Moving Off And Riding; Running-In - APRILIA QUASAR 100 - 2004 Manual

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MOVING OFF AND RIDING

To move off:
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Adjust the rear-view mirrors.
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Start the engine, see page 30 (START-
ING).
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Release of the parking brake (1).
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Set the gear change lever (2) to
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(F) position to engage the gear.
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Press the throttle lever (3), the vehicle
will start moving.
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Ride at slow speed until covering several
kilometres/miles to warm the engine up
to operating temperature.
CAUTION
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ble to engage the reverse gear by pulling
the rear brake lever and bringing the gear
change lever (2) to (R) position.
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use and maintenance Quasar 50 - 100 - 125 - 180
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When going in reverse, proceed with ut-
most care, pay attention to property,
persons or animals.

RUNNING-IN

Correct engine running-is essential to en-
suring proper performance and durability.
Vary speed frequently during the running-
in period.
This will allow engine parts to be alternately
loaded and unloaded, allowing them to cool
down when unloaded.
While it is important to put some stress on
engine components during running-in, it is
It is possi-
equally important to avoid extreme load
conditions.
CAUTION
the best performance of the vehicle only
when the first 20
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CAUTION
It is possible to reach
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of fuel have been used.
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Follow these recommendations:
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Do not open the throttle harshly and
completely when engine is running at low
rpm.
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During the first 4 hours of operation, use
the brakes gently and avoid harsh, pro-
longed braking. This will help the brake
pads bed in properly against the brake
discs and block friction material to settle
onto brake drums.