APRILIA RSV 1000 R Factory Use And Maintenance Book page 56

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WARNING
Release the clutch lever smoothly, or
you may stall the engine or cause the
vehicle to jerk forwards.
Open the throttle slowly and gradually
when releasing the clutch lever. Abrupt
acceleration will cause the clutch to slip
(if released slowly) or will lead to a
wh e el i e, i f t he c lu t c h is r el ea se d
abruptly.
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Slowly release the clutch lever (3) while
opening the throttle slightly (2) (Pos.B).
The vehicle will start moving.
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Ride at low speed until covering several
kilometres. This will allow the engine to
warm up.
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CAUTION
Never exceed the recommended rpm,
see page 58 (RUNNING-IN).
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Increase speed by gradually opening the
throttle (2) (Pos.B), without exceeding
the recommended rpm, see page 58
(RUNNING-IN).
To engage the second gear:
CAUTION
Proceed quickly.
Never let the engine run at too low rpm.
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Release the throttle twistgrip (2) (Pos.A),
pull the clutch lever (3) and lift the gear
shift lever (4). Release the clutch lever
(3) and accelerate.
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Repeat the last two operations and shift
up.
CAUTION
If the engine oil pressure LED "
c o m e s o n d u r i n g n o r m a l e n g i n e
operation, it means that engine oil
pressure in the circuit is too low.
If so, stop the engine immediately and
contact an Official dealer.
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Downshifting is normally required in the
following conditions:
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When riding downhill or when braking, in
order to use engine braking for improved
braking efficiency.
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When riding uphill, if the gear engaged is
too high for your speed and the engine
rpm decreases.
CAUTION
When shifting down, always select the
next lower gear or you will cause the
engine to race (exceed maximum rpm).
Before and during the downshifting,
release the throttle grip and decelerate,
in order to avoid racing the engine.
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