2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 Owners Manual - Page 64

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Moving off and riding the motorcycle 1) Disengage the clutch by squeezing the control lever. 2) Push down the gearchange lever firmly with the toe of your foot to engage first gear. 3) Raise the engine revs by turning the throttle twistgrip while gradually releasing the clutch lever. The motorcycle will move off. 4) Release the clutch lever completely and accelerate. 5) To change up a gear, close the throttle to reduce the engine revs, disengage the clutch, lift the gearchange lever and release the clutch lever. To change down through the gears, proceed as follows: release the twistgrip, disengage the clutch, briefly rev the engine to allow the gears to synchronize, shift down and release the clutch lever. Use the controls intelligently and opportunely: when riding uphill, do not hesitate to shift down the moment the motorcycle starts to slow down, in order to avoid overloading the engine and putting too much strain on the the motorcycle generally. Braking Slow down in good time, change down a gear to use engine braking, then apply both brakes. Pull in the clutch lever before the motorcycle comes to a stop to prevent the engine stalling. E Warning Use both the brake lever and the brake pedal for effective braking. Using only one of the brakes will give you less braking power. Never use the brake controls too harshly or suddenly as you may lock up the wheels and lose control of the motorcycle. When riding in the rain or on slippery surfaces, braking capacity is significantly reduced. Always use the brakes very gently and carefully when riding under these conditions. Any sudden manoeuvres may lead to loss of control. When riding down long, steep downhill slopes, change down to use engine braking. Apply the brakes intermittently for brief periods only. Keeping the brakes applied continuously causes the friction material to overheat and dangerously reduces braking effectiveness. Under-inflated or overinflated tyres reduce braking efficiency and may adversely affect steering and road-holding on bends. Important Avoid sudden acceleration, as this may lead to misfiring and transmission snatching. The clutch lever should not be held in longer than necessary after a gear is engaged, in order to avoid overheating and premature wear of the clutch. 63

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E
Moving off and riding the motorcycle
1)
Disengage the clutch by squeezing the control lever.
2)
Push down the gearchange lever firmly with the toe of
your foot to engage first gear.
3)
Raise the engine revs by turning the throttle twistgrip
while gradually releasing the clutch lever. The
motorcycle will move off.
4)
Release the clutch lever completely and accelerate.
5)
To change up a gear, close the throttle to reduce the
engine revs, disengage the clutch, lift the gearchange
lever and release the clutch lever.
To change down through the gears, proceed as follows:
release the twistgrip, disengage the clutch, briefly rev
the engine to allow the gears to synchronize, shift
down and release the clutch lever.
Use the controls intelligently and opportunely: when
riding uphill, do not hesitate to shift down the moment
the motorcycle starts to slow down, in order to avoid
overloading the engine and putting too much strain on
the the motorcycle generally.
Important
Avoid sudden acceleration, as this may lead to misfiring
and transmission snatching. The clutch lever should not be
held in longer than necessary after a gear is engaged, in order
to avoid overheating and premature wear of the clutch.
Braking
Slow down in good time, change down a gear to use engine
braking, then apply both brakes. Pull in the clutch lever before
the motorcycle comes to a stop to prevent the engine stalling.
Warning
Use both the brake lever and the brake pedal for
effective braking. Using only one of the brakes will give you
less braking power.
Never use the brake controls too harshly or suddenly as you
may lock up the wheels and lose control of the motorcycle.
When riding in the rain or on slippery surfaces, braking
capacity is significantly reduced. Always use the brakes
very gently and carefully when riding under these conditions.
Any sudden manoeuvres may lead to loss of control. When
riding down long, steep downhill slopes, change down to use
engine braking. Apply the brakes intermittently for brief
periods only. Keeping the brakes applied continuously
causes the friction material to overheat and dangerously
reduces braking effectiveness. Under-inflated or over-
inflated tyres reduce braking efficiency and may adversely
affect steering and road-holding on bends.