How to Ride the Motorcycle
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Warning
For your safety, always exercise ex-
treme caution when braking, (whether
or not ABS is fitted), accelerating or
turning as any incautious action can
cause loss of control and an accident.
Independent use of the front or rear
brakes reduces overall braking perfor-
mance. Extreme braking may cause
either wheel to lock, reducing control
of the motorcycle and causing an acci-
dent (see ABS warning).
When possible, reduce speed or brake
before entering a turn as closing the
throttle or braking in mid-turn may
cause wheel slip leading to loss of
control and an accident.
When riding in wet or rainy conditions,
or on loose surfaces, the ability to
manoeuvre and stop will be reduced.
All of your actions should be smooth
under these conditions. Sudden
acceleration, braking or turning may
cause loss of control and an accident.
Warning
When descending a long, steep gradi-
ent, use engine braking by down
changing and use the brakes intermit-
tently. Continuous brake application
can overheat the brakes and reduce
their effectiveness.
Riding with your foot on the brake
pedal or your hands on the brake lever
may actuate the brake light, giving a
false indication to other road users. It
may also overheat the brake, reducing
braking effectiveness.
Warning Continued
Do not coast with the engine switched
off, and do not tow the motorcycle. The
transmission is pressure-lubricated
only when the engine is running. Inad-
equate lubrication may cause damage
or seizure of the transmission, which
can lead to sudden loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
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1. Front brake lever
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1. Rear brake pedal
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