Safe Driving - Gilera SMT 50 Manual

Safe driving (02_06)

Your ability and your knowledge of the scooter form the basis of safe driving. You
should therefore practise using the scooter in traffic-free areas until you have become
thoroughly acquainted with it.
SOME SIMPLE TIPS ARE PROVIDED BELOW THAT WILL ENABLE YOU TO USE
YOUR SCOOTER ON A DAILY BASIS BETTER SAFETY AND WITH MORE PEACE
OF MIND. <
• Ride always within your limits.
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• Before riding off, remember to put on the helmet and fasten it correctly.
• Reduce speed on rough roads and ride with care.
• Remember that 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.
• Do not brake hard on a wet, unsurfaced or slippery roads.
• If you have to brake, use both brakes in order to spread the braking action between
both wheels.
• For very steep slopes, downshift gears to obtain a good traction.
• Avoid resting the vehicle on the stand when starting off.
• If you use the scooter on roads covered with sand, mud, snow mixed with salt, etc.,
we recommend that you clean the brake discs frequently with a non-aggressive de-
tergent in order to avoid the formation of abrasive build-ups in the holes, which could
result in premature wear of the brake pads.
• It should be remembered that any modifications that alter the vehicle's performance
as well as original parts of the structure, mean that the vehicle no longer conforms to
its homologation type and may be therefore dangerous for safe riding.
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