APRILIA RS 50 - 2004 Manual page 35

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Slowly release the clutch lever (3) and at
the same time accelerate by rotating the
throttle grip moderately (2) (Pos. B).
The vehicle will start moving.
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Increase the speed by gradually rotating
the throttle grip (2) (Pos. B), without ex-
ceeding the recommended rpm, see
p. 37 (RUNNING-IN).
To engage the second gear:
CAUTION
Proceed quickly.
Never ride the vehicle at too low rpm.
◆ Release the throttle grip (2) (Pos. A),
pull the clutch lever (3) and lift the shift-
ing lever (4). Release the clutch lever (3)
and accelerate.
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Repeat the last two operations and shift
up.
CAUTION
If the 2 stroke oil warning light "
comes on, this means that the 2 stroke
oil reserve is being used; in this case,
provide for topping up, see p. 25 (2
STROKE OIL TANK).
The downshifting should be carried out in
the following situations:
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When riding downhill or when braking, in
order to increase the braking action by
using the compression of the engine.
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When riding uphill, if the gear engaged is
not suitable to the speed (high gear,
moderate speed) and the engine rpm de-
creases.
CAUTION
Shift the gears one by one; the simulta-
neous downshifting of more than one
gear may make you exceed the maxi-
mum rpm (red line).
Before and during the downshifting, re-
lease the throttle grip and decelerate, in
order to avoid the "red line".
To shift down, proceed as follows:
Release the throttle grip (2) (Pos. A).
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If necessary, pull the brake levers mod-
erately and decrease the speed of the
vehicle.
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Pull the clutch lever (3) and lower the
shifting lever (4) to shift down.
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If the brake levers are pulled, release
them.
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Release the clutch lever and accelerate
moderately.
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