MOTO GUZZI NEVADA User Manual page 39

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WARNING
If you are riding with a passenger, give
your passenger proper instructions to
avoid problems when manoeuvring.
Before moving off, make sure the stand
is fully up.
To move off:
u Start the engine, see
(STARTING).
u Adjust the rear-view mirrors.
u With the throttle twistgrip (2) released
(Pos. A), let engine idle and pull the
clutch lever (3) fully in.
Push down the gear change lever (4) to
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engage the first gear.
u Release the brake lever (you had pulled
it when you started the engine).
On moving off, release the clutch lever
gradually, otherwise the engine may
stall or the vehicle may jerk forwards.
N e v e r a c c e l e r a t e
excessively when releasing the clutch
lever, otherwise the clutch may "slip" (if
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an unexpected "wheelie" (if you release
the clutch quickly).
u Slowly release the clutch lever (3) while
opening the throttle slightly (2) (Pos.B).
The vehicle will start moving.
u Ride at slow speed until covering several
kilometres/miles to warm the engine up
to operating temperature.
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CAUTION
Never exceed the recommended rpm,
see page 41 (RUNNING-IN).
u Increase your speed
rotating the throttle grip (2) (Pos.B),
without exceeding the recommended
rpm, see page 41 (RUNNING-IN).
To engage the second gear:
CAUTION
Work the controls quickly.
Never let the engine labour at too low a
speed.
u Release the throttle
(Pos.A), pull the clutch lever (3) and lift
the gear change lever (4). Release the
clutch lever (3) and accelerate.
Repeat the last two steps and shift up.
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twistgrip (2)
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