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Operation (continued)
Brake Levers and Throttle
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Rear brake (4): When stopping the vehicle, squeeze the rear brake
smoothly and firmly. Always engage the rear brake first.
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Front brake (5): Squeeze the lever gently at first to avoid locking the
front wheel. Most of you stopping power comes from the front wheel,
which should always be used to supplement the rear wheel.
WARNING! USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN ENGAGING THE FRONT
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BRAKE TO AVOID LOCKING THE FRONT WHEEL. LOCKING THE FRONT
WHEEL CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
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Throttle grip (6): The rotary throttle grip is on the right handlebar.
Accelerate by rotating the throttle towards you. Decelerate by rotating the throttle
away from you. The throttle includes a safety spring that snaps the throttle back to
idle when released.
Stopping the vehicle
WARNING! WET, OIL, OR SANDY ROADS REDUCE BRAKING
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EFFECTIVENESS. HARD BRAKING ON THESE SURFACES COULD LEAD
TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. ALWAYS REDUCE
SPEED AS GRADUALLY AS POSSIBLE.
When braking, always engage the rear brake first to retain maximum control of the
vehicle. Most of your stopping power comes from the front wheel.
Parking
Always leave the ignition switch in the lock position when parking the vehicle to
help prevent theft. Park on smooth hard surfaces, being sure to use the center
stand whenever possible.
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