Running-In; Stopping - APRILIA SPORTCITY 125 - 2004 Manual

WARNING
Signal your intention to change lane or
turn in good time using the turn indica-
tors and avoid sudden swerving or move-
ments.
Switch off the turn indicators as soon as
you have finished turning.
Be extremely careful when overtaking or
being overtaken.
When riding in the rain, the spray thrown
up by the tyres of large vehicles will re-
duce your vision; the air wave created by
a large vehicle may make you lose control
of the vehicle.

RUNNING-IN

WARNING
After the first 1000 km (625 mi), carry out
the checking operations indicated in the
column "After running-in" of the REGU-
LAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART, see
page 34, in order to avoid hurting yourself
or other people and/or damaging the ve-
hicle.
Correct engine running-in is essential to
ensuring proper performance and durabili-
ty.
Twisty, hilly roads are ideal for an effective
running-in of engine, suspension and
brakes.
CAUTION
Only after the first
500 km (312 mi) of running-in is it possi-
ble to obtain the best speed and acceler-
ation performance from the vehicle.
Follow these recommendations:
Do not open the throttle completely if the
◆
speed is low, both during and after the
running-in.
0-100 km (0-62 mi)
u
Until you have covered the first 100 km
(62 mi), use the brakes gently and avoid
harsh, prolonged braking. This will help
the brake pads bed in properly against
the brake discs.
0-500 km (0-312 mi)
u
During the first 500 km (312 mi), do not
exceed the 80% of the maximum allowed
speed.
Avoid driving at constant speed for long
◆
distances.
After the first 1000 km (625 mi), progres-
◆
sively increase the speed until reaching
the highest performance levels.

STOPPING

WARNING
If you can, do not stop or slow down
suddenly and avoid limit-braking.
Release the throttle grip (pos. A) and
◆
gradually put on the brakes to stop the
vehicle.
If you need to stop only briefly, keep at
◆
least one brake applied.
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