Safe Driving - VESPA PX 125 Manual

Safe driving (02_07)

Below are some simple suggestions which will allow you to ride your vehicle more
comfortably and more safely during your daily routine. Your riding skills and your
knowledge of the vehicle constitute the basis of safe riding. You are therefore advised
to practise with your vehicle in empty roads until you have become fully acquainted
with it.
1. Before driving off, remember to pu on your helmet and fasten it correctly.
2. To pull away, with the engine at idle select first gear and slowly release the clutch
while opening the throttle at the same time.
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3. Reduce speed and drive prudently on bad roads.
4. After having driven over a long section of wet roads without having used the brakes,
the braking effect will initially be smaller. In these driving conditions it is best to activate
the brakes periodically.
5. Do not brake hard on a wet surface, on dirt tracks or on any slippery road surface.
6. When braking, use both front and rear brakes, so to distribute the braking action
evenly on both wheels.
7. Avoid driving off by mounting the vehicle 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.
8. If the vehicle is often ridden on sandy roads, mud, snow mixed with salt, etc, it is
highly recommended to clean the brake disc frequently, using a neutral detergent, in
order to prevent abrasive build-ups from forming inside the cooling holes and causing
the brake pads to undergo early wear.
9. Do not downshift when the engine is at high revs as this will cause it to over-rev
and, in the long run, may damage the engine.
10. When riding downhill do not move into neutral, reduce your speed by shutting the
throttle. Use both brakes to maintain your speed under control without applying them
for long periods of time in order to prevent them from overheating, and hence decrease
their efficiency. If the gradient is particularly steep, it is advisable to downshift so to
exploit the engine braking action.
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