APRILIA DORSODURO 1200 2010, Manual

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THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER FOOTRESTS TO FACILITATE
GETTING ON OR OFF THE VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER MUST ALWAYS USE
THE LEFT FOOTREST TO GET ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO GET OFF THE VEHICLE BY JUMPING OR STRETCHING
YOUR LEG TO REACH THE GROUND. THESE ARE INCORRECT PROCEDURES
THAT COMPROMISE VEHICLE STABILITY AND BALANCE.
CAUTION
ANY BAGS OR OBJECTS STRAPPED TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE CAN
REPRESENT AN OBSTACLE WHILE GETTING ON AND OFF.
SWING YOUR RIGHT LEG OVER THE SEAT IN A CONTROLLED MOVEMENT SO
AS NOT TO HIT THE REAR PART OF THE VEHICLE (TAIL FAIRING OR LUG-
GAGE) AND COMPROMISE STABILITY.
GETTING ON THE VEHICLE
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Grip the handlebar correctly and get on the vehicle without resting your
weight on the side stand
CAUTION
IF YOU CAN NOT REACH THE GROUND WITH BOTH FEET WHEN SEATED,
PLACE YOUR RIGHT FOOT ON THE GROUND (IF YOU LOSE BALANCE, THE
SIDE STAND WILL PREVENT A FALL ON THE LEFT SIDE) AND BE READY TO
PUT YOUR LEFT FOOT ON THE GROUND.
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Place both feet on the ground, straighten and balance the vehicle keeping it
upright in riding position.
CAUTION
THE RIDER MUST NOT EXTRACT OR ATTEMPT TO EXTRACT THE PASSENGER
FOOTRESTS WHILE SEATED, BECAUSE THIS MIGHT COMPROMISE VEHICLE
STABILITY AND BALANCE.
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