MOTO GUZZI V7 III Special Manual page 78

IT IS SUGGESTED TO GO UP TO A HIGHER GEAR THAN TO A LOWER GEAR:
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When riding downhill and under braking, using engine compression to in-
crease braking power.
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When going uphill, when the engaged gear does not suit the speed (high
gear, moderate speed) and the number of engine revs falls.
CAUTION
DOWNSHIFT ONE GEAR AT A TIME; WHEN SHIFTING TO A LOWER GEAR,
DOWNSHIFTING MORE THAN ONE GEAR AT A TIME COULD OVERREV THE
ENGINE; THAT IS, THE MAXIMUM RPM VALUE PERMITTED FOR THE ENGINE
COULD BE EXCEEDED.
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Release the throttle grip (Pos. A).
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If necessary, pull the brake levers gently and reduce speed.
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Operate the clutch lever and lower the gearshift lever (1) to engage a lower
gear.
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Release the brake levers when it is operated.
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Release the clutch lever and accelerate moderately.
IN ORDER TO AVOID CLUTCH OVERHEATING, SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE ONCE THE VEHICLE HAS STOPPED AND AT THE SAME
TIME THE GEAR IS ENGAGED AND THE CLUTCH LEVER OPERATED.
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