MV Agusta Brutale R, Owner'S Manual

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CONTENTS
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION 10
1.1. Purpose of this manual 10
1.2. General safety informations 10
1.3. Symbols 11
1.4. Warranty Booklet and Service Coupons 12
1.5. Identification data 13
2 SAFETY INFORMATION 22
2.1. Safety 22
2.1.1. How to report a safety-related defect 22
2.1.2 Noise emission warranty 22
2.1.3. Note on tampering 22
2.1.4. Information on the emission control
system 24
2.1.5. Safe riding 25
2.1.6. Maintaining your motorcycle 27
2.1.7. Before you ride 28
2.1.8. While you ride 29
2.1.9. After you ride 32
2.1.10. Installing accessories 33
2.1.11. Vehicle load 34
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2.1.12. Modifications 36
2.1.13. Competitions 36
2.1.14. Customer satisfaction 36
2.1.15. Suggestions against theft 37
2.2. Safety labels - Location 38
2.3. Safety - Visual and acoustic signals 46
3 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 47
3.1. Location of controls and instruments 47
3.2. Kickstand 49
3.3. Handlebar controls, left side 50
3.4 Handlebar controls, right side 52
3.5. Ignition switch and steering lock 55
3.6. Gear lever 59
3.7. Instruments and warning lights 60
3.7.1. Warning lights 61
3.7.2. General display/Gear and Water Temperature Display 62
4 OPERATION 63
4.1. Using the motorcycle 63
4.2. Break-in 64
4.3. Starting the engine 66