HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
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WARNING
For your safety, always exercise
extreme caution when braking,
accelerating or turning as any
incautious action can cause loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Independent use of the front or rear
brakes reduces overall braking
performance. Extreme braking may
cause either wheel to lock, reducing
control of the motorcycle and causing
an accident (see ABS warnings).
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.
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 motorcycle control.
Failure to follow the advice above may
lead to loss of motorcycle control
which could result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING
When descending a long, steep
gradient or mountain pass, make use
of the engine's braking effect by down
changing and use both front and rear
brakes intermittently.
Continuous brake application or use of
the rear brake only can overheat the
brakes and reduce their effectiveness.
Failure to follow the advice above may
lead to loss of motorcycle control
which could result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING
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.
Failure to follow the advice above may
lead to loss of motorcycle control
which could result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING
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.
Inadequate lubrication may cause
damage or seizure of the transmission,
leading to loss of motorcycle control
which could result in serious injury or
death.
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