User`s manual

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BRAKING
Check the brakes for proper functioning before every ride.
Regular braking shall be done using both brakes - the pedal and
the lever - simultaneously. When riding on road, give preference
to the brake lever, i.e. the front brake. On the contrary when ri-
ding off road, the pedal brake shall be used primarily.
To ensure maximum braking effect, cut the throttle and press
onto both the pedal and lever thoroughly. Before coming to a
complete standstill, depress the clutch lever in order to prevent
the engine from stopping.
Caution! Very strong braking may result in wheels locking and
subsequent skid.
If possible, decelerate and brake before entering into turns alrea-
dy. Braking or rapid deceleration when passing through a turn
might result in skidding and falls.
When riding in wet or rainy conditions, or riding on a slippery sur-
face, please adapt the motorcycle usage accordingly. Braking,
rapid acceleration or sudden turning of the motorcycle might ren-
der the motorcycle uncontrollable.
If you need to keep braking, e.g. when riding down a long hill, use
the motor brake combined with both mechanical brakes for better
effect and shifting down to lower gears.
NOTE:
After washing the motorcycle, after passing through wet environ-
ment, in rainy conditions of when riding on roads sprinkled with
road salt, the brake effect might appear with a slight delay.
When riding off the road or using strongly soiled roads, the fou-
ling on brakes might impair their immediate effect.
Brake discs and brake pads must be always free of any oil or
grease residues.