Stopping; Parking - APRILIA RSV MILLE - 2002 Manual

STOPPING

If possible, avoid stopping abruptly,
slowing down suddenly and braking at
the last moment.
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Release the throttle grip (1) (Pos.A),
gradually put on the brakes and at the
same time shift down in order to de-
crease the speed, see p. 53 (DEPAR-
TURE AND DRIVE).
Once the speed has decreased, before
stopping the vehicle:
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Pull the clutch lever (2) in order to pre-
vent the stopping of the engine.
When the vehicle has come to rest:
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Position the gear lever in neutral (green
warning light "Q" on).
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Release the clutch lever (2).
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In case of a brief stop, keep at least one
brake on.

PARKING

It is very important to choose a suitable
parking area, respecting the road signs and
the indications given below.
Park the vehicle on firm and flat ground,
to prevent it from falling down.
Neither lean the vehicle against walls,
nor lay it on the ground.
Make sure that the vehicle and especial-
ly its red-hot parts do not represent a
danger for persons and children. Do
not leave the vehicle unattended when
the engine is on or the key is inserted
into the ignition switch.
Do not get too near the cooling fans
even if they are still, since they may
start moving and suck clothes edges,
hair, etc.
The fall or excessive inclination of the
vehicle may cause the fuel to flow out of
the tank.
The fuel used for internal combustion
engines is extremely inflammable and
in particular conditions it can become
explosive.
Do not apply the load of your weight or
of the passenger's weight onto the side
stand.
To park the vehicle:
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Choose a suitable parking area.
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Stop the vehicle, see p. 57 (STOPPING).
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Move the engine stop switch (3) to posi-
tion "M C".
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Rotate the key (4) and move the ignition
switch (5) to position "C".
When getting on or off the vehicle, keep
to the instructions given, see p. 46
(GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE).
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Following the indications, wait until the
passenger has got off the vehicle before
dismounting.
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Lock the steering, see p. 28 (STEERING
LOCK) and extract the key (4).
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
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