Benelli BN251, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
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Be a responsible owner.
As the owner of the vehicle, you are
responsible for its safe and correct
operation.
Motorcycles are vehicles with two
wheels in line.
Their safe use and operation depend on
using correct riding techniques and the
experience of the rider.
Each rider must be aware of the
following requirements before using this
motorcycle.
The rider must:
• Meet all of the legal requirements
currently in force (licence or provisional
licence, number plate, registrations).
• Receive full information from a compe-
tent source concerning all of the
motorcycle's operating aspects.
• Respect all of the warnings and instruc-
tions for maintenance in this use and
maintenance manual.
• Receive suitable, qualified training
about safe and correct riding techni-
ques.
• Request professional, technical assi-
stance according to that stated in the
Use and Maintenance Manual and/or
made necessary by mechanical
conditions.
RIDING IN SAFETY
Carry out all of the necessary checks
before use each time you use the
vehicle, to make sure that it is able to
operate in safety.
Failure to carry out inspections or the
correct maintenance of the vehicle will
increase the chances vehicle damage.
This motorcycle has been designed to
carry the driver and one passenger.
The main cause of accidents between
motorcycles and cars is that car drivers
cannot see or identify motor cyclists in
traffic. Many accidents are caused by
cars drivers who did not see the motor -
cycle.
Make sure you are properly visible, as
this has an excellent effect on the
possibility of these types of accident.
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly-coloured jacket.
• Be very careful when approaching and
crossing at crossing points, as these
are the sites of most frequent motor
cycle accidents.
• Travel where other road users can see
you. Do not travel in the shadow of
another vehicle. Many accidents
involve inexperienced riders. Many
riders involved in accidents do not have
a valid motorcycle licence.
• Make sure that you are qualified and
only lend your motorcycle to other
expert riders.
• Be aware of your capabilities and limits.
Stay within your limits as this will help to
avoid accidents.
• We advise you to practise on the
motorbike in areas without traffic until
you have become more experienced
with both the motorcycle and its
controls.
Many accidents are the results of rider
errors when manoeuvring.
A typical error is taking bends too wide
or too fast, or even with insufficient incli-
nation compared to travel speed.