Moving Off - Riding - APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 Manual

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MOVING OFF - RIDING

NOTE
Before riding the vehicle, carefully
read the "Safe riding" chapter, see page 5
(SAFE RIDING).
CAUTION
If the low fuel light " " (1) on the dashboard
comes on while riding, it means that the
electric reserve device is operating and
there are still 4 litres of fuel available.
Refuel as soon as possible, see page 25
(FUEL).
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WARNING
If you are riding solo, make sure that the
2
passenger footrests are folded. While
driving, keep your hands on the grips and
your feet on the footrests.
NEVER DRIVE IN ANY POSITION OTHER
THAN THOSE INDICATED.
If you are carrying a passenger, instruct
him/her on the basic safety rules of pillion
riding.
Ensure that the stand/stands is/are
completely up before moving off.
Moving off:
◆ Release the throttle twistgrip (2) (Pos. A),
apply the rear brake and take the vehicle
off the stand.
◆ Mount on the vehicle. Keep one foot at
least on the ground to help keep your
balance.
Adjust the rear-view mirrors.
◆
WARNING
With the vehicle stopped, try to familiarise
with the use of the mirrors. Convex mirrors
provide a larger view, but any objects seen
in these mirrors seem farther than they
really are. It may take some time to learn
to judge the distance of traffic behind
accurately.
Release the brake lever and accelerate,
◆
by turning the throttle twistgrip slightly;
the vehicle will start moving.
CAUTION
Do not move off abruptly after starting the
engine from cold.
Ride at low speed until covering several
kilometres. This will allow the engine to
warm up and reduce polluting emissions
and fuel consumption.