MOTO GUZZI NORGE 1200 Manual page 57

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To shift down, proceed as follows:
Release the throttle grip (2) (Pos.A).
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If necessary, apply the brakes moderately
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and slow down.
Pull the clutch lever (3) and push down
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the gear shift lever (4) to shift down.
If you have pulled the brakes, release
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them.
Release the clutch lever and accelerate
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moderately.
CAUTION
If the alarm LED " " and the "
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SERVICE" diagnosis icon come on
during engine normal operation, it
m e a n s t h a t t h e c o n t r o l u n i t h a s
detected a failure. In most cases, the
engine will keep running, although
giving less performance. Immediately
contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised
Dealer.
When the vehicle is at standstill with the
engine running, avoid keeping the
clutch pulled with a gear engaged for a
long time or the clutch will overheat.
WARNING
Avoid opening and closing the throttle
repeatedly and continuously, or you
may lose control of the vehicle. When
you need to brake, close the throttle
a n d u s e b o t h b r a k e s f o r s m o o t h
braking; take care to apply the right
amount of pressure to both brakes.
Using one brake only gives less braking
power and you could lock a wheel and
lose grip.
To stop uphill, decelerate completely
and use the brakes to keep the vehicle
at standstill.
Do not use engine braking or the clutch
may overheat.
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When approaching a turn, slow down or
brake and take the turn at a moderate,
constant speed or accelerate slightly;
braking in a turn will greatly increase
your chances of skidding.
Continued application of the brakes on
long downhill grades may cause the
brakes to overheat, thereby reducing
braking efficiency. Shift down to use
engine braking and apply both brakes
intermittently.
Never ride downhill with the engine off!
If the road surface is wet or slippery
(snow, ice, mud, etc.), ride slowly, do
not brake or swerve suddenly, or you
may lose grip and fall.
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