MOTO GUZZI NORGE 1200 Manual page 50

When getting on and off the vehicle, the
passenger must move carefully to avoid
causing imbalance.
NOTE
The rider must instruct the
passenger on how to safely get on and off
the vehicle.
The vehicle is equipped with passenger
f o o t p e g s t o m a k e m o u n t i n g a n d
dismounting easier. The passenger must
always use the left footpeg to get on and
off the vehicle.
Never get off or attempt to get off the
vehicle by jumping or stretch your leg to
put your foot on the ground to dismount.
These are incorrect procedures that will
affect the stability and balance of the
vehicle.
NOTE
Any bags or objects strapped to
the rear of the vehicle can represent an
obstacle while getting on and off.
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use and maintenance Norge 1200
Swing your right leg over the seat in a
controlled movement so as not to hit the
tail section or luggage at the rear and avoid
resulting imbalance.
GETTING ON THE VEHICLE
Grasp the handlebar correctly and get
u
on the vehicle without resting your
weight on the side stand.
NOTE
If you can not reach the ground
with both feet when sitting astride the
vehicle, place your right foot on the ground
(if you lose balance, the side stand will
prevent a fall on the left side) and be ready
to put your left foot to the ground to help
keep your balance.
Place both feet on the ground, straighten
u
the vehicle and make sure to balance it
fully.
NOTE
The rider must not fold out or
attempt to fold out the passenger footpeg
while seated astride the vehicle, because
this might compromise the stability and
balance of the vehicle.
u Ask your passenger to fold out both
passenger footpegs.
Instruct the passenger on how to safely
u
get on the vehicle.
Pull the side stand fully up using your left
u
foot.
GETTING OFF THE VEHICLE
u Select an appropriate
parking, see page 59 (PARKING).
Stop the vehicle, see
u
(STOPPING).
Make sure the ground is firm and level
and free from obstacles.
With the left shoe heel, extend the side
u
stand completely.
NOTE
If you can not reach the ground
with both feet when sitting astride the
vehicle, place your right foot on the ground
(if you lose balance, the side stand will
prevent a fall on the left side) and be ready
to put your left foot to the ground to help
keep your balance.
Place both feet on the ground and
u
balance the vehicle keeping it upright.
Instruct the passenger on how to safely
u
get off the vehicle.
Risk of falling and overturning.
Make sure that the passenger has
dismounted.
Do not rest your weight on the side
stand.
Lean the vehicle to the side until the
u
stand is resting on the ground.
Keep your hands firmly on the handlebar
u
and get off the vehicle.
Turn the handlebar fully to the left.
u
Fold up the passenger footpegs.
u
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
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