Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 4,000 mi or 6 months |
| Chain & sprockets | every 600 mi or 3 months |
| Brakes | every 12 months |
| Valve adjustment | every 16,000 mi or 24 months |
| Battery | every 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 5 days agoPIAGGIO IS RECALLING 850 MY 2006-2008 APRILIA SCARABEO 500 MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH BITRON SPA FUEL PUMP/FUEL FILTERS. THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE FUEL PUMP/FUEL FILTER MOUNTING FLANGE MAY COME LOOSE. IF THIS CONNECTION IS LOOSE, OR HAS BECOME COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED, THERE WILL BE A DROP, OR LOSS OF, FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL HOSE CLAMPS TO SECURE THE EXISTING FUEL HOSE AT BOTH ENDS TO THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO/APRILIA AT 1-212-380-4431.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Aprilia Scarabeo 50?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 (2000–2007) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Aprilia Scarabeo 50?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 (2000–2007) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Aprilia Scarabeo 50?
Service every 12 months for the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 (2000–2007) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Aprilia Scarabeo 50?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 (2000–2007) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).