Setting Off; Braking; Stopping The Engine - Malaguti Phantom F12R User Manual

4.4.2 DIFFICULT STARTING
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attempt starting by keeping the throttle lever partially or
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fully open. In any case, have the vehicle checked by an
Authorised MALAGUTI Service Centre to check why this
happened and to resume normal conditions.
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4.5

SETTING OFF

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• Get onto the vehicle whilst pulling the rear brake
lever, and keeping both hands on the handlebar.
• Check the position of the rear view mirrors.
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• Warm the engine up for a few seconds before setting
off.
• Make sure the centre stand is in its idle position (up).
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indicator light.
• Release brake, turn the throttle grip gently and set
off.
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Do not rev up while pulling the brakes.
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The automatic transmission runs the rear wheel,
even when the throttle lever is operated gently.
Gradually release the brake after starting and
use the throttle with care.
4.6

BRAKING

Close the throttle grip and operate both brake levers
gently to balance the power on both levers, so as to
avoid dangerous skidding.
The brakes are operated as follows:
Left hand lever: operates the rear brake.
Right hand lever: operates the front brake.
4.7

STOPPING THE ENGINE

After a long ride, we advise you to keep the engine at
idle speed for a few seconds before turning the key OFF .