MOTO GUZZI V7 Manual page 103

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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.
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.
IMPORTANT
DOWN-SHIFT ONE GEAR AT A TIME; WHEN SHIFTING TO A LOWER GEAR,
DOWN-SHIFTING MORE THAN ONE GEAR AT A TIME COULD OVER-REV THE
ENGINE; THAT IS, THE MAXIMUM RPM VALUE PERMITTED FOR THE ENGINE
COULD BE EXCEEDED.
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