Safe Driving - PIAGGIO beverly 500 User Manual

Safe driving

Some simple tips are provided below that will enable you to use your scooter on a
daily basis in greater safety and peace of mind. Your skill and your mechanical knowl-
edge are the basis of a safe ride. We recommend trying out the vehicle in traffic - free
zones, in order to acquire a good knowledge of the vehicle it self.
1. Before riding off, remember to put on your helmet and fasten it correctly.
2.Reduce speed on rough roads and ride with care.
3. After riding on a long stretch of wet road without using the brakes, the braking effect
is initially lower. In these conditions, it is a good idea to apply the brakes from time to
time.
4. Do not brake hard on wet, unsurfaced or slippery road surfaces.
5. Avoid riding off by mounting the scooter when resting on the support. In any case,
the rear wheel should not be turning when in comes into contact with the ground, in
order to avoid abrupt departures.
6. If riding over roads affected by sand, mud, snow mixed with salt, etc. We advise
you to frequently clean the brake disc with a mild detergent to prevent the accumula-
tion of abrasive elements inside the eyelets leading to premature wear on the brake
pads.
CAUTION
ALWAYS RIDE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS RIDING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AL-
COHOL OR OTHER DRUGS AND CERTAIN MEDICATIONS IS EXTREMELY DAN-
GEROUS.
CAUTION
IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY ACCIDENTS RIDE VERY CAREFULLY WHEN
ADDING ACCESSORIES AND CARRYING LUGGAGE. THE ADDITION OF AC-
CESSORIES AND BAGGAGE CAN REDUCE THE STABILITY AND PERFORM-
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