MV Agusta F4 750 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 24)

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SAFETY INFORMATION 2

Before changing lanes, besides using the

rearview mirror, turn your head slightly and glance

back to make sure that the road is clear.

Relying on the rearview mirror alone puts the rider

at risk of misjudging the distance and speed of the

vehicles at the back or not seeing them at all.

Change gears as necessary to ensure that the

proper gear ratio is chosen in all riding conditions,

allowing the engine to revolve at optimum speed

at all times.

Avoid high gear ratios when travelling at reduced

speed (excessively low rpm) as well as low gear

ratios when travelling at high speed (excessively

high rpm).

Special attention should be given to the brak-

ing system, which plays a key role in ensuring

safety. When braking, always take account of the

speed of the vehicle and the condition of the road

surface.

The braking action should always be applied gen-

tly and gradually to both wheels, an ability that

can only be learned from experience.

Performing this operation and, more in general,

riding the vehicle always requires the utmost care.

Therefore, caution should be exercised by all

users, and in particular by inexperienced riders.

When covering long distances downhill,

reduce the speed of the vehicle by closing the

throttle and using a low gear ratio to take advan-

tage of the exhaust brake. The front and rear

brakes should also be used with moderation, in

order to prevent them from overheating and

reduce their effectiveness.

When rapid acceleration is required (e.g. when

overtaking), change down to obtain better pickup.

When the engine is running at high speed,

gearing down several times in rapid succession

can cause the engine to race. As a result, the rear

driving wheel may lock, making the vehicle diffi-

cult to control and causing damage to the engine.

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MV Agusta F4 750 Owner's Manual Page 24