AJP PR5 250 - BRAKING

AJP PR5 User’s manual – 2nd Edition Page
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operation-related noise while riding,
stop immediately, shut the engine
off and contact an authorized AJP
dealer.
- Never start your motorcycle
without air filter in place, otherwise
dust and dirt may enter to the
engine and cause increased wear
or damage.
BRAKING
Apply both brakes at the same time
with the throttle closed. When driving
on sandy, wet or slippery ground use
mainly the rear brake. Avoid blocking
the wheels, otherwise you may skid or
fall; also you can change down to a
lower gear depending on your speed.
! WARNING !
Hard braking on wet, loose, rough or
other slippery surfaces can cause
wheel skid and loss of control.
Brake lightly and with care on
slippery or irregular surfaces.
Use the braking effect of the engine
when driving downhill to assist the
brakes; change down one or two gears
but do not over-speed the engine. This
way, you will not need to use the
brakes so much and avoid overheating.
! WARNING !
Each time you brake, brake discs,
pads, callipers and brake fluid heat
up. The hotter these parts get, the
weaker the braking effect; in
extreme cases, the entire braking
system can fail!
! WARNING !
- In case of rain, after washing the
motorcycle, after rides through water
and wet off-roads tracks, wet or dirty
disc brakes can delay the braking
effect. Brakes must be then
actuated until disc brakes are dry or
clean.
- Dirty brake discs cause increased
wear of brake pads and discs.
! WARNING !
Hard braking while turning may
cause wheel skid and loss of
control.
Brake before you begin to turn.
! WARNING !
Inexperienced riders tend to under
use front brake. This can cause
excessive stopping distance and
lead to a collision. Using only front
or rear brake can cause skidding
and loss of control.
Apply both brakes evenly and at the
same time.
STOPPING AND PARKING
Apply the brakes fully and put the
engine into neutral. To turn off the
engine, apply the emergency off button
or turn the key to OFF position on the
ignition switch with the engine at idling
speed until the engine stops. Park on
an area where the ground is firm and
lock the motorcycle .