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Aprilia SXV 550 2010 Maintenance Schedule

The 2010 Aprilia SXV 550 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, air filter, oil, coolant, brake fluid, tires, drive chain maintenance, battery, spark plugs and valve clearance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.

549ccEngine size
86Maintenance items
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Sourced from APRILIA SXV / RXV 450 550 Use and Maintenance Book, section 3.1.3 "REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART - For vehicles in open version for sport use (hobby purposes)", pp.89-90 (pdf pages 90-91) (ManualsLib-hosted, real content mirror of the official manual; manual id 804920) (this document covers model years 2006–2011): data2.manualslib.com

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TaskIntervalDifficultyNotes
Check throttle unit screws tightening Every 15 operating hours Easy Check tightness of throttle body assembly bolts.
Balance throttle body Every 15 operating hours Moderate Synchronise the throttle bodies.
Check air filter and clean air box Every 15 operating hours Easy Check and clean the air filter and airbox.
Check fuel line condition and positioning Every 15 operating hours Easy Check fuel line condition and routing.
Check idle speed Every 15 operating hours Easy Check idle speed adjustment.
Change gearbox fluid Every 15 operating hours Moderate Drain and refill the separate gearbox oil sump. SAE 75W-90 gearbox fluid.
Check and adjust clutch cable Every 15 operating hours Easy Check and adjust clutch cable free play.
Check coolant level in radiator and expansion tank Every 15 operating hours Easy Check coolant level.
Change engine oil and engine oil filter Every 15 operating hours Moderate Change engine oil and oil filter. RACING 4T SAE 10W-60 synthetic oil.
Check oil lines condition and position Every 15 operating hours Easy Check oil line condition and routing.
Adjust throttle cables Every 15 operating hours Easy Adjust throttle cable free play.
Adjust cold start button Every 15 operating hours Easy Adjust cold-start (choke) button.
Check brake fluid level Every 15 operating hours Easy Check front and rear brake fluid reservoir levels. DOT 4 Plus.
Check brake lines condition and sealing Every 15 operating hours Easy Check brake line condition and sealing.
Check brake system screws tightening Every 15 operating hours Moderate Check tightness of brake system screws.
Check spark arrestor Every 15 operating hours Easy Check the exhaust spark arrestor.
Light operation/direction Every 15 operating hours Easy Check light operation and beam direction.
Check electric system operation Every 15 operating hours Easy Check electrical system operation.
Check tire condition and pressure Every 15 operating hours Easy Check tyre condition and inflation pressure.
Check wheel bearings play Every 15 operating hours Moderate Check front and rear wheel bearing play.
Check spokes tension and rim flatness Every 15 operating hours Moderate Check spoke tension and rim coaxiality.
Check wheel shafts screws and nut for tightening Every 15 operating hours Moderate Check tightening of wheel axle nuts and screws.
Check engine retaining bolts tightening Every 15 operating hours Moderate Check tightness of engine mounting bolts.
Check chassis screws and nuts for tightening Every 15 operating hours Moderate Check tightness of chassis screws and nuts.
Check fork sealing and operation Every 15 operating hours Easy Check front fork for sealing and correct operation.
Check screws of fork plates and wheel shaft pinch bolts for tightening Every 15 operating hours Moderate Check tightness of fork plate and wheel shaft pinch bolt screws.
Check shock absorber shafts for tightening Every 15 operating hours Moderate Check tightness of shock absorber shaft fasteners.
Check shock absorber for sealing and operation Every 15 operating hours Easy Check rear shock absorber for sealing and correct operation.
Check steering bearings play Every 15 operating hours Moderate Check steering head bearing play.
Clean headstock dust seal Every 15 operating hours Easy Clean the headstock dust seal.
Tension drive chain Every 15 operating hours Easy Check and adjust final drive chain tension.
Check sealed link, front/rear sprocket and chain guide for wear Every 15 operating hours Moderate Check sealed chain link, front and rear sprockets and chain guide for wear.
Lubricate drive chain Every 15 operating hours Easy Lubricate the final drive chain.
Check clutch spring length Every 15 operating hours Moderate Measure clutch spring free length.
Check clutch plates for wear Every 15 operating hours Moderate Check clutch friction/steel plates for wear.
Check system for sealing Every 15 operating hours Moderate Check cooling system for leaks/sealing.
Check thickness of brake disks Every 15 operating hours Easy Measure front and rear brake disc thickness.
Check pad thickness Every 15 operating hours Easy Check front and rear brake pad thickness.
Treat electric contacts and switches with suitable spray Every 15 operating hours Easy Treat electrical contacts and switches with contact spray.
Grease battery connections Every 15 operating hours Easy Grease battery terminal connections.
Check exhaust system sealing and positioning Every 15 operating hours Easy Check exhaust system sealing and alignment.
Clean fork dust seals Every 15 operating hours Easy Clean front fork dust seals.
Bleed fork legs Every 15 operating hours Moderate Bleed air from the front fork legs.
Lubricate steering bearings Every 15 operating hours Moderate Lubricate steering head bearings.
Lubricate clutch lever pin Every 15 operating hours Easy Lubricate clutch lever pivot pin.
Lubricate throttle cables Every 15 operating hours Easy Lubricate throttle cables.
Lubricate rider footrest pins Every 15 operating hours Easy Lubricate rider footrest pivot pins.
Lubricate rear suspension lever systems Every 15 operating hours Easy Lubricate rear suspension linkage.
Lubricate side stand pin Every 15 operating hours Easy Lubricate side stand pivot pin.
Lubricate front wheel shaft and bearings Every 15 operating hours Moderate Lubricate front wheel axle and bearings.
Lubricate swing arm shaft Every 15 operating hours Moderate Lubricate swingarm pivot shaft.
Lubricate rear wheel shaft and bearings Every 15 operating hours Moderate Lubricate rear wheel axle and bearings.
Replace paper air filter Every 60 operating hours Easy Replace the paper air filter element.
Change spark plugs Every 60 operating hours Easy Replace spark plugs. NGK CR8EB standard.
Check complete gearbox for wear Every 90 operating hours Advanced Check complete gearbox internals for wear.
Check overpressure spring and check valve Every 90 operating hours Moderate Check the oil circuit overpressure relief spring and check valve.
Check cylinder barrel for wear Every 90 operating hours Advanced Check cylinder liner/barrel for wear.
Check con-rod and main bearings for wear Every 90 operating hours Advanced Check engine connecting-rod and main bearings for wear.
Check starting gears for wear Every 90 operating hours Advanced Check starter gear train for wear.
Check oil pump gears Every 90 operating hours Advanced Check engine oil pump gears.
Clean head lubrication jets Every 90 operating hours Moderate Clean cylinder head lubrication jets.
Replace pistons and piston rings Every 90 operating hours Expert Replace pistons and piston rings.
Check piston gudgeon pin Every 90 operating hours Advanced Check piston gudgeon (wrist) pin.
Check rocker arm rollers radial play Every 90 operating hours Advanced Check rocker arm roller radial play.
Check valve lift Every 90 operating hours Advanced Check valve lift.
Check camshafts for wear Every 90 operating hours Advanced Check camshafts for wear.
Check camshaft bearings Every 90 operating hours Advanced Check camshaft bearings.
Check valve seats for sealing Every 90 operating hours Advanced Check valve seat sealing.
Check valves for wear Every 90 operating hours Advanced Check valves for wear.
Check and adjust valve clearance Every 90 operating hours Advanced Check and adjust valve clearance.
Check valve guides for wear Every 90 operating hours Advanced Check valve guides for wear.
Check spring washers, caps and buckets for wear Every 90 operating hours Advanced Check valve spring washers, caps and buckets for wear.
Check timing chain tensioner blade teeth for wear Every 90 operating hours Advanced Check internal cam-timing chain tensioner blade teeth for wear.
Check valve spring length Every 90 operating hours Advanced Measure valve spring free length.
Measure internal timing chain stretch Every 90 operating hours Advanced Measure internal cam-timing chain stretch/elongation.
Check internal timing chain slider for wear Every 90 operating hours Moderate Check internal cam-timing chain slider for wear.
Check fuel pump Every 90 operating hours Moderate Check fuel pump operation.
Fork complete maintenance Every 90 operating hours Advanced Comprehensive front fork maintenance/overhaul.
Change fork oil Every 90 operating hours Moderate Replace front fork oil. SAE 10W fork oil (recommended).
Shock absorber complete maintenance Every 90 operating hours Advanced Comprehensive rear shock absorber maintenance/overhaul.
Check rear suspension linkage con-rod bearings play Every 90 operating hours Moderate Check rear suspension linkage con-rod bearing play.
Check internal timing chain guide slider for wear Every 90 operating hours Moderate Check internal cam-timing chain guide slider for wear.
Check internal timing chain guide for wear Every 90 operating hours Moderate Check internal cam-timing chain guide for wear.
Check internal timing chain tensioner roller for wear Every 90 operating hours Moderate Check internal cam-timing chain tensioner roller for wear.
Check internal timing chain tensioner slider for wear Every 90 operating hours Moderate Check internal cam-timing chain tensioner slider for wear.
Change brake fluid Every 12 months · Replace every 12 months Moderate Change front and rear brake fluid. DOT 4 Plus.

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