MOTO GUZZI V85 TT Use And Maintenance Manual page 143

Never use your vehicle to compete with other vehicles.
Brake using both the front and rear brakes. Using only one brake in the event of hard
braking could cause the vehicle to skid or cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
When driving downhill, take advantage of the engine's braking action by selecting the
same gear or a lower gear than those normally used uphill. Use the front and rear
brake with moderation.
Always travel at an adequate speed and avoid unnecessary sudden acceleration not
only for greater safety, but also to reduce fuel consumption and increase the life of the
vehicle.
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When using the vehicle on wet or slippery surfaces, always bear in mind that grip
decreases significantly. In these conditions, always manoeuvre the vehicle slowly and
with the utmost caution.
Accelerating, braking, or sudden turns can cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
When grip is reduced, accelerate and slow down using the engine braking force as
much as possible. Avoid braking hard and too fast.
Slowly open and close the throttle to avoid spinning or skidding the rear wheel.
Slow down and drive carefully on uneven road surfaces.
Avoid accelerating by turning the throttle completely except in cases of absolute ne-
cessity such as overtaking.
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Do not let the engine work "under stress", that means too low a number of revolutions.
Downshift to a lower gear. Do not run the engine excessively. Observe the red line on
the speedometer.
Remember that excessively aggressive cornering can cause the tyre to lose grip on
the tyre sidewall resulting in a fall and serious injury or even death.
Always respect the speed limits imposed by law taking into consideration that it is not
always possible to drive up to the indicated speed limit in all road conditions. Slowing
down slightly increases your safety considerably in all road conditions.
Do not ride the vehicle off-road.
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