APRILIA RSV 1000 TUONO R Manual page 53

If the brakes are operated continuously
on downhill stretches, the friction
surfaces may overheat, thus reducing
the braking efficiency. Exploit the
engine compression and shift down by
putting on both brakes intermittently.
Never ride downhill with the engine off!
When visibility is insufficient, switch on
the low beam even during the day, in
order to make your vehicle more visible.
In case of wet ground or scarce wheel
grip (snow, ice, mud, etc.), ride slowly,
a v o i d i n g s u d d e n b r a k i n g
manoeuvres that could make you lose
grip and fall down.
WARNING
P a y t h e u t m o s t a t t e n t i o n t o a n y
obstacle or variation of the ground.
Uneven road surfaces, rails, inspection
covers, painted signals, construction
site metal covers become slippery in
rainy weather and must be negotiated
carefully, smoothly and keeping the
vehicle upright.
Always signal your intention to change
lanes or direction in good time using
the direction indicators. Avoid sudden
manoeuvres.
Switch off the direction indicators
immediately after changing direction.
Be very careful when overtaking or
being overtaken.
When it rains, large vehicles lift surface
wa t e r , w hi c h a f f e c t s v is ib i li t y . I n
addition, the slip stream may make you
lose control of the vehicle.
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