APRILIA TUONO 1000 - 2006 Manual page 24

Never race other vehicles with your
vehicle.
Brake with both the front and rear brakes.
The use of only one brake for sudden
braking may cause the vehicle to skid or
make the rider lose control of the vehicle
itself.
When riding down a steep hill, use the
engine as a brake by selecting the same
gear, or a lower gear, than you would use
to climb the hill. Use front and rear brakes
sparingly.
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Always ride at the appropriate speed and
avoid unnecessary harsh acceleration.
This is not only safer, but also reduces fuel
consumption and increases the life of the
vehicle.
If you must ride your vehicle in rainy
weather, or on loose surfaces, remember
that traction is greatly reduced. Under
these conditions, all handling of the vehicle
must be done gradually and smoothly.
Sudden acceleration, braking or turning
may make you lose control of your vehicle.
When traction is reduced, accelerate and
slow using your vehicle's engine braking
insofar as possible. Avoid rapid, harsh
application of the brakes.
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Gradually open and close the throttle, to
avoid spinning or skidding the rear wheel.
On rough road surfaces, slow down and
ride with particular care.
T r y t o a v o i d w i d e o p e n t h r o t t l e
accelerations, unless they are necessary
for such things as passing.
Do not allow your engine to "lug," i.e., run
at too low an rpm. Shift down to a lower
gear. Also, do not over-rev the engine.
Observe the red line on the tachometer.
Remember that excessively aggressive
cornering can cause your vehicle's tires to
lose sideways traction, which can result in
an upset and serious injury or even death.