Stopping The Motorcycle - Ducati 250 GT 1965 Instructions For Use And Maintenance Manual

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once; do not "hang on" to a higher gear when the effort
required from the engine advises to use a lower gear.
When the engine turns at a low number of revolutions,
do not accelerate its turning at once: thus you avoid
any oversupply of fuel and too harsh drive to the trans-
mission.
The clutch should not be held long disengaged with a
gear engaged, because the clutch plates will become
overheated, causing rapid wear by friction.
Exèept in case of emergency I- never use the
brakes bru:-
tally when you are already near behind the obstacle, but
throttle down the engine in right time and then make
use of the brakes. ,
Bear in mind that insuffcIently inflated tyres are detri-
mental to the roadholding qualities of the motorcycle,
cause a greater tyre wear and lower effciency.
STOPPING THE MOTORCYCLE
To stop the engine, close the throttle completely (the en-
gine will then act as a gentle brake) disengage the clutch
and put the gear pedal in neutral. A slight use of the
brakes will then stop the motorcycle.
To stop the engine pull out the contact key of the switch
placed on the headlamp (in the models GT, Monza, and
Mach/!).
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