Benelli Cafe 1130 Racer, Use And Maintenance

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When riding down long hills, reduce the speed of your motorcycle by closing the throttle and using a low gear ratio
to take advantage of engine braking. Use the front and rear brakes as little as possible to maintain your speed, in
order to prevent brake overheating and fade.
Special attention should be given to the braking system, which plays a key role in ensuring safety. When braking,
always take account of the speed of the vehicle and the condition of the road surface.
The braking action should always be applied gently and gradually to both wheels.
Performing this operation and, more in general, riding the vehicle always requires the utmost care. Therefore,
caution should be exercised by all users, and in particular by inexperienced riders.
When you make a turn, avoid sudden braking. Failure to observe this warning could lead to the sliding of the wheels
and the loss of control of the vehicle. Always operate the brakes before starting a turn.
When you are laterally blown by a sudden gust of wind (as it may happen when you’re overtaken by a vehicle of
great dimensions, when you come out of a tunnel or when you’re driving in a hilly zone), you could lose control of the
vehicle. While driving under the above mentioned conditions, reduce your speed and be careful to avoid sideways
gusts of wind.
Maintain a safe distance behind vehicles in front of you and adjust your speed to the weather and traffic conditions.
Remember that, as your bike picks up speed, stopping distances increase and the motorcycle becomes more
difficult to control. In any case, never exceed the speed limits imposed by the Highway Code.
It is strictly forbidden to drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before riding. Even very small amounts of these
substances adversely affect the rider’s ability to control the vehicle.
HELMET
Wearing the helmet when you ride a motorcycle in many countries, including Italy, is compulsory. However, wherever
this obligation doesn’t exist, it is absolutely advisable to wear a helmet, taking care of choosing a homologated and
of the right size one. If the helmet has no visor take care of wearing appropriate protective glasses during your
riding.
The helmet has to be always laced up. If you carry a passenger you better make sure that he wears correctly a
homologated helmet. Never wear light helmet DGM (they can be used in Italy only for riding mopeds).
2.1.6 Protective clothing
Always wear suitable protective clothing.
In particular, the following items should be worn:
• A close fitting jacket, made of tough material and easy to fasten.
• Supple, reinforced gloves providing both sensitivity and protection.
• Strong, close-fitting trousers covering the legs completely.
• Soft, reinforced boots providing both sensitivity and protection.
In any case, the clothes must allow complete freedom of movement and not hamper the rider in any way.
In addition, they must have no loose parts capable of catching in the control levers, the footrests, the wheels, the
drive chain, etc., in order to avoid dangerous situations.
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