Instructions For Use; Getting On And Off The Vehicle; Pre-Ride Checks; Pre-Ride Checks Chart - MOTO GUZZI Norge 1200 Use & Maintenance Book

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

GETTING ON AND OFF THE
VEHICLE
Do not apply the load of your weight or
Follow the instructions below closely in
of the passenger's weight onto the side
order to avoid injury to persons, damage to
stand.
property and to the vehicle in the event the
rider or passenger falls off the vehicle
The stand has been designed to support
and/or the vehicle falls or overturns.
the weight of the vehicle and a minimal
load, without the added weight of rider
WARNING
and/or passenger.
Risk of falling and overturning.
The purpose of the side stand is to prevent
Proceed with care.
the vehicle from falling or overturning while
When getting on and off the vehicle, make
rider and passenger get on the vehicle and
sure nothing is restricting your movements;
the stand should not be used to support the
you should not be holding any objects in
weight of rider and passenger.
your hands, such as helmet, gloves or
While getting on and off, the vehicle may
glasses.
become unstable due to its weight, and the
Always get on and off the vehicle from the
vehicle may fall or overturn.
left side and with the side stand down.
Swing your right leg over the seat in a
controlled movement so as not to hit the
tail section or luggage at the rear and avoid
resulting imbalance.
GETTING ON THE VEHICLE
Grasp the handlebar correctly and get
u
on the vehicle without resting your
weight on the side stand.
NOTE
If you can not reach the ground
with both feet when sitting astride the
vehicle, place your right foot on the ground
(if you lose balance, the side stand will
prevent a fall on the left side) and be ready
When getting on and off the vehicle, the
to put your left foot to the ground to help
passenger must move carefully to avoid
keep your balance.
causing imbalance.
Place both feet on the ground, straighten
u
NOTE
The rider must instruct the
the vehicle and make sure to balance it
passenger on how to safely get on and off
fully.
the vehicle.
NOTE
The rider must not fold out or
The vehicle is equipped with passenger
attempt to fold out the passenger footpeg
f o o t p e g s t o m a k e m o u n t i n g a n d
while seated astride the vehicle, because
dismounting easier. The passenger must
this might compromise the stability and
always use the left footpeg to get on and
balance of the vehicle.
off the vehicle.
Never get off or attempt to get off the
u Ask your passenger to fold out both
vehicle by jumping or stretch your leg to passenger footpegs.
put your foot on the ground to dismount.
u Instruct the passenger on how to safely
These are incorrect procedures that will
get on the vehicle.
affect the stability and balance of the Pull the side stand fully up using your left
u
vehicle.
foot.
NOTE
Any bags or objects strapped to GETTING OFF THE VEHICLE
the rear of the vehicle can represent an
u Select an
obstacle while getting on and off.
parking, see page 59 (PARKING).
u Stop the
(STOPPING).
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CAUTION
NOTE
The rider must get on the vehicle
first and get off last to ensure he/she has
control and balance of the vehicle while the
passenger is mounting or dismounting.
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WARNING
Make sure the ground is firm and level
and free from obstacles.
With the left shoe heel, extend the side
u
stand completely.
NOTE
If you can not reach the ground
with both feet when sitting astride the
vehicle, place your right foot on the ground
(if you lose balance, the side stand will
prevent a fall on the left side) and be ready
to put your left foot to the ground to help
keep your balance.
Place both feet on the ground and
u
balance the vehicle keeping it upright.
u Instruct the passenger on how to safely
get off the vehicle.
WARNING
Risk of falling and overturning.
Make sure that the passenger has
dismounted.
Do not rest your weight on the side
stand.
u Lean the vehicle to the side until the
stand is resting on the ground.
Keep your hands firmly on the handlebar
u
and get off the vehicle.
u Turn the handlebar fully to the left.
u Fold up the passenger footpegs.
CAUTION
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
appropriate location for
vehicle, see page 59

PRE-RIDE CHECKS

WARNING
Before starting, always perform vehicle
p r e - r i d e c h e c k s , t o e n s u r e s a f e
operation, see page 52 (PRE-RIDE
CHECKS CHART).
Failure to perform these checks may
lead to severe personal injury or vehicle
damage.
Do not hesitate to contact your Moto Guzzi
Authorised Dealer if you need clarifications
about the operation of vehicle controls or if
y o u s u s p e c t o r h a v e i d e n t i f i e d a
malfunction.
A quick pre-ride check takes just a few
minutes and greatly improves your safety.
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PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART

Part
Front and rear disc brakes Check for proper operation, check lever free play, fluid level and check for leaks.
Check the pads for wear.
If necessary, top up the fluid reservoirs.
Throttle Check for smooth operation; throttle should snap fully open and closed at all positions of the steering.
Adjust and/or lubricate as required.
Engine oil Check and/or top up as required.
Wheels / tyres Check tyre surface, inflation pressure. Check for wear or damage.
Remove any objects trapped in the tread.
Brake levers Make sure that they work smoothly.
Lubricate the joints if necessary (rear brake control).
Clutch Check clutch operation, free travel of control lever
(free play with a cold engine must be less than 1 mm).
The clutch must not jerk and/or slip when operated.
Steering Steering should rotate smoothly and evenly. There should be no play or looseness.
Side stand Check its operation. No friction during up and down movement, springs must ensure full retraction.
Lubricate joints and connections, if necessary.
Centre stand
Check stand switch for proper operation.
Fastening elements Make sure that the fastening elements are not loose. Adjust or tighten as required.
Fuel tank Check fuel level and top up, if necessary.
Check the circuit for leaks.
Make sure the filler plug is tightened securely.
Engine stop switch ( - ) Make sure that it operates correctly.
Lights, warning lights, horn, Check the proper operation of the acoustic and visual devices. Change the bulbs or repair if faulty.
rear brake light switches and
electrical devices
Transmission fluid Check. If level needs topping up, contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer.
Phonic wheels Ensure that the phonic wheels are perfectly clean
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NOTE
This vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine control unit capable of
detecting abnormal operation in real time
After the first 1000 km (625 mi) and
and storing faults.
every 10000 km (6250 mi) thereafter, the
right display will show icon "
Any time the ignition switch is set to ,
the alarm LED (1) on the instrument
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I n t h i s c a se , h a ve a M o t o G u z z i
panel comes on for three seconds.
Authorised Dealer perform all service
o p e r a t i o n s a s i n d i c a t e d i n t h e
CAUTION
scheduled maintenance chart, see page
If the alarm LED " " (1) and the
! 6 3 ( S C H E D U L E D M A I N T E N A N C E
" SERVICE" diagnosis icon come on
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CHART).
during engine normal operation, it
m e a n s t h a t t h e c o n t r o l u n i t h a s
detected a failure. In most cases, the
engine will keep running, although
giving less performance. Immediately
contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised
Dealer.
Check
CAUTION
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