MV Agusta Brutale 910 R 2005 Owner's manual
© 2005
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Part No. 8A00A7646 - Edition No. 1
Printed in November 2005
Information
MV Agusta S.p.A. is committed to a policy of constant improvement; therefore, you may find slight differences between the information provided in this document and the vehicle you purchased. MV Agusta motorcycles are exported in several countries, in which different rules and regulations (concerning both the
Highway Code and the homologation procedures) are in force. Relying on your understanding, MV Agusta
S.p.A. deems it necessary to reserve the right to change its products and the related documentation at any
time and without notice.
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Everything we do affects the whole planet as well as its resources.
MV Agusta, in order to protect the interests of the community, awakens the Customers and the Technical
Assistance operators to use the vehicle and dispose of its replaced parts respecting the laws in force concerning environmental pollution and waste disposal and recycling.
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Dear Customer,
We wish to thank you for your preference and congratulate you on purchasing your new F4 Brutale 910 R.
MV Agusta, thanks to the passionate effort of its technicians, offers to its customers a motorcycle with a
new aesthetic design combined with a refined framework: these are the elements which have distinguished every vehicle created by MV Agusta throughout its glorious history.
The result of this effort is an exclusive motorcycle with functional and aesthetic characteristics that place
it above the finest motorcycles currently available on the market, making it an exclusive and sought-after
item.
In fact, the technologies and solutions applied give to the F4 Brutale 910 R unique characteristics common
to all the MV Agusta models, strenghtening a design phylosophy that involves continuous research, technological innovation and love for detail. This way, MV Agusta gives to all the bikers who freely live their
passion the chance to possess a unique object, which surely represents a strong reference worldwide.
This manual has been drawn up with a view to providing you with a clear and practical guide to operating and maintaining your new motorcycle while safeguarding your warranty rights.
For further information, please feel free to contact the MV Agusta Customer Care Service.
Have a good time!
Claudio Castiglioni
MV Agusta
Chairman
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION 10
1.1. Purpose of the manual 10
1.2. Symbols 11
1.3. Warranty Booklet and Service Coupons 12
1.4. Identification data 13
2 SAFETY INFORMATION 20
2.1. Safety 20
2.1.1. Note on tampering 20
2.1.2. Safety rules 21
2.1.3. Precautions for children 23
2.1.4. Installing accessories 24
2.1.5. Vehicle load 25
2.1.6. Modifications 27
2.1.7. Competitions 27
2.1.8. Recommendations for safe riding 28
2.1.9. Protective clothing 31
2.1.10. Suggestions against theft 32
2.2. Safety labels - Location 33
2.3. Safety - Visual and acoustic signals 37
3 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 38
3.1. Location of controls and instruments 38
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3.2. Sidestand 40
3.3. Handlebar controls, left side 41
3.4 Handlebar controls, right side 43
3.5. Ignition switch and steering lock 44
3.6. Gear lever 50
3.7. Instruments and warning lights 51
3.7.1. Warning lights 52
3.7.2. Multifunction display 53
4 OPERATION 54
4.1. Using the motorcycle 54
4.2. Running-in 55
4.3. Starting the engine 57
4.4. Selecting and setting the display functions 59
4.4.1. Selecting the display functions 60
4.4.2. Setting the measurement units 61
4.4.3. Resetting the trip mileage counters 64
4.4.4. Setting the clock 67
4.5. Refuelling 69
4.6. Glove compartment 71
4.7. Parking the motorcycle 73
4.8. Preriding checks 75
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CONTENTS
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4.9 Riding 77
5 ADJUSTMENTS 78
5.1. List of adjustments 78
5.2. Table of adjustments 81
5.3. Adjusting the front brake lever 82
5.4. Adjusting the clutch lever 82
5.5. Adjusting the rearview mirrors 83
5.6. Adjusting the front suspension 84
5.6.1. Spring preload 85
5.6.2. Rebound damper (front suspension) 85
5.6.3. Compression damper (front suspension) 86
5.7. Adjusting the rear suspension 87
5.7.1. Rebound damper (rear suspension) 88
5.7.2. High speed compression damper
(rear suspension) 89
5.7.3. Low speed compression damper
(rear suspension) 89
5.8. Headlight adjustment 90
6 MAINTENANCE 92
6.1. Tables of scheduled maintenance and
checks 92
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6.2. Tools and accessories supplied 102
6.3. Table of lubricants and fluids 103
6.4. Checking the engine oil level 104
6.4.1. Topping up the engine oil level 105
6.5.
Checking the coolant level
107
6.5.1.
Topping up the coolant level
108
6.6. Checking the wear of the brake pads 110
6.7. Checking the brake fluid level 111
6.8. Checking the clutch fluid level 113
6.9. Checking and replacing the tyres 114
6.10. Checking and lubricating the drive chain 119
6.11. Checking the idle speed 123
6.12. Replacing parts - General information 124
6.12.1. Replacing the fuses 124
6.12.2. Replacing the low beam bulb 127
6.12.3.
Replacing the high beam bulb
129
6.12.4 Replacing the front parking light bulb 130
6.12.5. Replacing the front turn indicator bulbs 131
6.12.6. Replacing the rear turn indicator bulbs 132
6.12.7. Replacing the rear light and brake light
bulb 133
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CONTENTS
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6.12.8. Replacing the license plate light bulb 134
6.13. Battery 136
6.14. Cleaning the motorcycle 138
6.15. Prolonged inactivity 141
7 TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART 142
7.1. Engine problems 142
7.2. Electrical equipment problems 147
8 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 150
8.1. Motorcycle overview 150
8.1.1. Front brake circuit 152
8.1.2. Rear brake circuit 153
8.1.3. Clutch circuit 154
8.1.4. Engine lubrication 155
8.1.5. Coolant circuit 156
8.1.6. Fuel system 157
8.2. Specifications 158
8.3. Accessories 165
8.4. Clothing 166
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INDEX
A
B
D
C
Accessories 165
– installation 24
Adjustments
– clutch lever 82
– front brake lever 82
– front suspension 84
– headlight 90
– list 78
– rear suspension 87
– rearview mirrors 83
– table 81
Battery 136
Brakes
– fluid level, check 111
– front brake circuit 152
– front brake lever, adjustment 82
– pads, wear check 110
– rear brake circuit 153
Bulbs, replacement of
– front turn indicators 131
– high beam 129
– license plate light 134
– low beam 127
– parking light 130
– rear light and brake light 133
– rear turn indicators 132
Chain
– check 119
– lubrication 121
Cleaning the motorcycle 138
Clutch
– circuit 154
– fluid level, check 113
– lever, adjustment 82
Competitions 27
Controls and instruments, location 38
Coolant
– level, check 107
– circuit 156
– topping up 108
Damper
– compression (front suspension) 86
– compression (rear suspension) 89
– rebound (front suspension) 85
– rebound (rear suspension) 88
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INDEX
H
E
F
G
Display, multifunction 53
– selecting functions 60
– setting functions 61
Electrical equipment, troubleshooting 147
Engine
– lubrication 155
– oil level, check 104
– oil level, topping up 105
– serial number 13
– starting 57
– troubleshooting 142
Fuel system 157
Fuses, replacement 124
Gear lever 50
Glove compartment 71
Handlebar controls
– left side 41
– right side 43
Headlight, adjustment 90
– high beam, bulb replacement 129
– low beam, bulb replacement 127
M
I
L
P
Identification data 13
Idle speed, check 123
Ignition switch and steering lock 46
Instruments and warning lights 51
Levels
– brake fluid 111
– clutch fluid 113
– coolant 107
– engine oil 104
License plate light, bulb replacement 134
Location of controls and instruments 38
Lubricants and fluids, table 103
Maintenance and checks
– tables 92
Motorcycle overview 150
Parking 73
Parking light, bulb replacement 130
Precautions for children 23
Preriding checks 75
Prolonged inactivity 141
Purpose of manual 10
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INDEX
R
S
T
V
W
Rear light and brake light,
bulb replacement 133
Rearview mirrors, adjustment 83
Refuelling 69
Replacing parts, general information 124
Running-in 55
Safety 20
– labels, location 33
– recommendations for safe riding 28
– rules 21
– visual and acoustic signals 37
Scheduled maintenance tables 92
Sidestand 40
Specifications 158
Spring preload 85
Suspensions
– front, adjustment 84
– rear, adjustment 87
Symbols 11
Tampering, note 20
Tools and accessories supplied 102
Topping up
– coolant 108
– engine oil 105
Troubleshooting flow chart
– electrical equipment 147
– engine 142
Turn indicators
– front, bulb replacement 131
– rear, bulb replacement 132
Tyres, check 114
– puncturing 115
– replacement 116
Vehicle
– identification number 13
– load 25
– modifications 27
Warning lights 52
Warranty
– Booklet, Service Coupons and Dealers’
Guide 12
GENERAL INFORMATION 1
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1.1. Purpose of the manual
In addition to providing directions on operation and maintenance, this manual contains important information about general safety: READ THE MANUAL OVER CAREFULLY
BEFORE FIRST USING THE MOTORCYCLE.
The manual describes the model with the maximum equipment at print time.
This manual must be considered as a part of your motorcycle.
It must always be kept inside it, and it must be included with
the vehicle even if this one is sold back to another owner.
The manual must be kept in the glove compartment placed
under the passenger’s seat.
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1.2. Symbols
Sections of text that are particularly important in terms of personal safety or possible damage to the
motorcycle are marked with the following symbols:
Danger - Failure to observe these prescriptions, even in part, may pose a serious hazard
to the driver’s and other people’s safety.
Caution - Failure to observe these prescriptions, even in part, may result in damage to the
motorcycle.
The following symbols give an indication of who is supposed to perform the different adjustments and/or
maintenance operations:
Information on operations that can be carried out by the user.
Information on operations that
must be carried out only by authorized personnel.
The following symbols are used to provide further information:
The “ ” symbol points out the requirement to use a tool or a special equipment in
order to correctly perform the described operation.
§ The “ § ” symbol refers the reader to the chapter identified by the number that follows.
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1.3. Warranty Booklet and Service Coupons
Besides this Use and Maintenance Manual, the vehicle is
accompanied by the following documents: a Warranty Booklet
containing a Warranty and Pre-Delivery Certificate and recommended service coupons, and the MV Agusta Dealers’Guide.
IMPORTANT
The copy of the Warranty and Pre-Delivery Certificate to be
sent to MV Agusta must be filled in by the dealer and returned
to the factory within 10 days from the date of registration.
Every time the vehicle is serviced by a dealer, the user must
produce the Warranty Booklet so that the dealer can fill in the
service coupon and return it to MV Agusta within 10 days from
the date of the servicing.
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1.4. Identification data
1) vehicle identification number
2) engine serial number
3) homologation data
Motorcycle identification
The motorcycle is identified by the vehicle identification number. When placing orders for spare
parts, in addition to this number, you may be
required to provide the engine serial number and
the key identification.
We recommend writing down the main numbers
in the spaces provided below.
FRAME No.:
ENGINE No.:
2) engine serial number 1) vehicle identification number
3) homologation data
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
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ZCG F4 11 AC Y V 000000
Manufacturer’s Letter Code
Motorcycle model
Progressive vehicle number
Here below you can find a description of a vehicle identification number:
The vehicle identification number must be provided each time you need to contact the MV Agusta
Technical Assistance Service, in order to guarantee the traceability of your motorcycle.
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Motorcycle key identification
Akey is supplied in duplicate for both the ignition and all
the locks. Keep the duplicate in a safe place.
It is essential to provide the key identification number if
you place an order for a spare motorcycle key. We
recommend writing down this number in the space provided below:
KEY No.:
key identification number
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
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3
1
2
5
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10
8
8
4
11
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Bodywork parts reference colours
Bodywork parts are painted with the following reference colours:
8. - Front mudguard;
9. - Fuel tank:
“Senna” Metal Black Painting
(Code PPG *0038) +
“Senna” Metal Anthracite Painting
(Code PPG GM WA9561)
1. - Rear side fairing, right-hand;
2. - Rear side fairing, left-hand;
3. - Fuel tank right-hand side fairing;
4. - Fuel tank left-hand side fairing:
“Senna” Metal Anthracite Painting
(Code PPG GM WA9561)
10. - Dashboard cover;
11. - Right-hand rearview mirror;
12. - Left-hand rearview mirror:
“Senna” Metal Matt Black Painting
(Code Palinal 925XV414 +
Palinal 923MAT.3)
5. - Tail piece;
6. - Air box side fairings;
7. - Ignition switch cover:
“Senna” Metal Matt Black Painting
(Code Palinal 925XV414 +
Palinal 923MAT.3)
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6
7
10
9
5
2
3
4
1
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Frame parts reference colours
Frame parts are painted with the following reference colours:
1. - Frame;
2. - Rear frame;
3. - Silencers clamp:
Brutale Metal Anthracite Grey Painting
(Code Palinal 211XH893)
9. - Engine covers:
MV Tamburini Metal Grey Painting
(Code Palinal 211.R129)
10.- Engine head cover:
F4 AGO Frame Red Painting
(Code Palinal 211XH987)
4.- Rear swingarm;
5.- Right-hand frame plate;
6.- Left-hand frame plate;
7.- Steering base;
8.- Handlebar counterweights:
F4 AGO Frame Matt Grey Painting
(Code Palinal 211.A704)
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SAFETY INFORMATION 2
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2.1. Safety
2.1.1. NOTE ON TAMPERING
Tampering with the noise control system is prohibited. In particular, the law prohibits the following acts:
1. The removal or rendering inoperative, other
than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or
replacement, of any device or element of
design incorporated into any new vehicle for the
purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use.
2. The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered
inoperative.
Acts presumed to constitute tampering include:
1. The removal or piercing of the exhaust
silencer, the diaphragm, the manifolds, or any
other components involved in the transmission
of exhaust gases.
2. The removal or piercing of any part of the
intake system.
3. Poor maintenance.
4. The replacement of any movable parts of the
vehicle or of any intake or exhaust components with parts or components other than
those prescribed by the manufacturer.
NOTE
If you notice a progressive increase of the noise
level of your motorcycle, MV Agusta recommends
to have your noise control system controlled and
if necessary replaced.
Otherwise, riding with a defective muffler can
subject you to the penalties prescribed by state
and local provisions.
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2.1.2. SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE
Before riding, carefully read this manual so as
to familiarize yourself with the controls, characteristics, working and limits of the motorcycle. The
manual is aimed at providing information on some
of all the possible techniques and methods required for safe riding.
Do not attach a sidecar, a trailer or any other
accessory to the motorcycle. Failure to observe
this warning may make the vehicle unstable and
cause serious accidents.
To ensure maximum reliability and maintain
the vehicle in perfect working order, it is essential
to perform the servicing detailed in the Scheduled
Maintenance Table and to follow all the instructions provided in this manual. For further information, speak with your dealer, who will have the
necessary technical skills and information to assist you.
MV Agusta continually strives to improve the
quality of all of its motorcycles. Therefore, modifications that improve the performance of the bike
are made as soon as they are developed.
Therefore, your motorcycle may not be described
exactly by the illustrations and text contained in
this manual.
If you find difficulties in understanding any picture or information contained in this manual, contact your MV Agusta dealer to obtain the necessary explanations.
If you find difficulties in reading any information
contained in this manual, contact your MV Agusta
dealer.
In order to avoid compromising handling and
stability of your motorcycle, you should obey the
following warnings:
• do not attach any object to the vehicle;
• do not remove any part and/or component;
• do not modify the vehicle in any way;
• do not wear garments that could adversely
affect control and handling of the motorcycle.
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Do not ride this motorcycle if you do not pos-
sess a regular driving licence. Failure to heed this
warning constitutes a breach of the Highway
Code, besides posing a serious hazard to the driver’s and other people’s safety.
Do not try to service or repair this motorcycle if
you do not possess the necessary skills.
Motorcycle riding demands your complete
attention. Do not ride if you are ill, in poor physical condition, or because of worry, etc., unable to
concentrate on the task at hand.
Always wear a helmet, even on short rides.
Always wear suitable clothes, especially when
travelling by night (e.g. garments with fluorescent
bands).
When refuelling, switch off the engine and
refrain from smoking.
Since petrol is highly flammable, avoid spilling
the fuel onto the tank and the exhaust pipes when
refuelling.
When refuelling, stay away from the vehicle to
avoid inhaling harmful fumes. Should the fuel
come into contact with the skin or clothes, immediately wash with water and change the contaminated garments.
When travelling during the day, use the low
beam.
Do not start the engine in closed places.
Exhaust gases are toxic and can quickly saturate
the air and cause fainting or even death.
Before starting the engine in a closed place,
ensure that the area is well ventilated.
While the vehicle is in motion, always rest the
feet on the specially designed supports.
While riding, always keep both hands on the
handlebars.
Do not cover your motorcycle with a canvas
soon afterwards riding. Before covering your
motorcycle, wait until the engine and the exhaust
pipes have thoroughly cooled.
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If your motorcycle has been involved in an accident, check all levers, wires, hoses, brake calipers and
other main parts for damage. Do not use the vehicle if you detect a damage that could adversely affect
safety. Have all the main parts checked by an authorized MV Agusta dealer, in order to verify the absence of defects and/or damages that the owner could not be able to detect.
2.1.3. PRECAUTIONS FOR CHILDREN
WARNING
• Park the vehicle where it is unlikely to
be bumped into or damaged. Even slight or involuntary bumps can cause the
vehicle to topple over, with subsequent
risk of serious harm to people or children.
• To prevent the vehicle from tipping
over, never park it on soft or uneven
ground, nor on asphalt strongly heated
by the sun.
• Engine and exhaust pipes become
very hot during riding. Always park
your motorcycle where people or children can not easily reach these parts,
in order to avoid serious burns.
Parts at high temperature
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2.1.4. INSTALLING ACCESSORIES
MV Agusta provides a range of accessories spe-
cially designed for your vehicle. It is essential that
these accessories are installed by an MV Agusta
dealer.
WARNING
Use only MV Agusta original accessories. The use of non-genuine accessories can make the vehicle unsafe by
reducing its handling, stability and the
effectiveness of the braking system. For
this reason, the installation of any nongenuine accessory makes the warranty
null and void and relieves MV Agusta of
all responsibility.
Every time you apply accessories that affect
the weight and/or the aerodynamic characteristics
of your motorcycle, they must be assembled on its
lower side and near to its center, as much as it is
possible. The brackets and the anchor bolts must
be carefully checked after the assembling, to
ensure a stable framework and an unmovable
support for the accessory. In fact, an eventual
breaking of these stands could cause dangerous
situations during riding.
Verify that the assembling of the accessories
does not cause a reduction of the minimum ground
clearance and of the inclination of your motorcycle. Moreover, verify that the assembling of the
accessories does not cause any interference with
the handling of the steering system, with the travel
of the suspensions and/or with the movement of
any other component involved in driving.
Any accessory positioned on the handlebar or
on the front fork can reduce the handling and
adversely affect the stability of the vehicle.
Therefore, the choice of the accessories should
be accurate and restricted to components of light
weight and small dimensions only.
Your motorcycle could undergo lightening or
other instability effects in case of wind blowing
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2.1.5. VEHICLE LOAD
Your motorcycle is designed for use by the rider
and it can also seat a passenger. To use the vehicle in complete safety and in accordance with the
Highway Code provisions, it is compulsory that
the following maximum load conditions are never
exceeded:
BRUTALE 910 R 370 kg
This value comes out from the sum of the following weights, according to the European standard
CEE 92/61:
• weight of the motorcycle;
• weight of the driver;
• weight of the passenger;
• weight of the load and all the accessories.
sideways and transversely; this may also happen
when your motorcycle runs into or it is overtaken
by vehicles of great dimensions. Under these conditions, the accessories adversely affect your driving safety, especially if they are incorrectly
assembled or of the wrong type. It is therefore
necessary to pay great attention in choosing and
assembling any accessory.
Some accessories force the rider to drive in an
unnatural position. This may obviously restrict
your freedom of movement and cause loss of control of the vehicle.
Additional electric accessories can cause an
overload of the electrical system of your motorcycle; this could damage the wires, causing danger
of short circuit and electric shock.
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• Never carry any incorrectly fastened
object on your motorcycle, because it
could move from its position during
riding.
• Steadily fasten the heaviest objects
near the center of the motorcycle, and
equally divide the load on both sides of
the vehicle.
• Do not insert any object or accessory
in the spaces on the frame trellis, in
order to avoid interferring with the
movable parts of the motorcycle.
• Adjust the suspensions according to
the load.
• Even if the motorcycle is correctly
loaded, drive with caution and never
exceed 130 km/h when you carry a load.
WARNING
Since the load can strongly affect handling, braking, performance and safety
characteristics of your motorcycle, you
should always keep in mind the following warnings.
• NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR MOTORCYCLE! Driving an overloaded motorcycle can cause damage to the tyres, loss of
control of the vehicle and serious injury.
Verify that the total weight (including the
weight of the motorcycle, the driver, the
passenger, the load and all the accessories) does not exceed the maximum load
values specified for your vehicle.
• Before riding, always check the wear
and the pressure of the tyres.
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2.1.6. MODIFICATIONS
MV Agusta suggests neither to remove any origi-
nal device, nor to modify the motorcycle in any
way that could change its shape or its working.
WARNING
Any modifications made to the vehicle
(e.g. alteration and/or removal of components) can make the vehicle unsafe or
unlawful. MV Agusta cannot be held
responsible for any damage to people
and objects subsequent to eventual
modifications made to the original conditions of your motorcycle. Modifying
the vehicle immediately voids the warranty and relieves MV Agusta of all
responsibility.
2.1.7. COMPETITIONS
WARNING: Riding the vehicle in competitions requires considerable skill and
experience as well as an accurate setup
of the motorcycle.
CAUTION: The high temperatures
caused by the use of the vehicle on race
circuits could compromise the efficiency of the catalytic converter and of the
exhaust system; therefore, we suggest
assembling a special exhaust system
when using the vehicle on race circuits.
MV Agusta has designed a number of special
components for use in competitions and/or sporting events. The use of such components is strictly limited to areas closed to traffic. Failure to
observe this restriction constitutes a breach of the
Highway Code for which MV Agusta cannot be
held responsible.
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Being aware of one’s limits
When riding, never exceed your limits nor those
imposed by law. Being aware of your limits and
acting accordingly will help you avoid accidents.
Adverse weather conditions
Be very careful when riding in adverse weather
conditions. On wet roads, for example, the braking distance increases as a result of reduced tyre
traction. It is therefore necessary to travel at moderate speed and avoid abrupt braking and acceleration. Pay particular attention when riding on
slippery surfaces such as road markings, manholes, level crossings, bridges, gratings, etc.
Considering that a motorcycle cannot provide the
same degree of shock protection as a motor vehicle, it is essential to adopt a “defensive” riding attitude, particularly in the adverse weather conditions described above.
2.1.8. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAFE RID-
ING
Besides being a means of transport, your motorcycle is a source of recreation and excitement.
However, the configuration of the vehicle does not
exclude a certain amount of risk. To ensure maximum safety, in addition to scrupulously observing
the warnings and instructions provided in the previous paragraphs, it is essential to take a few
additional precautions.
In particular:
Before starting off
Follow all the directions given in the section “PRERIDING CHECKS”. Conduct an overall check of
all safety-related aspects of the motorcycle.
Familiarizing with the vehicle
The rider’s ability and his mechanical skills form
the basis of riding safety. It is advisable to practise
riding in areas without traffic until you have
become familiar with the vehicle and its controls.
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