Departure And Drive - APRILIA RS 125 - 1996 Manual

DEPARTURE AND DRIVE

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Before leaving, carefully read the "SAFE
DRIVE" chapter page 5 ÷ 15.
Adjust the inclination of the rear-view
mirrors properly.
If there is no other passenger with you, make
sure that the rear footrests are closed.
If there is a passenger with you, instruct him/her
so that he/she doesn't create problems during
the manoeuvres.
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Fig. 25
For the departure, proceed as follows:
– make sure that the engine is warm;
– with released throttle grip and idling engine, pull
the clutch lever and engage the first gear by press-
ing the gearshift foot lever downwards (Fig. 25);
– release the clutch lever gently and at the same
time gradually increase the engine speed by rotat-
ing the throttle grip;
– when the vehicle reaches a certain speed, release
the throttle grip, pull the clutch lever and engage
the second gear by lifting the gearshift foot lever.
To shift up, repeat this operation.
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Avoid opening and closing the throttle
grip repeatedly and continuously, so that
you do not accidentally lose control of
the vehicle.
If you have to brake, close the throttle and put on
both brakes in order to obtain uniform decelera-
tion, properly exerting pressure on the braking
parts.
By putting on the front brake only or the rear
brake only, you reduce the braking force consid-
erably, thus running the risk of locking one wheel
and consequently losing grip.
Before beginning to turn, slow down or brake
driving at moderate and constant speed.