Aprilia RS 50 2009 Maintenance Schedule
The 2009 Aprilia RS 50 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for brake fluid, oil, battery, spark plugs, general maintenance, tires, air filter, coolant and drive chain maintenance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
50ccEngine size
36Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Aprilia "Trust Aprilia Maintenance" official interval sheet (MY2020) cross-checked against the RS 50 2000-2005 real workshop-manual chart (this document covers model years 2006–2015): wlassets.aprilia.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace brake fluid. |
| Gearbox oil change | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 24 months | Easy | Replace gearbox oil. |
| Battery electrolyte level check | Every 4,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and top up battery electrolyte level. |
| Spark plug service | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 24 months | Easy | Clean spark plug at 1,000 km, check at 4,000 km/12 months, replace at the stated interval. |
| Carburetor cleaning | Every 8,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Clean carburetor. |
| Wheel balancing check | Every 4,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check wheel balance. |
| Steering head bearings and play check | Every 4,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check, clean, adjust or lubricate steering sleeve bearings and steering play. |
| Wheel bearings check | Every 4,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check wheel bearings. |
| Air filter check and clean | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check air cleaner element at 1,000 km; clean at the stated interval. |
| Lights function and beam adjustment check | Every 4,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check lights function and beam adjustment. |
| Clutch play adjustment | Every 4,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Adjust clutch lever play. |
| Brake systems check | Every 4,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front and rear brake systems. |
| Cooling system check | Every 4,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check cooling system. |
| Light system check | Every 4,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check electrical light system. |
| Brake fluid level check | Every 4,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake fluid level. |
| Coolant level check | Every 2,000 km | Easy | Check coolant level in expansion tank. |
| Coolant replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace engine coolant. |
| 2-stroke oil level check | Every 500 km | Easy | Check 2-stroke oil level and top up reservoir. |
| Exhaust pipe and muffler cleaning | Every 4,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Clean exhaust pipe and muffler. |
| Fork oil and seal replacement | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Replace front fork oil and oil seal. |
| Piston and piston ring inspection | Replace every 16,000 km | Advanced | One-time inspection of piston and piston rings after the first 8,000 km; replace piston rings every 16,000 km thereafter. |
| Engine idling speed adjustment | Every 4,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Adjust engine idling speed. |
| Tire pressure check (monthly) | Every 1 month | Easy | Check tire inflation pressure. |
| Wheels, tires and inflation pressure check (dealer) | Every 4,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Dealer check of wheels, tires and inflation pressure. |
| Nut and bolt tightness check | Every 4,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tightness of nuts and bolts. |
| 2-stroke oil reserve warning light check | Every 4,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check 2-stroke oil reserve warning light function. |
| Drive chain tension and lubrication | Every 500 km | Easy | Check tension, clean and lubricate drive chain. |
| Final drive check (chain, ring gear, sprocket) | Every 4,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check final drive chain, ring gear and sprocket. |
| Fuel line check and replacement | Every 4,000 km · Every 12 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Check fuel lines; replace every 4 years. |
| 2-stroke oil pipes and hoses check and replacement | Every 4,000 km · Every 12 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Check 2-stroke oil pipes and hoses; replace every 4 years. |
| Front and rear brake pad wear check | Every 2,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check front and rear brake pad wear. |
| Clutch wear check | Every 4,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check clutch wear. |
| Rear shock absorber check | Every 8,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Check rear shock absorber. |
| Brake discs check | Every 4,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake discs. |
| Transmission and control cables check | Every 4,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check transmission and control cables. |
| General working order inspection | Every 4,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | General inspection of overall motorcycle working order. |
No maintenance items match your search.
Easy: basic tools, straightforward Easy–Moderate: varies by task — somewhere between the two Moderate: some mechanical know-how helps Advanced: specialized tools/skill, still DIY-doable Expert: significant experience required Professional: dealer or shop recommended
What's due?
Enter your current mileage (km) to see what's coming up.
Related bikes
Spot something wrong?
Tell us what needs fixing on the 2009 Aprilia RS 50 schedule above.