Moving Off - Ducati 999R 2005 Anleitung- Und Instandhaltungsheft

Moving off

1) Disengage the clutch by squeezing the control lever.
2) Push down on gear change lever sharply with the tip
of your foot to engage the first gear. Once released,
the lever will spring back to its original position.
3) Speed up engine, by turning the throttle twistgrip
and slightly releasing the clutch lever at the same time.
E The motorcycle will start moving off.
4) Let go of clutch lever and speed up.
5) To shift to second gear, close the throttle to slow
down engine, disengage the clutch right away, lift the
gear change lever and let go of clutch lever.
To shift down, release the twistgrip, pull the clutch
lever, shortly speed up to help gears synchronize,
shift down and release the clutch.
The controls should be used correctly and promptly: 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.
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Important
Avoid harsh accelerations, as this may lead to
misfiring and transmission snatching. The clutch lever
should not be pulled longer than necessary after gear is
engaged, or friction parts may overheat and wear out.