Moving Off; Braking - Ducati MULTISTRADA 1000DS S 2006 Anleitung- Und Instandhaltungsheft

Moving off

1) Disengage the clutch by squeezing the control lever.
2) Push down on gear change lever sharply with the tip
of your foot to engage the first gear. Once released,
the lever will spring back to its original position.
3) Speed up engine, by turning the throttle twistgrip and
slightly releasing the clutch lever at the same time.
The motorcycle will start moving off.
4) Let go of clutch lever and speed up.
5) To shift to second gear, close the throttle to slow
down engine, disengage the clutch, lift the gear
change lever and let go of clutch lever.
To shift down, release the twistgrip, pull the clutch
lever, speed up momentarily to help gears
synchronize, shift down and release the clutch.
Use the controls intelligently and promptly: when
riding uphill do not hesitate to shift down as soon as
the motorcycle tends to slow down, so you will avoid
lugging the engine and stressing the motorcycle
abnormally.
Important
Avoid harsh accelerations, as this may lead to
misfiring and transmission snatching. The clutch lever
should not be pulled longer than necessary after gear is
engaged, otherwise friction parts may overheat and wear
out.

Braking

Slow down in time, shift down to engine-brake first and
then brake by applying both brakes. Pull the clutch lever
before stopping the motorcycle, to avoid sudden engine
stop.
Warning
Use both brake lever and pedal for effective braking.
Using only one of the brakes will give you less braking
power.
Never use brake controls harshly or violently or you may
lock the wheels and lose control of the motorcycle.
When riding in the rain or on slippery surfaces, braking
capacity is significantly reduced. Always use the brakes
very gently and carefully when riding under these
conditions. Any sudden manoeuvres may lead to loss of
control. When tackling long, high-gradient downhill road
tracts, shift down gears to use engine braking. Apply one
brake at a time and use brakes sparingly. Keeping the
brakes applied all the time causes the friction material
to overheat and reduces braking power dangerously.
Underinflated or overinflated tyres reduce braking
efficiency and may adversely affect safe riding and road-
holding on bends.
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