Owner`s manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION 2
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Use the rearview mirror to see the vehicles
running at your back before changing lane.
Failure to observe this warning may lead to a col-
lision, with subsequent serious injury or even
death.
Keeping even one foot or hand away from their
designed supports could cause loss of control of
the vehicle, with upset, subsequent serious injury
and even death. Always keep both hands on the
handlebars and both feet on the footrests during
riding.
Change gears as necessary to ensure that the
proper gear ratio is chosen in all riding conditions,
allowing the engine to run at optimum speed at all
times.
Avoid high gear ratios when travelling at reduced
speed (excessively low rpm) as well as low gear
ratios when travelling at high speed (excessively
high rpm).
Always operate the clutch system when you
change gear, in order to avoid damage of the
engine, of the gearbox and of the transmission.
These components have not been designed to
take the shocking stress caused by the forced
coupling of a gear.
Do not keep the clutch disengaged for a long
time during riding, unless you have to change
gear. Failure to heed this warning may lead to the
overheating and to the abnormal wear of the clut-
ch components.
When rapid acceleration is required (e.g. when
passing), select a lower gear to obtain better
acceleration.
When the motorcycle is being ridden at high
speed, gearing down several times in rapid suc-
cession can cause the engine to overspeed. As a
result, the rear wheel may lock, leading to an
upset, serious accident, and subsequent injury or
even death, as well as damage to the engine and
transmission. Never gear down more than one
gear at a time without allowing the engine RPM to
stabilize.
When riding down long hills, reduce the speed
of your motorcycle by closing the throttle and