Front Suspension Locking System - Gilera Fuoco 500ie Manual

Front suspension locking system (02_12, 02_13, 02_14, 02_15,

02_16, 02_17)
The front suspension locking system simply prevents vehicle tilting when the «Q»
switch is pressed.
The warning light «E» starts flashing when the key switch is set to «ON». This means
that the system is enabled for locking activation.
When the «Q» switch is turned to «1», a continuous sound alarm signals that the
locking system is engaged and, at the same time, the warning light «E» turns on
steadily.
02_12
When the «Q» switch is turned to «2» , an intermittent sound alarm signals that the
locking system is disengaged and, at the same time, the warning light «E» starts
flashing again. Warning light «E » turns off when riding starts. This means that the
system allows for vehicle tilting.
Engaging tilt locking is possible only if the following conditions occur at the same time:
•
Throttle completely untwisted
•
Engine rpm below 2500 rpm
•
Vehicle speed below 10 km/h
•
Locking system WARNING light «C» off (the system has not detected fail-
ures)
02_13
If one of these conditions is not checked, the warning light «E » remains off and locking
cannot be engaged (in normal riding conditions, the warning light «E» is off).
With engine on, system locked and warning light «E» on, the suspension locking sys-
tem is disengaged automatically and the warning light «E » turns off when the throttle
is twisted to start the ride.
For riders' safety, the vehicle has a rider detection sensor in the saddle which ena-
bles the system to prevent vehicle motion and suspension unlocking (in case of locked
suspension) when the rider is not properly seated in riding position: in such case, the
WARNING light «C» turns on steadily
02_14
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