Moving Off And Riding - APRILIA SXV / RXV 450 550 Use And Maintenance Book

SXV / RXV 450 - 550
2.6.4.

MOVING OFF AND RIDING

DANGER
Do not position any object inside the front
fairing (between
instrument panel), in order not to hinder the
rotation of the handlebar and visibility toward
the instrument panel.
NOTE Before moving off, carefully read the riding in safety
chapter, see page (RIDING IN SAFETY).
WARNING
If the low fuel light
comes on while vehicle is running, it means
that you still have 4 pt (2.2 l) of fuel in the tank
(1).
Provide for topping up as soon as possible, see
(FUEL).
Avoid depleting the fuel reserve at all costs or
the fuel pump might damage.
WARNING
While riding, keep your hands on the grips and
your feet on the footrests.
NEVER RIDE IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN
THOSE INDICATED.
To leave:
Adjust the inclination of the rearview mirrors correctly.
WARNING
With the vehicle at rest, try to get acquainted
with the use of the rearview mirrors.
Start the engine, see (STARTING).
With released throttle grip (2) (Pos.A) and engine
idling, pull the clutch lever (3) completely.
Engage the first gear, by pushing the gear lever (4)
downwards.
Release the brake lever (pulled on the starting).
WARNING
On departure, the abrupt release of the clutch
lever may cause the engine to stall or the
vehicle to jerk forward.
Never accelerate abruptly or excessively when
releasing the clutch lever, in order to prevent
the clutch from slipping (slow release) or the
front wheel from raising and wheeling (quick
release).
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.
Ride at reduced speed for the first miles, in order to
warm the engine up.
WARNING
Never exceed the recommended rpm and
speed, see (RUNNING-IN).
Increase the speed by gradually rotating the throttle
grip (2) (Pos.B), without exceeding the recommended
speed (and rpm), see (RUNNING-IN).
the handlebar and the
" on the instrument panel
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