MOTO GUZZI V85 TT Use And Maintenance Manual page 131

VIEW AND ONLY EXPERIENCE HELPS YOU JUDGE THE DISTANCE SEPARAT-
ING YOU AND THE VEHICLE BEHIND.
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With a closed throttle grip (Pos. A) and the engine idling, pull the clutch lever.
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Push the gearbox lever (1) downward to select the first gear.
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Release the clutch lever (activated during start-up).
IMPORTANT
WHEN TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE, DO NOT RELEASE THE CLUTCH TOO
QUICKLY OR SUDDENLY, AS THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP OR
THE VEHICLE TO REAR UP ON THE BACK WHEEL. DO NOT ACCELERATE
SUDDENLY WHEN RELEASING THE CLUTCH FOR THE SAME REASON.
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Slowly release the clutch lever and accelerate by slightly turning the throttle
grip at the same time (Pos. B).
The vehicle starts moving forward.
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Ride at moderate speed for the first kilometres/miles to allow the engine to
warm up.
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Speed up by gradually turning the throttle grip (Pos. B) without exceeding the
recommended revs.
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RIDE IN THE CORRECT GEAR AND SPEED FOR THE CONDITIONS.
DO NOT OPERATE THE THROTTLE GRIP ABRUPTLY.
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Release the throttle grip (Pos. A), operate the clutch lever and lift the gear
control lever (1), release the clutch lever and accelerate.
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Repeat the last two operations and engage a higher gear.
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