2008 Ducati Superbike 848 Owners Manual - Page 60

2008 Ducati Superbike 848 Manual

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Moving off 1) Disengage the clutch by squeezing the clutch lever. 2) Push down the gearchange lever firmly with the tip 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 start moving. 4) Release the clutch lever completely and accelerate. 5) To change up to the next gear, close the throttle to reduce the engine revs, disengage the clutch, lift the gearchange lever and release the clutch lever. To change down, proceed as follows: release the twistgrip, pull the clutch lever, increase engine speed for a moment to allow the gears to synchronize, shift down and release the clutch. Use the controls intelligently and opportunely: when riding uphill do not hesitate to shift down as soon as the motorcycle tends to slow down, so you will avoid lugging the engine and stressing the motorcycle abnormally. Braking Slow down in time, change down to use the engine brake, then apply both brakes. Pull the clutch lever before stopping the motorcycle, to avoid sudden engine stop. Warning Use both brake lever and pedal for effective braking. Using only one of the brakes will give you less braking power. Never use the brake controls harshly or suddenly as you may lock 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 safe riding and road-holding on bends. E Important Avoid sudden acceleration, as this may lead to misfiring and transmission snatching. The clutch lever should not be pulled longer than necessary after gear is engaged, otherwise friction parts may overheat and wear out. 60

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Moving off
1) Disengage the clutch by squeezing the clutch lever.
2) Push down the gearchange lever firmly with the tip 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 start moving.
4) Release the clutch lever completely and accelerate.
5) To change up to the next gear, close the throttle to
reduce the engine revs, disengage the clutch, lift the
gearchange lever and release the clutch lever.
To change down, proceed as follows: release the twistgrip,
pull the clutch lever, increase engine speed for a moment to
allow the gears to synchronize, shift down and release the
clutch.
Use the controls intelligently and opportunely: when
riding uphill do not hesitate to shift down as soon as the
motorcycle tends to slow down, so you will avoid lugging
the engine and stressing the motorcycle abnormally.
Important
Avoid sudden acceleration, as this may lead to
misfiring and transmission snatching. The clutch lever should
not be pulled longer than necessary after gear is engaged,
otherwise friction parts may overheat and wear out.
Braking
Slow down in time, change down to use the engine brake,
then apply both brakes. Pull the clutch lever before stopping
the motorcycle, to avoid sudden engine stop.
Warning
Use both brake lever and pedal for effective braking.
Using only one of the brakes will give you less braking
power.
Never use the brake controls harshly or suddenly as you may
lock 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 safe riding and road-holding on bends.