CHASSIS
Pegaso 650 I.E.
7.1.45 REMOVING THE FRAME
aCAUTION The frame (1) must be removed by an authorized centre or by an APRILIA Official Dealer only. Carefully read 0.5.1 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATIONS).
aCAUTION The removal of the frame is a particularly complex operation. Therefore, inspect the vehicle carefully before proceeding. This chapter describes the relevant procedures progressively and in sequential order. Any reference to operations from other chapters must be interpreted logically in order to avoid components being removed unnecessarily. Only perform those operations necessary to remove the component in question.
aWARNING Do not unscrew or tamper with the two screws and the relevant frame assembling nuts for any reason whatsoever (see figure). ◆ Remove the engine, see 3.3 (REMOVING THE
WHOLE ENGINE FROM THE FRAME). ◆ Remove the rear brake pedal, see 7.1.40 (REMOVING THE CHAIN ROLLERS AND SHOE). ◆ Remove the dashboard mount, see 7.1.28 (REMOVING THE DASHBOARD MOUNT). ◆ Remove the saddle support complete, see 7.1.36 (REMOVING THE SADDLE SUPPORT). ◆ Remove the rear fork together with the wheel, the suspension unit and the brake unit, see 7.9.1 (REMOVING THE REAR FORK). ◆ Unscrew and remove the screw (1). Frame guard screw driving torque: 25 Nm (2.5 kgm). ◆ Remove the frame guard (2). ◆ Disconnect the electrical connectors on left side of ve-
hicle.
aCAUTION Mark the cables and pipes so as to prevent them being swapped over by mistake during refitting. For further information on the layout of cables and pipes, see 8.2 (RUN, FASTENING, WIRING, CABLES AND PIPES).
aCAUTION Release cables and pipes from the tangs on the frame and on the shock absorber upper support and withdraw them from the collars on the components that will be removed. ◆ Unscrew and remove the stoplight switch (3).
aCAUTION Release all the cables from the fastening clamps positioned along them. Prepare the same number of clamps, which will be required for reassembly.
NOTE
Have the appropriate special tool m to hand: – aprilia part# 0277295 (hose clamp installation pliers).
aCAUTION Upon installation, replace the hose clamp that has been removed with a new one having the same dimensions, see 0.4.2 (SPARE PARTS CATALOGUES). Follow
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