MV Agusta Senna F4 750 2001 Owner's manual
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MV Agusta Motorcycles 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 Motorcycles 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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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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Part No. 8A00A0958 - Edition No. 1
Printed in January 2001
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Dear Customer,
We wish to thank you for your preference and congratulate you on purchasing your new F4 Senna.
The myth of Ayrton Senna, which involves a great passion for races, courage, scrupulous research for perfection and
deep humanity, keeps living today by means of a unique and exclusive vehicle, with the scope to spread the name and
the ideals of a great champion: professionalism, precision, quality, performance, prestige.
Your choice is a reward for the passionate effort our technicians have put into giving the F4 Senna, besides functional
and aesthetic characteristics that place it above the finest motorcycles currently available on the market, the honour of
keeping intact all the values that made the legendary Ayrton the most beloved driver of all times and a great man.
F4 Senna, besides being a homage to this glorious driver, also symbolizes the engagement of the MV Agusta group
towards the philantropic activity and the social programme of the Senna Foundation.
The combination of these elements allows the F4 to soar above passing fashions, giving it the privilege of being considered a unique item.
We send our thanks to every one of the 300 lucky customers that, being led by the desire to own a sought-after and
exclusive vehicle and by the will to share the same philosophy that Ayrton followed, shall help the ever more incisive
humanitarian action of the Foundation dedicated to his name.
This booklet contains useful information on the periodic maintenance operations that are needed to keep the vehicle in
full working order and maintain the warranty coverage.
For further information, please feel free to contact our Customer Care Service.
Have a good time!
MV Agusta Motorcycles
Claudio Castiglioni
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 Installing accessories 23
2.1.4 Vehicle load 25
2.1.5 Modifications 26
2.1.6 Competitions 26
2.1.7 Recommendations for safe riding 27
2.1.8 Protective clothing 30
2.1.9 Suggestions against theft 31
2.2 Safety labels - Location 32
2.3 Safety - Visual and acoustic signals 36
3 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 37
3.1 Location of controls and instruments 37
3.2 Sidestand 38
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3.3 Handlebar controls, left side 39
3.4 Handlebar controls, right side 41
3.5 Ignition switch and steering lock 44
3.6 Gear lever 46
3.7 Instruments and warning lights 47
3.7.1 Warning lights 48
3.7.2 Multifunction display 49
4 OPERATION 50
4.1 Using the motorcycle 50
4.2 Running-in 51
4.3 Starting the engine 53
4.4 Selecting and setting the display functions 55
4.4.1 Selecting the display functions 56
4.4.2 Setting the measurement units 58
4.4.3 Resetting the trip mileage counters 61
4.4.4 Setting the clock 64
4.4.5 Chronometer 66
4.5 Refuelling 75
4.6 Glove compartment 76
4.7 Parking the motorcycle 77
4.8 Preriding checks 79
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CONTENTS
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4.9 Riding 81
5 ADJUSTMENTS 82
5.1 List of adjustments 82
5.2 Table of adjustments 84
5.3 Adjusting the front brake lever 85
5.4 Adjusting the clutch lever 85
5.5 Adjusting the rearview mirrors 86
5.6 Adjusting the steering damper 86
5.7 Adjusting the front suspension 87
5.7.1 Spring preload 88
5.7.2 Rebound damper (front suspension) 88
5.7.3 Compression damper (front suspension) 89
5.8 Adjusting the rear suspension 89
5.8.1 Rebound damper (rear suspension) 91
5.8.2 Compression damper (rear suspension) 91
5.9 Headlight adjustment 92
6 MAINTENANCE 93
6.1 Tables of scheduled maintenance and
checks 93
6.2 Tools and accessories supplied 103
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6.3 Table of lubricants and fluids 104
6.4 Removing/fitting the right-hand side
fairing 105
6.5 Checking the engine oil level 107
6.5.1 Topping up the engine oil level 108
6.6 Checking the coolant level 110
6.6.1 Topping up the coolant level 111
6.7 Checking the wear of the brake pads 113
6.8 Checking the brake fluid level 114
6.9 Checking the clutch fluid level 116
6.10 Checking and replacing the tyres 117
6.11 Checking and lubricating the drive chain 122
6.12 Checking the idle speed 126
6.13 Replacing parts - General information 127
6.13.1 Replacing the fuses 127
6.13.2 Replacing the low beam bulb 130
6.13.3 Replacing the high beam bulb 131
6.13.4 Replacing the front turn indicator bulbs 132
6.13.5 Replacing the rear turn indicator bulbs 133
6.13.6 Replacing the rear light and brake light
bulb 134
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6.13.7 Replacing the license plate light bulb 135
6.14 Battery 136
6.15 Cleaning the motorcycle 138
6.16 Prolonged inactivity 140
7 TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART 141
7.1 Engine problems 141
7.2 Electrical equipment problems 146
8 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 149
8.1 Motorcycle overview 149
8.1.1 Front brake circuit 151
8.1.2 Rear brake circuit 152
8.1.3 Clutch circuit 153
8.1.4 Engine lubrication 154
8.1.5 Coolant circuit 155
8.1.6 Fuel system 156
8.2 Specifications 157
8.3 Carbon components 164
8.4 Accessories 165
8.5 Clothing 166
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INDEX
Accessories 165
– installation 23
Adjustments
– clutch lever 85
– front brake lever 85
– front suspension 87
– headlight 92
– rear suspension 89
– rearview mirrors 86
– steering damper 86
– table 84
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Battery 136
Brakes
– fluid level, check 114
– front brake circuit 151
– front brake lever, adjustment 85
– pads, wear check 113
– rear brake circuit 152
Bulbs, replacement of
– front turn indicators 132
– high beam 131
– license plate light 135
– low beam 130
– rear light and brake light 134
– rear turn indicators 133
B
Damper
– compression (front suspension) 89
– compression (rear suspension) 91
– rebound (front suspension) 88
– rebound (rear suspension) 91
Display, multifunction 49
– selecting functions 56
– setting measurement units 58
D
Carbon components 164
Chain
– check 122
– lubrication 124
Cleaning the motorcycle 138
Clutch
– circuit 153
– fluid level, check 116
– lever, adjustment 85
Competitions 26
Controls and instruments, location 37
Coolant
– level, check 110
– circuit 155
– topping up 111
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INDEX
Electrical equipment, troubleshooting 141
Engine
– lubrication 154
– oil level, check 107
– oil level, topping up 108
– serial number 13
– starting 53
– troubleshooting 146
Handlebar controls
– left side 39
– right side 41
Headlight, adjustment 92
– high beam, bulb replacement 131
– low beam, bulb replacement 130
H
E
Fuel system 156
Fuses, replacement 127
F
G
Gear lever 46
Glove compartment 76
Identification data 13
Idle speed, check 126
Ignition switch and steering lock 44
Instruments and warning lights 47
Maintenance and checks, tables 92
Motorcycle overview 149
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Levels
– brake fluid 114
– clutch fluid 116
– coolant 110
– engine oil 107
License plate light, bulb replacement 135
Location of controls and instruments 37
Lubricants and fluids, table 104
Parking 77
Preriding checks 79
Prolonged inactivity 140
Purpose of manual 10
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INDEX
Rear light and brake light,
bulb replacement 134
Rearview mirrors, adjustment 86
Refuelling 75
Replacing parts, general information 127
Running-in 51
R
Safety 20
– labels, location 32
– recommendations for safe riding 27
– rules 21
– visual and acoustic signals 36
Scheduled maintenance tables 93
Side fairing, right-hand,
removal/refitting 105
Sidestand 38
Specifications 157
Spring preload 88
Steering damper, adjustment 86
Suspensions
– front, adjustment 87
– rear, adjustment 89
Symbols 11
S
Tampering, note 20
Tools and accessories supplied 103
Topping up
– coolant 111
– engine oil 108
Troubleshooting flow chart
– electrical equipment 146
– engine 141
Turn indicators
– front, bulb replacement 132
– rear, bulb replacement 133
Tyres, check 117
– puncturing 118
– replacement 119
T
Vehicle
– identification number 13
– load 25
– modifications 26
V
Warning lights 48
Warranty
– Booklet, Service Coupons and Dealers’
Guide 12
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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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 in the glove compartment, and it must
be included with the vehicle even if this one is sold back to
another owner.
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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 Owner’s 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 Motorcycles 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 Motorcycles within
10 days from the date of the servicing.
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2) engine serial number
4) “limited series” number ★
1) vehicle identification number
3) homologation data
1.4. Identification data
1) vehicle identification number
2) engine serial number
3) homologation data
4) “limited series” number ★
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, the colour code and
the key identification.
We recommend writing down the main numbers in
the spaces provided below.
FRAME No.:
ENGINE No.:
★ This motorcycle has been produced in a limited
series. Each vehicle is identified by a serial number
stamped on a 24-carat gold plate.
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ZCG F4 01 AA Y V 000000
Manufacturer’s Letter Code
Motorcycle model
Variant
Model version
Model year
Plant of manufacture
Progressive vehicle number
Here below you can find a description of a vehicle identification number:
The progressive vehicle number must be provided each time you need to contact the MV Agusta
Technical Assistance Service.
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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.
We recommend writing down the key identification number in the space provided below:
KEY No.:
key identification number
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2
3
4
10
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5
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7 8 9
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1. - Front fairing
“Senna” Metal Black Painting
(Code PPG ∗0038)
2. - Right-hand side fairing
“Senna” Metal Anthracite Painting
(Code PPG ∗0039)
3. - Left-hand side fairing
“Senna” Metal Anthracite Painting
(Code PPG ∗0039)
4. - Undercowl
“Senna” Metal Anthracite Painting
(Code PPG ∗0039)
5. - Tail section
“Senna” Metal Black painting
(Code PPG ∗0038)
6. - Fuel tank
“Senna” Metal Black Painting
(Code PPG ∗0038)
7. - Air box
“Senna” Metal Black Painting
(Code PPG ∗0038)
8. - Right-hand rearview mirror
“Senna” Metal Black Painting
(Code PPG ∗0038)
9. - Left-hand rearview mirror
“Senna” Metal Black Painting
(Code PPG ∗0038)
10.- Fuel tank right-hand side fairing
“Senna” Metal Anthracite Painting
(Code PPG ∗0039)
11.- Fuel tank left-hand side fairing
“Senna” Metal Anthracite Painting
(Code PPG ∗0039)
Bodywork parts reference colours
Bodywork parts are painted with the following reference colours:
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12
14
15 16
17 18
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12.- Frame
Red Painting
(Code Palinal 255I0005 +
Code Palinal 211XH578)
13.- Front wheel rim
Aluminium Grey Painting
(Code Sebino 35204189) +
Red Painting
(Code Pulverlac 1111950506) +
Clear Painting
(Code Sebino 35209052)
14.- Rear wheel rim
Aluminium Grey Painting
(Code Sebino 35204189) +
Red Painting
(Code Pulverlac 1111950506) +
Clear Painting
(Code Sebino 35209052)
15.- Right-hand electrical equipment cover
Black Painting - CRC 1951-6
(Code Palinal 211E357)
16.- Left-hand electrical equipment cover
Black Painting - CRC 1951-6
(Code Palinal 211E357)
17.- Right-hand rearview mirror stand
Metal Bronze Painting
(Code Palinal 211E144)
18.- Left-hand rearview mirror stand
Metal Bronze Painting
(Code Palinal 211E144)
Frame parts reference colours
Frame parts are painted with the following reference colours:
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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.
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.
When travelling during the day , use the low beam.
While the vehicle is in motion, always rest the
feet on the specially designed supports.
While riding, always keep both hands on the
handlebars.
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.
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.
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To prevent the vehicle from tipping over, never
park it on soft or uneven ground, nor on asphalt
strongly heated by the sun.
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.
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. 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.
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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
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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2.1.4. VEHICLE LOAD
This motorcycle is designed for use by the rider
only. To use the vehicle in complete safety, it is
essential not to exceed the maximum weight of
the motorcycle, which corresponds to 325 kg.
This value includes the weight of the motorcycle,
the driver, the load and all the accessories.
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 load and all the accessories)
does not exceed the maximum load
values specified for your vehicle.
• 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.
• Before riding, always check the wear
and the pressure of the tyres.
• 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.
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2.1.5. 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.
2.1.6. COMPETITIONS
WARNING
Riding the vehicle in competitions
requires considerable skill and experience as well as an accurate setup of the
motorcycle.
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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2.1.7. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAFE RIDING
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.
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.
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Keeping even one foot or hand away from
their designed supports could cause loss of control of the vehicle and increase the risk of accidents. Always keep both hands on the handlebars
and both feet on the footrests during riding.
Change gears as necessary to ensure that the
proper gear ratio is chosen in all riding conditions,
allowing the engine to run at optimum speed at all
times. Avoid high gear ratios when travelling at
reduced speed (excessively low rpm) as well as
low gear ratios when travelling at high speed
(excessively high rpm).
Always operate the clutch system when you
change gear, in order to avoid damage of the
engine, of the gearbox and of the transmission.
These components have not been designed to
take the shocking stress caused by the forced
coupling of a gear.
Do not keep the clutch disengaged for a long
time during riding, unless you have to change
gear. Failure to heed this warning may lead to the
overheating and to the abnormal wear of the clutch components.
When rapid acceleration is required (e.g. when
passing), select a lower gear to obtain better
acceleration.
When the motorcycle is being ridden at high
speed, gearing down several times in rapid succession can cause the engine to overspeed. As a
result, the rear wheel may lock, causing loss of
control of the vehicle, as well as damage to the
engine and transmission.
When riding down long hills, reduce the speed
of your motorcycle by closing the throttle and
using a low gear ratio to take advantage of engine
braking. Use the front and rear brakes as little as
possible to maintain your speed, in order to prevent brake overheating and fade.
Special attention should be given to the braking
system, which plays a key role in ensuring safety.
When braking, always take account of the speed of
the vehicle and the condition of the road surface.
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