Moving Off; Braking - Ducati SPORTCLASSIC SPORT 1000 Use And Maintenance Manual

Moving off

1) Disengage the clutch by squeezing the control lever.
2) Push down the gearchange lever firmly with the tip of
your foot to engage first gear.
3) Raise the engine revs by turning the throttle twistgrip
while gradually releasing the clutch lever. The
motorcycle will start moving.
4) Release the clutch lever completely and accelerate.
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5) To change up a gear, close the throttle to reduce the
engine revs, disengage the clutch, lift the gearchange
lever and release the clutch lever. To change down,
proceed as follows: release the twistgrip, pull the
clutch lever, shortly speed up to help gears synchronize,
shift down and release the clutch. Use the controls
intelligently and opportunely: when riding uphill,
change down immediately when the motorcycle
begins to slow down to avoid abnormal strain on
the motorcycle frame and the engine.
Important
Avoid sudden acceleration, as this may lead to
misfiring and transmission snatching. The clutch lever should
not be held in longer than necessary after a gear is engaged,
otherwise friction parts may overheat and wear out.

Braking

Slow down in time, change down to use the engine brake,
then apply both brakes. Pull in the clutch lever before the
motorcycle comes to a stop to prevent the engine stalling.
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Warning
Use both the brake lever and the brake pedal for
effective braking. Using only one of the brakes will give you
less braking power.
Never use the brake controls harshly or suddenly as you
may lock the wheels and lose control of the motorcycle.
When riding in the rain or on slippery surfaces, braking
capacity is significantly reduced. Always use the brakes
very gently and carefully when riding under these conditions.
Any sudden manoeuvres may lead to loss of control.
When riding down long, steep downhill slopes, change
down to use engine braking. Apply the brakes intermittently
for brief periods only. Keeping the brakes applied
continuously causes the friction material to overheat and
dangerously reduces braking effectiveness.
Tyre inflation pressures below the specified value will reduce
braking efficiency, and compromise steering precision and
roadholding on bends.