Braking; Tips For Reducing Fuel Consumption - Yamaha XP500A Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

Braking

WARNING
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Avoid braking hard or suddenly
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(especially when leaning over to
one side), otherwise the scooter
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may skid or overturn.
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Railroad crossings, streetcar
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rails, iron plates on road con-
struction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
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pery when wet. Therefore, slow
down when approaching such
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areas and cross them with cau-
tion.
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6 Keep in mind that braking on a
wet road is much more difficult.
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Ride slowly down a hill, as brak-
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ing downhill can be very diffi-
cult.
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1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes
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simultaneously while gradually in-
creasing the pressure.
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Rear
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:
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Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
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