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8.4
Shifting, riding
Warning
Danger of accidents Abrupt load alterations can cause the vehicle to get out of control.
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Avoid abrupt load alterations and sudden braking actions.
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Adapt your speed to the road conditions.
Warning
Danger of accidents If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheel blocks and the engine races.
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Do not change into a low gear at high engine speed.
Warning
Danger of accidents An incorrect ignition key position causes malfunctions.
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Do not change the ignition key position while driving.
Warning
Danger of accidents Adjustments to the vehicle distract attention from traffic activity.
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Make all adjustments when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Warning
Risk of injury The passenger may fall from the motorcycle if they conduct themselves incorrectly.
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Ensure that the passenger sits correctly on the passenger seat, places his or her feet on the passenger foot
pegs and holds on to the rider or the grab handles.
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Note the regulations governing the minimum age of passengers in your country.
Warning
Danger of accidents A risky riding style constitutes a major risk.
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Comply with traffic regulations and ride defensively and with foresight to detect sources of danger as early as
possible.
Warning
Danger of accidents Cold tires have reduced road grip.
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Ride the first miles carefully on every journey at moderate speed until the tires reach operating temperature.
Warning
Danger of accidents New tires have reduced road grip.
The contact surface on new tires is not yet roughened.
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Run in new tires with moderate riding at alternating angles.
Running-in phase
Warning
Danger of accidents Total weight and axle loads influence the handling characteristic.
The total weight consists of: operational motorcycle with a full tank, rider and, if necessary, a passenger with pro-
tective clothing and helmet, and, if necessary, mounted luggage.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible overall weight or the axle loads.
RIDING INSTRUCTIONS 8
200 km (124 mi)
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