10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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10.5
Applying the brakes
Warning
Danger of accidents
Moisture and dirt impair the brake system.
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Brake carefully several times to dry out and remove dirt from the brake linings and the brake discs.
Warning
Danger of accidents
A spongy pressure point on the front or rear brake reduces braking efficiency.
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Check the brake system and do not continue riding until the problem is eliminated. (Your authorized
Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents
The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If the foot brake lever is not released, the brake linings drag continuously.
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Take your foot off the foot brake lever when you are not braking.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Higher total weight increases the stopping distance.
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Take the longer stopping distance into account when carrying a passenger or luggage with you.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Salt on the roads impairs the brake system.
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Brake carefully several times to remove salt from the brake linings and the brake discs.
Summary of Contents for Vitpilen 401 2018
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2018 VITPILEN 401 Art no 3402207en ...
Page 2: ......
Page 10: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS 8 29 2 Green and blue symbols 254 INDEX 255 ...
Page 15: ...SAFETY ADVICE 2 13 ...
Page 16: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 14 2 5 Overview of labels E01139 10 ...
Page 29: ...IMPORTANT NOTES 3 27 ...
Page 30: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 28 4 1 View of vehicle front left example E01095 10 ...
Page 32: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 30 4 2 View of vehicle rear right example E01094 10 ...
Page 131: ...SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13 129 T02156 10 Remove screw 2 R03609 10 Remove nut 3 ...
Page 136: ...13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 134 R03606 10 Mount new cable ties ...
Page 137: ...SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13 135 T02154 10 Secure the cable in the holders ...
Page 179: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16 177 E01106 10 Main work Open rubber bands 1 and remove tool set 2 ...