Bimota DB5 Mille User manual

Owner’s manual

INDEX

GENERAL SAFETY RULES ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4

SAFETY WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5

MODIFICATION ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

BREAK-IN INFORMATION FOR YOUR MOTORCYCLE ............................................................................................................................... 6

CARBONE MONOXIDE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

BIMOTA S.P.A. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY STATEMENT .................................................................................................. 13

NOISE EMISSION WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................................. 19

CONSUMER INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................................. 21

LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS .............................................................................................................................................. 22

FOREWORD ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

CONSUMER INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................................. 28

SAFE RIDING RECOMMENDATION FOR MOTORCYCLE RIDERS .............................................................................................................. 29

LOCATIONS OF PARTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 34

INSTRUMENT PANEL .......................................................................................................................................................................... 37

MULTI-FUNCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY .................................................................................................................................................... 40

MOTORCYCLE COMPONENTS .............................................................................................................................................................. 43

SUSPENSIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 43

FRONT SUSPENSION .......................................................................................................................................................................... 43

REAR SUSPENSION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 46

BRAKES ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 49

CLUTCH ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 56

FUEL ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 58

ENGINE OIL ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 61

TIRES ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 63

CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 67

IGNITION SWITCH ............................................................................................................................................................................. 67

KEY ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68

RIGHT HANDLEBAR ............................................................................................................................................................................ 69

LEFT HANDLEBAR .............................................................................................................................................................................. 70

SEAT ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 73

LEFT SIDE FAIRING ............................................................................................................................................................................ 74

RIGHT SIDE FAIRING ......................................................................................................................................................................... 75

HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................................................................................... 76

INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING ............................................................................................................................................................. 77

STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 79

BREAK IN (RUNNING IN) FOR YOUR MOTORCYCLE .............................................................................................................................. 81

RIDING TIPS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 81

BRAKE ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 84

PARKING ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 86

PROTECTION AGAINST THEFTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 87

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................................................................... 87

MAINTENANCE TOOLS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 92

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 93

ENGINE OIL ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 94

SPARK PLUGS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 98

THROTTLE CABLE PLAY .................................................................................................................................................................... 101

IDLING ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 101

DRIVE CHAIN ................................................................................................................................................................................... 102

CHAIN PAD ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 108

SUSPENSIONS CHECK ...................................................................................................................................................................... 109

SIDE STAND ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 109

WHEELS REMOVAL ........................................................................................................................................................................... 111

BRAKE PADS WEAR .......................................................................................................................................................................... 116

BATTERY .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 118

FUSES ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 119

STOPPING LIGHT CHECK .................................................................................................................................................................. 120

LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT .............................................................................................................................................................. 121

MOTORCYCLE CLEANING .................................................................................................................................................................. 125

STORAGE PROCEDURE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 128

PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING TO SERVICE ....................................................................................................................................... 130

CATALYTIC CONVERTER .................................................................................................................................................................... 130

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Please read this manual and follow its instruction carefully. To emphasize special information the words

WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE carry special meanings and should be carefully reviewed.

Instruction

WARNING: failure to follow WARNING instruction could result in severe injury or death to the

motorcycle operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the motorcycle.

CAUTION: a CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage the

motorcycle.

NOTE: a NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

FOREWORD

Motorcycling is one of the most enjoyable sports and to ensure your riding enjoyment, you should become

thoroughly familiar with the information presented in this Owner’s Manual before riding the motorcycle.

SAFETY WARNINGS

Traffic rules vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Learn and know the regulations in your jurisdiction before

riding this vehicle.

WARNING

Do not carry any objects in the space behind the fairing. Objects placed in this area can interfere

with steering and can cause loss of control.

MODIFICATION

Modification of the motorcycle, or removal of original equipment may render the vehicle unsafe or illegal.

The frame of this motorcycle is made of an aluminium alloy. Therefore, never make any modifications such

as drilling or welding to the frame as it weakens the strength of the frame significantly. Failure to heed this

warning could result in an unsafe vehicle operating condition and subsequent accident. Bimota will not be

responsible in any way for personal injury or damage to the motorcycle caused by frame modifications.

WARNING

This vehicle has been designed and produced for use only on paved roads. It is not designed

for off road competition, or for cross country riding. Do not use this vehicle on rough or

unimproved surfaces, or in other off road areas. Failure to heed this warning could lead to an

upset with subsequent injury and even death.

WARNING

Before starting the engine, check for proper operation of brakes, clutch, shifter, throttle controls,

correct fuel and oil supply.

IMPORTANT

BREAK-IN INFORMATION FOR YOUR MOTORCYCLE

The first 1500 km (940 miles) are the most important in the life of your motorcycle. Proper break-in

operation during this time will help ensure maximum life and performance from your new motorcycle.

Bimota parts are manufactured of high quality materials and machined parts are finished to close tolerances.

Proper break-in operation allows the machined surfaces to polish each other and mate smoothly.

Motorcycle reliability and performance depend on special care and restraint exercised during the break-in

period. It is especially important that you avoid operating the engine in a manner which could expose the

engine parts to excessive heat. Please refer to BREAK-IN section for specific break-in recommendations.

Please read this manual and follow its instructions carefully. To emphasize special information the words

WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE carry special meanings and should be carefully reviewed.

CARBONE MONOXIDE

If it is necessary to run the engine in order to carry out maintenance operation, make sure that the area in

which you are operating is properly ventilated. Never run the engine in enclosed spaces.

If it is necessary to work indoors, use an exhaust evacuation system.

WARNING

The exhaust fume contain carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can cause loss of

consciousness and even death.

WARNING

Carbon monoxide is both colourless and odourless, and it cannot be detected by smell, vision,

or any other sense. Avoid breathing exhaust fumes under any circumstances.

WARNING

GASOLINE: Keep gasoline away from children. Gasoline is also poisonous. Never attempt to

siphon gasoline using your mouth. Never allow gasoline to contact your skin. If you accidentally

spilled gasoline on yourself, change your clothes immediately and wash the area upon which

the gasoline was splashed thoroughly with hot water and soap. Should you accidentally swallow

gasoline, do not induce vomiting. Drink large quantities of clear water or milk and immediately

seek professional medical assistance. Should you accidentally get gasoline in your eyes, flush

with large quantities of cool, clear water and immediately seek professional medical assistance.

WARNING

Gasoline is extremely flammable and become explosive under certain conditions.

WARNING

Keep gasoline away from children.

WARNING

HOT COMPONENTS: use latex gloves for maintenance operations that require contact with

used oil. Used engine oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for

prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is

advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water after handling used oil.

WARNING

Keep oil away from children.

WARNING

BRAKE FLUID: brake fluid is extremely poisonous. Never ingest or swallow brake fluid. Should

brake fluid accidentally be swallowed, drink large quantities of clear water or milk and

immediately seek professional medical assistance. Brake fluid is highly destructive of skin and

eye tissue. Should you accidentally spill brake fluid on yourself, remove the contaminated

clothes, wash your body with soap and warm water immediately and immediately seek

professional medical assistance. Should you accidentally splash brake fluid into your eyes,

flush with large quantities of cool, clear water and immediately seek professional medical

assistance.

WARNING

Keep brake fluid away from children.

WARNING

CLUTCH FLUID: clutch fluid is extremely poisonous. Never ingest or swallow clutch fluid. Should

clutch fluid accidentally be swallowed, drink large quantities of clear water or milk and

immediately seek professional medical assistance. Clutch fluid is highly destructive of skin

and eye tissue. Should you accidentally spill clutch fluid on yourself, remove the contaminated

clothes, wash your body with soap and warm water immediately and immediately seek

professional medical assistance. Should you accidentally splash clutch fluid into your eyes,

flush with large quantities of cool, clear water and immediately seek professional medical

assistance.

WARNING

Keep clutch fluid away from children.

WARNING

COOLANT: in certain conditions, the ethylene glycol contained in the engine coolant is

flammable: its flame is invisible, but you can be burned anyway.

WARNING

Avoid spilling the engine coolant on the exhaust system or on the engine components. They

may be hot enough to cause the coolant to ignite and burn without a visible flame. The coolant

(ethylene glycol) can cause skin irritation and is poisonous if swallowed. Coolant and coolant/

water mixtures are sweet to the taste and brightly coloured, therefore are highly attractive to

pets and children. Take extra precautions to keep new and used coolant out of reach of children

and animals.

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