While You Ride - MV Agusta F3 Owner's Manual

2.1.8. WHILE YOU RIDE

a. Your motorcycle is a very high performance
vehicle. Do not confuse the enhanced capabili-
ties of your motorcycle with your own capabili-
ties. Increasing your skill will take time and prac-
tice. Proceed carefully until you are sure you are
competent to handle the capabilities of your
motorcycle.
b. Always ride with care. Adopt a defensive dri-
ving attitude to avoid possible accidents.
c. Change gears as necessary to ensure that the
proper gear ratio is chosen in all riding conditions,
allowing the engine to run at optimum speed at all
times. Avoid high gear ratios when traveling at
reduced speed (excessively low rpm) as well as
low gear ratios when traveling at high speed
(excessively high rpm). Improper gear selection
will affect your ability to control your motorcycle.
SAFETY INFORMATION
d. When the motorcycle is being ridden at high
speed, gearing down several times in rapid suc-
cession can cause the engine to overspeed. As a
result, the rear wheel may lock, leading to loss of
control of the motorcycle and an accident. In addi-
tion, you could damage the engine and transmis-
sion. Never gear downmore than one gear at a
time without allowing the engine RPM to stabilize.
e. When riding downhill, reduce the speed of
your motorcycle by closing the throttle and using
a low gear ratio to take advantage of engine
braking. Use the front and rear brakes as little as
possible to maintain your speed, in order to pre-
vent brake overheating and diminished braking
performance.
f. Braking in a turn could result in loss of
motorcycle control. Always operate the brakes
before starting a turn.
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