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7 PREPARING FOR USE
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7.1 Advice on preparing for first use
Danger
Danger of accidents A rider who is not fit to ride poses a danger to him or herself and others.
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Do not operate the vehicle if you are not fit to ride due to alcohol, drugs or medication.
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Do not operate the vehicle if you are physically or mentally impaired.
Warning
Risk of injury Missing or poor protective clothing presents an increased safety risk.
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Wear appropriate protective clothing such as helmet, boots, gloves as well as trousers and a jacket with pro-
tectors on all rides.
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Always wear protective clothing that is in good condition and meets the legal regulations.
Warning
Danger of crashing Different tire tread patterns on the front and rear wheel impair the handling characteristic.
Different tire tread patterns can make the vehicle significantly more difficult to control.
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Make sure that only tires with a similar tire tread pattern are fitted to the front and rear wheel.
Warning
Danger of accidents Non-approved or non-recommended tires and wheels impact the handling characteristic.
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Only use tires/wheels approved by GASGAS Motorcycles with the corresponding speed index.
Warning
Danger of accidents New tires have reduced road grip.
The contact surface on new tires is not yet roughened.
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Run in new tires with moderate riding at alternating angles.
Running-in phase
200 km (124 mi)
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 if you do not want to brake.
Info
When using your vehicle, remember that others may feel disturbed by excessive noise.
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Make sure that the pre-sales inspection work has been carried out by an authorized GASGAS Motorcycles workshop.
You will receive a delivery certificate when the vehicle is handed over.
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Before riding for the first time, read the entire Owner's Manual carefully.
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Get to know the controls.
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Adjust basic position of the clutch lever. ( p. 64)
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Adjust basic position of the hand brake lever. ( p. 67)
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever. ( p. 72)
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Get used to the handling characteristic of the motorcycle in a suitable area before making a longer trip. Try also to ride
as slowly as possible and in a standing position to get a better feel for the motorcycle.
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Do not make any trips that exceed your ability and experience.
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Hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
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Run the engine in. ( p. 31)