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RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
Ride economically and be aware of the environment
Fuel consumption, environmental pollution
and wear of engine, brakes and tyres de-
pend on various factors.
Your personal riding style is highly deter-
minant for economical fuel consumption
and exhaust gas and noise generation.
While idling, the engine takes a long time
to warm up to operational temperature. In
the warm-up phase, however, the wear level
and pollutant emissions are very high. It is
therefore best to start riding immediately
after start-up.
Avoid rapid acceleration
Open the throttle not further than needed,
in order to reduce fuel consumption as well
as pollution and wear levels.
Do not use excessive revs; change up as
soon as possible and do not change down
until it is necessary to do so.
Ride as evenly as possible and look
ahead as far as possible.
Unnecessary acceleration and hard braking
cause high fuel consumption and increased
pollution levels.
Turn the engine off when waiting in
traffic.
Different riding conditions affect fuel con-
sumption. The following conditions are
unfavourable for fuel consumption:
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High traffic density, especially in big cities
with many stops for traffic lights.
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Frequent short rides with repeated starts
and warm-ups of the engine.
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Riding in a column of motor cycles at low
speed, meaning riding with relatively high
revs.
Plan rides ahead of time in order to avoid
heavy traffic.
Fuel consumption is also affected by
conditions that are out of your control, for
instance, poor road condition, hills, riding
in winter.
Observe the following aspects for eco-
nomical fuel consumption:
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The planned inspection intervals must be
closely observed.
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Regular service by a specialized Sachs
dealer will guarantee not only continued
operability, but also economical fuel
consumption, low environmental pollution
and a long lifespan.
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Check the tyre pressure every two
weeks.
Low tyre pressure increases rolling resis-
tance. This increases fuel consumption
and tyre wear and adversely affects riding
behaviour.
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Continually check fuel consumption.
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Frequently check the engine-oil level.
