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Do not race the engine unnecessarily or let the clutch in suddenly so as to cause the rear wheel to spin. This causes excessive tyre wear and stresses the transmission unnecessarily.

Try to obtain a smooth and silent get-away.

Do not drive on the brakes. Brake early and drive on the throttle as far as possible so as to make the minimum use of the brakes.

Do not allow the engine to labour on a high gear on hills. The machine will climb faster and easier on the next lower Ratio.

Do not attempt to start the engine with the throttle more than slightly open and on machines with manual ignition control do not attempt to start on full advance.

Do not neglect the adjustment of the clutch and chains and always see that the latter are well lubricated.

Do not race the engine in neutral gear position, accelerate violently or drive at high speed with an open throttle on the lower gears in residential districts. This causes unnecessary noise and also causes annoyance to the public in general. The noise of the machine is judged by comparision with other noises present. In a busy street the machine might be practically inaudible but in a quiet narrow street with high buildings it might be heard for a considerable distance although being driven in the same manner. Do not forget to turn off the petrol after running.

Do not lean machine over on to footrests when parking. Use the prop-stand.

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  • Velocette Documents
    • GTP Manuals
      • F40/5R GTP Instruction Book 1951
    • KSS, KTS Manuals
      • F236/4R Mk. II OHC Instruction Book 1950
      • F42/3R OHC Models 1925-1931 Instruction Book
    • MAC Manuals
      • F469/4R MAC Service Guide 1965
      • F466/2R MAC Owner's Handbook 1955
      • F50/7R MAC Rigid Frame Service Manual 1955
      • F50/4R Supplement
    • MOV and MAC
      • F131-3R Instruction Book 1937
    • MSS Manuals
      • F477 Owners Handbook 1954
    • Venom, Viper, MSS
      • F485/1R Owner's Handbook 1956
      • F484/9R Service Guide 1967
      • F484/11R Service Guide 1971
    • Valiant Manuals
      • F62-1R Service Manual