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125 Baja + Baja RR /
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125 De Derapage RR
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use and maintenance manual
Climbing off the bike
- First of all, the passenger must climb off the
left side of the bike, using the left footrest.
- Once on the ground, the passenger must
push the rear footrests back in.
- The pilot must keep his/her hands firm on
the handlebar and climb off the left side of
the motorcycle, resting his/her left foot on
the ground and lifting his/her right leg.
- Once on the ground, lower the kickstand
and make sure the motorcycle is resting
its weight on it (for kickstand operations,
please read the “
Side kickstand
” chapter).
Break-in
Breaking in is crucial for the proper working
and duration of the engine.
The break-in means the first kilometres
covered.
During break-in, it is necessary to follow
certain rules to prepare the parts of the en-
gine and of the vehicle itself for the maxi-
mum performance to be demanded later on
(after the break-in).
Rules for a good break-in
These rules are only suggestions to help the
rider break in the motorcycle properly. Fail-
ing to follow them may not result in immedi-
ate damage, but can have negative effects
on the performance of the engine and of the
different parts of the vehicle.
STRESS
It is important to “stress” the en-
gine and the other parts of the vehicle in an
appropriate manner. It is also important not
to exceed and not to stress insufficiently; in
both cases the engine and parts of the vehi-
cle might suffer.
ITINERARIES
Do not strain engine, brakes
and suspensions in mountain roads.
Give preference to roads with curves and
moderate hills, where the engine, the brakes
and the suspensions can alternate periods
under stress and periods with little or no
stress at all.
SPEED
Always change the speed gradual-
ly, without sudden, complete accelerations.
Complete acceleration is allowed, but DO
NOT ride for long distances with the acceler-
ator knob fully turned (full regime).
BRAKING
New brake linings. In order to be
fully operative, the friction surface of brake
linings must be broken in, so it adheres
perfectly to the disk when braking. A good
break-in requires about 200 km (125 miles)
of urban distance. During this period, go for
longer braking distances and use the brake
lever with more intensity. Avoid sudden, long
brakes.
NOTE:
The first 500 km (312 miles) are the
threshold of end of break-in, but only after
the first 1,000 km (625 miles) do the vehi
-
cle’s best performances occur.
WARNING
The 500-km break-in threshold (312 miles)
requires carrying out the maintenance
operations defined for this distance.
Adjusting rear-view mirrors
DANGER
Never ride the vehicle with the rear-view
mirrors rotated incorrectly.
Before you get going, always make sure
the mirrors are in their correct position
and adjusted accordingly.
- Climb on to the vehicle, to the pilot posi-
tion.
- Use the joint (1) to regulate mirror height
(2) and the joint (3) to adjust inclination.
NOTE: Make sure you, as pilot, can prop-
erly see the rear part of the road from your
sitting position.
DANGER
Always adjust the mirrors with the mo-
torcycle standing still.
