |
| Clutch lever pin lubrication | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Lubricate the clutch lever pivot pin. |
| Tyre pressure and wear check | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 1 month | Easy | Front 2.3 bar, Rear 2.5 bar. |
| Wheel check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check wheel rims/spokes for damage. |
| Bolts and nuts tightening check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check tightening torque of chassis bolts and nuts. |
| Stand joint lubrication | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Lubricate the side/centre stand pivot joint. |
| Suspension setting check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check and adjust suspension settings. |
| Fault warning light check | See notes | Easy | Check dashboard fault warning light. |
| Fuel line check | Every 20,000 km · Every 48 months | Easy | Visually check fuel lines for cracking or leaks. |
| Clutch wear check | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Check clutch plate wear. |
| Brake pad wear check | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check front/rear brake pad wear. |
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