SWM SIX DAYS - SAFE RIDING AND MOTORCYCLE SAFETY

SIX DAYS
6 - EN
SAFE RIDING AND MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
Here are some basic principles for riding your
motorcycle safely.
- Remember that your safety and the safety of your
passenger come rst. Reaching your destination
safely must be your main aim.
- The rider and the passenger must wear appropriate
protective clothing, such as suit, gloves, shoes and
helmet homologated for motorcycle use.
- The rider must be seated on the motorcycle in a
position that gives the best possible visibility of the
road ahead.
- Ride the motorcycle carefully and set the speed
according to trac and the type of road.
Smooth riding helps you to assess danger and
enter bends more precisely.
- Always observe road signs and adjust your speed
accordingly.
- Always observe speed limits.
- Always assess the road conditions and adjust your
speed accordingly.
- Reduce speed if it is raining and especially if there
are puddles of water on the road.
- When riding on wet or low grip surfaces (snow,
ice, mud, etc.) keep a moderate speed and avoid
sudden braking and manoeuvres.
- Keep a safe distance from the vehicles in front of
you.
- Before overtaking, check there are no obstacles
in front of the vehicle you want to overtake and
always check in the rear-view mirrors that there
are no vehicles coming up from behind.
- Brake using both the front and the rear brake at
the same time: this helps to maintain the stability
of the vehicle.
- Release the clutch gradually when downshifting.
- If you feel tired or sleepy, take a break.
- Downshift in the following instances:
When going downhill and when braking to increase
the braking action through engine compression;
using only brakes when going downhill could cause
the brake pads to overheat and reduce the braking
action;
When going uphill or on the flat when the gear does
not match the speed of the motorcycle (high gear
and low speed);
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WARNING
Downshift one gear at a time;
downshifting more than one gear at a
time may cause the engine to overrev
and/or block the rear wheel.
- Do not switch o the engine when going downhill.
- When you ride with a passenger, increase the
distance from the vehicles in front of you and bear
in mind his/her weight when you brake and when
you have to take a bend or overtake.
- The riding position of both the rider and the
passenger is important for motorcycle control.
- While riding, the rider must keep both hands on the
handlebar and both feet on the footrests in order
to keep the motorcycle under control.
- The passenger must always hold on to the rider or
the passenger handle with both hands and keep
both feet on the passenger footrests.
Never carry a passenger that is unable to firmly
place both feet on the passenger footrests.
- Never ride under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
- This motorcycle is designed exclusively for road
use. It is not suitable for o-road use.
- Do not use straps, cords, etc. to fasten luggage.