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SAFE RIDING TIPS
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To make yourself more visible, wear bright
reflective clothing that fits well.
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Always wear a helmet (ISI marked) with chin strap
securely fastened and insist on a helmet for your
pillion rider.
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During night time vehicle, dip headlamps of your for
oncoming traffic, or when following another
vehicle.
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While riding, sit in a comfortable position with your
legs close to fuel tank.
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Keep checking the ABS indicator. At any point if
indicator remains on, then ABS is not working
(page 32).
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It is suggested to go through the do’s & dont’s of
ABS (page 40) and practice your ABS vehicle
initially in low-traffic condition unless you are
thoroughly familiar with your vehicle and its
controls.
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Take care of loose/hanging clothes while
solo/pillion riding.
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Always conduct simple pre-ride inspection
(page 35).
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Give way to others on the road and signal before
you make a turn.
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Keep checking speedometer. In case of ABS
malfunction, speed display may go to zero.
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For stopping vehicle, use both brakes simultaneously,
keeping throttle in the close position.
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Before riding make sure that engine stop/kill switch
is in “ON” ( ) position.
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Ride defensively and at a steady speed (between
40-50 km/hr).
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Respect road signs and obey traffic rules for your own
safety and that of others on the road (page 77).
Do's:
Don'ts
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Never shift gears without disengaging the clutch and
closing the throttle.
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Never touch any part of the hot exhaust system like
muffler.
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Never use cell phone while riding the vehicle.
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Concentrate on the road and avoid talking to the
pillion rider or others on the road.
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Do not litter the road.
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Do not cross the continuous white/yellow line in
the center of the road, while overtaking.
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Do not attach large or heavy items to the
handlebars, front forks, or fenders.
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Do not attempt to apply the front brake lever
intermittently for ABS vehicle.
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Do not panic by mechanical noises or slight lever
pulses while applying the brake in vehicle. These
conditions are normal and indicates that ABS is
working.
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Do not apply the hard braking in wet or rainy
conditions.
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Do not switch off the engine stop/kill switch while
riding the vehicle (page 31).
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Avoid sudden acceleration, braking and turning of
your vehicle.
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Never take your hands off the steering handle while
riding.
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Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Do not move the side stand down while riding, as
engine will stop while vehicle is in gear (page 32).
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Navigation system assists you to reach your
destination, don't be distracted while driving. Drive
safely and always obey traffic rules.