MOTO GUZZI NORGE 1200 Manual page 56

WARNING
On moving off, release the clutch lever
gradually, otherwise the engine may
stall or the vehicle may jerk forwards.
N e v e r a c c e l e r a t e a b r u p t l y
excessively when releasing the clutch
lever, otherwise the clutch may "slip" (if
released slowly) or the vehicle may do
an unexpected "wheelie" (if you release
the clutch quickly).
Slowly release the clutch lever (3) while
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opening the throttle slightly (2) (Pos.B).
The vehicle will start moving.
Ride at slow speed until covering several
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kilometres/miles to warm the engine up
to operating temperature.
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3
CAUTION
Do not exceed recommended rpm, see
page 58 (RUNNING-IN).
Increase your speed
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o r rotating the throttle grip (2) (Pos.B),
without exceeding the recommended
rpm, see page 58 (RUNNING-IN).
To engage the second gear:
CAUTION
Work the controls quickly.
Never let the engine operate at too low a
speed.
Release the throttle
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(Pos.A), pull the clutch lever (3) and lift
the gear shift lever (4). Release the
clutch lever (3) and accelerate.
Repeat the last two steps and shift up.
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If the alarm LED "
oil pressure icon "
during engine normal operation, it
means that the engine oil pressure in
5
the circuit is low.
In this instance, immediately stop the
engine and contact a Moto Guzzi
Authorised dealer.
Change to a lower gear (downshift):
4
When riding downhill or when braking,
u
use engine braking to increase braking
effect.
When riding uphill, if the gear engaged is
u
too high for your speed and engine rpm
is dropping.
by gradually
When shifting down, always select the
next lower gear or you will cause the
engine to race (exceed red line rpm
limit).
Before and during a downshift, release
the throttle grip and slow down a bit in
order to avoid hitting the "red line".
twistgrip (2)
CAUTION
" (5) and the engine
!
" (5) come on
CAUTION