Ducati SPORTCLASSIC GT 1000, Owner'S Manual

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Useful road safety information
Warning
Read this section before riding your motorcycle.
Many accidents are the result of the inexperience of the
rider. Always make sure you have your licence with you; you
need a valid licence that entitles you to ride a motorcycle.
Do not lend your motorcycle to persons who are
inexperienced or do not hold a valid licence.
Riders and passengers must
always wear appropriate
clothing and a safety helmet.
Do not wear loose clothes or accessories that could become
tangled in the controls or limit your field of vision.
Never start or run the engine in enclosed space.
Exhaust gases are poisonous and may lead to loss of
consciousness or even death within a short time.
The rider should keep his/her feet on the footrests when
the motorcycle is in motion.
In order to be prepared for any change of direction or
variations in the road surface,
always hold the handlebars
firmly with both hands. The pillion passenger should
always hold on to the seat strap with both hands.
Obey the legal requirements and observe national and local
regulations.
Always respect speed limits where these are indicated.
However,
always adapt your speed to suit the current
visibility, road and traffic conditions.
Always indicate in good time when you intend to turn or
change lane, using the turn indicators.
Be sure you are clearly visible and avoid riding within the
blind spot of a vehicle in front of you.
Be very careful at road junctions, or when riding in areas near
exits from private land or car parks, or on the slip roads to
motorways.
Always turn off the engine when refuelling. Be extremely
careful not to spill fuel on the engine or on the exhaust pipe
when refuelling.
Do not smoke when refuelling.
While refuelling, you may inhale noxious fuel vapours.
Should any fuel drops be spilled on your skin or clothing,
immediately wash with soap and water and change your
clothing.
Always remove the key if leaving your motorcycle
unattended.
The engine, exhaust pipes, and silencers remain hot for a
long time.
Warning
The exhaust system may still be hot even after
engine is switched off; so take special care not to touch
it with any part of the body and do not park the motorcycle
next to inflammable material (wood, leaves etc.).
Park your motorcycle where no one is likely to knock
against it, and use the sidestand.
Never park on uneven ground or soft terrain or the
motorcycle may fall over.