Starting Off; Acceleration And Deceleration; Braking - Yamaha XCITY VP250 Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

Starting off

NOTE:
Before starting off, allow the engine to
warm up.
1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding the
grab bar with your right hand, push
the scooter off the centerstand.
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1. Grab bar
2. Sit astride the seat, and then ad-
just the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signal on.
4. Check for oncoming traffic, and
then slowly turn the throttle grip (on
the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signal off.
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Acceleration and deceleration

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The speed can be adjusted by opening
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and closing the throttle. To increase the
speed, turn the throttle grip in direction
(a). To reduce the speed, turn the throt-
tle grip in direction (b).
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Braking

1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes
(b)
(a)
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simultaneously while gradually in-
creasing the pressure.
PUSH
WARNING
Avoid braking hard or suddenly
(especially when leaning over to
one side), otherwise the scooter
may skid or overturn.
Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road con-
struction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Therefore, slow
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