APRILIA PEGASO 650 STRADA-TRAIL Manual page 51

WARNING
On departure, the abrupt release of the
clutch lever may cause the engine to
stall or the vehicle to jerk forward.
N e v e r a c c e l e r a t e a b r u p t l y
excessively when releasing the clutch
lever, in order to prevent the clutch
from "slipping" (slow release) or the
front wheel from raising "rearing up"
(quick release).
u Slowly release the clutch lever (3) and at
the same time accelerate by slightly
turning the throttle grip (2) (Pos.B).
The vehicle will start moving.
u Ride at reduced speed for the first miles,
in order to warm the engine up.
CAUTION
Never exceed the recommended rpm,
see page 53 (RUNNING-IN).
2
3
u Increase the speed by gradually rotating
the throttle grip (2) (Pos.B), without
exceeding the recommended rpm, see
page 53 (RUNNING-IN).
To engage the second gear:
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CAUTION
Proceed quickly.
Never ride the vehicle at too low rpm.
u Release the throttle grip (2) (Pos.A), pull
the clutch lever (3) and lift the gear shift
lever (4). Release the clutch lever (3)
and accelerate.
Repeat the last two operations and shift
u
up.
CAUTION
If the light (5) stays on or comes on
during normal engine operation, and at
the same time even the symbol on the
display is on, it means that engine il
pressure in the circuit is low.
I n t h i s c a s e , s t o p t h e e n g i n e
immediately and contact an aprilia
Authorised Dealer.
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The downshifting should be carried out
in the following situations:
When riding downhill or when braking, in
u
order to increase the braking action by
using the compression of the engine.
u When riding uphill, if the gear engaged is
not suitable to the speed (high gear,
moderate speed) and the engine rpm
4
decreases.
CAUTION
S h i f t t h e g e a r s o n e b y o n e ; t h e
simultaneous downshifting of more
than one gear may make you exceed the
maximum rpm (redline).
Before and during the downshifting,
release the throttle grip and decelerate,
in order to avoid the "redline".
Maximum set rpm are indicated by a
light (5) that flashes.
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